UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0333 3187 7 ' ■ -^^ . .* r ," .M.'. , ^.^f- ..' --■•/-ii r •?,' LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Source He Ami Florist Bmerica is "the Praw of the I/bssbI; there may be mors comfort Mmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. LII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 18, 1919. "7 / No. 1598 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by Americiin Florist Company. EilttTed !is Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at the Post Othce at Chicago, Illinois, under a members of the club, with the speakers as guests, enjoyed a din- ner which was served at 0 p. m. An I'xhibition of cut flowers, new varie- ties of roses and carnations, was also ;i feature. In opening- the meeting-. Charles Grakelow. of Philadelphia, who took the gavel at President Harvey's re- quest, made a short address of wel- come in Avhich he emphasized the im- portance of publicity, and the progress that was being- made by such gather- ings as these, which would soon place it in the niche of importance to which it is entitled. In his introductions of the various speakers. Mr. Grakelow was at his best, the audience receiv- ing a fulsome measure of what to ex- pect, generally emphasized with ap- proi)ri,ate stories. Penn Tells of Success During- 1918. Henry Penn, of Boston. Mass., was the fii-st called on. He thought that men who stood back of the campaign under the distressing business condi- tions of the past year, were very long- headed, as the results had been won- derful, and if kept up with renewed interest, would show much greater re- turns. He had been greatly impressed at the get-together movements of the trade, growers, retailers and whole- sale men particularly in some of the ,.^stcrn cities, citing Cleveland, O., and Detroit, Mich., as examples, where publicity had worked wonders in ■iici easing the business. Retailers should take the lead in this campaign, and all other interests should back ther up, as all benefited alike from any . .ovement th.at helped to Increase the demand for plants and cut flowers. He particularly emphasized the im- po'-tance of the use of the slogan, "Say it with Flowers." and of living up to the well planned campaign of the committees, by retailers using the electros of the ads., as they appeared in the magazines :n their local pa- pers. His story of a customer want- ing the very best roses in the shop for his mother-in-law, who was ill at a time when they were the scarcest, and who paid the price, raised a great laugh. He cited the old days, with business being done in a leisurely -way. when 12 to ]."i customers a day was satisfactory. Now all was life and activity when stores catered to the multitude, and the greater number of sales, many of them small, made tip the volume of trade. It was up to the retailers to follow the publicity cam- paign outlined by Major P. F. O'Keefe; the whole trade would then feel the great impetus to the business. The growers and other interests should back up the committees, until instead of $.Tt1,0()(>, the fund -would be -liloO.OOO with corresponding benefits. Great interest was taken by other lines of trade in the fiorists' campaign. Mr. Penn said he thought we were on a plane with that of the sun-kissed oranges, which his- tory and success he described. He liked to see contributions to the fund, no matter how small. A $5 pledge showed that interest was being taken. His part in the work as chairman of the publicity committee was not mer- cenary. He wanted it to succeed and 0. 'D^ The American Florist. Jan. 18, did all he could to help it along. His business showed an increase over the year before, of over 50 per cent, while Thomas Roland, a large grower of Boston, had told him he was sure he had felt the impetus of the campaign In much better business. He closed with an appeal for all to cultivate the co-operative principle of worlung to- gether and an increased fellow feeling from which all would benefit. O'Keefe Gives Interesting Data. Major O'Keefe, of Boston, made a very forceful address, saying he felt that all branches of the craft should be interested in this campaign, which in his years' experience, was the most unique he had ever undertaken. Advertising men generally were watching the out- come, and there was no adverse criti- cism. Twenty-five years ago. adver- tising was much misunderstood. He had grown up with the business since a boy. A man that spent $50,000 then was a plunger. The largest accounts were patent medicines, which sold as long as the ads. kept up the interest. Stop these, and sales diminished rapid- ly. There is no mystery about adver- tising. To his mind, it is salesman- ship on paper. Application of common sense to the publicity problem. Any store that existed alone on the people that passed its doors, would fail. Ad- vertising interests and brings the nec- essary additional business. Phono- graphs could not be retailed from the factory, but advertising finds custom- ers ever\Tvhere in this country of 107,000,000 people. Some think an advertising man a genius, who can dash off an ad. In a minute; others like to experiment with the work as they run their business. Both are wrong. One must first know all about the article, also be well grounded in methods of publicity, and then carefully prepare his selling cam- paign. If it is as good as you say it is, you are creating good will and good will is a definite, tangible asset. A mill or factory can burn down and its contents totally destroyed, but that is only an inconvenience. Tiie public know nothing of the fire, the good will you have created cannot burn; it is still a living, tangible and valuable asset. Five thousand dollars a page for a single issue of the Saturday Evening Post, looks like a lot of money, but people who are not crazy, keep using this space year in and year out. Million dollar a year advertising campaigns are now quite common. Examples of successful large cam- paigns were given, notaby that of the Liberty Loan, which could never have been so quickly successful without such publicity, or if depending on word of mouth. The 'VS'aterman Foun- tain Pen Co.'s first advertising account amounted to $65 borrowed money. Compare their great success with the much greater start of the florists' pub- licity fund and its possibilities. People claim that advertising adds to the cost of the article; on the con- trary, it cheapens, by enlarging its market and Incre.Tslrg the supply which lessens the cost of production To send a postcard to each person reached bv a $5,000 page of the Satur- day Evening Post would cost $2."?.00n and not tell the story nearly as well. Thirty to thirty-five thousand dolKirs of the florists' publicity fund money, spent last year, went into magazines of nation-wide circulation. Other simi- lar campaigns are financed by tax- ing the advertised articles. One cent a box was levied on sun-kissed oranges, which was gradually paid, and raised a very large sum. Phila- delphia retailers had seen the day when they said "What is the use to advertise now, when flowers are so scarce?" To combat this idea. Major O'Keefe cited that $450,000 is being used to advertise Irish linens, of which we could not buy a dollar's worth at this time, but they are tak- ing time by the forelock, and as soon •IS the ocean liners are ready to bring the goods over, they will have made a market for them. Publications of about 2,000,000 circu- lation must go to press two or three months before date of issue in order to get their immense quantities out a.nd in the hands of dealers all over the country on time, so that all advertising has to be prepared for long in advance. Matter put in now, will not be out 'oefore early spring, when it is hoped there will be plenty of flowers. It is the men who look ahead that win out. Flor- ists ought, and no doubt are, proud of their business. They should there- fore interest people in flowers and make them like them. Advertis- ing in the face of the unfavorable conditions of last year was a bold thing to do, but it turned out wonder- fully successful. Even had it kept business up to normal, it would have been a great achievement. This is the time to keep it up, each year building on and adding to what has gone be- fore. The January and February cam- paign will be carried in 36 magazines with a circulation of 11,000.000 at a cost of one-twentieth of a cent to each number. In each ad. the slogan, "Say it with Flowers," will be featured. You cannot force, but you may ad- vise a customer. Flowers are words even a babe can understand. Flowers will talk for you. "Say it with Flow- ers." The trade should by all means tie up with the campaign advertising, using it on bill boards, in their win- dows and newspaper notices. Three hundred and fifty thousand of the magazine circulation is in Philadel- phia homes. Retailers in the local field should make the most of it. Ad- vertising is an investment. Even when flowers are scarce, the interest must be kept up, so as to retain the good will. Once they buy. they are new customers, and will continue. Flow- ers must be made to take the place of other things. There are .3.000 birth- days in Philadelphia's population every week, an opportunity in everyone of them. Major O'Keefe closed with an earnest appeal for the success of the campaign in Philadelphia. Plerson Discusses Past and Present. ■Wallace R. Pierson contrasted the standing of the greenhouse employe of the early days with the s.nme posi- tion to-day. The pioneer had to do all kinds of work and sleep in the shed over the boiler. Two dollars a d.iv was high wages for the most skilled men. That wa.s the status for many years. Now the tail is wagging the dog. and the growing of flowers is en- tirely a different business. Orowers can claim a right to an honest and re- spectable living. American people claim as a right, won by the experi- ence of the war. a love for that which i.s better .and the nicer things of life. There is one thing certain — and the spe.aker was very positive in this — that we will never get back to the old scale of wages prevalent before the war. Living costs have increased very much. Our employes can now save and enjoy better living conditions. It is their right, as they stood by and saw us through the trying experiences of war times. Wholesale prices of cut flowers are higher, and they must be maintained to keep pace with the greater cost of production. The majority of the money subscribed for publicity comes from the growers, who should be organized or of one mind in seeing that we get the money we aie entitled to as pro- ducers, that will enable us to give our men a living wage. Flowers are worth so much. Growers must not let the retailers have more than their share. There must be an equitable division. The retailer is absolutely dependent on the grower, and the wheels of business have now to run true, or somebody will throw a wrench into the machin- ery. Gude Predicts Great Future. W. F. Gude, Washington, D. C, president of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, opened his address with the Rotary slogan, "He who serves best, profits most." Make friends, and cus- tomers will follow. If the florists of the country had taken hold of the F. T. D. idea 20 years ago, as they have during the past five, the benefits to the business would have been wonderful. Service should come first. Give satis- faction, please the customers, and the profit will follow. The publicity cam- paign will be a great factor in stimu- lating the business. Everyone bene- fits, so all must contribute. Do not stand to one side and "let George do it." Send your check at once. Take an interest in the work, tie up to it, make it jour personal campaign, and watch your business grow. Read the trade papers. Follow them closely, they are full of good suggestions. He doubted the wisdom of the present great increase~in prices, three times as much as a year ago, but it seems in- evitable on account of the short sup- ply. The growth of the business in Washington for the past 25 years had been wonderful. War conditions had greatly handicapped the trade as in the Gude establishment, 32 men wear- ing the uniform. He predicted a great future for the business, w^hich was rapidly rising along a higher plane into that of a magnificent profession working eight hours a day instead of 16. The percentage of failures in busi- ness was much greater in other lines than in the florist's trade. It was an important factor in the industries of the country, consuming a year ago 1,750.000 tons of coal. In closing, he said : "My message tc you is, take new heart, boost your business, believe in it, advertise and keep up your stock. Give the public optimistic stories of plants and flowers. Ask a price that gives a reasonable profit, and the pub- lic will pay it. I anticipate a great business the coming spring." Secretary Young: Tells of Work Done. Secretary John Young of the Society of American Florists, said : "We are all, I believe, agreed that this publicity campaign h.as been the greatest move- ment ever organized for the benefit of the tr.ade. It originated in this city, and 1 am glad to see. after a year's trial, such interest taken as shown here to-night. The llorists of the coun- try feel that the S. A. F. is doing 1919. The American Florist. 3 something for them. The live men of the trade, all over the land, are active- ly in the campaign contributing their time and money to make it a success. A fine showing' was made last year, and I feel sure it will be better the coming season, as the movement is growing- rapidly. The first two days' mail after the bills had gone out con- tained $3,000, and there was a pledged fund of .$27,000 to start with. Those who contributed and tied up with the campaign received the most benefit. The electros, glass signs, window cards, stickers and the literature are sold practically at cost, and all are great business bringers. A part of the work is moulding public opinion through timely articles and Interesting stories about flowers, which are sent to the newspapers, many of which gave them place in their columns, which is the best kind of advertising at only the cost of preparation." He urged the retailers, who adver- tise in newspapers, to use the electros and connect up with the magazine ads. as they appeared. The S. A. F. jour- nal, with iijy-to-date news of what the society is doing, will soon make its ap- pearance. The numbers should be kept and filed for futiu-e reference. He asked for support of the publicity fund and membership in the society, which now numbered 2.600, but which he hoped would ere long reach the coveted 5.000, which was but a small proportion of the 20,000 members of the trade in this country. Craig Urges Support of Entire Trade. Robert Craig, introduced as the noblest Roman of them all, was given an ovation. This, he said, was an in- spiring and gratifying moment, as he saw so much optimism in this great gathering after the many trials of the past two years. The publicity move- ment, which was doing so much good, and deserved the support of the en- tire trade, reminded him of that mas- ter mind in ad\ ^rtising, Peter Hender- son, who many years ago, among other successes named, featured, and adver- tised the moon flower to such an ex- tent that the whole trade was greatly benefited. Mr. Henderson gave a druggist, who helped him rid his place of rats, a slogan or name for the preparation, "Rough on Rats," which made the man a millionaire. Credulity underlies the principle of much of the advertising seen in the newspapers, people believing in the wonderful stories of the cure-alls. How much safer ground are we on, whose products reach the strings of the hu- man heart. Love of beauty exists in every mind. Some admire pictures, or jewels; others like horses or dogs, but everybody loves flowers. Emerson said nobody has been able to define beauty in the abstract. We see the beauty of the grain covering the ground with green, and later its full clusters of golden brown. There is beauty in the full-sailed ship outlined ^ against the blue sky of the distant J3iorizon. But the countless forms of ^j5'^^"ty to t)^ found in the wondrous ■•—coloring and fragrance of the flowers is irresistible. ^9" Therkildson Says Boost the Slogan. ^C W. F. Therkildson, presented as the ^yather of the publicity movement, is a ^(great believer in slog.ans. "Say it with Flowers." he considers a wonderful slogan. He cited the slogan. "Burpee's seeds grow," which had been a won- derful trade success. The publicity campaign was a splendid idea and should have everybody in the trade back of it. He thought the most should be made of the present mo- ment, and asked those who had faith in the movement, to come forward now with their money. Secretary Young was on hand with the blanks, and in a few minutes over $2,000 in four annual payments was secured. Addresses were also made by Victor Ridenour and Robert Pyle. Everyone in attendance was delighted with the speaking, and the great enthusiasm and inspiration of the meeting, which was declared the most Interesting ever held by the club. Out-of-town visitors included the speakers. Major P. F. O'Keefe and Henry Penn, Boston, Mass.; Wallace ll/^&^^ll \\FiovimM St. Valentine's Day Posterette. Issued by the Chicago Florists' Club. Color Red— Lettering White. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; Secre- tary John Young, New York; W. F. Gude, Washington, D. C; Wm. F. Keys, Jr., W. F. Ekas, W. E. McKis- sick, M. Lohr, J. .Stevenson, Wm. Lehr, T. H. Cook, R. L,. Graham, Jr., and Isaac H. Moss, all of Baltimore, Md.; F. H. Thompson, Theo. Thompson, Lawrence Thompson, Harry Palmer and J. E. Barnard, Kennett Square, Pa.; John Horn, Allentown, Pa.; Wm. Geiger and R. Mayhew, North Wales; J. M. Andre and Hilborn Darlington, Doylestown, Pa.; A. M. Herr, H. K. Rohrer and B. F. Barr, Lancaster, Pa.; Adolph Gude, Jr., G. W. Hess, Wash- ington. D. C; D. B. Edwards, Atlantic City; M. J. Brinton, Christiana, Pa.; W. H. Vance, Wilmington, Del.; A. B. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.; W. H. Fox, Parker Ford, Pa.; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa.; and H. C. Huseman, Read- ing, Pa. Rhinebeck, N. Y.— a burglar en- tered the violet house of Ethan A. Coon, recently, and stole 50,000 violets, valued at about $250, which were to be shipped to the New York market. Nashvuxe, Tenn. — Tlie annual con- ventions of the state florists', nursery- men's, fruit growers' and beekeepers' associations will be held in this city January 28-31 respectively. The pro- grammes include many interesting features. Ebie, Pa. — With prices 25 per cent higher than in 1918, this year's Christ- mas business showed a corresi)onding gain. The supply of cut flowers was short of the demand with quality about as usual, according to J. V. Laver. Plant sales showed an im- provement over former years. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, FhUa., Pa. St. Valentine's Day Posterettes. The Chicago Florists' Club offers for sale a limited number of the heart- shaped posterettes for advertising St. Valentine's day, the same as issued a year ago upon which the following spe- cial prices are quoted : 500 posterettes $2.00 l,0fJO posterettes 3.00 First come, first served. Send all orders and remittances to F. Lauten- schlager. 440-472 West Erie street, Chicago. Make all checks payable to Otto H. Amiing, Treasurer, Chicago Florists' Club, Chicago. Chicago Florists' Club, Advertising Committee, F. Laute.xschlager, Chairman. Next Week In the Flower Shop. After the excitement and hustle and bustle of the holidays, business seems very quiet. On no account, however, must the machine be allowed to stop. Shake off the lethargy, put your best foot forward, make the store in all its departments most inviting. Feature the various items of stock that are likely to be most saleable at this time; many articles are sold by bringing them to the attention of customers in this way, that otherwise would remain on the shelves. While cut flowers are so expensive, it is well to push plants. Very well flow- ered cyclamens, that failed to make the holidays, will be good stock to carry, as will primulas of the malacoides type with their wealth of bloom, also the obconica, which are now coming well set with flowers. E^eesia in pots is also a great favorite. Pussy willows should always be on hand as additions to boxes of cut flow- ers, both inside, and also as an out- side decoration after the package is tied up. A spray or two, with a cone bearing branch of pine or other fancy evergreen, costs but little and m.akes a finish that is sttre to attract attention They are also useful in featuring small pot plants. Two selected sprays op- posite one another in a pot, bent over and entwined, make a handle, to which can be tied a knot of ribbon the color of the flower. A few sprays can aiso be stuck in at one side to fill up where it is necessary to round out the plant. They also arrange nicely and add greatly to the appearance of the small baskets of cut flowers. Bunches of the willows will themselves sell better, if tied and spread out fan-shaped with a fluted sheet of w-ax paper as a back- ground. The little post card notice is a great factor in keeping one's trade awake to the fact that the store is eager to serve them. The first daffodils are in, aI.=o the fragrant freesias and a new assortment of ferns to freshen up the table fernery, as well as the full flowered cyclamens and other plants that will bring cheer to the sick-room. It only costs $1 a hundred to mail these printed cards, which are sure to get at least a once-over glance that calls the shop to mind and perhaps suggests that one of the items is just what is wanted. Canton flannel bags or sacks open at both ends, of various diameters and lengths as will admit of being drawn up over pots or tubs from eight to 12 The American Florist. Jan. 18, inches or larger, will be found useful in quickly covering- plants for decorat- ing purposes these cold days. Many an expensive palm has lost a leaf or had the tips frozen, that would have carried safely with this protection. The cover is quickly drawn up over the plant, holding the leaves together and protecting them from the frost. A drawing string, or .stout rubber band, ties the .'=ack at the top and bottom, if necessary. It is quickly removed by loosening the bottom and pulling up over the top. In the clean-up, putting away and rearranging of the stock after the first of the year, it is well to make a different setting of the movable store furniture. Display tables that have occupied one position for awliile, can be changed about to make a different setting and the groups of plants re- arranged to fit in with the new order- Customers appreciate such changes, at least, they often speak of them, and say they look better. One of the best furnishings for the store is a good swinging cheval glass or mirror, be- fore which a lady can arrange or pin on the corsage bunch. A handsome folding screen is also decorative, while a choice majolica jardiniere or two. on pedestals, which, if kept clean, never look shopworn, add an air of re- finement ajid furnishing that is well worth their price. The new year is now under way. and the ovitlook is one of great promise. The S. A. F. publicity campaign com mittees need the support of everyone in the trade. They are working and giving their best thoughts to increase your business. Help them now witli your money. Connect up your ad- vertising with theirs and identify your shop with their large ads. It will help your customers to want to "Say it with flowers." Edward Sceery. Edward Sceery. well known among the leading retail florists of this coun- try, and who has a fine retail business in Paterson. Passaic and neighboring cities of New Jersey, was, on Janu- ary 8, chosen for the twelfth consecu- tive term as president of the park commission of Paterson. This is a fine tribute to Mr. Sceery and a favorable contrast of Paterson to some other cities, where park business is the foot- ball of politics. But he deserves it, as he has good executive abilities, is a good florist, and last, but not least, a good citizen. A, F. F. iTij.ic.*^, N. Y. — February 10-15 will be farmers' week at the Cornell Col- lege of Agriculture. Li'nxE Rock. Ark. — A new flower shop known as the Kirby Flower Pal- ace has been opened in this city. Windsor, Ont. — The business of G. H. and Kmma Emery has been pur- chased by Miss Lucretia J. Bamford. Bridokport, Conn. — A branch store at the corner of Golden Hill and Main streets has been opened by John Reck & Sons. TORONTO, Ont. — W. McClure, for- merly of the Dale estate, Brampton, is now on the staff of H. G. Dillemuth. of this city. D. J. Cooke, after two and one-half ye.ors' service in Prance, has again taken his position at this estab- lishment, L,lNcoi,N, Il,L.- -Gullett & Sons are having labor trouble. 13 day and night shift firemen being on strike. The fire- men have the support of the Miners' local .-uid other unions in their de- mand for an R-li()ur day and overtime, which is equivuTent to ,$!") per month. New York Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the above named club was held in its rooms on the night of January 13. The meeting was called to order by retiring Presi- dent Schenck, and after the "reading of the minutes of the last meeting, he read his address, which was heartily applauded. He said: ]>RESII)ENT SCHENCK'.S ADDRES&. "As this will be the last meeting at which I shall have the honor to pre- side, I want to take advantage of the occasion, to thank every member of the club who has attended our meet- ings during my administration for his assistance and kind support. The past year has been fraught with many vi- cissitudes for the florist, and I might say that if it were not for the organ- Edward Sceery, Paterson. N. J. Well-Known Retail Florist Elected President of Paterson's Board of Park Commissioners for the Twelfth Consecutive Term. ized action of the New York Florists' Club and the Society of American Florists, a great many growers today would have had empty and desolate houses staring them in the face. How- ever, while it may not appear on the surface, .->nd a great many who have not taken an active part m our work may not realize it, r can state, on positive authority, that the persistence of our committees made the govern- ment take notice of the importance of our industry, which they termed as luirely non-essential; and so modified their terms that we at least could keep our ranges going. In proof of this, I can safely state that there is not a greenhouse establishment, man- aging to secure more than the allotted 50 per cent of coal, which was mo- lested by the local fuel administrator. Other businesses did not fare so well, as wo had proof daily, in our papers, of dealers who were fined and had to pay penalties for violating the rules, the government had laid down. "Our annual flower show has been postponed until 1020 simply for the reason that the government has taken over the Grand Central Palace, and there was no otIi"r suitable building. But I do hope that every member will take a keen interest in the 1020 show, that it may keep its place as the lead- ing society affair in the great metrop- olis. "Our work in the sale of Liberty lionds was another example of what organization can do. When we were given a quota of .$2.50,000 the commit- tee stood aghast, yet we sold over .i;3o0,0(Xl of the third bond issue and over $100,000 of the fourth. We were highly commended by the government and the florists' and allied trades stand high in the estimation of the govern- iiieiit today. "In the work of assistance to tha soldiers, both over here and over there we have done a goodly share. Besides liberal money donations to the Red Cross, we have sent an automobile to Pi-ance. We have liberally donated flowers in the past year to the sick soldiers in the base hospitals, and we have taken part in a great many other affairs for the relief and entertainment of the soldiers. "To the various committees, I wish to extend my sincere thanks: and par- ticularly to the chairman of each, who have so ably assisted in the consum- mation of a successful year for the club. I wish to inform them that the club, as well as myself, has recog- nized their ambition to keep the morale of the organization at the peak of the high standard made. "To our secretary, .John Young. I shall feel that I owe an everlasting debt of gratitude. It v.-as a pleasure to work with him. Through his knowl- edge of the different works of the craft gained by so many yeais of ex- perience, he was always ready and willing to assist in dealing with any of the perplexing questions which oc- casionally arose during my adminis- tration. I believe the club is well served by a thoroughly experienced and able secretary. The club during my administration has taken a step which for some years has been felt to be a necessary one — it has secured oflice quarters, where all our business can be transacted in a manner befitting its dignity as the largest and most influential club in the trade. The need of an oflice and headquarters could scarcelv be better demonstrated than during our last Liberty Loan drive, when it was the seat of direction for our entire division. "It has been pleasing to note that there have been many additions to our member.ship from the retail trade, I am sure that the representatives of this branch of our calling have seen that our work is in their interests as well as in the interests of the various other lu-anches, and we ought to have a very much larger representation of the retail ranks in our organization. "Our club has been particularly well represented in the service, made neces- sary by the gruesome war just ended. Our honor roll carries the names of members who have been called from their activities in the trade, and I trust it wii: be our good fortune to welcome all of them back, safe, sound and hearty. "Gentlemen, it is with sincere regret that I relinquish my honorable posi- tion, but if in your opinion. I have served you faithfully during mv occu- pancy of the chair. 1 am well satisfied. T regret exceedingly to realize that there are many things for the good of the club which T have not done. How- ever, in my capacity as an ex-presi- dent, I am still yours to command, T sincerely hope that my successor will receive the •-■upport you have given me. ami with it T can surely bespe.ak .a continued success for the New York Florists' Club," President ICessIer was then escorted to the chair by Alexander S. Burns. 1919. The American Florist. oldest ex-president of the club. Presi- dent Kessler read his address, as fol- lows, which was also well received ; PBESIDEXT KESSLER'S ADDRESS. "I have the honor tonlg-ht to be in- stalled as the thirty-third elected presi- dent of the largest and most important local organization of florists in this g-rcat country. In taking- over the reins of office. I deeply appreciate my responsibility for a continuance of the successful progress of the club in the various lines of work so ably directed by my predecessors, work which has _given our body the prestige it enioys today, as an important factor in the development and advancement of American horticulture. Happily, the adverse conditions under which your retiring president labored during the year just passed have ended, and we may look forward to peaceful and prosperous times, favorable to our projects and concUicive to the healthy development and growth of our organi- zation. "While uur membership is large in comparison with that of many similar institutions, it is by no means as large as it might be. Of. perhaps. 2,500 florists who. in their own interests. should be connected with us. we have only about one-fifth of this number. The benefit accruing' from organiza- tion, needs no exploitation from me. The day when an individual could raise his veice in protest against trade evils 01 unjust legislation passed many, many years ago. and its pass- ing resulted in the establishment of this club as a most necessary organi- sation for the protection of our in- terests as a whole, and the advance- ment of our bvisiness as one essential to home life. "During my administration. I feel assured that I shall have the support of my fellow members in the promo- tion and carrying out of whatever is decided upon as a necessary part of our work. It shall be my object to encourage and help any endeavor which may come rrom our younger members as likely to Increase interest in our meetings and promote our use- fulness as a trade body. Our discus- sions are free and open, and none should feel that because his member- ship is more or less new, his views or ideas should not be presented. The motto of our club. "All one," is in- tended to be taken literally. We are really all one, and no one more than another. "We shall have many things to en- g-age our attention this year, not the least of which will be the securing of more adequate accommodation for our meetings. All must admit that we have outgrown our present quarters, but what we can do, in the present rather congested housing conditions so ■apparent in our city, is .a matter for serious consideration. "In taking the gavel of office from tny worthy predecessor. I realize that there is a surrender from an officer who has been tried in the fire and found absolutely true; and when I am called upon to make a similar surren- der, it is my fondest hope that the same can be said of "hie, and I shall do my best to have it said worthily." The vice-president. P. W. Popp. Sec- Tetary Joim Young. Treasurer Wm. C. ■Rickards. Jr.. and Percy B. Rigby. trustee, were in turn introduced .and made appropriate remarks. President TKessler announced his committees as follows : Trea.surer Rickards read his report for 1018. showing the club to be in good financial condition, with a bal- ance on hand in bank deposits and X,iberty Bonds of .SS15.5fi6.12. Appropriate resolutitms were read and adopted, on the ileaths of Mrs. MUliot. of Tonkers. N. T.. and Cap- tain DelL,amare of Glen Cove. N. Y. The following new members were elected and presented to the club, each making briet remarks : R. H. C. Bard, Syracuse, N. Y.; F. G. Sealey. 'MM Perry avenue, Bronx, N. Y.; O. J. Van Bourgoiidicn. 147 Magnolia avenue. Arlington. X. J.: Bornatt KlugTiian. :!!)17 King's Highway. Brooklyn. X. Y.; .Simon Schnierow. ?.!)1T King's Highway, Brooklyn, X. Y.; Isadore Landsman. E. ?>8th street and Lenox road, Brool-.lyn, X. Y. Eleven names were proposed for membership. D. J. Pappas, who was elected some months ago, was present and introduced, mak- ing appropriate remarks. .Secretary Young read his report. He also re- ported on the recent publicity meeting at Philadelphia, which he said was successful. G. E. M. Stumpp made an interesting talk on the slogan, "Say it with Flowers." Wallace R. Pierson Wm. A. Kennedy. Now Serving His Fourth Year as President ot the Milwaukee Florists' Club. Mr. Kennedy is Identified With the Greenhouse De- partment of the C. C. PoUworth Co. spoke for the publicity fund. There was a good attendance and the new president made a good impression. CLUB COMJIITTEES FOR 1910. Legislative — W. H. Siebrecht, Jr., Queen's Plaza Court, Long Island City, X. Y.; P. O'Mara. S.'i Cortlandt street, Xew York; F. R. Pierson. Tarry town, X. Y. Awards — Chas. W. Knight, Oak- dale. L. I., chairman; A. Herrington, Madison. X. J.; Peter Duff, Orange, X. J.; Jos. A. Manda. West Orange, X. J.; ^V. H. Siebrecht. Sr., Chappa- qua. N. Y.; S. G. Milosy, Bay Ridge, X. Y.; W. R. Pierson. Cromwell. Conn. Flower Show— C. H. Totty, Madison, X. J., chairman; Chas. Schenck, Xew York; F. H. Traendly. Xew York; G. E. M. Stumpp. Xew York; Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell. Conn.; AV. H. Duck- ham, Madison, X. J.; Max Schling. Xew York; P. W. Popp. Mamaroneck, X. Y.; A. L. Miller. Jamaica, X. Y.; John Young, Xew York; P. F. Kessler, Xew York. House and Entertainment — Peter Gerlaird. New York, chairman; Ayres Booth, New York; Alex. X. Donaldson, Englewood, X. J.; Edw. A. Hanft, Henry Hoffman. Exhibition — Roman J. Irwin. Xew York, chairman; L. T. Rodman. Brook- lyn, X. Y.; Fred'k Cowperthwaite, A. Buchholz, Woodside, X''. Y. Essay and Lectur;^E. C. Vick. Xew- ark. X. J., chairman; John H. Pepper, Hempstead, X. Y.; A. T. DeLaMare, Xew York. Publicity — J. H. Pepper, Hempstead, X. Y., chairman; G. E. M. Stumpp. Xew York; E. C. Vick, Newark, X. J. Dinner — Charles Schenck. Andrew Scott. A. T. Bunyard, W. H. Siebrecht, Jr., Emil Schloss. State Florists' Association of Indiana. A successful and largely attended meeting of the State Florists' Associa- tion of Indiana was held in the palm room of the Claypool hotel, Indianapo- lis, January 14, among those in atten- dance being President J. F. Ammann of the Society of the American Florists and William Wiilker and son of Louis- ville, Ky., the out-of-town guests being entertained at a luncheon at the Com- mercial club. The annual banquet of the association was held in the Floren- tine room of the hotel at 7 o'clock. A feature of the meeting was a fine display of flowers, among them the new carnation, Ruth Baur, grown by Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, which will be disseminated in 1920, and which scored NS points. This variety vi-as also well received when shown at a meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club January 9. \\here it was awarded a certificate of merit, and also received a certificate at a meeting of the Cleveland Florists' Club, December 2. It is larger than the .average commercial variety, of a pink color similar to Gloriosa, with perfect calyx. It is said to be a free bloomer with long, wiry stems and does not split. The E. G. Hill Co. staged Rose Pre- mier, and some excellent plants of cy- clamens and primulas were exhibited by local growers. A new seedling of the Chatelaine type, named Christmas Gift, the product of E. E. Temperly, is almost identical to Chatelaine but the color is a beautiful light red. W. Frank & Sons, Portland, exhibited a splendid vase of assorted roses. In the election of officers for the en- suing year, Aiidere Rasmussen was chosen president. The other officers are : Herman Junge. first vice-president: E. E. Temperly, second vice-president; O. E. Steinkamp, secretary; Charles Pa- hud, treasurer, all of Indianapolis. Pittsburgh. t.IGUT SUPPLY AND DULL BUSINESS. A light demand has been the rule during the past week, with just about enough stock being received to fill the few orders that come in. Roses are very scarce and about the only item called for. Carnations are quite plenti- ful, but prices have held up fairly well. With increased arrivals, a drop will be in order. It is believed that lower prices will help the general situation. Paper Whites are in good supply and are now down to .?4 per 100. Sweet peas are arriving in larger numbers and there are also calendulas, violets, mignonette, lily of the valley, prim- roses and other niiscellaneoeus stock. American Beauties are off crop, but there is little call for them. Funeral work constitutes the bulk of the busi- ness just now. CLUB MEETING. The regular meeting of the florists' club was held January 7 and the fol- lowing were placed in nomination, the election to take place at the February meeting: For president — Fred Hop- ton, James Moore, Xeil McCallum and August Frishkorn. Vice-president — E. P. Reinemann and A. A. Leach. Sec- retary— Carl Becherer and Xeil McCal- lum. Treasurer — T. P. Langhans and Carl Becherer. Trustees — William Semple. August Fri.?hkorn, P. S. Ran- dolph. J. AV. Lndwig and James Moore. The topic for the evening was "Carna- tions" and two exhibits were made, one The American Florist. Jan. 18, of Laddie, extremely large flowers, by James Murphy, of Sewickley, and the other of Ruth Baur, a cross between Laddie and Pink Delight, staged by Baur & Steinkamp, of Indianapolis. It is a very pleasing pink of the "VVinsor shade, a little darker than Laddie, and will be disseminated this year. Mr. Steinkamp, who was present, gave a very interesting talk on carnations, and another visitor, Walter Cook, of Cleveland, O., also spoke, urging the members to fight the nursery embargo regulations recently adopted by the federal horticultural board. The fol- lowing committee was thereupon nam- ed to present the club's protest to the congressmen in this district : E. J. McCallum. Samuel McClements and T. P. Langhans. A committee consisting of Neil McCallum, T. Tyler and A. Leach gave prizes for the exhibits. A certificate of merit was awarded Lad- die and a first-class certificate was given for Ruth Baur. The iiowers were donated to the government hospital at Hoboken, Pa. The installation of offi- cers will be celebrated by a smoker; the president and secretary being au- thorized to make all aiTangements. NOTES. Most of the stores have found plenty of time to redecorate and make neces- sary changes and present the appear- ance of spring housecleanlng time. Oliver Langhans has received an honorable discharge from the arm>' and arrived home January 12. "William Loew and Joseph Thomas are planning a trip to the southern states next month. M. San Francisco. ACnVE DEMAND FOLLOWS HOLIDAT TRADE. Ever since experiencing the best Christmas demand in the history of this city, trade shows no let up at all. New Year's business was the best ever, and no previous occasion showed the buying public more eager to invest in flowers and flowering plants. Since then trade has been excellent. Thei-e is no let up in the demand for flowers. Roses are still on the short side and bringing very high prices, but all are eagerly bought up. We must say the splendid quality of the stock offered is one of the chief factors in the ready sale of all roses. Russells were never better. Ophelia and Hadley are also fine. American Beauties are sold occa- sionally, but not of the old time quality. Killarney is more prominent just now than for many months. When this old time favorite is well done, it is just as popular as ever. Red Radiance is among the varieties on sale. Shawyer is a sort that is now at its best in this market and is in great demand, owing to its pleasing color. Mrs. Aaron Ward is always popular. Very few Cecile Brunners are coming in at present. Freesia is a flower that has helped out wonderfully during the past few weeks. They are of the best quality and the call for them is steady. Gardenias have improved very much of late and are in moderate supply. Sweet peas were being offered rather freely during the past week. The quality is poor, but they are a welcome addition to the limited supply of flowers. Violets are again becoming plentiful and are hav- ing a steady call, especially from the shippers. Some fairly good white chrysanthemums are to be had, but are quite expensive. Gaillardias are find- ing a ready market at $3 per 100. Pha- I.-enopsis amabilis is now at most of the prominent stores and is eagerly sought for all weddings, as it so readily takes the place of lily of the valley, of which we have none at all. Cattleyas are not very plentiful .and have a brisk call. In pot pLants, ericas, in variety, and cyclamens have first call. Polnset- tias sold out almost completely at the holidays. Good cyclamens are in great demand, as there was not enough to go around at Christmas. Lorraine be- gonias are to be seen at all stores, as also are Primula obconica. Farleyense ferns were offered more freely by the stores this year than at any other sea- son, and cleaned up in great shape. NOTES. Henry Maier, manager of the Hills- borough Nurseries at Burlingame, is in the hospital as the restUt of an au- tomobile accident at San Mateo. Mr. Maier had just been discharged from the hospital after recovering from an automobile accident several months ago and on his first day out was again injured. We hope to see him about soon and trust this will be his last misfortune in this respect. Joseph B. Lynch, superintendent of buildings and grounds of the Univer- The Late W. \V. Seley. Patron of Horticulture and Honorary Life Member of the Texas State Florists' Association. sity of Nevada, at Reno, spent the holidays in this city, accompanied by Mrs. Lynch. This was his first visit for a number of years and he was warmly greeted by the trade. He ex- pects to return to his duties at the university after a few weeks' vacation at his old home at Menlo Park. Manager Jack Sievers, of the J. B. Bolar.d store on Kearny street, is en- thusiastic over the amount of holiday trade handled by his firm. He reports the heaviest call for pot plants to be for thoss ranging in price from $4 to $G. Larger sizes did not sell so well. Louis Matroni, who for many years owned a store in this city, is Mr. Sie- vers' chief assistant. The Chas. C. Navlet Co. of San Jose, recently opened a large store on Market street, and report themselves as great- ly pleased with the way business is opening up. They are planning to carry a full line of cut flowers, plants and fruit trees. Mr. Navlet formerly operated the. flower stand in the Empo- rium in this city. An instance of the great variations in the price of flowers may be gleaned from the fact that carnations, which in former years were very plentiful at this season of the year, are now retail- ing at $2 per dozen. The short supply of this flower Is no doubt the cause. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. have been showing some grand orchids and Far- leyense during the past week. Frank Pelicano, of this firm, says they had a wonderful Christmas trade and the only complaint he had to offer was the shortage of cut flowers. Mrs. E. Ferrari, widow of the late Emil Ferrari, has applied for letters of administration upon the estate of her late husband. The estate is valued at .$75,000.00 and was bequeathed to Mrs. Ferrari and her children. M. H. Ebel, of Sacramento, is in town, and tells us he had the largest holiday season in the history of his business. Like all the rest, he was short on most items, and cleaned up completely. G. Rossi is mourning the loss of his sister, Mrs. K. Salvatore, who was a victim of the influenza. J.\stES T. Lynch. Fort Wayne, Ind. we;athee conditions unfavorable. Weather conditions have been very poor for producing flowers during the week just passed, as we have had sev- eral snowstorms, with zero tempera- tures, the thermometer dropping to six degrees below. Carnations, which are inclined to be soft, wholesale at $6 per hundred. Roses are very short in sup- ply, the local production falling far short of the demand. Narcissi and freesias are getting more abundant. Sweet peas are increasing in numbers. The supply of orchids is large and the quality, especially of the cattleyas, is excellent. Blooming plants are helping out in the scarcity of cut flowers. The demand since the first of the year has been very satisfactory in all lines of the trade. Wedding work has been good and the call for flowers for fu- nerals quite heavj-. Counter trade continues good. notes. Miss C. B. FUck, of the Patten Flower Shop, Toledo, O., is in this city for a few days visiting relatives and friends on her way to Los Angeles. Calif., where she will spend the remainder of the winter. W. J. & M. S. Vesey are cutting some fine specimens of cattleyas. They re- port a heavy demand, with the supply all out of proportion to the call. The Flick Floral Co. has had a num- ber of weddings, including decorations, and funeral work has made heavy in- roads on the stock. The Doswell Floral Co. had a num- ber of good weddings lately, and are showing some fine cyclamens, prim- roses and begonias. Henry Freese, of the Freese Floral Co., is sufferirug from a nervous break- down and is confined to his bed. H. K. Cleveland. ROSE StrPPLT SHORTENS. The most noticeable feature of the cut flower market the past week was the scarcity of roses. W^hite seemed especially short of the demand. Carna- tions were quite plentiful, but moved well. Paper White narcissi are in good supply, and so far have been cleaning up nicely. A few sweet peas arrive and move quickly. Freesias, calendulas and mignonette are part of the daily receipts. Callas and Easter lilies have met with a better call the past week. Greens are plentiful and in good demand. NOTES. Fire originating in rubbish surroimd- ing the ice box in the rear of W. Q. Potter's wholesale store, 421 High street, did an estimated damage of .$50, January 10. Several bales of moss were burned, and the b.alance of the damage was done by water and smoke. John Knor, of the Brookline Floral Co,. Parna, O., will spend a few days visiting friends in Sidney, O. C. P. B. 1919. The American Florist. OBITUARY. Lieutenant William Aherne. Lieutenant William Aherne, a well- Icnown florist of Columbia, Pa., died at his home m that city January 9 of valvular disease of the heart. He en- listed as a private in the Pennsylvania national griard on October 6, 3878, and was subsequently promoted imtil he reached the rank of first lieutenant in 1891, and commanded his company during the Homestead strike. As a florist, he was of the old school, with a knowledge of plant life and cul- ture that one seldom meets with today and a deep love for his plants and flow- ers that made it a pleasure to see him among them. He was a member of the Lancaster County Florists' Asso- ciation, was prominent in church cir- cles, honored and respected by all who knew him, and his loss will be keenly felt. His wife, who preceded him to the "great beyond" several years ago. was Miss Mar>' Brady, of County Wex- ford, Ireland. ALBERT M. Herb. Thomas E. McAllister. Thomas E. McAllister, for many years in cliarge of the plant depart- ment at the establishment of A. Lange, Chicago, died suddenly of pneumonia at his late place of residence. 849 Cass street, January 11. He was at business in his usual good health the previous Wednesday evening. He was ill at home Thursday, but in answer to tele- phone inquiry, was reported better Fi'iday. Early Saturday morning he was found dead in bed, to the great surprise and sorrow of a host of friends. Mr. McAllister was born at Spenny- moor. Durham, Eng., of Irish parents, 52 years ago. In early life he was employed in various gardens in the vicinity of his birthplace. Coming to the United States, he arrived at Bos- ton, Mass.. in 1888 and was engaged for a time in various parts of that state. Later he was with Pitcher & Manda. at Short Hills, N. J., and was employed at various commercial estab- lishments in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other places on his way west. He had a good knowledge of indoor plants and their culture. Mr. McAllister was a member of the Chicago Florists' Club and well known to the trade throughout the country. He was popular with his associates, always agreeable about taking the other fellows* Sunday or night work, sympathetic and helpful to those in distress. He was a trusted and loyal employe, beloved by all who knew him for his unfailing courtesy and blame- less character. Some distant relatives reside at Worcester, Mass.. and Uniontown, Pa., and it is said his father and a brother survive in England. Funeral services will be held at the Holy Name cathedral. January 16, with burial at Mt. Olivet cemetery. W. W. Seley. W. W. Seley, of Waco, Tex., patron of horticulture, honorary life member of the Texas State Florists' Associa- tion, and one of the most prominent bankers in the state, died at his home, December 26, age 65 years, succumb- ing to an attack of pneumonia. In every community enterprise that has ever been inaugurated for the upbuild- ing of Waco during nearly .50 years that he had lived in the city, his name was always prominent. One of his gifts to the city was the C. M. Seley park, a memorial to his father. He had great faith in the future of central Texas and as president of the Brazos River and Valley Improvement Asso- ciation, accomplished much for that section. He was also head of the Texas Conservation and Reclamation Associa- tion, and was selected as chairman of the fund raised for bringing relief to farmers of the state following the drought that wrought great havoc last year. He held numerous offices of trust both city and state, was city treasurer for 20 years and prominent in many fraternal organizations. An example of his public-spiritedness is shown in his activities in connection with the work of the Red Cross in his commu- nity, acting as chairman of a big or- ganization, and setting aside all of his business to devote his entire time to this worthy cause. Mr. Seeley was a man of sterling character in all that the term implies. The Late Thomas E. McAllister. No man in Texas had friends that clung to him more loyally, and his pass- ing is a great loss to the community in which he lived a long and useful life. John H. Slocomtie. John H. Slocombe, widely known as an originator and grower of dahlias and chrysanthemums, passed peace- fully to rest on the night of January 11, at his home, 05.5 Townsend avenue. New Haven, Conn., aged 74 years. He had been ill for about a year. He was born in Devonshire, England, and came to this counti->- in 1873. For two years he lived at Morristown, N. J., and then removed to New Haven, where he worked with Robeit Veitch for five years. For the ne.xt 17 years, he was gardener for Mr. Mitchell, a member of congress. In 189tt, he started in bu.^iness for himself, and soon became prominent in the trade. He had, during his commercial career, been awarded many prizes at various shows, for his fine stock in dahlias and chrysanthemums. The deceased was a man of fine character and had an honorable career. He is survived by a widow, three sons, William and Herbert, of New Haven, and the Rev. Edwin Slocombe. of Worcester. Mass., and one daugh- ter. Miss Emma Slocombe; also, four sisters who reside in England, Miss Annie Slocombe. Mrs. Mary Dobson, Mrs. E. Taunton, and Mrs. Ellen Fow- ner. and one brother. Nathaniel Slo- combe. of Farmington. Conn. The funeral was held at the family home on the afternoon of January 14, Rev. R. L. Tucker and Rev. William Rob- erts ofliciating. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery, New Haven. A. F. F. Mrs. Thomas Page. The many friends, thi-oughout the United States, of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Page of Groat Barrington, Mass., will be shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Page, on Saturday, Janu- ary 4. 1919, following an operation at the House of Mercy hospital, Pitts- field. Mass. Mrs. P.age is svu-vived by her husband and three young children. She was a charming and accomplished Edinburgh woman and will be grate- fully remembered for her wholesouled hospitality and kindness to visiting horticulturists at "Brookside." She had been active in Red Cross and other women's v\ar work since 1914. Her death is a severe loss to Great Bar- rington and to her multitude of friends everywhere. Arthttr T. Boddington. Mrs. Patrick Mctiovern. Mrs. Patrick McGovern, widow of the late Patrick McGovern, who was for many years a well-known florist of Brooklyn, N. T.. died after a lingering illness, at her home, 122 Prospect Park, West Brooklyn, January 7. A. F. F. Olney, Iix.— The trade will regret to hear of the death of Gus Schlegel who had been ill for some time. He was laid to rest in Waldheim cemetery, Chicago. Mrs. Schlegel will continue the business. Boise, Id.\.— With prices 2.5 per cent better than in 1917. this year's volume of Christmas business was about equal to that of previous holiday periods, due to a shortage of stock in all ctit flower items, throwing the big demand to pot plants, is the report of the Boise Floral Co. There was no complaint regard- ing prices. Harrisburg, Pa. — With a g:ood sup- ply of roses, carnations and violets, al- though bulbous flowers were not at hand, Charles L. Schmidt reports that Christmas trade here was better than in 1917 with prices twice as high, and the quality of the stock offered much better than a year ago. Everything in cut flowers sold well and an increased demand was noted in the call for flow- ering plants. Foliage varieties went slow. Sedaua. Mo. — The State Fair Floral Co.. reporting on the Christmas trade in this city, says that prices charged for flowers were about 75 per cent higher than in 1917, while the volume of business showed an increase of but one-third. The supply of cut flowers was only 50 per cent of normal, and when this was exhausted, plants moved fast, with poinsettias in the lead. It is feared the great advance in prices will create a bad impression among the flower buyers here. New Orleans, La. — Christmas sales were 25 per cent better than in 1917, with a complete cleanup by the night of December 24 at prices double those of last year, according to C. W. Eich- ling. The supply of cut stock was lim- ited and the quality in general excel- lent, especially in carnations. No bulbous stock was offered. There seemed to be little preference for any particular kind of flower and there was an increase in the demand for flowering plants. People knew in advance what prices would be and these were paid without complaint. The American Florist. Jan. 18, TheAmerigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Caaadu $i.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. When sending us change of address ahvaj's send th** Old address at the same time. Advertising ruii'S on application. I-'roMi the first is-iiH The American Fi^orist has accepted only trade adveriisenipnts. Adveriis<^in*'nis must re:tch ns Tuesday (earlier if possjhlc) IIS uc tro to ]irfss \\'ednesd:iy. A\'e do not assuiMc aiiv responsibility for the ooinioiis of our c(.)rrHsp(^nilenis. THE AMERICAN FLORIST 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES AVITH COVER CONTENTS. Publicity campaign opens 1 — Prominent men of the trade urge progress.. 1 — Penn tells of success during 1918 1 — O'Keefe givfs interesting data 2 — Pierson discusses past and present 2 — Gude predicts great future 2 — Secretary Young tells of work done 2 — Craig urges support of entire trade 3 — ^Tberkildson savs boost the slogan 3 The retail trade 3 — St. Val.?ntine*s day posterettes (illus. ) 3 — Next weet in the flower shop 3 — Edward Sceery (portrait) 4 New York Florists' Club 4 William A. Kennedy (portrait) 5 State Florists' Association of Indiana 5 Pittsburgh ■ 5 San Francisco 6 Fort Wayne 6 Cleveland 6 Obituary 7 — Lieutenant William Aberne 7 — Thomas E7. McAllister 7 — W. W. Seley (portrait) 7 —John H. Slocombe ■ 7 — Mrs. Thomas Page 7 — Mrs. Patrick McGovern 7 American Carnation Society 8 Society of American Florists 8 High prices may change flower customs 8 Albany. N. Y 10 Chicago 12 Chicago Florists' Club 14 St. Louis 16 Detroit 17 Cincinnati 17 Boston 18 Washington 18 Philadelphia 20 New York 22 The seed trade .SO — British seed trade boycott enemy 30 ^Seed experts sent to Europe SO — Washington rulings and regulations ."^O — Frost damage in Californi.i uncertai i 31 — Imports on S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam .S2 Market gardeners 3(5 — Vegetable markets 3fi — -Adaptation of vegetables 3fi —Dr. W. W. Tracy (portrait) .3fi The nursery trade 3S — National Association of Gardeners 3S — Viburnums 38 Rochester 38 Omaha 43 Waco. Tex 43 For all human beings. alway.s. "Let us cultivate our garden." — Voltaire. After wc have beaten our swords into plow.'shares, the next thing- will be to straighten out our corkscrews into hatpins. Experts familiar with the coal situa- tion say buyers should not take in over two week's supply at a time except through fear of congestion in deliveries, as all indications are for continually lowering prices. War losses due to acts by the enemy to American merchant shipping from the beginning of the war until the sign- ing of the armistice was 145 vessels, a total of 354,4-)n gross tons, with the sacrifice of 775 lives. Le.\d is down to S'f^ cents per pound. According to tinfoil makers, prices of that article arc based upon the cost of tin, which is still sold at about 75 per cent of mid-war high figures, and an early decline in the tinfoil market is not anticipated. American Carnation Society. CLASSE.S ADDED TO PREMIUM LIST. By request of the Cleveland Florists' Club, the following classes have been added to the premium schedule for the exhibition of the American Carnation Society to be held at Cleveland, O., .lanuary 29-30. Entries for these classes may be made any time previous to the time set for staging, which is one o'clock, January 29. The prizes ill each class given iielow are first $8, second $4 and third $3. Fifty blooms any variety, white. Fifty blooms any variety, light pink, being not darker than Winsor. Fifty blooms any variety, dark pink, being darker than Winsor. Fifty blooms any variety, red. Fifty blooms, any other color. Please bear in mind that entries for all classes except the above should be in the hands of the secretary not later than January 19. This date falling on Sunday, all entries in Monday's mail will be accepted as having been made within the time limit. After Monday, $2 will be charged against each class in which entry is made. Entries are especially desired from growers in the middle west. For sev- eral years past, the growers in this sec- tion have failed to hold up their end, leaving the making of the exhibition largely to the growers from the far cast. Cleveland is centrally located and easily reached from all directions, therefore there is no reason why we should not have entries from all sec- lions. Come and bring an exhibit with you. A. F. J. Baur, Sec'y. Society of American Florists. I^ECUTIVE CO:mmITTEE JIEETING. DETROIT. President .\mmann authorizes the call for a meeting of the executive committee to be held at Detroit. Mich., January 31-FobruaiTr 1. following the meeting of the American Carnation Society at Cleveland. O.. the name of the hotel or meeting place to be an- nounced later. PUBLICITY COMMITTEES MEETINO. Henry Penn. Boston, Mass.. chair- man of the publicity committee, and George .\smus, Chicago, chairman of the publicity finance committee of the .Society of American Florists, have is- sued a call for a session of said com- mittees during the meeting of the American Carnation Society .at Cleve- land, O., January 21>, 1919. PRE.SIDEXT'S ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS. -"Vrno H. Nehrling. Crawfordsville, Ind.. has been .appointed state vice- president for Indiana. North, vice W. J. Vesey, Jr.. previously appointed, but who is still in the service of the United States army. President J. F. Ammann has reap- pointed the committee on memorial resolutions, as follows : Michael Bar- ker. Chicago, chairman; John G. Esler. Saddle River, N. J., and J. A'. Peter- son, Cincinnati, O. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that the Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa., submits for registration the new niants montinncd below : Carina Nokomis : A hybrid of the fa- mous Firebird, without any of the b.ad habits of the parent plant. Height, five feet. The foliage is a combina- tion of en'.eiald green and bronze. beautifully veined, making a lovely setting lor the large, vivid crimson flowers. The flowers are most attrac- tive, having a rich silky sheen on the petals, and the color is darker than that of any other Jironze-foliaged can- na with bloom near this size. Canna The President. Height four feet. In color it is a ricli, glowing scar- let, and the immense, firm rounded flowers, seven inches across when open, are produced on strong, erect stalks well above the large, rich green foliage. The President is superior to any other red variety in the quantity, and also quality, of bloom, and the firm flowers are able to resist drought and heat to a remarkable degree. Any person objecting to this regis- tration, .->r to the use of the proposed names, 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- JoiiN Young, Secretary. January 15. 1910. Hiffli Prices May Ciiangre Flower Customs The recent and even present great scarcity of flowers is being viewed se- riously by thinking men of the trade, who see in this dilemma a condition that might bring about a change of customs, such as, far instance, the sending of flowers to funerals. Flowers may be wanted to convey sympathy for a deceased friend, but on consult- ing the florist, prices are found so ex- traordinarily high that a wreath of magnolia, decorated with artificial flowers, is made to do, or just a letter or card of condolence, is sent in place of the flowers. .4t the funeral, it is seen there are few flowers and those who sent cards of condolence are satis- fied that the customs are changing, and they have done the right thing. In trying to bridge over these harmful conditions, some retailers, in order not to frighten their customers away, are selling carnations for which they paid .'i!12 per 100 at $2 per dozen, practic- ally, with the overhead expenses, at cost. Other stocks are also sold on the smallest margin of profit possible, in the hope that flowers will soon be- come more plentful with .a correspond- ing decline in prices. Club Meetingfs Next Week. [Secretaries of iliilts and societies are re- ipiested to send notice of change in date, time and place of unetiug.] Grand Rapids, Hich.. January 20 — Grand Rapids Florists and Gardeners' Club, at otBce of member. Edward Freyling. secretary. 1057 Woalthv avenue. t^.rnTid Rapids. Orange. N. J.. January 20. 8 p. ra. — New Jer- scy Fluricnltun:l Society. J. O. W. A. M. hall. Geo. W. Strange, secretary. S4 Jackson street. Orange. St. Louis. Mo., January 20, 8 p. m, — Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis. No definite place of meeting. Chas. Young, secretary, 1406 Olive street. St. I.ouis. Boston, Mass.. January 21, 7:30 p. m. — Gar- deners and Ilorlsts' Club, llorticultlral hall. Wm. N. Craig, secretary. Faulkner Farm, lti"ookline. Portland. Ore., January 21. — Portland Floral Society. Masonic Temple. F. A. Van Kirk, sec- retary. 04 East r.Oth street, Portland. Toronto. Ont.. January 21. 8 p. m. — Garden- eis and Florists' .Vssociation. St. George's hall. Elm street. Geo. Douglas, secretary, 309 Mor- ton slr<'et. ToroiUo. Hartford. Conn., January 24, 8 p. m. — Con- ne^-ticut Horticultural SV>cii'ty. County bulldiug. Alfred Pixon, secretary. Wetliersfield. Dobbs Ferry. N. Y., January 26, 8 p. m. — no!>bs Ferry Uotttcnitural .\ssociatlon. Odd Fellows' hall. neury Kastberg, secretary, Pobbs Ferry. 1919. The American Florist. 9 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Flant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose lOceuts extra to cover postage, etc. Situation \Vaiited — By flrst-class gar- dener; married, one child; will consider commercial place; prefer small ^irivate place where house or quarters are fur- nished: best references. Address L. LE CLERE, EaglevUle, Mo. .Situation ^Vanted — By Al storeman of grood address. Just out of the army; would like a permanent position; no particular choice of location. Gilbert P. Josephson, 5«1 Gnte.s .\venue, Brooklyn, IV. Y. Situation Wanted — As foreman on large private estate by single man, age 34, with practical knowledge of all work pertaining to the upkeep of gentleman's private estate, the grow- ing of vegetables and greenhouse work: used to the handling of a num- ber of men. Apply. S. Foulsham, Ridgefield. Conn. Situation ^Vanted — I wish to connect myself with a live concern; am a cap- able all around grower of roses, car- nations, chrysanthemums, pot plants, and holiday stock. Am thoroughly familiar with modern retail methods and can produce results from a finan- cial standpoint. Will consider any proposition that pays. State full par- ticulars and salary. Address Key 340, care American Florist. Help Wanted — -Gardener for kitchen and perennial flower garden. Must be a married man. to live in cottage on place. Address Mrs. James E. Cald^Tell, R. F. D. a. Nashville. Tenn. Help Wanted — Competent grower for general retail greenhouse crops: plants and cut flowers: no roses. 25,000 ft. of glass. Permanent place to right man. ^V. H. Cnlp & Co.. Wichita. Kan. Help Wanted — Gardener competent to take charge of country home, 40 miles from Chicago: must understand shrubbery, flowers and vegetables; all year position. State experience and ref- erences. Key 350, care American Florist. For Sale — Greenhouse Location. 5- 10-20 acres in prosperous greenhouse colony on Belt K. R. and only 45 min- utes from Chicago loop. $550 per acre. e;. Franklin, l!9 AV. Washington St., Chicago. For Sale — Two very large green- houses for raising cucumbers, radishes and lettuce. Will be sold at about one- half their value owing to ill health and advanced age. Money makers: 24 miles from New York City. Send for descrip- tion. W. K, Mackey, Plainfield, X. J. For Rent — On very reasonable terms, about 20 acres good land, house, barn, greenhouses, 100 fruit trees, pair of mules, all kinds of trucking and farm- ing tools and implements, or a man to manage on moderate salary and share of the income. Address Box 452, Hammelston-n, Pa. WANTED. Man to drive auto for our retail depart- ment; must be intelligent and of good appearance; married preferred; must have experience in the florist business. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. HELP WANTED General florist, must be reliable, single and come well recommended. First rate opportunity to right party. The Nussbaumer Floral Co. San Angelo, Texas WANTED. Plain and Ornamental Plantsman. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago For Sale Good paying retail ettabli.'hnient in Chicago (south side), for *600. This is a big bargain and a chance of a life- time for the right party. Key 948, care American Florist. FOR SALE Large sized retail business in Chicago, including store and green- houses. Big bargain. Key 949, care American Florist. GREENHOUSE LOCATION In Kansas Citv. Have sjjlendid location for first-class greenhouse in best and most rapidly erowing section in city. Will t«ke interest and h-lp tinancp, if desired. Wooderful opportunity fnr ritiht party. Alt communications confii- dential. AJdress Key 352, care American Florist. Will Buy or Rent Range of greenhouses near Chicago, consisting of 76,U0O to 200,000 square feet of glass. State full particulars in first letter. Key 353, care American Florist. Help Wanted Several good men for our pot plant department. Steady work and charge of section for the right men, POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Plant "A," Morton Grove, 111. ^mmmmwmmmmmmw!mimmwmi% i OFFICIAL S. A. F. I I Shipping Labels g Actual size of leaf 2^x5}^ laches % FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on g Eumiued paper; \(>ar card, etc., in a black and leal adopted by the S. A. F. ^ in red. Prices: Per .500, J3.35; per 1000, ^ $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of ^ leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 1 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO m Q'BeiB B QlB BiQeeeiQIBB QISeeeQiQiB'Q BBB QB B B BiB B Q B'B BiBIBIB'B bibbbb b.b b b b b Many Idle Greenhouses Are starting up again. Stock to fill these houses is needed now. Those having surpluses should offer them in Our Advertising Columns. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. s 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO ilgBnaM[g[51lHllKllHllgl5iaRlHilg|>iltellg|la|gtetalaltella»HllallgiaiHlHllHlHl|g|ia5^ I 10 The American Florist. Jan. 18, Magnolia Leaves Gnatt's Queen Quality Magnolia Leaves. Non- Mouldy Flexible Uniform Size. Our Magnolia I/eaves are treated by a special process which makes them non-mouldy and flexible. The natural leaves are specially sorted for us by experienced pickers in the South which assures a uniform size. If you want better magnolia wreaths use "Gnatt's Queen Quality Brand" leaves. Colors: Brown, Green and Purple. Cartons contain approximately 750 to 800 leaves. Price, $1.75 per Carton; In 100-pound Cases, $22.00 per Case. 5% cash discount allowed on orders accompanied by Check or Money Order. THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Indiana MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies. Albany, N. Y. LIVELY CLUB ilEBTIISG. Protest against the horticultural im- port prohibition by the federal horti- cultural board at Washington, was an important feature of the January meet- ing of the florists' club. In addition to a lively discussion during the regu- lar business session of the club, the members enjoyed the annual dinner at Keeler's, State street. The action of the club in the matter of the import prohibition was due to the presence of James J. Karins, i-epresenting Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia. Mr. Karins handed the secretary at the meeting a copy of a circular embodying the rea- sons for the protest of the horticultural trade against the action of the federal horticultural board that would prohibit the importation into this country, after June 1 next, of the most valuable stock that the wholesaler has to offer and the retailer can use to hold his trade. The circular was read in full, after which a motion was put by Frederick A. Danker, that a petition be drawn up and signed, and that copies of the peti- tion with letters accompanying be mailed to the congressional representa- tive from this district and to John Young, secretary of the Society of American Florists. The petition was signed by all present. 3'> in number. President William Newport named a committee of four to pre.sent the mat- ter to the Hon. Martin H. Glynn, editor of the Albany Times-Union, formerly representative in congress from this district, and later governor of the state, for his assistance. The committee is made up of : Fi-edcrick A. Danker, chairman: William C. Gloeckner. Kd- ward P. Tracey and Frederick Henkes. The club committees for 1919 were announced by President Newport as follows : Finance — Frederick Henkes. Frederick Goldring and Edward P. Tracey; Entertainment — Louis H. Schaefer, John J. Haggerty and Fred A. Danker; Sick Visitation — Thomas F. Tracey. Harvey Woodland. Samuel Hanson and John A. Murnane Jr.; Flower Show — i'^ed A. Danker, Fred- erick Henkes. William Hannell, Byron C. Holmes, Howard Menard and George E. .Xagengast. Jr. At the dinner Fred A. Danker was toastmaster. The number present was 40, most of whom made short responses when called upon. A telegram was read from Roman J. Irwin, of New York, who sent word from Larchmont that he regretted his inability to be Iiresent this year. The three traveling men present, James J. Karins. Phila- delphia; Stephen Green Philadelphia, and Morris M. Cohen of New York, also spoke. Mr. Karins enlarged some- what upon the remarks made earlier in the evening on the horticultural im- port prohibition, and urged each of the growers and retailers present to get in touch with the congressional repre- sentative for this district. After he sat down, somebody remarked that he had never heard Karins say so much in liis life — a point well talven, from the fact that at previous dinnei-s of the club no one had ever been able to per- suade him to get on his feet to re- spond to a toast A local entertainer by the name of Dennis McCarthy m;>iie a hit during the dinner by a parody on "Smiles." Mr. McCarthy, who was the guest of Thomas F. Tracey, of the Al- bany Cut Flower Exchange, sang the following: "We get plants and ferns from Karins, We get baskets from Steve Green; We get heather fine from Hannell; And Fred Henkes' carnations are supreme; We get ribbons from our old friend Cohen, And from Goldring cut flowers too. But the retailers' salvation was the Dear old plague, the Flu." XOTE. The society columns of the local newspapers have carried the announce- ment of the engagement of Miss Har- riet Isabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Eyres, of 19 Chestnut street to F. Leigh Hichman of Little Falls, N. Y. Miss Eyres is a graduate of the Albany Academy for Girls and of St. Margaret's School, Waterbury, Conn. The date for the wedding has not been announced. R. D. Holyoke and Northampton Qub. The monthly meeting of tlie Holyoke and Northampton Florists and Gar- deners' Club was held January 7 at Butler & Ullman's greenhouses at Northam'pton, Mass.. with a good at- tendance. The club decided to offer a prize for the best exhibit at each meet- ing for the coming year to stimulate interest. Being carnation night, there were displays of 23 vases from four growers in the vicinity. Butler & X'U- man won the first prize with Laddie and were also awarded a certificate of merit for the extensive decorations at their establishment for the occasion. A. H. J.MiESTowN. X. Y. — Charles Cotter, in charge of the Lake View Rose Gar- dens, has voluntrered to co-operate with the Red Cross and the federal vo- cational educational board in teaching maimed soldiers to grow flowers and garden vegetables. 1919. The American Florist. 11 PoehlmannBros.Co. 7M4 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. >» '• p^o-. R»»doiph 35. CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS and FLORISTS' SUPPUES BIG SUPPLY OF Catlleyas, Easier Lilies i Carnations Everything Else in Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens PUNTS WE ARE NOW OrtERING 50,000 extra fine 8H-in. Kectia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $14.00 per 100, $120.00 cer 1000; 3-lii.. $25.00 oer 100, $220.00 per 1.000; 4-in., $50.00 per 100: 5-in., $12.00 to $15.00 per dozen; 6-in., $2.00 to $2.50 each. Made-up 5-ln. Forsteriana, $1.50. Livistona Rotundifolia, 4-in., $6.00 per dozen: 5-lnch, $9.00 per dozen; 6-in. $1.25 each. Fand&nus Veitohii, 4-iii.. GOc eaeb. S-ln,, $1.00 each; 6-ln., $1.50 each; 7-in.. $2.50 each. Dracaena Massangeana, 3-in., $30.00; 4-in., $50.00 per 100; 5-ln., 75c to $1.00; 6-ln., $1.25 to $1.50. Crotons, all the way from 4-in. to big tabs; prices range from SOc to $10.00 per plant. Rubbers. 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1,50, $2.00 each. Baby Primulas, 4 in., 25c: 5 in., 35c; 8-ln., 50c. Coleus, Christmas Gem, large stock, 3-ln., $10.00 per 100; 4-ln., $20.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-ln., 30c each, $3.50 per doz.; 5-in., 40c each, $5.00 per doz.; 6-in.. 75c each, $8.50 per doz.: 7-in., $1.00 each, $11.00 per doz. Whitmanii. 5-in., 50c, $6.00 per doz.: 6-ln., 75c each, $9.00 per doz. Dracaena Terminalis, 5-in,, 50c to 75c: 6-ln., 75c to $1.00. Cocos Weddeliana, 5-ln., $1.00 to $1.50 each. PRE - INVENTORY SALE Now Is the Time to Take Advantage of Our Special Sale of Florists' Supplies Write for List of Offerings and Quotations Many retail stores find artistically arranged baskets of cut flowers a good item to feature at this time. We have a SPECIAL TUMBLER BASKET that we are offering at $25.00 per 100, in assorted colors, that is just what you want for this purpose. Send in your order now. IZ - The American Florist. Jan. 18, VVVVUVVVVVVVVVVVVVVU^^VUVVV^/VVVVM/VUVUVUVVV^^VVlAAIVV^^VMVUV^F^^VVtfVM/^AAAAAllJ• HOME GROWN ROSES Fresh cut twice a day and ready to fill orders after being cut and hardened. WE GROW ALL THE ROSES WE SELL and their uniform even run is the best in this market. Our Beauties, Carnations and other fljwers as well as all kinds of Greens are the same dependable class of stock. Current Price List. WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST RUSSELL $1.50 to $4.00 per dozen, according to grade. HOOSIER and OPHELIA Long $16.00 to $20.00 per 100 Medium 12 Oo to 15.00 per 100 Good short 8.00 to 10.00 per ICO Long $12.00 to $16.00 per 100 Meuium 10.00 per 100 Short 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 CARNATIONS $6.00 to $8.00 per 100, depending on quality. We handle the best Ferns in this market, price, $4.00 per 1000. Asparagus, Sprengeri, Galax and other stock at market prices. In buying direct from tlie grower you are assured of fresh .stocli at all times and the most even run of quality possible. j KOTICE We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 5 P. M. BASSETT & WASHBIRN IXJNG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE «„..>..„., »,r ,?„",": ."";.„. .,.„.., .u. 178 N. Wabash Ave., CBlCAfiO, III. Chicago. ROSES .4.RE IN SHORT SUPPLY. Business has been good the past week and stock of all kinds cleaned up nicely in all lines at satisfactory prices, especially roses, which are in short supply. American Beauty roses are moving nicely at high prices and there is seldom a surplus in this va- riety. Mrs. Chas. Russell cleans up early regularly and the same holds true for Columbia. Roses in general are very scarce and continue to com- mand high prices. Carnations are in large supply, but p.re moving much better now -than they have since the holidays. Lilies are seen at some of the stores in large numbers, but are selling "well; and while they need push- ing, there are very few left when the day's business is over. Callas are in- cluded ill the offerings, but not in any great quantities. Sweet peas are in brisk demand and are not arriving in great numbers. Violets have been quite plentiful the past week, but did not move any too lively considering the general scarcity of stock. Lily of the valley, orchids and gardenias ap- pear to be holding their own at the advertised quotations with very little stock obtainable. White and yellow narcissus, freesia, pansies. daisies, ste- via, mignonette and calendulas are .among the offerings together with n limited supply of Proserpine tulips and single and double stocks. Greens are plentiful and while a scarcity exists at times in one or two items, there Is pretty nearly always plenty to go around. Some especially fine leucothoe and tralax are nolirpd at some of the stores, where they find ready buyers owing to the higli quality. The ship- ping trade was -unusually brl.sk the past seven days and the city demand was better th.an It has been for the past two weeks. Large quantities of stock, especially carnations, were shipped to eastern wholesale houses the past 10 days, especially to Boston, where stock was scarce and prices high. One of the large rose gi'owers for this market was more than pleased with his returns for October, Novem- ber and December, which helped to offset the first nine months, whidi. taken as a whole, were as poor as the last three were good. NOTES. Philip Foley, Jr., who enlisted in the aviation department at the Great LaJces naval training station shortly after war was declared, has been honorably discharged and is now .at- tending to his duties as vice-president of the Foley Greenhouse Manufactur- ing Company. James Foley, who is in the quartermaster' s depoj-tment, is hoping for an early mustering out so he can also get back on the job with his father and brother in the near future. The suggestion that a memorial statue of Theodore Roosevelt be erected somewhere in the forest preserve dis- trict of Cook County has met with the enthusiastic approval of Peter Rein- berg, president of the county board .■ind head of the forest preserve com- mission. Mr. Reinberg is in f.avor of the idea that a committee of hankers be named to receive subscriptions to the fund for the monument so that the Job can be done speedily. George Wienhoeber devoted his en- tire window space on South Wabash avenue the greater part of Last week to the memory of the late Theodore Roosevelt, former president, soldier, adventurer, possessor of many other titles too numerous to mention, .and last, but not least, the idol of the ma- jority of the local people. Under the heading of "Bankruptcy Petitions" in the daily papers the past week was that of Irene Williams, do- ing business as the Atlas Floral Shop, 176 North Wabash avenue; liabilities, 1:8,-128.-10; assets, $618. Frank Schleiden, formerly with Chas. W. McKellar, who enlisted in the navy shortly after this country entered the war, was mustered out at the Boston navy yards recently and is visiting friends here. Ernest Farley, who has been with the colors at Camp Wadsworth, S. C, was mustered out at Camp Grant. Rockford, this week. He was with the fith anti-aircraft company. First Lieutenant Chas. T. Johnson, son of C. W. Johnson, recently re- lieved of army work, resumed his former position at Mt. Greenwood cemetery. January 2. A. S. Brouton's retail store at 3201 Fullerton avenue was destroyed by fire .January 12, together with several other business concerns in the same building. F. A. Zenke. well-known to the local trade, especially with the growers, is back in the game again and is repre- senting The Excell Lalioratorles. Adolph Benesch, manager of the F. F. Winterson Co.'s supply department, was confined to his home the past week with the Spanish influenza, Herman Rogers, with Gust H. Taepke Co.. Detroit, Mich., was here on a com- bined business and pleasure trip this week. Ed. Martin, with Kennlcott Bros. Co., has been confined to his home for several weeks with rheumatism. John Ziska. of Joseph Ziska & Sons. left .Tannarv 12 to take the hath treat- ments .It Excelsior Springs. Mo. H. N. Rruns has boon elected direc- tor of the Madison and Kedzle State Rank. 1919. The American Florist. 13 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO Choice Carnations in Large Supply at Reasonable Market Prices Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted. Buy Direct From the Grower. PRTCF' T TST Subject to Change Without Notice, MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL, Per 100 Extra Special $35.00 Specials 30.00 Select 25.00 Medium $15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $15. Oa to $20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Sliort 8.00 MILADY Per 100 Select $20.00 Medium $15.00 to 18.00 Short 8.00 to 12.00 Klllarney i AVhlte Klllarney. . . .( Per 100 Klllarney Brilliant. A Specials $18.00 Sunburst / Select 15.00 My Maryland I Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Ophelia \ Short 6.00 to 8.00 Champ \Velland . . . . f Per 100 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $ 6.00 Carnations 3.00 to 6.00 Valley 8.00 to 10.00 Smilax per doz. strings 3.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagrus, per bunch 75c Ferns, per 1.000 $5.00 Boxwood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.50 Lencothoe Sprays 1.00 Leucothoe Sprays BEST IN COUNTRY $6.00 per 1000 Asparagus Sprays NONE BETTER ANYWHERE $2.00 to $3.00 per 100 56 E. Randolph St., PERCY JONES FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CHICAGO The Central Floral Co. devoted one of its windows of its North State street store to the memory of the late Theodore Roosevelt in which a large portrait and a mag-nificent wreath played important parts. J. M. Johnston, of McKeesport, Pa., who is a large buyer in this market, was a visitor at Bassett & Washburn's store January 13. He is on a pleas- ure trip to New Orleans, La., and California. Patricia Rudd Speed is the name of W. N. Rudd's latest grandchild, born to Maj. and Mrs. Kellogg Speed In London, Eng., December 17. Martin Schoepfle, son of John Schoepfie, 9.33 Belmont aveniie, who has been with the colors, was honor- ably discharged this week. George Sykes, Sr.. of the Lord & Burnham Co., wife and daughter will leave this week for Florida. CUT FLOWERS-GREENS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Become one of our customers today. You will never regret it. Do it NOW. S'r'e2J,VS'n''A",SpXT'^' 30 E. Raitdolph St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Vaughan. of A. L. Vnughan & Co.. wife and daughter. Thelma, left January IG. for Florida to spend a few weeks. Jean Dramm. of Meyer & Dramm, Elmhurst. who has been with the col- ors for some time, was mustered out at Camp Grant, Rockford, this week. 14 The American Florist. Jan. 18, msm iiiiuiiiiiiiiniiiuiiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiimioiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH^ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyiiiiii WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., ^^.i^^i CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS MRS. KUSSELI, Per lUO Fancy $25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 aiCHHOND Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 6.00 SU^TBTraST AND OPHELIA Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 6.00 Short 5.00 PRICE LIST— ^i'.!;'r„i.%?.rer WHITE AND PINK KILLAENEY Per 100 .Select $10.00 Fancy 9.00 Medium 7.00 Good 6.00 Short B.OO KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good ; 7.00 Short 6.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 7.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $5.00 Good 4.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Valley $ 8.00 Lilies 25.00 Ferns, per 1,000 $5.00 Smilas, per doz. strings 3.00 Adiantum 1.50 Asparagus Sprengerl strings 50 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Boswood rate. and other green goods at market = Shipping Orders Given Careful Attention. All Orders Carefully Packed. siiiiiiiiyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The next monthly meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at the Ran- dolph Hotel, Thursday evening-, Feb- ruary (j, wlien the annual novelty show will take place. Every one in tlie trade w^ho has anything new or worth while to offer is cordially invited to make an exhibit and if they intend to do so, notify the president, Allie J. Zech, care of Zech & Mann, 30 East Randolpli street, or A^ T. Pyfer, care of A. T. Pyfer & Co., IW North Wabash avenue. Fred Henoch. Harry Henoch and George Hussman, of the Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind., attended the Vic- tory banquet given by the Florists' Club at the Hotel Randolph, January 9. Mr. Gnatt passed through here this weeli on his way back from the east, where he made a short business trip. Practically all the local wholesale houses received a letter from the Re- tail Florists' Association asking them to co-oi5erate with its members for the general betterment of the business. Everyone appears to be willing to do so and have signified same in writing. Poehlmann Bros. Co. reports busi- ness from out-of-town points as very satisfactory, many orders being re- ceived from eastern cities right along, which evidently means a scarcity of stock or an unusually brisk demand In that section. Oscar Hamchild, formerly florist at the Hotel McAlpin, New York, arrived in this city from France with the Black Hawks January 1.5. Mr. Ham- child expects to start business in his home city as soon as released. It is rumored that one of the leading local retail florists will retire February I, when his business will be continued as a stock company. Further particu- lars will be announced later. H. Van Gelder was more than pleased with the business that Percy Jones, Inc., enjoyed during 1918, when the total sales established a new rec- ord. Vaughan's Seed Store is moving gladiolus bulbs In considerable quan- tities, while travelers' mail carries very liberal flower seed orders. J. A. Budlong reports a brisk de- mand for lily of the valley, which has been scarce all the past year at high prices. The Chicago Retail Florists' Associa- tion held its regular monthly meeting Jantiary 14 at 75 Fast Monroe street. Wietor Bros, are making deliveries of carnation cuttings. Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. WHOLBSA!.!) FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, phone Maje-uc 7175 CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing E. C. Amling, of the E. C. Amling Co., wife and daughter will leave soon on a pleasure trip to California. Geo. Reinberg will build twelve 300- foot houses at Niles Center, beginning in March, if help is obtainable. Dwight L. Harris, of the Pulverized Manure Co., has been on the sick list with ptomaine poisoning. Ern-st Rober, who recently returned from Mentor, O.. is planning a new start in business here. Sinner Bros., 6516 Ridge avenue, ex- pect to start up their greenhouses about March 1. Peter Reinberg has been elected di- rector of the Lincoln Trust and Sav- ings Bank. A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co., is expected home from the east this week. Visitors: Rolf Zetlitz, Lima, O.; C. C. PoUworth and wife, Milwaukee, Wis.; Julius Dilloft, representing Wert- heimer Bros., New York; William Pen- nington and wife, Valparaiso, Ind.; Earl Mann, Richmond, Ind.; Oscar H. Carlson and Ralph A. Latham, Minneapolis, Minn.; William Lubliner, Milwaukee, Wis.; A. F. J. Baur, In- dianapolis, Ind. Clilcag:o Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Randolph, January 9, President Lau- tenschlager in the chair. There was a good attendance, the special occasion being the club's Victory banquet with the ladies in attendance in celebration of the close of the great war in favor of the allied nations. A feature of the short business ses- sion was the installation of the new officers elected at the previous meeting, Allle Zech. president; Walter Amling, vice-president; Otto H. Amling, treas- urer; A. T. Pyfer, secretary; F. Lau- tenschlager, trustee. The annual re- ports of the secretary and treasurer were presented, showing .a substantial balance in the club's favor. A letter was read from Secretary John Young. YOUR PROTECTION THE MARKET PLACE We maintain certain construc- tive and practical ideas and ideals which we believe event- ually will be promoted by WHOLESALE GROWERS and RETAIL FLORISTS whose interests are identical with ours. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. Wholesale Dealers In Cut Flowers and Plants since IS8I CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing of the Society of American Florists, in- quiring as to the club's representation on the board of directors and the offi- cers were instructed to .give this matter early attention. The club voted to ex- tend the American Carnation Society an invitation to hold its annual con- vention in this city in 1020. President-elect Zech on assimting the chair, called upon the assembly to spend in silence >a moment as a mark of re- spect to the departed past president of the club, the late Wm. H. .\mling. 1919. The American Florist. 15 »-^^»-^^^ii...^....».»-»-'.».».».».».^--'-t»--',^^^^ ^.If .W«OI)M ^Xo PHONES'. CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-7i4- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CARNATIONS Good supply of fancy stock in all the best leading varieties grown for this market. We can take just as good, if not better care of you than any house in this or any other market. Beauties, Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Callas, Mignonette, Calendulas, Stevia, Freesias, White and Yellow Narcissus, Violets, Daisies, Greens, Etc., Etc. Mention the American Florist when writing to which there was a reverent response. Mr. Zech said the attendance on this occasion would have been much larger, but for the fact that many members were in mourning- for the death of rela- tives. The visitors included C. C. Poll- ,worth and Wife, Milwaukee, Wis.; Henry M. Robinson, Boston, Mass.; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, and Fred Henoch, Henry Henoch and George Hussman, La Porte. Ind. Baur & Steinkamp, of Indianapolis. Ind., exhibited a splendid vase of their new carnation, Ruth Baur, a fine rose pink of good form and average size, the flowers well carried on long stiff stems. The club's special committee consisting of C. W. Johnson. Geo. .^smus and A. T. Pyfer, awarded this neAv variety a certificate of merit with a score of 87 points. 16 The American Florist. Jan. 18, ROSES BEST QUALITY CARNATIONS Choice stock of Valley, Easter Lilies, Calendulas, Violets, White and Yellow Narcissus, Freesias, Sweet Peas, Pansies and all other seasonable stock. Don't forget us on Greens, as we have Mexican Ivy, Asparagus, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, etc. As we are in HEAVY CROP with CARNATIONS, we can supply you at reasonable prices. Would recommend their use in funeral work. Split Carnations, $2 to $3; Choice Stock, $4 to $5 per 100 If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. IVrktir*^ Owing to the fact that the American Railway Express Company does ilUlICC* ^^^ assume risk for shipments, we in turn can only ship at your risk. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of Prices As Low As Others. i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.-^! We are open until 8 p. m. on Saturday, but closed all day Sunday. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. ^tt^i'iffi'it't't'MAfiSi Chairman T. E. Waters of the good- of-the-club committee then ajinounced the feast. Tasteful menu cards had been distributed showing the American flag in colors and gold in front and the badge of the club on the back. Each lady and gentleman was pre- sented with a bow of red, white and blue and Mr. Waters was constantly on the alert to see that every one was well supplied with the good things provided. The various courses were well interspersed with music and noth- ing seemed to escape the wary chair- man's eye which would tend to make this part of the programme in every way pleasant to those who had the good fortune to be on hand. When coffee had been served, Toast- master P. J. Foley made a few re- marks in his usual happy style and called on A. F. J. Baur, of Indian- apolis, who reminded the audience of the coming convention of the Amer- ican Carnation Society at Cleveland, O., January 29-30, urging every one to attend. George Asmus spoke of the great publicity campaign of the Society of American Florists and thought the committee in charge had done remark- ■able work in securing $45,000 for pub- licity purposes the past year, when everybody was busy raising war funds. The committee, he said, expected to raise $100,000 this year, and he be- lieved there would be no difficulty in doing so if the florists realized that this publicity work had done much to keep their business going during the gloomy wartime. C. C. Pollworth said the representa- tives of our trades had given a good account of tliemselves on the battle fields abroad, while those at home, ably assisted by the ladies, rendered splendid service in holding the busi- ness together. President W. J. Keimel, of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association, called attention to the annual meeting of that organization to be held at Ur- bana, March 4, requesting that all present arrange to be there with good exhibits. State Vice-President Paul R. Klings- porn, of the Society of American Flo- rists, made a strong plea for member- ship in the national society. Other speakers included Messrs. Robinson, Fi-auenfelder, Waters, Wolf and Pyfer. St. Louis. FAIR SUPPLY AT REASONABLE PRICES. Stock of all kinds is in fair supply. The quality is improved, with prices reasonable. The supply of roses could be a little stronger, to meet the de- mands, but business is slow and the shortage is not felt very much. Rus- sell and Columbia are the leaders. Ophelia is also coming in good color, but the supply is a bit short. Carna- tions are very fine, and with the pi-ices correct, are in steady demand for cut flowers, bouquets, funerals, etc. Sweet peas are still an uncertain quantity and need a few more weeks to bring in the big cut. Violets, too, will have to get a move on in order to be a factor in the Valentine business. Callas and Harrisii are equal to requirements. Lily of the valley Is scarce, and what there is, is very poor. Greens of all kinds are equal to the demand. NOTES. The florists' club January meeting was held .at the Wm. C. Smith Whole- sale Floral Co. A good attendance turned out and an interesting session resulted. Julius Schaefer and Chas. Connon were elected to membership. A general discussion resulted from the publicity committee's report. After the meeting Messrs. Lurie and Pring pre- sented their special lecttire on "Hearti- culture." This proved to be quite a hit and entertaining to all. Oscar May, of Sappington, Mo., has quite a collection of animal skins, which he has gathered this winter on his various hunting trips. He expects to realize quite a few dollars on them. Included among them are skunk, musk- rat, coon, and 'possum. Eddie Eisner, of the Grimm & Gorly staff, is on the sick list. Frank Gorly has been taking his place on the mar- ket, buying the necessary stock for the firm. C. W. Wors' two sons, who have been home on furloughs, have returned to their respective services. Army and navy life seemed to agree with them. The local florists are contemplating a banquet to be sponsored by the pub- licity committee, to be held some time in tiie early part of February. Richard Tubbe.ssing, of the Ayers Floral Co., is back on tl^.e job after serving some time in the United States navy. I..on Rowe, of Kirkwood, has been doing quite a bit of himting this sea- son, according to his stories. J. J. W. Toronto, Ont.— H. G. Dillemuth used a very attractive blotter, with poinset- tias well done in colors, and the legend "Say It With Flowers," in advertising his holiday offerings. Patkkson. N. J. — The Paterson Flori- cultural .Society has elected the follow- ing ofiicers for the ensuing year : Jo- seph M. Ackermann, president; Charles E. Walker, vice-president; Andrew N. Gardener, treasurer; Sebastian Hub- schmitt, secretary. 1919. The American Florist. 17 C^^SSQ css^^^s^szs -^-^-^-^-^'^''^-'^i- ^ -%■'%■'%' -^ -^^ -v^- -%.-%. •^'^'^'^'^-^-^-^-^ '^-^ V For Your Bess Supply ot CUT FLOWERS Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item oflfered in the Great Chicago Market. iiaia[aia[aiataiaiaia[5iiHi[H][»;[«i[Hii5i[aisii«i[5i[HiiHi[«i[ai5iPK^ Galax, Ferns, Leucothoe ^W^ Green goods are hard to get in our section this season, liut we can get them by paying prices that will cause people to quit other work and go after them. We have advanced our paying prices to that point, and offer to sell you good quality stock as follows: BRONZE GALAX, case lots only $ 8.00 per case 10.000 Green Galax, '-ase lots only 10.00 per case 10.000 Fancy and Dagger Ferns, <-*ase lots only lO.OO per case 5.000 Green Leucothoe. medium to long 3.50 per case 1,000 Green Leucothoe, short to medium 1.50 per case 1,000 Bronze Leucothoe, medium to long. 3.00 per case 1. 000 Bronze Leucothoe, short to medium 1 .50 per case HenUock Sprays 4.00 per 1000 Kalmia Sprays 5.00 per 1000 Rhododendron Leaves, average "in. long 1.00 Cash in advance; satisfaction guaranteed. 1.000 (h! S BBBBBTOBTSBBIB BIQeiBIESSBBlGlBQ Q Q Q QIQ ED QBIBQ S SB SB^aaS G3B Q BQQ Q B^^ T. J. BAY & CO. ELK PARK, N. C. Detroit. FLoklSTS' CLUB REVIEWS TRADE. The club meeting, January S, was well attended, about 40 members being present, and the proceedings were most interesting and instructive. Philip Breitmeyer presented his paper on "Christmas business and Its Lessons," in which he unfolded, without reserve, his close observation of the unusual conditions surrounding this, the most unique holiday business ever experi- enced. While the high prices prevail- ing were in most cases unavoidable, he sounded a note of warning to those who appeared to believe that appar- ently prohibitive prices were justified by the alleged high cost of production. He said we should not be unmindful of the danger of driving away trade be- cause of this impediment. He said in confirmation of this idea, that he popu- larized carnations by selling them for $3 a dozen to allow no one w-ho w-ished them to go without some flowers. Sea- sonable plants, he claimed, were so popular because of the unusual prices asked for most items in the cut flower list. He thought it a great mistake to charge $12 a dozen, the wholesale price for poinsettias, as that compelled a retail price that would and actually did allow the stock to be unsold. He de- plored the giving of so much time, at such a busy season to the making up of corsage bouquets, as a quicker and easier disposition of this work should be devised. Violets were not such good sellers this year In comparison with other flowere and effects. He designated the "order taken" and de- livery department of a floral store at such a time as of far more importance than clever salesmanship, as the items and effects themselves commanded the sale, but the correct, timely and careful delivery of the article was of prime importance. The discussion brought out by Mr. Breitmeyer's address was quite general and covered most of the points referred to by the speaker and much valuable data and information needed was relished by the members, particularly the retailers, who com- posed most of the attendance. F. P. Walker read an address upon "Greater Efficiency," which treated par- ticularly of tVie great importance of system and its application In th© de- tails of retailing. This subject, too. was thoroughly discussed, and the many participating showed the great interest now taken by most retailers, many of whom showed a realization of the actual necessity these times of knowing the precise condition of their business more intimately. By the ex- pressed views of all retailers, it devel- oped that Avith all its anxieties, and real and imaginary apprehensions, the holiday business this year was in the final results most satisfactory, even if in some cases the volume was not as great. Resolutions of regret were adopted upon the recent passing of rJeorge A. Rackham, who had served the club as president two years and was at all times most active in its behalf until his retirement from the florist business. Similar action was taken regarding the death of Charles Warnecke, Jr., whose obituary appeared in these col- umns last week. A. L. Lamond, Sunnycroft Green- houses, Birmingham, Mich., showed a sport of Enchantress Supreme. The flowers were large, on stiff stems, but the color as seen in these did not ap- pear so desirable. The defect, however, may be because of the age of the flow- ers, which had been cut several days previous. J. F. S. Cincinnati. MARKET CLa\KS UP QUICKLY. The market has tightened up again. A heavy demand combined with re- ceipts that averaged about the same as those of the previous week kept the market cleaned up throughout the period. The demand from out of town continues heavy. The cut of roses has shortened again since the last writing. All that come into the m.ir- ket clear readily. The supply of car- nations has increased over what it was the previous week, but all the Z M E„ A H N so E. Randolph St CHICAGO Long Distance Phones Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White KUlamey Pink Killamey Snnbnrst Shawyer Ophelia Killamey Brilliant i' I I I I I I I I I 1' »' I f I Central 3283 ' Central 3284 ' I I I I I I t I I I t I Milady Ward MINIATURE ROSES. Cecile Bmnner LILIES A keavy all-the-year-poand supply of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. Callas Mignonette CARNATIONS Valley Cattleyas Oalendnlas Single and Doable Violets Stevla Pansles Paper White Narcissus Yellow Narcissus GREENS. Plnmosns Sprengerl Galax, bronze Galax, green Ferns Adlantlnm Smllax Mexican Ivy Boxwood Leucothoe Umey, White Eillamey and KUIarney Brilliant roBeft. All orders given prompt attention. Try DS. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per case. Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 squara feet), $1.75 Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100 square feet), $3.50 Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMUNGCO. The Iiargest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally I/ocated WHOLESAIiE CUT FLOWER HOUSE m CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phonea CBNTRAL 1»77 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing ViioMe Hover MM'Kete Chicago. CDKRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Reautj- $2.00®$ '.50 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1.50® 5.00 100 lloosier Beauty 8.00® 30.00 Killarney Brilliant 6.00® 20.00 Klllarney 6.00® 15.00 White KiUameT 6.00® 20.00 Richmond 8.00® 25.00 Prince de Bulgarie 8.00® 25.00 My jMaryland 8.00® 26.00 Mrs Geo. Shawyer 8.00® 26.00 Milady 8.00® 30.00 Sunburst 8.00® 23.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 8.00® 15.00 Hadlev 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Double W. Killarney... 8.00® 25.00 Mrs. Mrfleld Storey.. 8.00® 23.00 Champ Weiland 8.00® 23.00 Stanley 8.000 23.00 r Francis Scott Key 8.00® 25.00 Bayard Thayer 8.00® 33.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 George Blgar 4.00 Baby Doll 4.00 Nesbit 4.00 Our selection 8.00 Violets, per 100 1.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Cattleyas. per doz 6.00® 7. .50 Daisies 1.50@ 2.00 Lilium Harrisii 15.00® 20.00 Valley , 8.00 Stevia 2.00® 4.00 CaUas 25.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 5.00 Yellow Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragon, per doz 1.50® 20.00 Mignonette 8.00 Freesia 4.00® 6.00 Ferns per 1.000 $5.00 Galax •• $1.50® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.26 Mexican Ivy. per 1000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus Strings. each, 60® 75 Smilas per doz.. 2.50@3.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays... 3.00 Boxwood. 35c per lb., per case, 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 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, vpritten by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- .tains many chapters (Covering all sides of I growing, propagating [storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable 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 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. PEilPETUATED SHEET MOSS Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50 NATURAL LOG MOSS Per bag (100 square feet) $1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^j^b'ama Mention the American Florist when writing No. 63, Special Cards 1000 $1.20 3000 $3.30 60OO 5.26 10,000 9.50 The John Henry Co., '^fcaf- Mention the American Florist when writing 20 The American Florist. Jan. 18, Rooted Carnation Cuttings Ready for delivery in January. C. W. Ward, MatChleSS, AliCC and BeaCOn, $35.00 per 1000. We can also furnish all other commercial varieties. Send for complete list. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. StIGHT INCREASE IN SUPPLY. There has been a slight increase in some lines of stock, notably carna- tions, which have become fairly plenti- ful in all the commission houses, and in consequence now range from $0 to $10 per hundred, with $S as the price f6r the best medium grade. Roses are a trifle scarcer, but these also have fallen in price about 10 per cent, starting at $fi, and from that up to $20 and $25 for special Hadlevs and Russells. Paper Whites are now a regular stock. There i.s a fair amount of calendulas and mignonette, §till a little stevia, violets enough, callas and Easter lilies, which still bring !f25, and quite a lot of snapdragons. Sweet peas have suffered from the dull, damp weather of a week ago. dropping their buds badly. They are very popular and another week will see them in im- proved form and greater supply. Pink Japanese lilies appear to be good stock, their orchid-like flowers on long stems, working in to good advantage with callas in funeral clusters. Cattle- yas and white lilac are two depend- ables that are very popular in the stores, and of which there appears to be good daily supply. Southern as- paragus is keeping up with the de- mand. While there are signs of an increased supply of cut flowers, it is so slow in materializing that many re- tailers despair of ever getting into their stride again. One retailer stated that he was going to get his cash register jingling again by offering car- nations that cost 8 cents, at 10 cents each, or $1,20 per dozen. Many others say that they are compelled to sell almost at cost to hold their trade and keep things moving in the sale of cut flowers. They are still able to get a fair Increase in prices for funeral flowers. There is a very good demand for all kinds of flowering plants, par- ticularly cyclamens and primulas. Mal- acoides is very popular and is seen in all the shops, some growers being al- most sold out of a stock th.at they thought would last through Febi-uary. THAT HORTICULTURAL EMBARCO. The gieat hardship as a result of the federal horticultural board ex- cluding from importation so many plants grown only in Belgium is, as the time approaches for this embargo to go into effect, coming home to the florist's industry and arousing an in- dignant protest that should be en- couraged and developed, and find ex- pression through every congressman and senator in the United States. The department of agriculture at Washing- ton should be required to state the rea- son for the appointment of this board, who requested it, and also to explain the peculiar ruling that bars some Bel- grium products and admits others, that are equally available as a carrier of insects or fungoid diseases. Every- body get busy at once and combat this Injustice by protesting to their sena- tors and congressmen, and explaining the great harm it will be to their busi- ness and that of the country. BIO BOOST FOIt NATIONAL PUBLICTTT. The publicity promotion meeting of the florists' club, January 7, is still the subject of much favorable com- Air Plants Per dozen bunches 11.00 Per 100 bunches 7.50 Prepared Lycopodium Splendid for basket work and for making wreaths, etc. Soft, pliable and everlasting. Per carton of 10 lbs., $3.00. Prepared Oak Shrubs Fine for Wreath Work. Can be had in green, brown or red. Price per carton $1.75 Water Proof Crepe Paper (For making Pot Covers, etc.) All colors. Per dozen rolls 85.00 Get Our Complete List of Other Supplies. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., ,32orn°e'lK'°L3!^U mo. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Easter Lilies. AH Seasonable Flowers. This is the exclusive shop» only one block from Kspress Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. YlioMe Hover MwKeU BtjppalOj Jan. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, Special 60.00@ 75.00 Fancy 40.00® 50.00 " EJxtra SO.Ooa 40.00 1st 12.00® 20.01) KlUarney 6.00® 16.00 My Maryland 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst : 6.00® 15.00 " Ward 6.00® 10.00 Ophelia 6.00(8 20,00 •■ Russell 8.00® 20.00 Shawyer r,.nOf(V 15. "0 Lilies 1B.OO®20.00 Cattlevas 60.00® 75.iiO Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Chrysantbemums 20.0ii® 311.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 3.00 Asparagus Sprengerl .35® .60 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Ferns per 1,000 3.' plant. Ten thousand Mrs. Ward had also produced something like 100,000 flowers. A house of Ophelia had given a wonderful crop, and was in splen- did preparation for another, as was a house of Mrs. Russell, which were breaking in a way to please the heart of any grower. A wholesaler, in discussing the price problem in selling cut flowers, said it was Impossible of regulation, depend- ing entirely on supply and demand. If he had several thousand roses in GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. P. O. B07 206 444-446 Hilwankee St., .Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN ORDER WITH Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of Write for Price List C. A. Kuehii, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florist's" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Philadelphia^ Jan. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 60.00® 75.00 fancy 35.000 50.00 Mrs. Chas. RusscH 15.00® 35.00 Killarney 6.00@ 15.00 Hadley 10.000 25.00 Sunburst lO.OOO 20.00 Wards 8.00® 20.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Columbia 15.00® Carnations 6.00® 10.00 Cattleyas each $0.60@$0.75 Lilium Rubrum 8.00® 12.00 Eastor Lilies 26.00 I Callas .2.1 Snapdragons 10.00® 15.00 Calendulas 4.00® 8.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Smllax .28 Asparagus String 50® .75 Asparagus bunches .60 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 3.00® 4.00 Violets, single and double 1.60® 2.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Stcvia bunch .35® .60 Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Freeslas 6.00® 10.00 St. Louis, Jan. 15. Per 100 Hadley 3.00®10.00 Killarnev 6.00@12.50 White Killarney 2.00O15.00 Hoosier Beanty 8.0iiO25.00 Russell 10.00®40.00 Sunburst 6.00O25.00 Ward 5.00O10.00 Mrs. Shawyer 5.00@12.00 OpheUa 6.00@25.00 4.60 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Milwaukee, Jan. 15. Per 100 Hoses, Killarney, W. Killarney 8.00@25.00 Ward 6.00@12.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 15.0O@50.OO Ophelia 8.0O@15.0O Columbia 16.0O@50.0O " Hoosier Beauty 8.00@25.00 Carnations, assorted 2.00® 5.00 Cattleyas. per doz 7.00@10.00 Violets 2.50® 3.00 Calendulas 4.00@ 6.00 Bouvardla, per bch 1.00® l.BO Stevla S.OO Sweet Peas 1.60® 2.00 Roses, Ferns McCALLUM CO. Florists' SuppU^ PITTSBURGH, • PA. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Carnations, Violets Up-to-the-Minute Service. Sadsfacdon GnaramceiL 1615 Ranstead St., PhUadelphla, Pa MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Pittsburgh, April 16. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 40.00@60.00 " " fancy 2O.0O@30.OO extra 12.00@15.00 No. 1 4.00@10.00 Hadley 8.00@20.00 Killarney 6.0O@15.0O Sunburst e.00@16.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 6.00@15.00 Russell 10.00@30.00 Columbia 10.00@30.0O Cattleyas 60.00 Easter Lilies 20.00 Lilium Gigantenm 20.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Valley 6.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 New Crop Green OaUi, per 1000 ll.BO Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Freeslas 8.00 Calendulas 4.00 Mignonette 6.00 22 The AmekxCan Florist. Jan. 18, JOSEPH J. IvEVY 56 West 26th Street, WHOLESALE FLORIST Opposite New York Cut Flower Co. Telephones Farragut 8862 and 8863. NEW YORK stock, which at current prices were not moving', he would very soon find out the reason why, and, if necessary, shade his prices so as to be in the game with his competitors. On the other hand, any increase in the de- mand was sure to send prices higher. Quality was also a factor, as there were always buyers ready to pay top prices for the best stock. The troublesome question as to how to maintain prices when flowers arc plentiful, has been ."olved by Edwaril Reiger. His plan is to grow les.s of them, and grow them better, so that each shall be a good flower, which will bring a fixed price for certain seasons. This will require less labor, fuel and other costs that will produce a greater net return to the grower. "Here is something fine," said a salesman in a wholesale house to a customer, holding up a bundle of 2.") roses. "Yes. it is," was the answer, "but I wouldn't take that man's stock at any price. We have found more short count and cheating in the grad- ing of his roses than we can stand for. We have his number all right." C. U. Liggit reports all kinds of florists' plant stock to be getting scarcer. Quotations are being moved up. but orders continue to come. Rooted carnation cuttings are not nearly up to quantities usual at this time, the flowers having been bringing such high prices that shoots were al- lowed to run to bud. Alfred M. Campbell has taken a lease on the Elmwood Farm Green- houses, with some 50.000 feet of glass. all modern construction, to run from April 1. These are situated near Hat- boro. Pa. This, in connection with his large range at Strafford, will make his product quite a factor in the supply of this market. H. Bayersdorfer says the troubles of the retailer have been relieved with high grade artificial flowers which are perfect in form and coloring and keeii until they are used, and in many cases answer the purpose as well ,as the natural. H. I. Faust, Merlon. Pa., plantsman, is completely sold out, which condi- tion is very unustial at this season. He will erect a new house. '20x200 feet, as soon as the weather is favor- able in which to grow large cycla- mens. The market is said by the Leo Nies- sent Co. to be in a satisfactory con- dition. Roses are a trifle short, but carnations are coming stronger, as is snapdragon. White lilac and cattleyas are features. Jack Deutscher, of the Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange, is very proud of Champ Weiland and Ward roses, which grade high. Lily of the valley is alfo a choice feature. Benjamin Gibbs. of Eugene Bern- heimer's. is laid up for repairs, as is Clarence Watson, chief of the shipping department of the Leo Nies.sen Co. Edward Reid is well pleased with bis carnation and sweet pea growers, whose crops are Increasing. His rose men are .also cutting very well. The S. S. Pen nook Co. h.as put a new panel body delivery car on the street. "Say It with Flowers" is prominent on both side panels. Jack Berger, of Berger Bros., is still at home sick, but on the mend. Easter lilies, snapdragons and carnations are quantity stocks. K- From New York Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY BEST QUALITY HOLLAND GROWN In cases of BOO pips $15.00 per case In cases of 900 pips 22. BO per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephone: Farragut 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited New York. DEMAND CO-NTIJJUES LIGHT. Business, compared with what it should be at this season, was light during tlie past week. The weather was mild, with rain in the early days, but a cold wave arrived on the even- ing of January 1), and before luorning, the temperature dropped to eight de- grees above zero. The supply of roses has not increased, and though there is activity in the shorter grades, the special teas move slowly. Special American Beauties keep around $1 each, wholesale rates. Carnations are more plentiful, and the price has dropped, good stock now wholesaling at .$S per 100. There have been sales of the best liies at $25 per 100 flowers, but the buyers are shy at that price. Cattleyas continue plentiful. A few of the best oring $75 per 100, but many more go at $-10 to $G0. Sweet peas are more plentiful, and while long stems 'oring good prices, the shorter grades axe likely to be cheaper at an early date. Shipments of lily of the valley pips have recently arrived at this port, and the scarcity has been relieved. There is an tmfortunate tendency — unfortunate for the trade in natural flowers — among the great middle class, to buy artificial stock. Like nearly every other question, there are two sides to this one. Some of the friends of natural flowers say that manv of the retailers are slack In pushing the natural stock. The re- tailers retort that prices, particularly on roses, are beyond the reach of peo- ple of ordinary means; that they sell artificial stock in preference to selling nothing. The prophets and apostles of publicity shottld take this matter under consideration. A few tulips are on the market, but are short. The suppb" of Paper White and yellow narci.'^si is on the increase. January 13.— The retailers must nec- essarily stock up on a Monday morn- ing, but there is no unusual move- ment: in f.act, business is rather quiet, though roses in particular maintain good figures. Carnations will be cheaper from now on. There is plenty of green, and smilax has taken quite a drop from Christmas prices. Mention the American Florist when writina Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Co. A\'HOTjESAI,E FTvORISTS 110 W. 28th St.. XEW YORK ., .1 167 Established 1887 Phones Farragut , 3053 J. K. ALLEN AVliolesnlo ComnilNnioii Denlor in CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of Gth .Vvc. Open G n. m. every morning. 1919. The American Florist. 23 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET mlT^TiU NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie AVHOLESALE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farrasrnt. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ^a^'^'paJra.ut 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All tb* New and Standard Tarletles of Roiei, Violets, Carnatlona. Valley Ullea. Etc. 148West28tliSt., NEW YORK CITY Telephones I Farragut 300 and 301 Wention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNG SCO. Wholesale Conunission Florists 53 W. JBfli St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4*36. Mention the American Florist when writino WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone 5335 Farragut. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 Weat 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. eoS and 60!l Farrngiit CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farragnit 2110-2111. I. Goldstein WHOI/ESAIiE FLORIST 1 14 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your interests. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Pliones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. VlioMeJIoYcrMM'KeU New York, Jan. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, sptcial 100 00 •' extra and fancy 50.00® 75.00 '• No. I and No. 2.12.00i9 25.00 Hadiey 25.00® 75.00 Hoosier Beauty S.OiJrg) 25.00 Francis Scott Key 12.0ii@ 00.00 Columbia 12.000 33.00 Prima Donna 12.00@ 35.00 Alice Stanley lO.OOfg 35.00 Mrs. Geo. Sbawver W.llOrd Sn.OO Double White Kiliarney. 12.00® .35.00 Killarney 8.00® 30.00 Queen 10.00® 30.00 Brilliant 10.00® 30.00 Aaron Ward lo.OO® 30.0ii Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 J. L. Mock 12.00® 40.00 Ophelia 10.00® 33.00 Red Rover 10.00® 35.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 12.00® 75.00 Cnttieya orchids, special SO.OOf/r) 60.00 Ruhrums 10.00®15.00 Lilies. Longiflorum and Formosuml5.<^10f?f2o.00 Lily of the Valley B.00@10.00 Aili.Tutum Croweanum and llybridum 50® .75 Bouvarrtia 6. On® 8,00 Carnations G.OO® 8.00 Gardenias, per doz 2.00® 6.00 Violets l.oora 1,50 Paper White Narcissus, per doz .75® 1.0<) Snapdragons, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Callas, per doz 3.00® , . . .Sweet Peas 3.00® 4.00 Mignonette, per doz 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus. .doz. bchs. 3.(X)® 4.00 Smilax doz. strings 1.50® 2.00 Golden Spur narcissus, .per doz. 2.00 Freesias COO® 8.00 Frank H. Traendly Charlea Sctaenck Traendly & Schenck WlioIeMle norlit* and C&t noMer txctam^t 435 Sixth Avenue, New York "" Between 26th and 27th Sts. TelephoncK: 79S and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading groweis. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITEn Phones, 3310-11-12 Farraarnt Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Conmussion Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 a 6891 Farragut KT ir • 115 West 28th Street, NeW I OFK Telephones] ^g Farragut "• ^- P^PP''^' ^"^ United Gut Flower Co., >»» WHOLESALERS 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FHONK 2335 ( 2336 1 rARKAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan BIdg., Nth Av. and W. 26th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens HJ^est standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greats ud Florists* *iiip>Rfi 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C.FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut Tie Laiust SMmei and immi ol tint Fiiwers A complete assortment of the best til the market can always be relied apon. Mention the American Florist when writing D. FEXY Wholesale Commission Florist 116 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when lorltlHg 24 The American Florist. Jan. 18, NOTES. The Park Garden Club of Flushing, a part of this city, is composed en- tirely of women. Mrs. John W. Paris was Its organizer, and has ever since been its president. The object of the club is stated to be to help those who love gardens to make them more beautiful. Flower shows are held twice a year, spring' and fall. The club has arranged the following pro- gram for the winter : January 2l», Mrs. James Nash Webb, hostess, Mrs. Isaac W. Smth will talk on "Pruning of Roseo, Flowers, Shrubs and Trees;" February 3, at the home of Mrs. C. S. Laney, Mrs. A. S. McLoughlin will talk on "Planting and Culture of Aspara- gus;" February 17, Mrs. Edward A. MacDougall, hostess, Mrs. Ellis Parker Butler will talk on "Preservation of Our Native Wild Flowers and Ferns;" March 3. at the home of Mrs. A. S. McLoughlin, Miss Maude M. Wilson will talk on "The Value of Small Fruits in the War Gai'den;J' Mrs. Clar- ence M. Lowes will talk on "Culture and Growing of Mushrooms" at the home of Mrs. William T. Yale; April 7, Mrs. C. G. Hambridge will be the hostess when there will be a discus- sion of planting problems; April 14, Miss Susan Romans will talk on "The Rose and Spring Flower Market," at the home of Mrs. Fred T. Hepburn; May 5. at the home of Mi-s. C. A. Ne- smith, Mrs. Harold A. Vivian will talk on "Some Intel esting Gardens on Long Island;" May 19, Daniel Carter Beard will talk on the "Relation of Birds and Insects to Plant Life," at the home of Mrs. John W. Paris. The dinner given by President Philip F. Kessler, of the New York Florists' Club, on the night of January 11, to the ex-presidenls and officers of the club and representatives of the press, was a most enjoyable affair. After ample justice had been done to the choice viands, the host surrendered his seat at the head of the table to Patrick O'Mara, who acted as toastmaster. The toastmaster's well-known elo- ' quence and versatility added mtich to the pleasiu'e of the occasion. Every- one had something to say, and the company voted and sang the new president a jolly good fellow. Presi- dent Kessler sprung a surprise by having placed at each plate a hand- some souvenir of the occasion. The ex-presidents were represented by Alex. S. Burns, Patrick O'Mara, Wal- ter F. Sheridan, Frank H. Traendly, Charles H. Totty, Charles B. Weath- ered, A. L. Miller, John B. Nugent, Joseph A. Manda, Wm. H. Siebrecht. Sr., Wm. H. Duckham, Henry Weston, G. E. M. Stumpp, Charles Schenck, retiring president, and P. W. Popp, vice-president; John Young, secretary, and Wm. C. Rickards, Jr., treasurer. The press was represented by A. T. De La Mare, A. F. F.aulkner and J. H. Pepper. Many good wishes will fol- low President Kessler through his term of office. W. A. Manda, an ex- president, was unavoidably absent. Brooklyn to the front! In the past, some people have broadly intimated that Brooklyn was a little slow. But if .any city in these United States can produce a fur coat worth $7.5.t)O0. let it no"w .speak or forever after hold its peace. But perish the thought of such a coat being worn in Brooklyn! That city is too democratic to wear such n coat, but Brooklyn is "in trade," and will make a fur coat for any one that has the ducats to pay for it. The coat is being made for Mrs. W. E. Corey, wife of the "steel king." It will be worn in Paris — probably at the cele- bration attending the formation of n, "League of Nations," after which kings, republicans, democrats, sociitl- ists. Sinn Feiners and Bolsheviki are all expected to behave and treat each other like gentlemen. Since fur coats Speciar-F^ror 75c each. Our stock of 7-iiich Boston Ferns is exceptionally large, and the ^M plants are fine for immediate sales or for potting on into 8-inch ^H or 9-inch pots. They are pot grown and well established. H OTHER BARGAINS IN FINE ■ POT GROWN BOSTON FERNS g 6-inch 50 cents each 9-inch $1.50 each ^^ S-inch ¥1.00 each BB |7""r'M"npT A Q are scarce, and every florist who has facilities ^^ fVHil^ ±J..rxO should grow as many of these as possible. ^s Kentia Belmoreana, 2i^-inch $1.25 per dozen ^H Kentia Forsteriana, 2}i-inch 1.25 per dozen ^B Kentia Belmoreana, 5-inch, made-up.. 9.00 per dozen ^^ We Have 200,000 SmaU Kentias to Offer. ■■ Get Our Prices on Larger Quantities. ^1 PTERIS WIMSETTI | 4-inch, $10.00 per 100. Nice bushy I'lants for Christmas baskets or boxes. ^^ ENGLISH IVY I 4-inch J15.00 per 100 ^| 5% Packing charges without pots; 10% with pots. | THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. | 745 Buckingham PL, l. d. phone, craceiand 1112. Chicago I i RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., cHiSrrrL | $8.50 No. 1. Tumbler 7 BaslfetS, in all colors, complete with metal liners No. 2. 4> Cut Flower Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep d»A AA * 24 to 32 inches over all, in all colors and ^H.UU 4! complete with metal liners 4f No. 3. I I C Plant BaSketS,medinm size, assorted shapes, ^1 C AA * LO in all colors, complete with metal liners «pl.O.UU * •I* in all colors, complete with metal liners., Write for Catalog. 4. "I" 'I' 'I' V 'V V V V v'v *l' 'I' *I' 'I' *I"I' V 'l"V 'I' 'X"I' 'X' ".' V are going so higrh, we see no reason for a kick on a silsht advance in the price of flowers. A very noteworthy decoration w-as noticed in the Church of the Sacred Heart, in West Fifty-first estreet. on Sunday morning, January 12. Mgr. Mooney, the pastor, and two of his assistants. Father Harry Meyer and Father Francis Corcoran, liad pre- viously arranged an elaborate decora- tion for the Feast of the Kpiphany. The altar, a large one, was banked with pink roses and the shrine of the Sacred Heart was beatitiful with a mass of red roses. William H. Kuebler. of Brooklyn, say.s that some of the florists of that borough should give more encom-age- ment to the public to buy natural flowers, roses in particular, instead of pushing artificial stock, us they are now doing. J. A. Peterson, the noted plantsman of Westwood, Cincinnati, O., called on Traendly & Schenk, January 0. In his visit to this city, he is accompanied by Mrs. Peterson, who is president of the Ladies' Society of American Flor- ists. Friends in this city of Edward Sceery, the Paterson and Passaic, N. J., florist, are well pleased over his re- election as president of the park com- mission of Paterson. He is a good business man. and a good friend. S. S. Santos, the Borough Hall. Brooklyn, florist, has a neat store at 50 Court street. In his spare mo- ments, he is reading up in history. George C. Siebrecht. 100 West 2Sth street, has been handling fine cut stock of Acacia pubescens and other varieties. At the store of James Weir, Inc., Fulton and Pierrepont streets, they are kept Inisy with funeral work. H.irry Anderson, representing A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn., visited this city last week. The Ixmg Island Floral Co., 48 Willoughby street, Brooklyn, reports business active. I. Goldstein. T14 West 28th street, has been featuring a good quality of roses. A. F. F. 1919. The American Florist. 25 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUI 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. Chicago. E:atabIUhed 1857 ^^^ 745 Buckingham Place. Li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities In the City LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FliOWER STORR. WASHINGTON D. C. «UDEBROS.C0l £* ■■ ^ ^ «i^ FLORISTS ■■ U Q C S WASMINOTOHOa Membors of Florists' Telegn-ttTiti Pelivery. New York. DRAKOS CO. FliOBISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. conunua coue«e Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. For Wisconsin Delivery or "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, "^S Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /ivenue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Telephones, 6582-6S83 Main. LOUIS MICHEL The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Consliirnments Solicited 18 Willoughby St., BROOltLYN, N. Y. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS A R 01 INH Flowers and Service *»lW/ \J 1 1 mJ Conservatories, Dlaj THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago fl^g JJ^^ 5,,^^^ pi^,^^, Q^ _^ _^ BERNARD J. SHERMAN, Prop. 849-851 Irving Park Boulevard. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs. 3Sention the American Florist when icriting BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTIMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. PALLON, Florist. Young &Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragnt. 43 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists; TVT/i'CTr V/wlr We ai'e in the Heart of 1^ CW XUiti. And give special attention to steamer rnd the- atre orders. I^orapt delivery and beat Stock in the market. Memtera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif.' O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dtlirertd u Albuy and vidnily oa lelegrapbjc order. 106 STATE STREET J. W. BODGERS 4 Sooth Jeffenon 8tpe«t,^-'<» J •-"*'> ^• Telegraph orders for Daytoa will receive oar immediate and careful attention. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliverj, Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 824 Fnlton St., cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good n and prompt attention. Phones, 270, 271 Ma Mention the American Florist when writing :are Main. HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY WEISSMAHN. Manager. |Mjjj__lf Artislic Funeral Designs. Rowers for all occasKnn 3ftlorist Tel 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. Branch: 214 Hackensack Rd., RidgeSeld Park, N. J. Mention the American Florist, when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. 26 The American Florist. Jan. 18, DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, for 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Hemlier of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, War Saving Stamps WS.S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT St. Paul, Minn. Holm I Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders tor any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in the Nortliwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Memters of Florists' Telegraph Iyelivei7. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. DeUreriet throughout the state and to all steanuhlp doclcfl Lb Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. iW.SniithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1S74. Incoi'iiorated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELANB EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Alfred Doaaghue 1622 Harney St. Established 1866 LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Pamain St., Omaha, Neb. Ueml>«r of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2188 Broadway, Tel. 9414 scnuyler. member of Florista' Kelerraph Seliverr, AVeare in c^iiiter of residential sec- tion, between 77ih and 78th streets. City Index to Eetail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 100 State St. Albany. N. Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass.— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn. N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. i'. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, ;104 Mnin. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co., 14G S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 1.32 N. State St. Chicago — Krie'lman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Fiauentelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Cl'icago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — North Shore Floral Co. Chicago— Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H, W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Te.x.- Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Djytou, O. — J. W. Kodgers. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Ixjzler Eosery. Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Jersey City, N. J.— H. G. Weidemann. Kansas Cdty, Mo. — Samuel Rlurray. Kansas City, Mo.— A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. I.a Crosse, Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saake. Ix)s Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.— August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— PhllUps Bros. Newburyport, Mass.— E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metajrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans. La. — Cbas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. 2094 Broadway. New Y'ork — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New Y'ork — David Clarke's Sons. New York— Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York- KottmiUer. New Y'ork — Leikens. New York — Melandre Bros. New York— McKenney, 503 Fifth Ave. New York — D. J. Pappas. Inc.. 2751 Broadway. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Orchid Florists, 100 W. 57th St. New Y'ork— G. B. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Alfred Donaghue. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Pliiladolphin. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. riilliidplphla. Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons. Plillndolplria. Pa. — The Ix>ndon Flower Shop. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Kecnnn BWg. Plttal-urgb. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Itockford, III. — H. W. Bnckbee. Salt Lake City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. Shebovgan. Wis. — J. E. Mntthewson. Sprliigneld, Mass.— Wra. Schlatter & Son. St. I-ouls. Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. I.oidB, Mo.^P. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Mlim. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, fiO Kearny St, Sun Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. SVattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sleubenvlllc, O. — HuacrotfB Flower Shop. ■IVrrc Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Oratlot Avenies. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONES: 1501 and L1S82 1415 Farnum St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist °*L. Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Flowers DellTerti Aaywiitre. Plone, 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN -PIX)RIST- 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia, Pa. Cbas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberiand Memhers of Florlsta* Telegraph Delivery. Send Telegraph. Telephone or Mail Orders for florist service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherine St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Kvery order receives prompt and careful Attention Tiicoina, Wnsb. — Callfonilfi Florists. Toledo. O.— Mrs. J. B. Prceninn. Toronto — Dunlop's, 6 and 10 W. Adi-lnlde St. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Wasliington, D. C. — Lonlse Flower Shop. Washington, I). C. — Gnde Bros. Washington. D, C. — Geo. C. ShaflTer. Worcester, Mass. — IJttloflcld Florist. Worcester, Mass. — RandnlTs Flower Shop. YonUers, N. Y. — New York t'loral Co. 1919. The American Florist. 27 No order for less than ^3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. THOS. F. GALVIN DIO. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue DUiJ 1 Ull 799 Boirlston Street Delivei-ii's to Steamurs iimi All Eaf-tern Points. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LAAGBST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main ViK I ■yiit Ava Telephone Store- ""* ""'* ""■t No. 1150 Bedford Telejrraph orders deliveri'd to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn aud Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago and Sob' orbs (0 s Cincinnati^ O. I HARDESTY & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street | S THE BEST THAT GROWS. i p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. J "^niiiiniiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiii^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N nochestcr riionc 50G. Long Dist., Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS SeventeeD large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Miohigan. All orders RlTen prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 33G Superior St„ Toledo, O. lloth I'boues, 527 Special attention to mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Design.s and Fresli Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all ti'legraphlc orders. All orders careTully filled UjT^^^^^oaSL under the tuperviiion ol ■jHrcAS*— GEORGE .SSMU8. lagr. wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 73d St. Phone Columbus S4GS Branch: S40 "Westchester Ave., Bronx Phone Intervale 4990 Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., IV. AV. Miss Louise A^'. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 357», 3S41, 3812. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists (107 1 Phones -{ 420 > Lenox I 775 I Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the A7n€rica7i Florist u-tien writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled, 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park Floral Co. B. L aUlS. Prcsiilnl. L P. NEIMAN. Secrelirj. New York e.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE member of Florists' Ttele&raph Delivery. Jersey City, E X H. G. WEIDEMANN'S FLOWER SHOP 1122 Alonticello Avenue Member of Florista' Telegraph Delivery. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, HJentioti the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members Florists' Tcleeraph Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Est;iljlished in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Rivcrdale. Mention the American Florist when writing 28 The American Florist. Jan. 18, New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Branches 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boj of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities reotlve our per- tODal attention. Duality q^o / and -^ ^^ pROMPTNeSS SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. TEN EAST BROADWAY SSO.OUO Square Feet o{ Modern Glii&s. First-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. E, Cor, Taylor and Olive Sta. Flowers delivered In City and State oa abort notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in an? direction. n||| MTU ||l||Mi Wearethecenteroitbegreat UUl-Um, minH Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis' FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, III. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Tolograph Delivery, E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Xe»vl>iirjiiort, iVIoiia. Covers All New England Points NEW YORK CITY McKENNEY •ins Fifth iVP Telephone OUa nilll N(Ci, 6390 Murray HIU KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery A.«8'd. Mention the American Florist when writing c. n. rR[Y Wholesale and Retail Florist 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WiU nu orders for the West on short notlcf Trade discounts. First-class itook: Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Orchid Florists, inc. John Chnng^urLs, President 100 West 57th Street Corner Sixth Ave., Teleplione Circle 643 3343 W. MA.D1SON STo cthicago Colorado springs, Colo. Orders Caretiilly Lixecuted Pikes Peak Floral Co. AVliolesale nnd Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters G)., LEADING FLORISTS 735 EncUd Ave. CLEVELAND lVfi/>hlo-')n Orders «ill lie ciire- ITXlClUgdll. juiiy cared for by HENRY SMITH Wlinlpsnle iukI Retnil Florists of Grnml Rapids Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Cliicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders io Cbicagro and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district. lEWARI, E 1 Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1662-1553 Columhus Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over SO ye&rt. N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. = S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson gervice mean* fresh. sturdy stock and prompldeliveries in BuffalO,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Lang Floral 6c Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas. Texas. Write or wire tieadquarters for flowers for Toxiis, Oklahoma. Louisiana. New Mexico. Nc orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists* Tele^aph Delivery- Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO AI.FUliD HANNAH & SONS will till your or- ders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Mlchtgau. 1919. The American Florist. 29 LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St, New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction Uember of Floristt' lelesrtph Selivaty. Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway New York. D. J. PAPPAS, Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The right place to buy. FLOWERS OF QUALITY. .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. SZ2 SO. WCHIGAN BLVD.. Aiiromm Ama. CHICAGO San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Hairisburg, Pa. Nigbt and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly A. MEYER, NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St Pbones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asa'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist ichen wj'iting Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2ai-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when ioriting Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when vniting p iBinniiniiiainuiBiiniiBDBuBiiBiiBiwiiBia] Buaiunnniiniiiinni a ! ail If I WASHINGTON, D. C. I GEO. H. COOKE | FMorlst I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | lianaJirmMiiiBiiMuinmiiMnwimiiMniiiiMiiMimiaiMiiiMiiMMiiM Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. Meiition the American Florist when writing Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 Xoith State St., CHICAGO, IIiL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in either city and adjoining territory. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. 6AUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivezyc h'eIrtof Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St.. at Broad St. Everything in Flow^ers Prompt Delireries lo any town or dty within 150 miks of Newark. Telephone Mar Ket 494 "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MOIIiplllS) TODfli 89 South Main St. "Up-to-tbe-MiDute" Service and EsecatloD. Every Flovyer in Season Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Aveinie Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroffs Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed 30 The American Florist. Jan. 18, American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Koltriano, VVashintrton. D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett. Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President: David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C, E. Kendel. Cleveland. O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thiny-seventh anuuul meeting will be held at ChicaRo, June, 1919. San Dibxio, C.\lif. — Lieut, and Mrs. Peter Hender.son, New York, are here on a visit. J. C. VAUt;ii.\N. Chicago, was re- elected director of the Bowmanville National Bank. Januarj' 14. Lily of the Valley pips arriving on the S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam last week are reported considerably sprouted. Japanese labor in the Californi.'i seed growing- districts will be as high this year as during 1918, if not higher. L,. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co.. Gilroy, Calif., was in Omaha, Neb., January 12, bound east. Visited Chicago: a. J. Brown, of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rap- ids, Mich.; Raymond Shuniway, Rock- ford, III. J. C. BODGER, of the John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif., expects to reach Chicago this week on his eastern trip. California seed growers have expe- rienced two weeks of frost. The first plantings of radish have been killed and replanting is in progress. The British embargo against the importation of Japanese lily bulbs was raised December 17. to the extent of permitting entry of 10,000 cases. Gras,s Seep.— Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade January l.". were as follows : Timothy. .^S.Oii to .$10.25 per 100 pounds, a drop of 25 cents in the high price of last week. W, W. John.son & SON, Ltd., well known seed growers of Boston, Eng., have placed at the disposal of the Bel- gian government £1,000 worth of seeds for distribution amongst the Belgian fanners and gardeners. TOLEDO, O. — Clover closed 20 cents lower January 13, at $25.25, a gain of 10 cents during the week. April timo- thy was 2% cents lower. Cash was offered at 5;4.90, January $4.90. Febru- ary .$4.95, March $5.10, April 5.10. and September $5.70. Seed Purchases. — Buying at an early date of garden and truck crop seeds for next spring is urged by the department of agriculture. Seed will not in any probability be cheaper at that tirfie and there is nothing to be gained by waitirrg. — B. F. L. Arsenic Licenses. — A proclamation has been issued by the president, re- moving the necessity of all person-^ engaged in the importation, manufac- ture, storage and distribution of whiti' arsenic or insecticides containing ar- senic of securing licenses. — B, P. L. THE department of agriculture has under consideration the promulgation of an amendment to the regulations ■under the proposed plant Quarantine ■which will permit the importation of Illy bulbs from Japan when p.acked in soil which has been sterilized by heat. British Seea Trade Boycott Enemy. _At the annual meeting of the Agri- cTiltural Seed Trade Association of the United Kingdom it was decided not to trade with the Germans -for five years. Attention was also called to the possi- bility of growing in that country, grasses previously imported and the question of seed testing was discussed in connection with the decision of the board of agriculture to establish a na- tional Institute of agricultural botany at Cambridge. Members of the trade, through the association, contributed £l."..59fi to the institute and two of its members were elected on the council. Seed Experts Sent to Europe. Interest is now being centered on the possible export policy of the United States ^vith respect to various kinds of seed. The department of agriculttire has =ent two of its ex- perts to Europe to .gather information and statistics concerning clover, grass and vegatable seed stocks, and to as- certain the requirements of the vari- ous countries who were our allies in the late war. as well as the needs of the neutral European nations. The department points out that the supplies of several kinds of seeds in this country must be carefully con- served to maintain crop production. Dr. A. J. Pieters. of tlie bureau "of plant industry, and W. A. Wheeler, of the bureau of markets are to visit Great Britain. France. Belgium, Italy. Holland and Denmark. The government may find It neces- sary to take ch.ances on Incurring a shortage in this country to meet pressing needs of the nations with whom we fought. On January 4, the ivar trade board removed from the ex- port conservation list, garden. Mam- moth clover, pea, sugar beet and veg- etable seeds. These allied nations will look to the United States for seeds with which to renew their horticultural ac- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Mention the American Florist when voriting Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. THE W. G. PRESSING SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. I Growers Exclusively ot | Sweet Corn Seed) '■JiiBiiiaiiainBirBiuBiiHRSirviiBmBiiBitianniriBNMiiBitaiiviiaimiiiBinBuiaui Mention the American Florist wheJi writing tivities, and, with a shortage in this coimtry, some action will be necessary to see to it that the seeds get to those countries, friendly to us. where the need is greatest- B. F. L. Washington Rulings and Regulations. AH vegetable and field seeds, ex- cept red clover, have been removed from the export conseivation list by the war trade board, and .shipments may now be made to England, France, Italy, Japan and their colonies, Belgi- um and the Belgian Congo. Exports to these countries will require no individ- ual licenses, which, however, must still be procured before exports can be made to other countries. Exports of seed must be made solely for seed pur- poses and not for food, and state- ments that such is the case must be made on export declarations. AiLl grass seeds and garden seeds, such as peas and beans are Included, as well as all grain seed such 3.S wheat barle^'. rye and oats. Red clover is excepted because of the serious short- age of that seed in the LTnlted States. The United St.ates shipping board has announced that It is now pre- pared to give its freight rates for all overseas traffic, both outward and in- ward bound, and also through ra,tes from foreign countries via ports of the United States. The following tel- egram has been sent to the assistant directors of operation .at New York. New Orleans and San Francisco : "To avoid any chance of misun- derstanding or absence of advice to parties interested, please give wide- spread notice through commercial as- sociations, that the division of opera- tions is prepared to name freight rates for all overseas trade, both outward and homeward; also, through rates from foreign markets via the United States or direct to all world markets in cargo or p.arcel lots. This division will also make forward quotations Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 8. nenrborn St., CHICAGO BB Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion. LETTtics. Carrot, ■■ M & I ^m n Parsnip, Pauslet, Cklkbt, Kndivb, Salbift, Named and Mixbd ■ ** *^ ■ ** ■■ Gbandifloba and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sdnflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O Ifl D 9 n V 1919. The American Florist. 31 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Big Seed Company is Distributing: New Catalog:. AGCELER & i[US.SEH SEED COMPANY OF LOS ANGELES ISSUE 2t;TH ANNUAL BOOK. The Aggeler & Musser Seed Com- pany, the large Seed House of Western America, is distributing broadcast its lOl!) Big' Annual, which is claimed to be the most complete and finest yet issued. Among the many new features in- corporated is a department on "More and Better Potatoes." Important data are given on Home, School. Field and Demonstration Garden Work. Data concerning correct tools and imple- ments to use for best results. Market- ing notes on each subject, telling how and where to market. Hints on poul- try, spraying, fertilizing and the use of insecticides. It is in reality several books in one. for it includes the im- portant "Garden Manual." lOOl) que.s- tions are answered and valuable infor- mation on all varieties of plants is given. The Aggeler & Musser Seed Com- pany has opened a large store right in the center of the shopping district, fi20 South Spring street. Dos Angeles, Calif.. a great convenience to rural customers. A special Call Department has been installed to accommodate customers in town for a short time on business. Orders left on arriving are ready when called for. The big Mail Order De- partment and General Offices are all situated at the new store, while the general milling, cleaning' and ware- housing will continue at the big Vi^are- house, Sixth and Alameda streets. The new catalog explains fully all the new departments ^nd why our service has been improved 100 per cent. Sent free, postpaid, anywhere. Write for copy at once. — Adv't. over the entire year, when circum- stances warrant, all with the purpose of giving every aid and facility to American commerce and industry con- sistent with national interests." B. F. L. Frost Damagfc in California Uncertain. The cold wave resulting in heavy frosts in parts of California may cause damage to fruit crops. At Riverside, producers representing 90 per cent of the citrus crop have signed an agree- ment to pick no fruit for two weeks, the object being to protect the mar- ket against frozen oranges. Just what damage has been done to free- sia and calla bulbs has not been de- termined. Mention the American Florist when writing SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters ot Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Manrfel-Wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dan(&lioii, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. :i EngUsh Catalogue on AppUcation. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. Mention the American Florist when loriting BEANS. PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write fOE prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing r WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers QPEriAITIFQ* Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and JrCvlALllCd* Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, .... NEBRASKA. Lilium Giganteum 7-0 in. ana 9-10 in., for immediate delivery. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd^ Woolworth Bldg., New Yorlt City Mention the American Florist when writing SEEDS Flower and Vegetable WHOLESALE ONLY ROUSTAN SERVAN & CO. Established 1843 SEED GROWERS Saint-Remy-de-Frovence, FRANCE Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandt- aoraa, etc., ASTERS and PliOWlOK SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGBI.B9. CALIFORNIA I BURPEE'S SEEDS f I Philadelphia | I Wholesale Price List lot FlorlsU 1 § and Marl^et Gardeners^ s ^RUDuiiiniiifliuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiinininnnnnnniMiiiinm^ 82 The American Florist. Jan. 18, PHOTO % SIZE Axjgvs^ti. II is Easy to IJndersland Why Vaughan's Gladiolus Are Money Makers THEY ARE SELECTED for For Sure Summer Blooms. AMERICAN GROWN, ESPECIALLY Greenhouse Forcing or Planting Out * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * America $20.00 Augusta... 20.00 Panama 30.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton. 45.00 Europa 60.00 Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King. . . $20.00 Clilcago Wliite 25.00 Myrtle (True) 75.00 Halley 20.00 Schwaben 37.00 FORCING GRADE 1^ inch and up including many over two inches. SPECIAL FLOWER SEED PRICE LIST. ALL EARLY STOCKS. ASK FOR IT. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Imports on S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam. The Holland-America steamer Nieuw Amsterdam, which reached New York from Brest, January 5, and began to unload cargo the following morning, brought considerable horticultural stock, including rhododendrons, spi- reas, boxwood, roses, lily of the val- ley pips, bulbs, etc. Quite a number of cases are in bond for Chicogo im- porters and various New York brokers, florists and seedsmen had shipments on board, among the growers being W. H. Siebrecht, of Astoria, and Anton Schultheis of Colle.ge Point, N. Y. There were also consignments for Speilman & Son, Hoboken. Others in the list of consignees included : P. Rynveld's Sons, 65 bags vegetable seeds. F. B. Vandergrift & Co., 30 cases plants. P. Ouwerkerk, 142 cases shrubs and plants. __ McHutchison & Co., 8 cases roses, 111 cases trees and shrubs. Van Waveren & Sons, 597 cases roots, 179 cases bulbs. Zonneveld Bros. & Phillips, 35 cases bulbs, five cases roots. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 22 cases roots. To others : 497 cases trees and shrubs. 1,041 cases and 1.37 packages of roots and bulbs and five cases of herbaceous plants. A. F. F. E. A. IlARTt.^NT), of Vaughan's Seed .=!tore. New York, and wife, are rejoic- ing in the arrival of a baby daughter, January 8. m- u. mM gmma m. c ©>.. =^.WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS: SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQ^JEST SAN FRANCISCO """""sTpra^^sco'''^'""" CALIFORNIA mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED $30.00 per. case of 1000 15.00 per case of 500 J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inouiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesiile and Kxportinp Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVAI.T.KD REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing Merition the American Florist when toritiHg 1919. The American Florist. 33 Dreer's Reliable Flower Seeds New crops of most of the important items are now ready and the balance are expected shortly. Do not delay ordering your supply of the kinds that should be sown early, such as A^CrStUItl, Alyssum, Antirrhinum, Centaurea, Cobaea, Dracaena, Heliotrope, Moonfiower, Lantana, Lobelia, Maurandia, Petunia, Pyrethrum, Salvia, Thunber^ia, Verbena, Vinca, Etc. We call the special attention of Florists to the followiug: NEW SCARLET SAGE "America" or "Globe of Fire" This is without doubt the finest Scarlet Sage ever sent out. It is the earliest to come into bloom, and flowers continuously till the end of the season, and what is equally as important, it is abso- lutely uniform in growth, about 15 inches high, with the brilliant scarlet spikes thrown well above the plant making a total height of about 2 feet. The seed we offer is our own saving. 60c per trade pkt.; $4.00 per oz. Dreer's Superb Large Flowerigg Fringed Petunias Our own unrivaled strain, and too well known to require description, we offer Double-flowering fringed, 75c per 600 seeds; |1.50 per 1000 seeds. Single-flowering fringed, 50c per trade pkt. Salvia America or Globe of Fire. Our new Wholesale Price List, just issued, containing a complete list of all the Seeds, Plants and Bulbs we offer, has been mailed. If you did not receive a copy, we will be pleased to send one to any Florist on application. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERIXX), NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cncumber, Cantalonpe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 0 1 1 1/ ^ SpeciaUy Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, U possible, quantities reouired. dlnsiraieil Catalapu Free. KELWAY & SON "^^^ LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY. LANGPORT.' Mention the A^nerican Florist when loriting TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. nioomsdale Farm. Mention the American Florist iohen toriting 84 The American Florist. Jan. 18, Northern Michigan Grown RADISH SEED Now ready to contract 1919 crop. Write for contract prices. Lou S. Darling Seed Co. PETOSKEY, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing TheEyerettB.ClarkSeedCo. (JROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tm-nip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnril Rnnil Montana, Idaho, Washington. InmuiU, UUIIU. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY. CAU WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties I Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettnce, Onion and Radisb. Correspondence SoUcited. Mention the American Florist when tvriting J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AMD SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write (or our 1919 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt S Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Grovers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years* experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes, Ctii'i'ots, Cuh bages, Celeriea. Parsleys, Parsnips, Xurulps. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Aliutilon. Daydawn. Salmon pink. 2i^-in. $5.00 per 100. Achyranthns HerbstI, 2% In., $4.00 per 100. Aeeratam, Little Blue Star, 2M, in., $3.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengcri, 21/2 in., $3.50 per 100. Asparagrus Sprengeri, heavy field grown in 5 in. pots, $18.00 per 100. Begonias. Prima Donna, Gracilis Luminosa and White Pearl, 2-in. at $4.00 per 100. Coleus, 10 market varieties, 2% in., ready after Jan. 1st, $3.50 per 100. Fern, Boston, 2^4 in., $6.00 per 100. Fern, Boston, 3 in., $10.00 per 100. Heliotrope, 2% in.. Purple, 4 varieties, at $3.50 per 100. Lantanas, 2% in. dwarf, in 6 distinct varieties, $4.50 per 100. Manettia, Bi-color. (Manettia Vine), 214 in., $4.00 per 100. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 2% in. short, bushy stock, $10.00; 3 in. short, bushy stock, $16.00 per 100. s The Storrs & Harrison Company jl PAINESVILLE, OHIO ^^JV MichelFs New Crop Flower Seeds ASTER Early Wonder, pink and white, each, tr. pkt., 40c; $2.35 per oz. ASTER Queen of the Market, blush pink, crimson, dark blue, light blue, rose pink and white, each, tr. pkt., 26c: $1.00 per oz. All colors mixed, tr. pkt., 20c; 75cperoz. ASTER Early Royal Branching, lavender, purple, rose pink, shell pink and white, each, tr. pk., 40c; $2.25 per oz. All colors mi.\cd, tr. pkt., 40c; $3.00 per oz. VERBENA, Michell's Mammoth Fancy, blue, pink, scarlet, striped and while, each, tr. pkt., 30c; $1.25 per oz. Mixed colors, tr. pkt., 30c; $1.00 per oz. Also all other Seasonable Seeds and Supplies. Send for Catalog. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. THE FAVORITE BLUE DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA SEED Do you want quality seed saved from selected stock plants, planted far enough apart to produce the best seed, cultivated and hoed with great care, hand-picked as matured from clean, healthy plants. Order now. $35.00 per lb. ; »17.60 per H lb.; »8.75 per H lb.; $2.25 per oz. MARTIN KOHANKIE, Painesville, Ohio EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade S'eed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant. Squash, Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed, and Field Corn on contract. CORRKSPONDENCE SOLICITED 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 Corn. Mention the Ainerican Florist when loriting GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn. Garden Beans. Onion Sets, and Sweet Potatoes In variety. Also other Items of the short crop of this past season, aa well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted yun uiK>n a|)plication to S, D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 De? St., NEW TORK and pRANOE, CONN. RODTZAHM SEED CO. Arroyo (irande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtigm Specialists. Wliolesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES -RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Ba^ Filling Machine Co. FrrCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. Mention the Americdn Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Specialties : Pepper. Eggplant, Tomato. Vine, Seed and Field Com. ('orrcsiHindcnt'c Sullolted. Georg-e R. Pedrick & Son I'EURICKTOWN. X. J. 1919. The American Florist. 35 Vaughan's Flower Seeds for Sowing Now. Extracts from "Florists' January Price List," just issued. Ask For It. VERBENA— Vaughan's Best Mixture. AGERATCM. Trade Pkt. Imperial Dwarf, Blue $0.10 Imperial Dwarf. White 10 Blue Perfection 10 Little Blue Star, \k oz. 75c 25 ALYSSUM. Maritimum, Sweet Alyssum 05 Vaughan's Little Gem, extra fine strain, II)., $7,00 10 ANTIRRHINUM. Golden King, yellow 15 Queen Victoria, pure white 15 Venus, apple-hlossom pink 20 Silver Pink, Vg oz., $1,00 25 Vaughan's Special Mixture 20 Oz. $0.50 ,50 ,60 .20 1.00 ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus. Northern Greenhouse Grown. Per 100 seeds. 50c; 250 seeds. $1,00; 1,000, $3,50. Sprengeri, 100 seeds, 15c; 250 seeds, 25c; l,000""see"ds, 76c; 5,000 seeds, $3,60, ASTERS. Queen of the Market Aster, White. Pink. Light Blue. Dark Blue. Scarlet. Flesh. Laven- der. Each of the above, 'ii oz.. 25c; trade pkt.. 10c: oz.. 80c. Queen of the Market, best mixed, trade pkt., 10c; oz., 60c, We Carry a Most Complete Line of Aster Seeds for Florists. BEGONIA. Trade pkt. Gracilis Luminosa, foliage lustrous red- dish brown, flowers fiery dark scarlet, 1-32 oz.. $1.60 $0.26 Glory de Chatelaine 50 Prima Donna, large transparent rose flow- ers. l-:i2 oz.. $1.50 35 Vernon, red-leaved and red-flowered, oz.. $3.00, Is oz., 50c 16 Erfordia, rosy carmine. 1/32 oz.. 76c 25 BELLIS (Daisy). Trade Pkt. Mammoth Mixture. % oz.. 60c $0.26 Mammoth, White Mammoth, Pink, y» oz.. 65c Longfellow, d.^rk pink Snowball, double white Monstrosa, giant double white, ^ oz.. 75c Monstrosa. giant double pink, H oz., 60o Double Red Double Rosy ,26 .25 .20 .20 ,25 ,26 Oz. $4.00 4.00 4.00 2.80 2.80 White Quilled 26 CANDYTUFT. Giant 'Hyacinth-Flowered, Extra se PETUNIAS. Large Double-Flowered Sorts, Double Large-Flowering, extra choice. Mixed l.WHi seeds, $1,25: lO.lJOO seeds, $10.00; 500 seeds. 66c: l/l:U oz.. $3.00. Double Large-Flowering Fringed, best mixed, 1.0011 sieds. $1.26: 10.000 seeds. $10.00; 500 seeds. 65c; 1/K4 oz.. $3.00. Vaughan's Special Mixture Double, extra elioice. l.oOO seeds. $1.26: ooO seeds. 66c; 1/64 oz.. $4.00. Single Large Flowering Sorts. Tiade Pkt. Large-Flowering, finest mixed, 1/lG oz.. $1.60 $0.26 Fringed, mixed extra choice, 1/16 oz., $1.80 Giants of California, true. 1/16 oz.. $1.80. Triumph of tlie Giants, 1/32 oz.. $1.50 Balcony Queen. Rich velvety violet with \\ liite lilotclies Vaughan's Best Mixture of Large-Flowerinff Single Petunias. Triidr- Plit. (1,000 seeds). 60c; 3 pkts. tor $1.3B. Trade Pkt. Oz. Pyrethrum. Parthenifolium Aureum. Golden Feather $0.10 lected stock, lb $5.00. CEIX)SIA. (Coxcomb): Dwarf Presi- 15 1.60 2.00 .60 1.80 .35 .80 1.00 .30 .40 .60 .60 1.50 1,00 $0,76 7,00 PANSY. V.AUGHAN'S INTERNATION.Al. MIXTURE. The Worlds Best, oz.. $10.00: Vi, oz., $2,60; H oz,, $1,50; Trade Pkt., 60c. VAUGHAN'S GIANT jnXTURE. Oz.. $6.00; % oz., $1.26; % oz., 76c: Trade Pkt.. 26c. See Catalogue for list of sep.irate varieties. .25 .26 .60 .60 $0.40 SAUVLA SPUENDENS. Cristata dent Thiers 26 Dwarf Empress, crimson. 14 oz.. 60c .25 Cliildsii. Chinese "Wool Flower, 1^ oz,, 75c 25 CENTAUBEA, Gymnocarpa' 10 I'aitdidissiuia 26 COBAENA, Scandens, Purple 10 Sc;iiHlens Flore Alba, White 16 COLEUS, Vaughan's Rainbow Mis- tiiie. -1/12 .>z,, 76c 26 I'.xtra Clioiee, large leaved mixed, I'lG ,,z., $1,00 26 CYPERUS, Alternifolius, Umbrella .16 DRACAENA Indivisa, lb,, $3,00 10 Indivisa Latifolia 10 Australis 15 GREVILLEA, Robusta 16 HELIOTROPE, Mammoth Flowered, mixed i; oz., 46c 25 LEMON VERBENA, IJ oz., 6O0 20 LANTANA. Hybrida, mixed 06 .30 liriiaiit's New Dwarf Hybrids 10 .40 IXJIiELIA. Bedding Queen, % oz., 40c 20 2.60 Crystal Palace Compacta, true, ^^ oz.. 40c 20 Speciosa. dark Bowers and foliage.. .16 Emperor William, Vs, oz,, 36c 20 Hamburgia • , '25 Hybrida Sapphire, best for hang- ing liasket, 1/16 oz.. 80c 25 MIGNONETTE. True Machet. Vaughan's Selected Stock, ij oz. .40c $0.10 New York Market, % oz., $1.00 50 MYOSOTIS, Vaughan's Early and Late Flowering 16 1,00 Clara Bedman Drooping Spikes Fireball Zurich Maroon Prince, rich plum purple.,.. STOCKS. Double Large-Flowering, Dwarf, German 10 weeks, CaUJiry Yellow, Dark Blue. Crimson. lirilliant Rose. I.iglit Blue, Blood Red, White, Flesl). Each of above V^ oz., 35c. Extra choice mixed, % oz., 35c Giant Perfection or Cut and Come Again. Skv Blue. Light Blue. Flesli. White. Dark Blue. Canary Yellow. Pink. Scarlet. Each of the above, 'i oz.. 40c THUNBEKGIA. mixed TORENIA Foumieri Grandiflora, 14 oz.. 40c SWEET PEAS. Write for special list, just Issued. .25 .26 .35 .35 .25 .25 ,26 ,26 .16 2,00 2,26 3,00 3,40 2,40 VINCA. Vinca Rosea. Mixed 10 Rosea, pink 10 Rosea Fl. Alba Oculata 10 Rosea Alba Pura. pure white 10 Resea Delicata. delicate pinl;...,.. .15 VERBENA. (See out alwve.) Mammoth. Mixed 10 .80 White. Extra choice 15 .90 I'lii-ple shades 15 .90 Aurora Borealis. Fiery red 25 2.00 Commandant Marchand, purple 25 2.00 Defiance. Brilliant scarlet, true. . .10 .80 Firefly. Scarlet, white eye 15 1.40 Lucifer, Improved Defiance, 14 oz.. 80c 50 a new giant strain in which red shades with white eye predomi- nate 25 2.00 Auricula-Flowered, mixed 10 .80 Mayflower. Beautiful 'Mnk. 15 1.00 Vaughan's Best Mixed Verbenas. This is un- questionably the best strain of Verbena seed in existence. It is comix>sed of the best strains and colors of the Mammoth type, the May- flower, the best European introductions of laat year, all grown separately, and mixed in the right proportion. Trade pkt.. 25c: Vi oz., 50c; oz., $2.00; 2 ozs., $3.50. Our Trade Packets Contain Double the Quantities of Most Dealers, Four Complete Catalogues Annually. Want Your Card for Our Mailing List. Mail It Today. 10 % cash discount on newer seeds if cash is enclosed except Asparagus and Cyclamen; discount on these is 2 %. We Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. 31-33 W. Randolph St 803 W Randolph St., pL* __^ Randolph St. LhlCagO Geraniums Nntt, strong 2-ln., per 100 $2.00 Viand, strong 2-ln., per 100 2.00 Rlcard, strong 2-ln., per 100 2.00 Dracaena IndlTlaa. grood thrifty stock for growing on, 2-ln., per 100 2.00 BI^HER RAWIilNGS, Allesanr. N. T. aUUIIUIHUIIIIIUllllllllllllllDUIIIIIUIUIUIlllIUIUIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIUIiUiUIUIIIi I Robert Craig Co... I g/2i- PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Hants, g CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., J!g!!;L^!!iJ!!!^:...^^^^ Lafayette - - - Indiana 36 The American Florist Jan. 18, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philiiilelphia. Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids. Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Sevefiince, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Euf^ene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Bulletin No. 281, issued by the Ohio agricultural experiment station, AVoos- ter. gives the results of soil experi- ments witli tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce. R.\IN,S have been of wonderful bene- fit to winter truclv in South Texas. If cars can Tje obtained, the shipments of produce to market during the next few weeks will Ise the heaviest for several years. The California agricultiu-al experi- ment station, Berkeley, has issued liulletin No. ."03, entitled "Grape Syrup," a product that would save about 250,000 tons of wine and table grapes that cannot be used in the usual way next season. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables Chicago. Jantiary 14. — Cucumbers. 2-dozen, box. !f3..T0 to .$5.00; celerv. crate. $1.7o to .S2.00; head lettuce, crate, $4.-50 to .S.5.00; radishes, per dozen bunches, .50 to GO cents; toma- toes, 6 baskets, .$3.00 to $.5.T5r). New York, January 13. — Celery (state), per bunch, 50 cents to $1.00; cucumbcis, 75 cents to .$2.00 per dozen: mushrooms, 73 cents to $2.00 per bas- ket; tomatoes, per pound, 12 to 30 cents; lettuce, per package. .1i2-50 to $4.50; radishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $5.00. Vegetable Markets. Reports received by the bureau of markets, United States department of agriculture, for the period January 7- 14, indicate prices generally higher with increase in volume of shipments as compared with the previous week. Potato prices showed an advance of from 10 to 30 cents in consuming mar- kets, but weakened at the end of the period owing to accumulated supplies at some points. Carlots of New York, Michigan and Wisconsin whites ad- vanced 25 cents, reaching .$2-$2.25 per 100 pounds at Chicago, but weakened to $2-$2.10. Other carlot markets made similar gains. Eastern and west- ern sacked yellow onions advanced 20 to ,50 cents, reaching an equivalent range of $1.75-$2.25 in consuming mar- kets. New York yellow and red stock reached $1.50-.$1.S5 at shipping points in producing sections, closing strong. In cabbage. New York Danish Seed advanced .$3 in shipping sections, clos- ing at $25$30 per ton bulk. Holland Seed stock sold at .$28-$32 f. o. b. and reached a top of $40 at Chicago, but closed the week at $35. Golden Heart celery rontinucd to adv.ince, reaching $1-.'!!1.]5 in northern producing sec- tions and 7o-!X) cents in the south. Prices in consuming marlcets also averaged higher, ranging .$,S..50-$13.75 per crate, but showed .a weaker tone at the close. New York Golden Heart advanced about $1 in consuming mar- kets, reaching $(;-.$12. Adaptation of Vegetables. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety's winter course of lectures open- ed January 11 at Horticultural hall, Boston, with an address on "Varietal -Adaptation of Culinary Vegetables to Local Conditions" by Dr. W. W. Tracy, superintendent of the testing gardens of the Bureau of Plant Industry, De- partment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Dr. Tracy said in part : "My study and work for over 50 years have been devoted to seed breed- ing and growing, and I have carefully examined and watched the growth of thousands of samples of varieties rf vegetables .and flowers grown from the s.ame original st&clc, but under differ- Dr. W. W. Tracy. liureau of Plant Industry. United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, ent climatic and soil conditions, and selected by different people. I have inspected hundreds of crops grown from seed in different locations from Maine to California and thus have had .abundant opportunity to notice differ- ences in strains gi'own in this country or Europe from the same original stock but under different conditions of soil and clim.ate, which had resulted in the development, without crossing or even careful selection, but simoly as the result of differing soil and climatic conditions of very distinct strains. e.a,-!h adapted to certain cultural con- ditions or consumers' requirements and often as well worthy of being distin- guished by distinct varietal name as those already found in seedsmen's cat- alogues. "Through this experience, it ha.s be- come the conviction of my later years, that every individu.nl seed carries the same sort of potentiality and limita- tion of development as .an egg or a new born rabbit. When we hatch the hen's egg under a duck, the chick will not take to the water though the duck and the rest of the lirood do so and leave it alone on the shore. Nor can we by puttin.g a still blind young rab- bit to nurse with a litter of pups, teach it to bark. SEEDS FIMCI) IN OII.VR.VCTER. Every seed is made up of a certain balanced sum of ancestr.al influences and fixed in chnracior lieyond the pos- sibility of change by growth conditions before it left the parent plant. There .are often distinct differences in the varietal character of seeds from indi- vidual plants of the same breeding as well as in the yield of seeds in different locations. .4il though the varietal char- acter of every seed is fixed at its ma- turity, it is sometimes modified by cli- matic and other conditions while de- veloping, and in some cases such modi- fications are transmitted to succeeding generations, so it is sometimes the case that local-grown seed will give a dif- ferent return from that matured under other conditions, and not infrequently seed grov/n in one's own garden will give better returns than that grown elsewhere. "The social conditions and ways of modern life have cl\anged the general aims and practice of seed growing. Formerly the housewife looked each morning to her garden or called upon some nearby market gardener for her day's supply of vegetables, and table quality was of greater importance than appearance. Now, the cook or- ders what she may need from the gar- dener, or the market, and low cost and appearance are of the greatest import- ance. Then, the greatest interest was taken in the saving of seed from the best plants and the development or possession of a superior strain was a matter of family pride. Many of the best strains had been in the posses- sion of certain families lor many years. Now, l30th home and market gardeners look to the seedsmen for their supply and yield and shipping quality, and last, but by no means least, the price at which it is offered, determines the stock used. SELECTION AND BREEDING. "Different species and varieties, and even individuals, of both animals and plants, differ greatly in the extent to which variety of form or habit of growth occurs naturally or can be se- cured by cultivation and breeding. Se- lect'on and breeding have given us less than a dozen but slightly different va- rieties of parsnip compared with scores of distinct sorts of carrots and beets, differing in size, form, color and adap- tation to certain uses. "Although the varietal character of a seed is fixed at maturity, its develop- ment may, in some cases be modified by the climatic and other conditions in which it was matured, and it is often possible to secure local-grown strains of seed which will give better returns when planted in that vicinity than can be secured from stock equally well grown elsewhere. I think the greatest possible bettennent in vegetable grow- ing is through its greater varietal unl- formily and ad.aptation to local condi- tions. I have been impressed with the uniformity of varietal character seen in some of the houses of lettuce in this vicinity, and have been told that they wore from home grown and selected stock seed, and I believe that was the most important feature of their sue Mushroom Growing By B. M, DaKffar. Presenting acenratel; the requirement* for success. 260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, fl.M. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOACIO 1919. The American Florist. 37 GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. None for sale now. Orders booked for suinmer del. very only. S. A. Nutt, BDchner, Ricard. Poitevine. Asparagus Plumosus.— My usual high quality of stock. Deli\'Ties beginning May 1st at t3.50 per luO. *30,0U per lOOU. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, Pi. Mention the American Florist when loriting POOR SEKPERS DISAPPH^R FROM USE. "Again, I think I can 5-ay, without exag-g-eration. that in the aggregate, though varying somewhat in different vegetables, f tiUy 10 per cent of the very best and most u.?eful varieties I have ever known have never come into gen- eral use. or have disappeared and are no longer obtainable because, though heav>' producers of inarl.:et products or of superior quality, they were such poor seeders that seed could not be profitably handled by the seedsmen at the prices paid for most sorts. We think that the demand of gardeners for uniform prices for standard varie- ties, with cut rates In years of over- production, is one of the most unfortu- nate conditions in the trade, and we hope that the high prices asked and paid last year for some species may lead to a change in this respect. HOW TO SAVE SEED. "The home-growing and saving of seed of garden vegetables is quite prac- tical and by no means as difficult as is commonly supposed. The principal requisite is a wise choice of superlative plants and the thorough curing of the seed before storing. The way to ac- complish this varies in different spe- cies. With peas and beans, selected plants should remain in place as long as possible without serious loss from shattering, then, while still damp from dew, should be gathered and stored where there is good circulation of air until the seed is perfectly dry, when it may be thrashed out and stored in muslin bags. "In saving seed of sweet corn, as early as the probable character of the grain can be determined, strip down the husks on one side sufficiently to enable you to make a selection; turn back the husks and hold them in pl.ace by a rubber band. Mark the selected ears by covering them with a paper bag, which will also save them from the sparrows. Allow the plants to stand in place initil there is danger of a killing frost, then cut the stalks, store under .shelter until thoroughlv dry and save either on the ear or shell- ed, in paper bags. "In saving seed of tomato, pepper, eggplant, cucumber, melon and squash, selected fruits should be left on the vine without their becoming so soft as to be disagreeable to handle, or be- ing exposed to even a light frost. Then opened, the seed scraped out with as little of the pulp as possible and al- lowed to sour and ferment from one to four days, when the seed should be washed, using plenty of water and re- peatedly pouring it off until seed is perfectly clean, when it should be spread out not over two grains deep until perfectly dry, when it may be stored in muslin bags and kept in an airy place. "Selected plants of lettuce should be allowed to stand in place until there is danger of serious loss from shattering, then each plant covered with a large inverted paper bag, the lower end tied CARNATION CUTTINGS— Beady Now. PINK 100 1000 Cottage Maid $4.(J0 $33.00 Miss Theo. True rose pink 4.00 35.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward. Tine rose pink... 4.00 3o.fl 45.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Enchantress 4.00 35.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 4.00 35.00 RED Merry Christmas 5.00 40.00 Doris 6.00 50.110 Rosalia 5.00 40.00 Belle Washburn n.oO 411.00 Benora r.ED 100 1000 Aviator $4.00 $33.00 Nebraska 4.O0 35.00 Beacon 4.00 35.00 WHITE White Benora 7.50 65.00 Crystal White 6.00 50.00 Matchless 4.00 32.50 White Wonder 4.00 33.(XI White Perfection 4.00 33.00 White Enchantress 4.50 37.50 VAniEOATED. ;.oo 40.00 C. U. LIGGIT, Office : 325 Bulletin Building. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSE STOCK Be Independent. Grow vour own ROSE STOCKS for budding or grafting. Those using ROSA MULTCLORA JAPONICA STOCK prefer it to Manetti. We offer for immediate delivery N'-w t^rop uiitiiiil.-d seed at S4.50 per lb. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St,, New York, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemnm Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing Kentia Belmoreana 75,000 2J4-in. pots, good'clean stock, $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. LOUIS HANSEN 176 Paterson TornpUfc, NORTH BERGEN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Winter Stock Write for List of Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, """I'l^^. S."'^'- Mention the American Florist when writing Alonzo J. Bryan WhoUsalft Florist WashiB^ton, New Jersey Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, indud- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See our display Adv. in American Florist, April 6, page 612, Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing about the plant so as to save the early matured seed which drops, and allow to stand until most of the seed is ma- tured, when the plants, still enclosed in the sacks, may be cut and stored in any place imtil thoroughly dry, when the seed may be winnowed clean and stored." Trade Directory OF THE Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen OF THE United States and Canada Containing the Names and Addresses of Florists of the United States and Canada. PRICE : $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO I "MORE AND BETTER IKENTIAS g than ever. I Joseph Heacock Company I WYNCOTE - PA. ■ WRITE FOB PRICES" Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writlna 38 The American Florist. Jan. 18. The Nursery Trade r ^ American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mayhew, Wiixabachie. Tex., Trf^si- deut; J. Kdward Mi on, Morrisvlll , Ta.. Vice-PrHsideiit.; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Con- press St, . lioston, Mass., Secretary and Coun- Sfl. Forty-lour annual convention will be Ijeld at Chirasn ni 1919. A. H. Hill, of the D. Hill Nursery Co., Dimdee, 111., is scheduled to de- liver an address on the "Culture of Conifers" before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Boston, Jan- uary 18. National Asssociatlon of Gardeners. CONTEKENCE AT PITTSBURGH. A gardeners' conference will be held under the auspices of the Pittsburgh district members of the National Asso- ciation of Gardeners at the Hotel Chat- ham, Pittsburgh, Pa., Thursday eve- ning, January 30. Following a recep- tion from G p. m. to 6:30 p. m., David Fraser, a director of the national asso- ciation, will introduce the speakers of the evening, who will include Robert Weeks, of Cleveland. O., president of the association; M. C. Ebel, of Madi- son, N. J., secretary; William Falconer and Neil McCallum of Pittsburgh. A general discussion of the problems confronting the gardener and his pro- fession will follow the speakers. Gar- deners and all interested in the profes- sion of gardening will be welcomed. A supper will he served at the con- clusion of the business ses.sion. David Fraser. of Pittsburgh, Is chairman, and .John Barnet. of Sewickley, Pa., is sec- retary of the conference committee. -■in executive meeting of the trustees and board of directors of the associa- tion has been called by President Weeks to meet at the Hotel Chatham, Pittsburgh, at 3 o'clock on the after- noon of January 30. A special invita- tion is extended by the gardeners of Pittsburgh and vicinity to the officials attending the executive session to at- tend the conference. Viburnums. The viburnums, of which the old- fashioned garden snowball and the black-haw of the roadside are the tv/o best known examples, number in all somewhat over 100 species growing in North America. Europe. Asia and nor- thern Africa, according to W. E. Bontrager in the Monthly Bulletin of the Ohio agricultural experiment sta- tion. Like many other good things, the value of viburnums in lawn plant- ings has never been properly recog- nized. Even in the better planned parks and cemeteries in the state they are noticeably scarce. Most shrubs display their full ornamental and landscape value only when the outline of the individual plant is merged in the mass, and this is especially true of viburnums. Few shrubs yield richer results in the group than such species of vibur- num as lantana. dentatum, prunifo- lium, cassinoides, acerifolium, and to- mentosum (the Japanese snowball). The last named has blooms almost identical with the common snowball and is one of the most strikingly handsome flowering shrubs in culti- vation, somewhat difficult to trans- | plant, but after becoming established is long-lived and thoroughly satisfac- tory. V. lantana, which is called the wayfaring tree in Europe, is a rather large shrub which grows better in this country than most trees and shrubs from Europe. Viburnum len- tago, the sheep berry, is an exceed- ingly fruitful species whose black ber- ries when thoroughly ripened after frost are considered quite palatable by .some. V. prunifolium, better known as the black-haw, is a choice native bush that ought always to be used in naturalistic^ ' .semiwild plantings. It is a first-class companion plant for the URGENT. Plant Impurts Danger. Unless the plant growers and nur- serymen of the United States take prompt and vigorous action, it is likely that all imports of palms, azaleas, roses,rhododendrons,boxand bay trees, etc., also general nursery stock, from Europe will be shut out under the pro- posed plan of the federal horticultural board unless the present programme of that body is changed. What To Do. Every florist,nurseryman and seeds- man should at once telegraph protests to his representatives in Congress, both Senate and House of Representa- tives, also to Dr. C. L. Marlatt, Chair- man Federal Horticultural Board. Washington, D. C. Do It Today. flowering dogwood and the red bud. V. cassinoides, the withe-rod, which the northern states, bears showy pink berries and glossy green leathery leaves that take on a fine autumn col- oring. The maple-leaved variety, V. acerifolium. is a low shrub which has has its home in low, moist lands of a unique value on account of its shade resisting properties, and hence is one of the best to use as an underplanting. V. tomentosum is the fertile form of the Japan snowball (V. plicatum) and while valuable for grouping with the Japan snowball is less showy in flower. All these viburnums, includ- ing the very largest ones, may be re- stricted to a height of six to eight feet by a light, occasional pruning. Rochester, N. Y. SLOW DE.M.\Nn I.-Or.LOWS HOLIDAY,?. Following the holiday rush, business has taken on a rather dull tone, al- though funeral orders have been fairly numerous. Cut flowers are very scarce with roses higher in price than they have been for many years. The car- nation supply is also limited and the quality is poor but they bring good re- turns. Narcissi, freesias and violets are among the plentiful offerings. A few single daffodils have begun to ar- rive. Pot tulips and hyacinths have made their appearance during the week. There is a strong demand for I flowering plants, but there Is a meager supply. NOTES. George T. Boucher had an unusual window display representing a prairie scene, with the typical horse-drawn "schooner" and a herd of miniature buffalo. Mrs. Alma Keyes is now a member of the store force. Charles Hoyt has returned from training camp and Mrs. Hoyt has re- signed her position with J. B. Keller Sons. The newlyweds have gone to housekeeping. Thomas J. Sullivan has returned from Montrose. Scotland, where he has been serving with the United States air forces, and is now with Geo. B. Hart. The Rosery Flower Shop did a big holiday business. Pussy willows grown at Oswego were featured during the week. Wallace Eiss, of the Wm. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y., was a visitor, Jan- uary 9. CHESTER. Colorado Springs. Colo. — With prices showing a slight increase over those asked last year, the lf)lS Christmas demand gained from 15 to 20 per cent in volume of sales. Cut flowers were in limited supply, no bulbous stock of- fered, and the quality generally was better than in former years. Calen- dulas enjoyed a heavy demand. Plants showed fine quality, but the call did not go over the average, according to the Pikes Peak Floral Co. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. Bj- M. G. Knins. o42 pages, illustrated. Price $1.50. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearliom .St., riiicnf^o VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Welgelia. Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Br.ind Shrubs. ™' UJONES CO Robcrl Pyle. Pres. WEST GROVE PENN'A. Am. Wintzer.Vice-Pres. Specialists in Specimen Stocic FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy llhododeiidroiiN, Azaleas. Box- woods, Hollies and a eoniplete line of Coniferous Evergreens, Write for Prices OOTTAGI GAKDENS NURSERIES, Inc. KIHEKA. rVI.IFORXIA. HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium &nd large sizes supplied. Price list now r«ady. The D. Hill Nurseiy Co. Enrtreeo SMdaEsts Urcest Growers in Aaerica Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Adflre.Ns rK.\COCK n.VHlJA F.4RMS, P. 0. Berlin, N. J. Williamsto-K-n Juno.. N. Y. 1919. The American Florist. 39 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ABUTIIX>NS. Abutilon. Daybreak. S^Umon pink, 2;4-in.. $5.00 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2*4-in., $3.50 per 100; beavy field grown in 5-in. pots. $18.00 per 100. The Stons & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. Asparagus plumosus. Usual high quality stock. Deliveries beginning May 1, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonia Vernon, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1.000; 3-in., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladioli. Clean, healthy, fine stock, ready to ship. For varieties and prices see ad- vel-tdsement on front cover page of this issue. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs. Lilium Rubrum. L. Melpomene. L. Magnificum and L. Giganteum. For sizes and prices see displa.v advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 X. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum. Put In cold stor- age free from frost and now reinspecied. 7-9-in., (300 bulbs to case), $22.00 per case. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Cold storage giganteum. sound and dormant. 7-9-in. (300 per case), $22.50 per case. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Phila- deulphia, Pa. Bulhs. LH. Giganteum. 7-9 and 9-10 In., for immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum from cold storage, 7-9 in. (300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Bulbs. Cold storage giganteum, 9 to 10-ln, (200 to case). $35.00 per case. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago. CANNAS. Canna Roots, per 1.000. (our selection), $40.00. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CARNATIONS. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Extra fine stock ready for immediate ship- ment. The best possible obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 White Enchantress $3.50 $35.00 Matchless 3.60 32.00 Enchantress 3.50 32,00 Alice ., 3.50 30.00 Ward 3.50 32. seeds, $1.50; trade packet, 50c. Henry A Dreer, 711-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Delphinium, Belladonna, the favorite blue Hand-picked from clean, halthy plants. $35 per lb.. $17.50 \xv Vi lb.. $8.75 per li lb., $2.25 per oz. Martin Kohankie, Painesville, O. Seeds. New crop flower. Aster and Verbena. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, carrot, beet radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McOill & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Burpee's Seeds Grow. Write for Burpee's An- nual, 1919 edition, containing complete descrip- tions of all varieties listed- W. Alice Burpee Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar. Hint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Rose Stock. New Crop, unliullcd Rosa MultiBora Japonica stock for immediate delivery at $4.60 per lb. McHutchison & Co.. 95 Chambers St., New York. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed anil Held corn on contract. Edgar P. Hurff, Swedes- boro. N. J. Seed. Cyclamen. Finest American grown from tlie very best strains. Prices on application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St.. New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumbers, niusk- inelon. squash and pumpkin; sweet. Hint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley, Neb. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. Wholesale only. Roustan Servan & Co. I established 1843), seed growers, Saint-Rem.v-de-Provence, France. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed in general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn. bean, onion sets, potato. I'rices will be quoted upon application. S D. Woodruff & .Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc, Tlie Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Conn. .'^eeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, X. Y. Seeds, w-holesalc field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Li^bt. Pratt and Ellicott SI., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and tlower, of evei-y descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. .Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, inusk and watermelon, pumpkin and siinasli. Western Seed and Irrigation Co.. Fremont. Neli. Seeds. Flower and vegetables. Renowned specialties. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. PAQUET. seed grower, Nice, France. Seeds; Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnip^;. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean. pea. radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., •220-2:i0 W. Kinzie St.. Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pen and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Vegetable, flower and forage. Siniou Louis Preres & Co.. Bruyeres le Chatel, Fiance. Seeds. Ttomato. grown for the wholesale sei'd trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan .9eed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seed, flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway, Langport. England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Msh Seed Co.. Carpinteria. Calif. Gaiden seeds: all varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 4;iS Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Flower for early sowing- For varieties anil prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Y'ork. Seeds. Pea and beau. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., (irand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from l.andretli. Bristol. Pa. Jf You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us V\m\ It. 1919, The American Florist, 41 SEEDS. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasonable viirieties. Stocks are very complete. Jauios Vick's Sons, Rocbester, N. Y. Seed. Radisb: Xortbem Michigan grown. Write for eonti-aet prices. Lou S. Darling Seed ■Co.. Petoskey, Micb. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., r'hiladclphia. P,i, Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. I'ressiug Seed Co., Norwalk, Ohio. MISCEIil/ANEOUS, Greenhouse glass, beavy in thir-kness. well tlatteued and annealed and especially manu- factured for groenbonse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, ■Okla. Seed packet.^ for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. Tiie Brown Bag Filling Marhiue Co.. Fitchburg, Jlass. Zenke's New I'laut Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant Jertilization. Per gal., .$3.00. The Excell Laboratories. 115-117 E. South Water St., Chicago. Specinuii slock for landscape work. lluidy rhodotlendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and n complete line of coniferous evergreeus. Cottage Gardens Nurseries. Inc., Euieka, Calif. Japanese Kyogi chip mats, 24x36 inches. $3 per doz,, assorted: $17.50 per 100. solid colors, $2*J per 100 for checkered (two colors) mats. — Takeuchi Bros., 444 Bush St., San Francisco. Calif. Seasonable stock. AH high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see disiiay advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Sto'rrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. I'repiucd Lycopodium. Splendid for basket work and making wreaths. Per carton of lU lbs.. .1:3.00. George H. Angermuller Co., 1320 I'iue St.. St. I^niis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. Feather flowers; used by many florists for profitable side line. A pre-eminent home flower DeWITT .VISTI-jHS, Grand Blvd., Battle Creek Mich. No. 03 special cards. 1.000. $1.20; 3.000. $3.30: 0,000. $5.25; 10.000, .¥9.50. The John Henry Co. Lansing, Mich. HilFs Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D Hill Nur- •sery Co., Box -104, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied hr the lending nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. rx)ndon, England. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Dreer s "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all si>:es. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St Piiiladclphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plyjuoutli i'lace. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlin Busket Co., 713 Jlilwaukce Ave.. Cliicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points. 1,000. !>0c postijaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., I'hiladelpliin, Pa. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Bitch - binder Bros.. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. ^^■i^.ard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure t'o., 32 Uiiiou Stock Yards. Chicago. Winter Stocks. Write for list of soft wooded plants. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111, Mastica for greenhouse glaiung. F. O. Pierce Co.. I'l West Bix>adway. New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp. Partridge tV- Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10,000, $2.00; 50,000. $S.7o. \V. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Btos. Co., 45:,' W. Erie St., Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Greenhouse glass Eaton, Ind. Bauer Windo\A Cut flower Ijoxes. I'hiladelphia. Edwards Folding Box Co. , VINCAS. Viiica variegated; splendid four-incli, grown ool place. $10,00 per 100. Cash, please. KLEINS UREEXHOtSHSS. Spirit Lake. la. CHIFPONS. Write for priees on our wide edge, plain. 4-in. and 0-in. ebiflfon. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 1G9-75 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists's supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Ev( ry tiling the best in florists" supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New Y'ork. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and skotf'Iies submitted on reijuest. A. Dietsch Co.. 2042 Sheftitld Ave. Chicago. Grcenliou.se constnictiou. cypress roof material iind nil greei.house fittings. Plans and sketches snhuiitted on request. .Tobn C. Moninger Co.. :i0S BliickhawU St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inex|H*nsive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Brauu Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia .\ve., Chicago. Pi-eky Cyiu'ess drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedjir posts, etc.. everything in lumber. Adaui Scliiilo Lumber Co., 1500 Kingsbury S(.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- ihing for the greenhouse. Garland Manuftictur- iug Co.. Des Plalnes. 111. Grcenhoi'se lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- pri ss. siimuc j-ed cedar |iosls. Lockland Lumber (■i... !.o..kI:iiid, (f. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The I'eters j& Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2022 Herndon ^^■•t., Chi.-ago. Pots. We are prepared to sliip all styles anil sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews &, Co.. luc. Cambridge, Mass. Logan pots are best by test. Write for cata- logue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co., Logan, O. INSECTICIDES. Aphine. $1 per qt.: $2.50 per gal. Fungine. $1 per qt.; $3..')0 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.; $3 per gal, Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi- sun. N. J. Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk for fumigutiug. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. I'Tnest article for carnation growers introduced so far. 35c for LdOO; 3.1>0., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago, Rflnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Rusch & Co., Gust.. Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. .Sli'brecht. Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner, 0. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas H., Madison, N. J. Traeudly & Schenck. New York. UiUted Cut Flower Co., Now York, VaTighau, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. WIctor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. Wittbold, Geo. Co., ChU'iiiTo, Zech & Mann, Chicago. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white Jly. thrips and soft scale. Quart. $1.00 Gallon. $2.50 PUNGINE. For niildetv, rust and other blights af fecting flowers, fruits and veeetnbles. Quart, $1.00 '^Gailou, $3.50 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Palverlzed or Shredded CATTLE MAJrURE Pulverized SHEEP MANURE The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for oyer ten years. Specify WIZARD BR^UID in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. | Mention the American Florist when writing Best 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 especially in- terested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Principles and Practice of Pruning. — By M. G. Kains, lecturer on horticuiture, Columbia University. Covering investigations, extending over a number of years, as well as set prinei- pies based upon the laws of plant growth. 420 pages, profusely ilUistratcd. Price $2.. Principles of Floriculture. — By Professor E. A. White. Covers the principles of flower grow- ing. 4G7 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.75. How to Grow Roses. — Bv Robert Pyle, 121 pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.00. Commercial Rose Culture. — By Eber Holmes. A practical guide to modern methods. 166 pages. Oo ilhistiations. Price, $1.50. The American Flower Gard'en. — By Neltje Blauchan. Well bound, 308 pages and 92 Illus- trations. Price. $5.35. Lawns and How to Make Them. — By Leonard Barron. A verv useful and practical work. Il- lustrated. Price, $1.10. Celery Culture. — By J. C. Vaughan. The sub- ject thoroughly covered. 50 pages, illustrated. Price, 25 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H. Builev. Fruit culture is treated thoroughly. 516 pages. Price, $1.25. Manual of the Trees of North America. — By Prof. C. S. Sargent. S2G pages, with over 600 illustrations. Price, $6. The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A. Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Il- lustrated. Price. $2. Orchids- Their Culture and Management. — By W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages. Price. $10.00. Graenhouse Construction. — By L. R. Taft. How to build and heat a greenhouse. Illustrated. Price, $1.60. Insects Injurious to Vegetables. — By F. H. Chitteuden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pagee. Price. $1.50. Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. R. Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. Price. $1.60. Daffodils, Narcissi. How to Grow Them. — By A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price, SI. 21. Hoiiso Plants.— By Parker T. Barnes. 236 paires and 30 full-page illustrations. Price, $1.20. Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By Professor L. n. Bailey. Price. $2.00. The Book of Water Gardening. — By Peter Bis- set. '200 pages. 130 illnstrntions. Price. $2.50. Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher, 325 paires. Profusely illustrated. Price. $1.75. Landscape Gardening. — By Sam'l Maynard. 338 pai:es. 10^ iUiistr!iti->iis. Price, $1.50. Mushroom Growing.— Bv B. M. Duggar. 260 paeos, fullr illustrated. Price. $1.50. The Goldfish.— By Hugo Mulertt. 160 pages, haudsomely lllustiated. Price, $2. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 1919. The American Florist. 43 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Telephone or Telegraph Order at Our Expense. KROESGHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO, ILL. NIKOTEEN For Spraying a APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. THREE SIOKTUS OF UNUSUAL ACTIVITY. Business in this city dviring' ttie past three montlxs showed an increase of from 25 to 50 per cent compared 'with the corresponding jjeriod of the pre- ceding year, deaths resulting from the influenza epidemic being an import- ant factor, with good trade at Thanks- giving and remarkable activity at Christmas, purchases being made freely at prices asked. Consequently it will take three weeks or a month for production to become normal. Dur- ing the holiday rush all stocks cleaned up at prices never before heard of and some of the trade are pessimistic as to whether the figures during the past three months can be maintained for any length of time. Florists have long feared to raise the price of their prod- uct, regardless of the fact that cost of operation, etc., has doubled, but the few pioneers who took action found that the public paid the advance cheer- fully. During the Christmas jieriod, carnations sold at $"> per dozen, while in former years they were offered, at $1.50 and $2. This year American Beauties ranged from $24 to .$3(5 per dozen. STATE FLORISTS' MEamNG IN DOUBT. Whether the state florists' associa- tion will hold a meeting this winter, as previously arranged, seems to be at present somewhat in doubt, due to the influenza epidemic, which has a tendency to discourage large gather- ings. Local florists are now seeking information of C. H. Frey of Lincoln, president of the association, as to whether the organization will convene in January as usual. A. E. L. Waco, Tex. T. J. Wolfe, the well-known florist of this city, reports that conditions for the trade throughout the state look very promising. The most bene- ficial rains have fallen since 1913, and if one good crop results, everything ■will be satisfactory. Due to the drought last season, chrysanthemums were not up to standard, but prices on what were produced more than surpassed those of previous years and florists of the state should feel grateful for the business they have had. The influenza epidemic, while to be deplored, brought a lively de- mand. Among the recent deaths in this city, none is more regretted than that of W. W. Seley, a prominent banker and an honorary life member of the state florists' association, extended mention of which is made in our obituary column this week. CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and largest Manafactiirers of FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished in lentithi up to BOO feet without seam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST - ^-luch, per ft I9c Keel of 600 ft 18!/,o 2 Keels, lOOOft I8o H-inoh, per ft 16o Reel of 500 ft 15V-e Couplinf^i furnished ., without charge. HKNRY A. DRIER 714-716 Chestnut Street PUI1.ASEI.PHIA, Fa. Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 6E0. KELLER & SON, Manutactnrers of Red Pots Before buying write for prioei 2614-2622 Heradon St.. CHICACa Mention the American Florist when writing LOGAN POTS ARB BEST BT TEST Write □■ tot Catilog and Dlieoantl, Thi Logan Pottery Co., LOGAN, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury's Carnation Staples No tools required. Mclntyre Floral Co., says it's a success. 1000. 35o; 3C00, II, postpaid I. L. Pillibury, Caiesbor;. ni. Mention the American Florist when writing THOMSONS V I /^E,PLAMT& VEGETABLE MANUR£> FAMOUS FOR OVER 30 YEARS Ensures success ia your garden : so compounded from the finest ingredients procurable as to combine STIMULATING with LASTING effects, and produces in every crop vigorous, healthy and fruitful growth. The direct result of LONG FRACTICAI experience in gardening. Used by Amateur end Professional Gardenern the world over, ALSO THOMSON'8 SPECIAL C'RYSANTHEMUWI AND TOP DEESSINS MAJURE. For Special Terms to American Trade Apply to SOLE MAKERS W=^ TtlOMSONfiSOMS ]J° CL0VEMr0RD5.N.5. .1/eii(!0J! tlie AinerUan Florist when writing Azalea Pots, HangiuB Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO «BIoaa Astec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CX)., 200 Piftli Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when loriting Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, cold frames, etc. Per sy. yd., 35c; 25 yds., at 34c: 50 yds., at 33c; 100 yds., at 3214c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writing 44 The American Florist. Jan. 18^ Index to Advertisers. Ageeler & Musser Seed Co 31 \llredLozierRo8ery. 28 AllenJK 22 Alpha Floral Co 27 Amer Bulb Co I ■\nilingECCo 19 Anderson S A 28 Ansrermueller G H Co 20 \phine Mfg Co ' 42 Astoria Florist 26 Avenue Floral Co..- 28 Baer Julius 27 Barnard W W Co.... 33 Bassett&Washburn. 13 Baumer Auk R 29 Beur Window Glass. Co IV BayersdorferH&Co. 21 Beaven E A 19 Beeerow's 26 Berger Bros .. 20 Berning H G 20 Bodger J & Sons Co . 31 Boland JB 29 Bolgiano J &Son 34 Bramley & Son 29 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 30 Breitmeyer'sJSons.. 26 Briggs Floral Co.... 28 Broadway Florist. . 27 Brown A J Seed Co . . 30 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 34 Bryan Alonzo ] 37 Bucbbinder Bros III BnckbeeH W 28 Bndlong J A 18 Burpee W A Co 31 Caldwell The Woodsman Co 19 California Florists.,. 27 Central Floral Co... 29 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 44 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 18 Clark E B Seed Co. . M Clarke's Sons O 28 Clay &Son Ill CoanJJ 23 Conard & Jones Co.. 38 Cooke Geo H 29 Cottage Gardens Nursinc 38 Cowee W J Ill Coy HCSeedCo.... 34 Craig Robt Co 35 Danker Fred A 28 OardsChas 26 Darling LS Seed Co. 34 Dietscb A & Co I\' Dominion Floral Co. 26 Donaghue Alfred.. 26 DornerF&SonsCo' 35 Drakos Co ' 25 DreerH A 33 4, 41 Onlutb Floral Co...? 28 DnnlonJohnH 26 Eble Charles 25 Edwards Fold Box. .Ill Erne & Co 18 Eicell Laboratories. II Eyres HG 25 Fallon Florist 25 Fexy D 23 Fish Henry Seed Co.. 34 Foerster Co'Joseph.. 18 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co Ill FordM C 2i Ford William P i3 Fox J M &Son Inc.. 27 Franenfelder C ... 28 Freeman MrsJ B.... 27 Frey C H 28 Frey & Frey 28 Friedman 29 FromentH E ;3 Futterman Bros 21 Galvin Thos F 27 Garland MlgCo IV Gasser J M Co 26 Giblin & Co Ill Gnatt TheOve Co... 10 Godineau R & M ... .^4 Goldstein 1 23 Gorham Printer y Toe. !' I Grakelow Chas H... 26 Grand RpidsFloCo.' 2° Grossberg-Tyler- Finnermann Co.... 14 Grimm & Gorly 29 Gude Bros 25 HabermehlsSonsJ J. 25 Hansen Louis 37 Hardesty & Co 27 Hart George B '. 23 Hart Henry 25 Haven Seed Co The. -(3 Heacock Jos Co \; Helol John G&Soo. 28 Henderson A&Co .. I Henderson Lewis... 26 Henry Co The John. 19 Henshaw Floral Co . 23 Hentz&Nash 22 Herr Albert M 37 Hess&Swoboda 26 Hession 27 Hews & Co A H 43 HillDNursCo 38 HoerberBros 19 Hollywood G'rdens. 26 Holm & Olson 26 Holton&HunkelCo. 21 Hoit Advertiser 44 ' Hort Trade lournal.-lll House of Flowers... 25 Hurff Edgar F 34 Hurst &Son 32 Huscroft G. L 29 Ickes-Braun Mill Co. IV IdlewildGreenhs .... 29 Jahn Hugo 26 Jones Percy 13 )oy Floral Co 25 Kasting W F Co I Keller Pottery Co Geo 43 Keller Sons J B 27 Kelway tt Son 33 Kennicott Bros Co.. 14 Kervan Co The 23 Kessler Wm 23 Kohankie Martin 34 Kottmiller A 2i Kroeschell BrosCo.. 43 Krnchteo John 19 Kuehn C A 21 Kuhl Geo A 37 LandrethSeedCo... 33 Lang Flo & Nur Co. 28 Lange A 25 Leborius J J 27 Leikens 29 Leonard Seed Co. ... .^1 LevylJosJ 2^* Liggit C U 37 Litilefield Florist ... 23 Lockland Lum Co. . . I V Logan Pottery Co... 43 London Flow'rStiD . 29 Long Island Flo Co. 25 i.ouis Simon Freres &Co 31 Louise Flower Shop. 27 McCallum Co 21 McGillR C&Co.... 32 McHutchison&Co. . 37 McKenney 28 Mackie William 23 Malandre Bros 28 Matthews the Flo'st. 27 MatthewsonJE 2'^ May &C0LL 29 Meconi Paul 23 Metairie Ridge Nursery 28 Meyer A 29 Mi'-hell Henry F Co 34 Miller Floral Co 28 Miller & Musser 19 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel ^9 Nat' Florists' Board olTrade 1\ NeidingerJosGCo... :o Newell A "8 N YCutFlowerEx.. 2< NY Floral Co 29 Nicotine MfgCo 4< Niessen Leo Co.. . 70 North Shore Flo Co 25 Okmulgee Window Glass (-0 Ill Orchid Florists 28 Palmer W J & Sod . 27 Pappas II 29 Pappas Nicholas G. 22 GREENHOUSE GIvAS SJ iii;sT iiiiwns sii.xiti', I'.XKTinixiK a: ro. ;::;ii.i i.i iiiiioii si. < iii< t^o. 11,1,. ParkFloraICo 27 Peacock Dahlia Fr.. 38 Pearson E W 28 Pedrick G R&Son.. 34 PennThe Florist.... 29 Peters & Reed Poty.. 43 Philadelohia Whole- sale Floral Ex 21 Philips Bros 28 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson FR Co I Pierson AN(Inc) 1 Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 30 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 28 PillsbnrylL 43 PittsburgCutFloCo. 20 Podesta&Baldocchi. 29 Poeblmann BrosCo. 11 Pollworth C C Co... 21 PolykranasGeoJ.... 23 Potter Floral Co.... 25 Pressing Seed Co WC 30 Pulverized Manure Co The 42 Pyler AT&Co 15 RaedleinBasket Co.. 24 Randall A L Co 19 Randall'sFlowShop. 29 Randolph & Mc- Clements 28 Rawlings Elmer 35 RayTJ & Co 17 Ready Reference 39 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House.... HI Reid Edw 20 Rein berg Geo 19 Reinberg Peter 13 Rice Bros 21 Rice Jerome BSeed „Co 31 Riedel&Meyer 23 RobinsonJCSeedCo. 33 RockWmLFIwrCo.. 28 Rodgers J W 25 Rohnert Waldo . 34 RoseryTheFlor'ICo 29 Routzabn Seed Co ,. 34 Rusch G & Co 21 Saake O C 25 SalzerSeed Co 29 Sceery Edward 27 Schiller the Florist.. 27 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W &Son „ 27 44 Schmidt Chas L 29 SchwakeChasS Co. 22 ShafierGeo C 29 SharpPartridBTe&Co. '4 Sheppard H W 29 Sheridan Walter F.. 23 Siebrecht George C. 23 Simon & Son I N 33 Situation& Wants... 9 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W&Co.... 26 Smith & Co E D 37 Smith & Fetters Co . 28 Smith Henry 28 Storrs & Harrison.. . .<4 Stnmpp G E.M 27 Takeuchi Bros Ill Thomson Wm & Sons 43 Thorburn JM & Ci . }2 Tonner O A&L A.. 13 Totty Chas H 37 Traendly&Schenck. 23 Trepel los 27 Turner Bros 43 United Cut Flo Co.. 23 Vanghan AL & Co.. 15 Vsughan's Seed St' re 1 32 .35 Vick'sSons Jas 34 VincentR Jr &Sons Co I WalkerFCo 25 WeberFH 28 Weidemann H G 27 Weiland & Riser. .. 19 Weir James 25 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 31 Wietor Bros 14 Williams MrsE A. . 29 WittboldGCo 24 25 Wolfskin Bros 61 Morris Goldenson 2^ Woodruff SD&SoDs. .34 VokabamaNursCo . 31 Young A L&CCo . 22 Young John & Co... 23 Young & Nugen'.. . 25 Zech &Mann. .. 17 19 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000; 3000 for SI. GO. Postpaid. Wm. Schlalier Before & Son After 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist toften mritino P^ LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do buslnes with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; It is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Addreasi EDITORS OF "H. A.," LOWDHAM, NOTTS, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy ud trae« beciose botb bevels are on ihe same tide. Can*t twist and btealc the glass ID driving. Galvan- ized and will not rusu No rights or lefu. The Peerless Clazing Point It patented. No others like ^ It. Order from your deale^ 01 direct from as. 1000,90c. postpaid. Samples free. BENST A. DRSEEj 714 Chestnat StreetX FhlUdelpUft. Mention the American Florist when ioriting' ULTIMATELY YOU'LL i i^^ ^ K^^HI MAGIcl ^1 DEMAND BRAND When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW? CHIC AGO FEKD * FERTILIZER CO.. I . S. VARD.S. CHICAGO I'^awterii Oftioe G. G. Green, Jr., Real Est.. Trust Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory -OF THE- Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen OF THE United States and Canada. PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID American Florist Co., +40 S. Dearborn Street CHICAGO BiuErica is "ths Prow of the ITbssbI; tbere may be mare comfort Amidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. LII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 25. 1919. No. 1599 TheAmerican Florist ESTABLItiHED 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Ottice at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3. Ib79. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mfxico, $1.00a year; Canada, $2.00; Kuropo and Countries in Postal Union, 12.50. Volumes half yejirly 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. F. Ammann. Edwiirdsville, 111.. President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich . \'ice- President; Joon Vodng, 1170 Broadway, New- York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty- fifth annual convention will be held at Detroit. Mich.. August 19-21, 1919. Thirly- sixth annual convention at Cleveland. C, 1930. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Aiyiual meeting and exhibition, Cleveland, ()., January 29-30. 1919. Chas. S. Strodt. Biddeford. Me., President; CarlHagenburqer. Mentor, C, Vice-President; A. F.J. Badr, Thirty-eighth St and Rock wood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.. Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 1919. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. OpncBRS— Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., Vice- President; Prop. E. A. White, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaca. N. Y., Secretary. SEEDS FOR SPRING PLANTING. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. OFPICBR8— G. W. Kerr. Doylestown, Pa., Presi- lent; Wm. Grat, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., secretary. Next auiiual exhibition, .June, 1919. Plan Now for Season's Needs. The ."ieedsmen's advertisements in the pagre.s of The American Florist, offering the numerous varieties of flower seeds, renjinds us that now is tlie time to get busy with the sowing of the seed of such plants as are needed for spring' planting. There ought not to be any further delay in attending to this work, because a very considerable nimiber of (he plants raised from seed for bedding purposes are slow of growth after germination, needing all the time from now until early in May to grow into salable stock ready for planting out.. This refers particularly to plants that are wanted to be nicely in bloom when offered for sale. There is still plenty of time before it will be necessary to .attend to the sowing of asters, antirrhinums .and other stock needed for planting out for summer flowering. There is no part of the gardener's work that requires to be done with greater pains than that of sowing seed and its care afterwards. Careless- ness in the work of .sowing and after nttention is more often the cause of failu7'e than that of poor seed. Many of the flower seeds are so small that they should not be covered deeply with soil, the only covering needed being just enough finely sifted soil so that the seed is barely covered and cannot be dislodged or scattered about when the boxes have to be watered. This me.ans that they must be v.-otched very closely to prevent any withering up of the seed germ from dryness just as it is starting into action. Other seeds are hard of shell, needing considerable moisture to soften up the bark to en- able the life germ to start into growth. The qtiestion of teinperature also en- ters largely into the success or failure of raising flowers. Some varieties need a high temperature to germinate. while others germinate readily in one more moderate. Shallow boxes or pans are best suited for this purpose. The regular seed pans two inches deep are best to use for small quantities of choice small seeds, but for larger lots it is best to use boxes of the same depth, but not too large. Two medium sized flats are better than one extra large one; they can be handled easier, and when set on shelves do not shade the growing plants underneath. For quick action with seeds that need bottom heat to start them a good plan is to fit up a part of the greenhouse bench into sections, so that they can have the necessary heat for their germination. Dralnag:e and Soil. It is very important that every box or pan used for seed raising be pro- vided -n'ith proper drainage so that the water can pass freely through the soil and not settle to sour it or cause a scum to form on the svirface. First, be sure the receptacles .are fitted with am- ple vent holes in the bottom, then place some broken pot shreds or coarse grav- el over the holes, and on top of these a thin layer of coarse, fibrous compost. There will then be no danger of any- thing going wrong with the seed pan from poor drainage. The best soil for seed raising is a light, open, garden loam, with a liberal amount of clean «and added to it, .so as to keep it porous, .\void using, a.'? much as possible, any soil that con- tains any great amount of decayed veg- etable matter. In preparing the boxes or pans, after the dr.ainage and coarse material has been placed over the bot- tom, sift the soil through a fine sieve, then flu the boxes up to within one-half inch from the top. I#ess firmly and evenly, water thoroughly and allow them to stand an hour or two before sowing the <'eed. Sow thin! v. it being 46 The American Florist. Jan. far better to use an extra box or two than to sow jthickly, the young .seedling's being- very apt to dampen when they come up in a thick mass. The cover- ing- of the seed is a point where so many fall down. The .seed should not be covered any deeper than their own size so far as is possible. Press the cov- ering down firmly, but do not pound. Water carefullj' at time of sowing, and watch the boxes closely each day to see that they do not get too dry, and on the other hand, do not allow them to become saturated. Varieties to Sow Now. A large number of the flowering be- gonias are used for bedding purposes, especially the gracilis, luminosa and the semperflorens varieties. The seed should be .sown now. They are slow to germinate and very slow to get into growth afterwards. They need a bot- tom heat of 0.5 to 70 degrees. Our plan with these seed is to sow them in a bench where they get the necessary heat, then as they come up, pot them into two-inch pots, treating them to the same temperature as the seed bed until they have made reasonable growth, when they are transferred to a slightly- lower temperature. Vinca rosea is another plant that is slow to get started from seed. Treated the same as the .begonias, they can be grown into nice plants for planting out late in May. Centaurea, or Dusty Miller also needs all the time from now until May to grow into plants large enough for bed- ding. Treat the seed the same as ad- vised for begonias. For Memorial day and summer How- ering, pansies sown now are better than the fall sown plants. The best place for the seed is on a shelf in a tempera- ture of 56 degrees. Transplant the seed- lings as soon as large enough to han- dle, and give them plenty of light and air. If pot plants of verbenas in flower are wanted for sale in May. the seed must be sown now, transplanted into flats, then when large enough, about April 1, iiotted into two and one-half inch pots. The same quarters as ad- vised for pansies will do for verbenas. Carnations, marguerites, lobelias, an- tirrhinums, ageratum. alyssum, celo- sias, salvias, stocks and all other plants of this character, wanted to be worked up into pots for sale in May, should be sown now and pushed along as they attain .growth. Give plenty of air at all times and do not let them suf- fer from dryness or overwatering. Seeds of the foregoing or any of the annuals to be grown for sale from flats as seedlings, can be sown about March 1 at the same time as the asters and other stock for outside cutting, but it is none too early to get all the seed needed so that it will be on hand when ready for sowing. C. W. Joiixsox. Salt L.mce Crn-, Utah.— This citv liad a good supply of cut flowers for the Christmas trade. The quality was very good and commanded prices 30 to 40 per cent higher than last year. There ivas little call for the limited quantity of bulbous stock offered. Large blooming plants were in favor. and .sales -were good for cyclamens, poinsettias, begonias and ferns. Evcry- Ihing considered, busine-ss was very good, according li. the Miller Floral Co. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Pblla., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. Now that prices are easing up a tri- fle, one can stock up and take a chance on a better assortment. What a siege the past month has been; conditions «-ere unprecedented, as nothing ap- proaching such a scarcity of flowers has ever been experienced before. The situation has. however, had its advan- tage.s. Methods of careful buying, with an economical handling of stock that was not before thought possible, together with unheard-of prices re- cei\-ed for flowers. \\ hich were more or Anders Kasmussen, New Albany. Ind. Prcsitlent-Elect State Florists' .•Vssociatioii of Indiaua. less cheerfully paid, opened up the pos- sibilities of the business that brings hope of seeing it placed on a highei plane. In spite of the difficulty of keeping up the stock and greatly in- creased values, the volume of trade has diminished but little, if any. and in some sections there has been a marked increase. Every measure should be taken to maintain a good portion of this gain in prices, which will encouia.ge every branch of the trade to do business better. Sweet peas are now coming strong and will soon be at their best. Feature them in small vase baskets or low bowls where tliey will show to the best advantage. Do not crowd too many together; it bruises the petals, and there is no beauty in a solid mass. They are ideal for a luncheon decora- tion, w-ork up nicely in sprays, and are one of the best flowers for the corsage. Calendulas are now in good supply. The best grades of Orange King and Orange Queen are good stock to c.-irry. Fine table decorations and basket ef- fects can be made with these flowers. Orange snapdragons and mignonette work in nicely with the calendulas. Primula malacoides. with its pror\r sion of lovely pink spikes or whorls of blossoms, is one of the best of the sea- son's pot iilants. Cyclamens are also very showy at this time. The addi- tion of a mat cover, with ils frayeil ed.ges, of a size to nt small or large pots or pans, or a covering of two- toned paper, finishes a plant and gives it a selling value that it would never have in the bare pot. All flowering plants offered in the store should be featured in some such manner. .(Always have in stock a well made bronze or green galax wreath or two, .also a few bronze magnolia and au- tumn leaf wreaths, which are then ready at a moment's notice for deco- rating when there is a funeral call for something in a hurry. Just a word on the quiet. A number of the wise ones are already inquiring about Easter stock. Indications are that there will be a great scarcity of almost everything except hydran- geas, and the largest wholesale grow- ers, who sell this stock to be forced, are entirely cleaned out. Bulb stock, which is always such a feature of the Easter assortment, will be very scarce. Easter lilies are being eagerly asked for. and when possible, the order given at the future market price. The use of ornamental foliage in connection -with cut flowers, such as cut sprays of crotons, fancy, dwarf ferns of the pteris type and adiantums which, with soil washed off and roots wrapped in moss, can be worked into wreaths and baskets, is fast coming into vogue. Small plants of Pandanus Veitchii. from three to four-inch pots, are also useful. The above material will supplement the meager supply of cut flowers and m.ake very artistic work. It is none too soon to look up last year's left-over stock of Valentine ac- cessories and rack your brains for something new in this line. While one of the minor flower holidays, it is quite imiioitant and always a busy time for those that teature and prepare for it. Good window pieces .are small plant Vinskf-ts and hampers filled with a va- rietv of foliage, and Primula mala ■ coides. or cycl.amens from four-inch pots. These, while not lar,ge. can be quite artistic, and will last much longer than cut flowers. They are sure to at- tract attention and will be found quite salable. Pu.sh the Florists" Telegraph Deliv- ery idea. It will be productive of much good business. The orders you originate in your store to be fliled by florists in other cities, are your best card. These increase your tr.ide at home, as well carried out orders of this kind induce other business. Stumpp's Telegraph Delivery Experience. G. K. -M. Stumpp. prominent New fork retailer, says "the Florists' Tele- ,gi-aph Delivery is in its infancy, "and there are today chances of making foi-tunes through the machinery that has been set in motion and kept go- ing largely through the efforts of thot livest of wires. Albert Pochelon, De- troit. Mich., secretary of the organ- iz.-ition." Mr. Stumpp tells of an nd- vertisement placed by him in the Eu- ropean Herald of Paris and arrange- ments made with the American Ex- press Company and the V. M. C. A., making it possible for our soldiers overseas to simply write the card and address, deposit the amount of money they wi-^hed to spend, and the flowers were delivered to mother, sweethe.irt or friend anywhere in the United States or Canada. As it was impossi- ble to send anything else from Eu- rope at that time, the amount of business that came through this channel was beyond all expectations. Tlie national publicity campaign in magazines in which the slogan. "Say 1919. The American Florist. 47 CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE. At the Range of John liurton, Philadelphia. Pa. it with Flowers" was used, was also a great aid as many of the publica- lii'Ms leached the men abroad, while the European Herald cjillcd attention to the service, uninterrupted notwith- standing war .and its horrors. Beins first in this big-, new Kuropean war field, Mr. Stumpp naturally secured the cream of the business. Concordia Greenhouses. One of the show places of Con- cordia. Kan., and one of the most modern establishments of its kind in that part of the country is that of the Concordia Greenhouses. During the past season a new office building was erected at a cost of .*."i.i>00. the in- terior containing office, .salesroom and workshop on the first floor while above is commodious space for the display of baskets, wreaths, etc., and a room than can be used for sleeping quarters. The basement has a stor- a.ge room for coal in addition to the space occupied by two large boilers. The store interior is f.aced six feet with rough art brick, the balance plaster which is colored old ivory, making an attractive setting for the floral arrangements. All stock at the range is looking especially fine al present. Petersburg. Va. — While prices were better than in 1917, according to W. S. Yovmg, the volume of Christmas trade was about equal to that of a year a.go. The supply of cut flowers was limited, the quality was not as good as in for- mer years and no bulbous flowers were available. Everything in pot plants cleaned up. Cyprlpedium Insl^ne. While cypripediums. particularly in- signe. are not considered very high grade in the orchid family, they are orchids and have a value, and exclusive color shades, which together with their la.sting qualities, make them valuable as a cut flower. One of the largest commercial col- lections of the insigne is grown by John Bm-ton. Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia, who has sever.al thousand plants, many of them of such size a-s to fill 12-inch azalea pots. A large crop has been taken from these for the holidays, but not as many as in the past few years, as. for .some reason, the plants, al- lliough appearing healthy, did not carry more than 1.5 to 18 flowers, while L'.") to ;iO have often been counted; .and some have borne as high as 40. The accompanying illustration, taken De- cember 17, is of one of the houses filled with crypripediums. from v.hich over half the flowers have been sold. The natural flowering period of the cyprijiediums. if grown in ordinary .greenhouse temperature, is in Febru- ary or March. Their best market as .a cut flower is. however, at the Christ- mas holidays, and the growth has to be so ordered as to have the buds set and open during the last of November and up to the first of the year. Mr. Bur- Ion's plan is to lower the temperature gradually after the flowers are cut down to 50°: and later to 4.5° at night. They are then kept on the dry side un- til March, being given a two months' rest. More heat is then turned on, and .IS they pick up. additional water. They are potted in sphagnum moss and soft osmundi fibre, on a drainage of broken crocks. The pots are on raised ground beds, remaining there the year round. The glass is shaded with a whitewash or naphthaline during the summer. The sides of the house are removed to ad- mit a draft and keep the plants as cool as possible. About July 1, the new shoots appear mature, although Mr. Burton says, with all his experience, he is not yet able to determine just when •a plant can be said to have attained Its full growth. During this growing pe- riod great care must be taken to see that each pl.ant receives the proper amount of water, some more, others less. The growth so covers the pot that it is hard to tell this without close inspection. After July 1 water is gradually with- held to harden or ripen the growth or wood. Ill September, they are started again, given more water and slowly ris- ing temperature, which is increased as necessary to get them in full flower be- fore the holidays. They are repotted as they seem to need larger quarters or are divided to increase the stock. Plants that for one reason or another lose vigor are hard to get into norm.al condition, being very slow to make new roots, without which there is little or no progress. K- AiCRON, O. — J. Salmon & Son. after a prosi^erous career of more than 30 years, have discontinued business. TABrtVTOWX, N. Y. — The Tarrytown Horticultural Society has elected the following officers for 1919: Charles R. Russell, president; .John Grant, vice- president; Edward W. Neubrand, sec- retary; John Featherstone, treasurer, and William Jamison, recording secre- tary. 48 The American Florist. Jan. 25, Rambler Roses for Easter Among: all the growers of rambler roses for the Easter market in this country, there is probably no greater expert, or one who has had a larger or more successful experience than that grand old veteran, Robert Craig, Phila- delphia, Pa. He was one of the iirst to see the possibilities of the Crimson Rambler as an Easter plant when it was introduced some 2.5 years ago, and grew it by the houseful. After having grown Dorothy Perkins successfully with equal good judgment, he later saw in that sterling variety, Tausendschon, a novelty of great merit, and was the first to grow it in quantity. A visit to the greenhouses at Nor- wood, Pa., the middle of January, found him surveying a large house of roses, comprising ramblers, baby ramblers and Magna Charta. which were being staked and trained into the many forms in which they are grown. WTien asked for the secret of his success, he said there is no secret about growing roses. Of course, one must have a knowledge of soils, temperature, wa- tering and a practical experience, gained both by failure and success. Many books and treatises have been written on this subject, which are ex- cellent for the novice, but without any actual experience these instructions cannot at first be carried out with any great measure of success. The Craig stock is all grown outside in the field and left to be two, three and four years old. This season it was lifted the last week in November, part- ly pruned, potted and placed on tables in the houses with a temperature at first of 40°. The plants were laid on their sides and kept well syringed, which is done several times a day to keep the wood plump. Their position prevented the pots from becoming too wet, and also encouraged the bottom shoots to break. After the Christmas rush, they were staked and trained to the various forms, being seen in pyra- mids, globes, umbrellas, baskets, fans and to single stakes. The stakes used are bamboo, dyed green. The umbrel- las and baskets ar s trained to forms made of wire, painted green. The ty- ing is with raffia, dyed green. The four- year-old plants take 9 to 10-inch pots. and 10 to 12-inch tubs are used for large pyramids, globes and umbrellas. The two to three-year olds are planted in six to eight inch pots, making nat- ural grown and smaller pyramids. As they begin to show good root ac- tion, and the buds break nicely, they are stood up straight, and the temper- ature is gradually increased up to G."!" at night, which is about as high a forcing night temperature as , is safe. Care must be taken to avoid sudden changes in temperature, whiqh should be kept as regular as possible. TVa- tering is important, as when the bud setting period is at hand they must never suffer for water or be allowed to get thoroughly dry. as the buds will be affected or scorched and fail to open. Fumigation is with nico-fume. which Is used by being diluted about half with lime water and brushed on cold steam pipes, which, when the steam is turned on, evaport.ates the fumes into the house. This is done about once a week. If possible, the plants should be ready the week previous to E'aster week and the temperature lowered to harden them off. This also brightens the color. .^11 the pink varieties, if brought into flower in strong heat, will open light in color. When half the flowers are open, the plants, if placed in a cool house,, will slowly open, the remaining flow- ers of a much darker color. With two shades of pink in the same plant, the beauty is greatly enhanced. The varieties grown here are Tau- sendschon, Hiawatha., Dorothy Perkins and Excelsa. The two latter are later than Tausendschon and require an ear- ly start, particularly when the holiday comes the last of March or the first week in April. They are also best for a late Easter when, during the hot spells which often occur about the middle of April, they hold their flowers much better than the earlier sorts. The Baby Rambler type are also grown in quantity. Baby Tausend- schon, Orleans, a strong grower that makes large clusters of bloom; Ernest Pompon Seedling Chrysanthemums. The Result of Crossing Baby with Other Pompon Varieties, by Elmer D. Smith iV- Co., Adrian, Mich. Techendorf. a good dark color: .also Ellen Paulson, a good pink, which holds its flowers well and is one of the best of lliis type. At all times, and partic- ularly after they become well covered with leaves, they are given all the room possible to induce a good showing of huds at the bottom and sides of the plant. In speaking of the old way of fumi- gating with tobacco stems, Mr. Craig said that these u.sed to be had in quan- tity for the hauling, but that now they are held at .$21 per ton. There are many interesting things to see at this large place, where plants are grown on such ,a large scale. 140,- 0(X> cyclamen .seedlings being one of the features. Great numbers of flats contain plants with four leaves, which is a condition well advanced for middle of January. The seed for these had been sown in August and the flats kept on pipe shelves uj) near the gla.ss. They were stocky little pl.ants. ready now for two and .'i half inch pots. Forty thousand leaf cuttings of Cincinnati and Mrs. Peterson bego- nias were wonderfully vigorous with a fine btmch of roots and a circle of breaks at the base of each leaf stem. There was not a bad leaf in the whole lot, which were beimr po.tted off as they got the time. Dracxna Massangeana was another quantity plant which was grown in batches of 10,000. It was all sold as fast as finished in small pots, there being ,a great demand since the European supply had been cut off. Other varieties are also grown in large quantities, for sale as young stock to the trade to be grown on, or finished here into the larger salable sizes for retail stores. Chrysanthemum Novelties of 1918. Among tlip chrysanthemum favorites of the 1918 season worthy of mention, were a number introduced by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich., illus- trations of several of which are pre- .sented herewith. A collection of seed- lings, the result of work started a few years ago, and made by crossing Baby with other pompon varieties, made an excellent showing and about 2.5 more sorts will be tested out during the coming season. Among the 1918 commercial novel- ties were Sun Glow, an early bright yellow of the Major Bonnaffon type, which matured October 2.j; Loyalty, a naturally late-flowerin.g. bright yel- low which produced a uniform croi' about November 20 from buds selec- ted September 1.5-2."), anTl Victory, a pure glistening white, with a decided waxy luster, which matured Novem- ber 15 and later. Among the exhibition varieties were Cheyenne, a strong growing Japanese with fine stem and foliage, also good as .a commercial sort. The color is quite distinct, being chamois or near- er an Indian tanned buckskin. It ma- tin-ed November 1 and later. Titanic, as its name implies, is very large, even surpassing Odessa and William Turner in this respect, a good white which matured early in November. Elmer D. Smith &- Co. report the 1918 trade very satisfactory with all indi- cations for the coming year most promising. National Publicity for Flowers. Our promotion bureau is daily in re- ceipt of letters from subscribers to the campaign fund highly comme:iding the work of the committees. Wm. L. Rock, of the William L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City. Mo., a letter from whom was recently published in these notes, writes, with a cheque for $200 as his subscription for 1919; "I wish to state no bill or obligation has come in to our establishment that has given nic more pleasure to meet than this one. I sin- cerely hope the florists throughout the Land will be able to see th" benefits that they will derive from this cam- paign. The awakening will perhaps be somewhat slow: the realization will be sure to follow. Your committees are perfectly right in requesting that remittance of subscriptions be made promptly, so that they themselves can see just exacth where they stand." A. Washburn & Sons. Bloomington, 111., write: "We enclose cheque for %1'\ to cover our pled.ge for 1919. We .are pleased with the way the work is carried on. and wish to express our ap- preciation to the men looking after it. Our s.ales the pa.st year showed ,an increase of 10':. per cent over those of 1917. Possibl\ "-ome of it is due to the national campaign." Contributors to the fund for 1019 should clearly understand that their 1919. The American Florist. 49 contributions are to be used toward the publicity planned for tliis year. Tlie lOlS campaign was conducted and financed wliolly tlirougii the fund pro- vided last year, consequently there is no deficit, to be made up from this year's fund. postcard to each person reached by a page in that publication would cost $23,000, and then not tell a story so well. There was spent last year on magazines of nation-wide circulation, about .'i!o5,000 of the florists' publicity fund. It was necessary to interest peo- CHRVSANTHEMUM LOYALTY. Photographed November 30, 1918, at the Establishment of Elmer D. Smith A Co.. Adrian, Mioh. CAMPAIGN RALLY IN PHILADELPHIA. There was an enthusiastic rally of the florists of Philadelphia and neigh- boring cities as part of the progi-amme of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia lor its meeting on January 7. Over 250 members of the trade were in attend- ance, and interest ran high. Among the speakers on "Publicity for Flowers" were Henry Penn, Boston, chairman of the publicity committee; Major P. F. O'Keefe. Boston; Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell. Conn.; Wm. F. Gude. Wash- ington. D. C; Secretary John Young. New York; Robert Craig, Philadelphia; and W. F. Therkildson. Philadelphia. Charles Grakelow. presided at the re- quest of the club's president. Alban A. Hnrvey. and in a most able manner introduced the speakers. Henry Penn told of the wonderful results obtained from the 1f)lS cam- paign. Particulnrlv surprising were thev nnder the distressing business conditions experienced by all trades. With the work kept going, much greater returns now were to be ex- pected. He emphasized the import.Tnce nf fin evtpnded use of the slognn. "Say it Avith Flowers." and a sreneral linking no with the onmpaign publicitv tbrousrh the use of the service offered bv tbf^ promotion bureau. He advocated _nn extension of interest in the campTisrn sn that instefid of $.50,000 ths fund anmially should rench SIfiO.OOO. and b'-ing n corre«nondins- incrense in ben- efits. Kvir'encp of "'idp returns from the canipaign. Mr. Penn fully demon- strated. M.nior n'TCeefp outlined the cam- pni.oni at considerable length. Some nf thp noints he made werp as follows: Advpvtisi'ip- intprpots. and brings nec- posarv additional businp=s. The cost nf a sintrle nnn-p in the Saturday Fve- nine- Post. .'S.'i.OOO. looked like a lot of mnnev. but people who were anvthing but crazy were keening on u=ing such niacp ypar in and year out. To spnd a pie in flowers, and make them like them. Advertising in the face of the unfavorable co.nditions of last year was bold, but turned out to be wonderfully successful; even had it kept business only up to normal, it would have been a great achievement. It was advisable each year to keep on building presti.ge and adding to what had gone before. One cannot force, but may advise a customer. The January and February I'eatiues of the campaign would 15e car- ried in 33 magazines, at a cost of about one-twentieth of a cent per number of each, the slogan, "Say it with Flowers," luedominating in all matter. Philadel- phia's share alone of the circulation was estimated to be 350,000, and re- tailers should make the most of it. There were 3,000 birthdays every week in the popvilation of that city, a florists' opportunity in every one of them. Wallace R. Pierson's remarks were chiefly directed to growers, whose in- terest in the campaign should be para- mount, as they were the producers of the flowers to be exploited. Wm. F. Gude declared that the pub- licity campaign was a great factor in stimulating the florist business. I'lveryone was benefited, so everyone should contribute, and not stand aside and "let George do it." All should tie up at once to the campaign, and make personal endeavor as well. Secretary Young spoke at consider- able length, dwelling chiefly upon the advantages to be derived from a liberal use made ol the various aids provided by the promotion bureau — signs, elec- trotypes featuring the magazine ad- vertisements, lantern slides, stickers and so forth, all provided at cost, and found to be great business biingers. The live members of the trade through- out the country were actively interested in the campaign, contributinjg their time and money to make it a success. The results last year were excellent and would be better this year, as the movement was growing rapidly. As showing the interest already in evi- dence, he mentioned that the first two days' mail after the bills to subscribers had gone out contained $3,000 and there was a pledged fund of .$27,000 to start with. Those who contributed CHRYSANTHEMUM TITANIC. A 1918 Favorite Grtjwn by Elmer D. Smith tk Co.. Adrian, Mich. 50 The American Florist. Jan. and tied up with the work of the ciim- paiffii received most benefit. Roliert Craig-, who was given an ova- (ion, made one. of his characteristic addresses. Speaking of flowers, he said that love of beauty existed in every mind; some admired pictures, or jewels, others horses or doers, but everybody ioved flowers, therefore, the thought of flowers should be constantly before the public. AV. F. Therkildson. to whom credit was given as the real originator of the campaign, expressed his great belief in slogans, and remarked that he con- sidered the slogan. "Say it « ith Flow- ers,' really wonderful in conception. The campaign, he said, should have everybody in the trade back of it. Quite a large sum was subscribed at the meeting. Florists from other cities present were: Wm. F. Keys. Jr., J. Stevenson. W. F. Ekas, W. E. McKissick, M. Lohr. Wm. I.ehr. T. H. Cook. R. I.. Graham. Jr., and Isaac H. Moss, all of Balti- more. Md.; T. H. Thompson, Harry Palmer, J. E. Barnard, all of Kennett Square. Pa.; John Horn, Allentown. Pa.; Wm. Geiger and R. Mayhew. North Wales, Pa.; H. Darlington and J. M. .\ndre, of Doylestown. Pa.; A. M. Herr. H. K. Rohrer and B. F. Barr. of Lancaster. Pa.: Adolph Gude. Jr.. and G. y^. Hess, of Washington. D. C; P. B. Edwards. Atlantic City. N. J.; iVI. J. Brinton. Christiana. Pa.; W. H. Vance. Wilmington. Del.; A. 1,. Miller, Jam.Tica, N. Y.: W. H. Fox. Parkers Fori. Pa.: Robert Pyle. West Grove, Pa. and H. C. Huesman. Reading, Pa. Among the many communications of a commendatory character re ceived by our promotion bureau in the second week of the lf)lf> campaign, it is pleasing to notice those from the following: G. E, M. Stumpp, Xew York; "En- closed please find my cheque for if.SOO in payment of my share for the liUfl publicity campaigm to promote the sale of flowers. T consider it a p'ea- Rure to pay this bill, but feel that this act alone is not enough to make the campaign a success. Personal interesi has helped immensely and accom- plished more tljan anyone can tel!. Our slogan. "Say it with Flowers" is now heard all over the United States, and the response has been wonderful. I feel that the funds have been judi- ciously spent, and I am more than satisfied with the residts obtained in such a short time." ^^ Wm. F. Kasting Co.. Buffalo. X. Y. : "Could confidence in the campaign work be better expressed? We en- close you herewith a cheque for .?200 to take care of our subscription to the national publicity campaign. We sent you a cheque for .$10;) which took care of our 1919 subscription. The enclosed .$200 is to take care of ■..ur ]920 and 1021 subscriptions." Nordwall, Florist, Fort Dodge, la.: "Tt is a plea.sure to mail you mv cheque for .$10. doubling the subscrip- tion m.ade to the ptiblicity fund of the society by the North Floral Co.. which business I am conducting under my own name. There is no doubt in my mind but that the publicity work un- dertaken during, the past year has made a wondeWtl change in flower sales throughout the entire country. When we take into consideration tlie fact that the majority of florists do practically no advertising, being con- tent to take such custom .as comes to them naturally, the raising of the piihlicit5' fund has meant no small task for the committees to undertake: and although my own contribution is not large, I do appreciate the work the committees have done and are doing." Philip Breitmeyer. of John Breit- meyer's Sons. Detroit. Mich. : "I en- close herewith cheque for .$100 in pay- ment of our subscription for IHIO as per agi-eement^ I realize that as the season advances, and if the work is kept up, it will oe necessary to have further subscriptions, and I am sure that your 'old reliable' can be looked upon for his share as the time goes on." It may be mentioned here that the subscriptions from this house in lOLS amounted to .$7."iO. G. E. Schulz. president of Ji^cob Schulz Co.. Inc., Louisville. Ky. : "I Chrysanthemum Sun Glow. -V Popular 1918 Variety Grown by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. .am pleased to enclose herewith cheque for .$25.00 covering our 1010 subscrip- tion to the publicity fund. There is no question but what every florist in the country has received some bene- fit through the national campaign and all should contribute their mite." The campaign for 1010 is well ad- vanced. The 33 national magazines are carrying our slogan. "Say it witli IHov.ers" to many millious of homes, with accompan\ing suggestions re garding the use of our products for gifts, for messages of sympathy to those in hospital and sick room, birth- day remembrances, weddings, ant. other purpose-^. Can you. Mr. Non- Subscriber, think for one moment that publicity such as this is not going to help your business, no matter where you are located? Have you. vourseif, never forgotten a birthday you would have liked to observe with a floral tribute, an anniversary, a wedding, even the internment of a dear friend' in hospital or sick room? And would you not have been pleased to get such a pertinent reminder as ours when turning over the pages of vour favor- ite magazines? Of course, vou would. so is it not quite natural that the gen- eral public is equally interested? It is! Residts last year proved it. The florists whose communication^: we have published did not write those nice letters merely for the sake of ex- cusing their contributions. They have realized to the full the great benefit of our publicity and in his heart every florist who has not yet subscribed realizes it. too. Then why the hesita- tion in the matter of a subscription? The money provided is not given away, it is simply invested in the in- terest of the subscriber, in a co-oper- ative way. Such publicity cannot be purchased piecemeal; it is only obtain- able through co-cpcration and the or- ganization vvhich has been made possi- i ble through our committees. j We want more co-operation. We ■ want to see a greater willingness to I>rovide ammunition for our publicity guns — the intervals betweeni firing- should be short, and activity contin- uous. Now is the time to subscribe, ■ when planning to the best advantage ] is possible. Come over and help us— j everybody. | It IS hoped that those florists who i have not yet considered the advisabil- ity of subscribing to the campaign fund wUl realize the immense importance of so doing, and send in a subscription without delay. The following contri- butions for 1010 are reported: <;w.rge Craig. Phila-Jelphla, Pa $ 10 00 .1. -N. Lbanjpion. (atldt'l sub.) 500 tioston Cut FIoM-er Exchange. Boston.. 25 00 W. I.. TberkiUson, PhiKidelphia 25 00 s. S. Pennook Co., Phila. (addfl subs.. 100.00 .\. Harvey i Sous (addfl subs. 1 . 40 00 K. W. Gaehring, Philadelphia lo'oo Bugene Bernheimer. Philadelphia 10' 00 C. D. Darlington. Doylestown.. .. \€w\ Cbas. r. Krueger Co.. Pbiladelpbia. . . goioo ir. S. Betz. Philadelphia 100 00 \Ktor I. Ridenour. Phila. (addfl sub. 1 40 00 11. L. Graham. Baltimore (addfl sub.) 15 00 .^.schmann Bros.. Philadelphia 3s'oo .Foseph .rosephs. PhilaUelpiiia iooank C. Siebert, Wheeling, W. Va... .5'oO Harry K. Rohrer (second subs.).... ''5 00 I.. C. Stroh At Sons (addfl sub.) "5 '00 H. R Eberhardt, Schenectady, N. Y. .. .j.OO Wild Bros. N'ur. Co., Siarcox'ie. .Mo. . . . 5^00 Frank Mosmiller. Richmond, Va 10 00 Keeney's Flower Shop. Harrisburg. I'a. g!oO C. .\niling, Maywood. 111. lone n-an.. 25 00 Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich 25 00 Berteimann Bros., Indianapolis, Ind (one year) go.oo \\ m. ,1, Baker, Phlladelohia, Pa. (one „ •^'■J.'" 10.00 <■. W. Evenden, Williamsi»rt, Pa... 5 0!i v.. E. Hall. Cl.Tde. O. (one yean 5'iKi The Avenne Floral Co.. New Orleans. . sioo .T. Henry Bartram, I,ans; 01 .Io.seph IVanilt. Canajoharie. N. Y i.-i^Xl I.. C. Stroh & Sons, Batavin. N, Y ,'i'oo Wcltlin Floral Co., Hornell. X. Y. . . 500 Smith's Fh.wer Shop. Hutchinson. Kan. 1000 The I,. Ilemh Floral Co.. Detroit. Mich. 1000 „ . , S l.OO.^.OO I rcvioiisly reported 26, 30.5.50 ''""'" ' $2T.310..'iO JOHX Yourro, Sec'y. 1919. The American Florist. 51 THE CARNATION. American Carnation Society. CHICAGO TO CLEVELAND. The Chicag-o Florists' Club has chosen the New York Central (Lake Shore I railroad for conveying- mem- bers and friends to the con\ention , of the American Carnation Society at Cleveland. O.. January 2y-30, leaving La Salle street station. Chicago. Tues- day. January 2S. at 11 :00 P. M.. due in Cleveland at S;!-" the followin.? morning:. The fare each way, including tax. is $11.08. Pullman fares are: Lower berth. $2.20; upper berth, $1.7G. For further information regarding reser- vations, etc., addres-- O. W. Crapser. United States consolidated railway ticket offices. Insurance Exchange building, Chicago; telephone 'S\ abash 4(300. As the club will invite the Ameii- can Carnation Society to hold its 1020 convention in Chicago, a large dele- gation to the Cleveland meeting is de- r^ired. January Care of Plants. The month of January is a critical time for all greenhouse plants. an- to the deep pink and reds, in every batch of which you will find some that are not up to the color standard or else they are streaked. The same holds good with the pl.ant's growth. On? plant will grow aw.ay strong and free, being in the best of health, while its neighbors may be away behind in growth and productiveness. The latter are usually the ones that have more .shoots on. because they are iiehind in their growth and have not been produc- ing as many flowers. C. "W. JonxsoN'. 52 l\iE Americai^ Florist. Jan. 25, THE ROSE. Mid-Winter Care of the Plants. As we look back month to month to the beginning- of 1918, it makes one feel rather downhearted, for it lias been a "war year" and there are many homes that are saddened by the sacri- fice of a son or father to whom the •■price of peace" will always come high. Again many familiar faces, our comrades in the craft, men who have spent a great many years in the bet- terment of the business in general, have passed away. From coast to coast the toll has been heavy. Other losses and hardships that have beset us during the year seem trifling in comparison — a thing apart from the casualties of war and disease. The labor situation has of course caused us some inconvenience, as has the coal shortage, but we hav© much indeed to be thankful for and the writer is giad to say, as far as his personal obser- vations are concerned, that there has been little complaining, so let us make this a happy, prosperous and thought- ful year. Getting back to our subject, if there has been any very heavy cropping for the holidays there is no better time than now to tie the cut plants back. Plants in this cut-down condition will not require quite as much water, espe- ciallv during these short days, but they" should be syringed frequently and thoroughly, as at no other time is it so easy to get a dose of spider. The firing is generally unusually heavy during January and February, and the little devils glory under these condi- tions, so do not wait until they show up. Get under the foliage good and hard. Bend your back. If you know of anything much worse than a lot of plants infested with red spider, you have got one on the writer. Keep up the fumigating regularly also. We have yet to find a more eco- nomical method" than applying nico- fume (full strength) to the heated pipes. It not only kills them when the pests are established, but its eco- nomical qualities are positive when used as a preventive instead of a cure. The next important step, perhaps, is the feeding problem, in mid-winter particularlv, on the small range that may not have the same conveniences as the "big fellows," nor the money lor that matter, but if no preparation has been made for the regular mulch- ing, and if the manure pile is frozen, etc., do not became discouraged, for if no manure water system is avail- able, a few half barrels can be substi- tuted and a Kinney pump used. This practical little contrivance has proved to be worth more than its weight in Kold to many a small grower, and it has accomplished wonders on a com- paratively iarge range where a break- down has occurred to the system. This little pump (which is not really a pump), but a contrivance to fasten on the hose bib with two other outlets, one to the hose, the other to the sup- ply of liquid manure, which should al- ways be full strength, as the action of the" pump (or syphon) is caused by the water ru.shing through the short "T" shaped tube, causing a suction from the intake side or the supply end. Natnr.ally, the slightest ob- struction will greatly Interfere with the proper working of the pump, so the liquid manure should iH> madr several days before using and the clear liquid drawn off. This may seem to be going to a lot of trouble to ac- complish a little feeding, yet it is a sure and a practical way to do the work when, as stated above, one has not the facilities to do the feeding othez'wise. The writer has personally used one ot these little contrivances temporarily with remarkable results on a range compri.'-'ing eight houses, ;iOx2(.iO feet, but it delivered the goods. Generally speaking, there has been a tendency in the last four or five years to mulch everything. This is due prin- cipally to having most of the stock planted to solid beds, where it seems rather a hard thing to over water when once the plants have become established, and again perhaps it was the Killarney strain that caused us to water on the sloppy side. Whatever the cause, the fact remains that the copious walering and the mulch have superseded the use of the liquid ina- nure systems with many. We have always advocated the use of manure water as a feeding medium for the beginner, as the safest method in mid- winter. We still use it regularly be- tween mulches, and at times when it is next to an impossibility to mulch a house, last winter being an example. One cannot go far wrong on the small range, as the feeding can be va- ried. Cow or sheep manure, tankage, dried blood, nitrate of soda, lime and other agents can be employed with ex- cellent results, i£ tised intelligently and carefully. Liquid manure can be safely applied once a week from De- cember to March. After March 1. or perhaps Feb. i!0 (according to the season) it will be advisable to use the mulchin.g method as a protection to the soil surface, surface roots, etc. Propagating preparations are now in order. .Spare no pains in these prepa- rations. Have all decayed wood re- moved from the benches and give the house a thorough cleaning and all boards a good coat of lime w.asli using freshly sl.aked lime, to which add some sulphur when slacking same. See to it that there is enough bottom heat to bring the temperature up to G5 to 70 degi'ees at zero weather outside.. This heat should be enclosed. Black Ne- ponset building paper of good quality makes a good non-conductor of heat and will be a cheap and efficient sub- stitute for boards. A house tempera- ture of 58 to GO degrees overhead will be about right. Use a medium grade of bank or quarried sand, free from vegetable matter, or a good, clean washed sand. The depth of the sand should be about three inches, packed .as firmly as possible. By soaking the sand previous to firming, it will pack more firmly, care being taken to have the surface perfectly level. We would suggest propagating by cuttings this season unless one has perfectly good manetti stocks, English or Iiish stocks preferred, and from several different sources of reli.able introducers of ma- netti. We have not received any assur- ance as to getting over a supply of good stocks from the other side and until we have experimented further with manetti growing here, it will be more than risky to work up any amount of stock on the home-grown article. .'Kgain, the introducers of sever.al of the new varieties strongly advocate growing them on their own roots, claiming very little difference, if any, after six months planted, as :\ gre.at many of our standard v.arieties .are lunv being grown cm own roots. It will not be a detriment, only in lo- calities where only light sandy loarns are found. The heavy clay soils vvitl usually glow fine stock on own roots, showing- very little difference by grafting. So if the soil should be too sandy or light, by all means procure some clay or heavy subsoil to mix with the compost for best results. E. PLANT NOTES. Fucbsias. It is a good time now to start the old stock plants of fuchsias, for there is plenty of room in the propagating bench, and it is the early struck cut- tings that make the fine plants for vases and boxes, and if cuttings are taken in spring they immediately pro- duce a flower and it is difficult to get a gocd growth, the plant often re- maining short with a stunted appear- ance, yet bearing- flowers. If the old plants have been thoroughly ripen- ed, shake the soil off and pot in a good new loam, cut back the -wood and place them in a warm house and syringe plentifully. The young growths will shortly appear and should be made into cuttings as soon as they have attained a length of an inch and a half or two inches. As soon as rooted pot in 2-inch pots and give the young stock a warm temper- ature. When growth commences the top can be taken off and another cut- ting made, and the plants shifted to 3-inch pots. Another stopping will be necess.ary in late winter to make nice, bushy plants that will be full of bloom in early spring. Keep them clean from mealy bug by constant spr.iying. Geraniums. -\fter the holiday trade there will be room enough to space out the gerani- ums and other bedding stock. The cut- tings that were placed in flats, and the young stock in 2-inch ixits. should be shifted to the 3-inch size and spaced on the benches so that a good growth is encouraged. -\s soon as well estab- lished in these pots the top can be cut off .and another cutting obtained. All the yoimg stock possible should be taken from the plants selected in the fall for propagating purposes, for all the cuttings from which it is expected to produce good sized plants should be in the propagating bench by Febru- ary I. Any rooted after March 1 will make small plants for bedding pur- poses. The best stock for late May and early June plantin,g should be in 4-inch pots by -\pril. that they may be well enough established by the middle of May to begin to flower, and should have at that time three or four good branches so that a succession of bloom is .assured. Cyclamens. "What can we do with the old cy- clamen plants?" is a question often asked by m.any growers. As a rule the answer is, "'Thro-ix- them away," for a plant can be grown to a 0-inch or 7- inch pot size in .10 months. That is. seed sown in September will produce such a plant for Christmas the follow- ing year, and it is uncertain how the old plants will carry through the spring and summer. There is a lim- ited demand for cyclamen plants in larger sizes than 7-inch pots and the.v must of necessity bring a swod figure 1919. The American Florist. 53 to make them remunerative. After they are through blooming the best way to handle them is to shake the old soil out and pot them up in fresh soil, two parts loam, one part well rotted manure and one part leaf mold, with a good sprinkling of sharp sand. If the soil is inclined to be heavy and sticky add more sand. They can frequently be potted in a pot a size smaller than that in which they have been growing. Place them in a cool temperature, that is, in a house from 45° to 50° at night, so as to encourage root action and slow growth. It used to be the cus- tom to dry the bulbs off so that they lost all their foliage, and start them in the spring, but growers have found that our springs and summers are too hot and dry and it is often difEcult to make the bulb, after it has been dried off, bieak a good luxuriant foliage, and it is far better to keep the plant grow- ing all the time. As the warm, sunny days of spring come on, the plants should be slightly shaded and as early as possible placed in cold frames and the glass shaded. The shade should not be made too heavy or the leaves will become drawn and an unshapely plant will be the result. After the plants have begun to grow care should be taken that they do not become pot bound, but shifted into large sizes as soon as necessary. The watering of this stock will require constant study and attention. They should never be- come too dry and it is very easy to over-water, so they will require look- ing after very closely imtil a good growth has been encouraged. Nortli Shore Horticultural Society. The regular meeting of the North Shore Horticultuial Society took place January 3, Lake Forest, 111., President Thomas Head opened the meeting, and after the usual bitsiness called upon President-Elect W. B. Fisher to take the chair. Mr. Head, acting as install- ing officer, welcomed the officers for the coming year, Mr. Fisher, president, and G. Wilson, vice-president, replying with suitable speeches. The members gave Mr. Head a rising vote of thanks for the excellent work he has done for the society during his term of office. The exhibits for the evening were 12 spikes of oncidiums, 95 points, shown by Thomas Head; one pot of Primula malacoides, 00 points, shown by Robert Chalmers; 12 tomatoes, shown by J. H. Francis, 01 points; one pot of Ijilium Melpomene, 00 points, shown by J. Riley. Mr. Riley also ex- hibited some fine freesias and narcissi for which he received a cultur,'\l cer- tificate. The judges for the evening- were Messrs. Wilson, Claussens and Bollinger. The members were invited to par- take of refreshments kindly provided for by President Fisher. Two new members were admitted to the society, bringing the active membership to a total of 70. J. H. Francis. Corr. Sec'y. Cincinnati. MARKETT CONDITIONS UNCHANGED, The supply of stock is about the same as it was at the last writing. .Some lines have shortened up some- what, while others have become a little more plentiful, and as a whole have kept the market at the point it was last week. Prices are more rea- sonable than they were. Shipping business is good. Roses are not very plentiful, and they clean up readily. Carnations are not as numerous as they were Just after the holidays. Sweet iieas are coming in a good sup- ply .and are finding a ready sale. Easter lilies arrive at the wholesale houses regularly and prove good prop- erty. Rubrum lilies and callas may be had. Bulbous stock is in a fair variety and is becoming more plenti- ful, from week to week. It includes Paper White and yellow narcissi, Dutch hyacinths and freesias. Other offerings are violets, snapdragons, stevia, lily of the valley, orchids, calendulas, wallflowers, forget-me-nots, and baby primroses. NOTES. The William Murphy Company have been .showing some exceptional Ward carnations. C. E. Critchell had a fine lot of yel- low narcissus last week. Visitors : T. D. Long, representing Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago: H. G. MacLellan, Chicago; E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind. H. The Late Conrad Frauenfelder. Cleveland. DAILY CLEANUP OF FAIR SUPPLY. Mild weather has been with us dur- ing the past week, springlike in fact, and of the kind that should make flow- ers plentiful. The supply cleaned up daily last week with the demand a trifle in excess of receipts. A few daf- fodils have .arrived, the advance guard of this popular idol. Tulips are also being shown and freesias and Paper Whites meet with a good call. Carna- ,tions and roses are easily disposed of and sweet peas and Easter lilies are short of requirements. Callas are eag- erly sought. Calendulas, swainsonas and violets are good property. The street merchants were out January IS for the first time since the first of the year offering narcissi. NOTES. The meeting of the American Carna- tion Society in this city, January 20-30 should be a great success and all who are in a position to do so should get busy at once and be sui-e to attend the banquet. The Cedar Flower Shop is a new es- tablishment at 10.0<)7 Cedar avenue, under the management of Jos. Squilla- ciot. M. Hiplar, formerly with C. M. Wag- ner, has opened a flower shop on Lo- rain avenue. Visitor : Martin Reukauf, represent- ing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. C. F. B. OBITUARY. Conrad Frauenfelder. Conrad Frauenfelder, well-known Chicago retail florist, died Sunday morning, January 10, at 2 o'clock from pneumonia, following a week's illness. He and his family attended the Vic- tory banquet given by the Chicago Florists' Club at the Hotel Randolph, January 9 and was appai-ently in the best of health then, when he expressed himself as having enjoyed one of the most pleasant evenings in his life. Ho was born in Switzerland, May 12, sixty- two years ago, and has made a host of friends in the trade here as well as elsewhere since he engaged in business at 3343 West Madison street in 1884, where he has been located ever since. He was a man of sterling character and was one of the most highly respected citizens in the community in which he lived. He leaves a wife and two chil- dren, Edna and Hazel, and a brother, who resides in Pennsylvania. The fu- neral was held Wednesday, January 22, at 1 :30 p. m., at the West Chicago Ma- sonic Temple, 12 .South Oakley boule- vard, under the auspices of Chicago Commandery, No. 10, K. T., with ma- sonic services at 3 p. m. at Forest Home cemetery chapel, in charge of Pleiades Lodge, No. 478. A. F. & A. M. The re- mains laid in state at the West Chicago Masonic Temple, one hour previous to commandery services. He was a mem- ber of Pleiades Lodge. No. 478, A. F. & A. M.; Wiley M. Egan Chapter, No. 126, R. A. M.; Chicago Commandery No. 10. K. T.; Oriental Consistory, Me- dinah Temple; Rose Croix Chapter No. 409, Eastern Star; Iroquois Court Inde- pendent Order Foresters and Homan Lodge, K. of P. He was also a member of the Chicago Florists' Club. Inter- ment was at Waldheim cemetery, .and a large circle of friends attended the private services at the home at 11 :.30 a. m. and also those held later. The floral offerings were many and beau- tiful and both the retail and wholesale trade was represented. The bereaved family have the sympathy of everyone in the loss of a loving husband and father. Funeral of John H. Slocombe. There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late John H. Slocombe, whose recent death was recorded in The Americ.vn Fi.ori.st of Jan. 18. The funeral was held at his late home, 555 Townsend avenue. New Haven, Conn., on the afternoon of January 14. There were many beautiful floral tributes. In addition to those from relatives, neigh- bors and fellow church members, the New Haven Horticultural Society and practically every florist of New Haven, sent fine designs. The services were conducted by the Rev. R. L. Tucker, pastor of SI. Andrew's church, of which the deceased was a charter member, assisted by the Rev. Robert Bell and the Rev. William Roberts, the latter reading several of Mr. Slocombe's fa- vorite scriptural selections. He also spoke on the work of the decea.sed while active in the florist business, say- ing that within the past 10 years he had taken more than 100 first prizes at flower shows throughout the coun- try. Rev. E. M. Slocombe, son of the deceased, offered prayer. A quartet composed of Miss Ethel Stonewhite, Miss Florence Keitch, Frederick Rob- erts and Mr. Perkins, rendered two of Mr. Slocombe's favorite hymns. "Cross- ing the Bar" and "There's a Wilderness in God's Mercy." The bereaved family received many letters and telegrams of sympathy. X. F. F. 54 The American Florist. Jan. 25, TheAmerican Florist Ebtablished 1885. fiubscrlptioi). United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year: Canada $i.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sendinj^ us change ot address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rail's on application. From the first is=iiH The American FLOUisThas accepted only trade adverlisemi-iits. Adveriis»'nienis miisr, rfjich ns Tuesdny (earlier if possihlt') iis WKi po to press Wednesday. ^Ve do rint assiiiiiH aiiv responsibility for the ooinions of our iMtrrt'spoiulenls. THE AMERICAN FLORIST 4 40 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUK 52 PAGBS WITH COTBR COHTENIS. Seeds for spring planting 45 — Plan now for season's needs 45 —drainage and soil 45 • — ^Varieties to sow now 45 Anders Rasmussen (portrait) 46 The retail trade 46 • — Next week in the flower shop 46 — Stumpp's telegraph delivery experience 46 . — Ck>ncordia Grenhouses 47 Cypripedium insigne (illus.) 47 Rambler roses for Easter 48 Chrysanthemum novelties of 1918 (illus.) 48 National publicity for flowers 48 The carnation 51 — American Carnation Society 51 — January care of plants 51 The rose 52 — Mid-winter care of the plants 52 Plant notes 52 — Fuchsias 52 — Geraniums 52 — iCyclJimens 52 North Shore Horticultural Society 53 Cincinnati 53 Cleveland 53 Obituary 63 — Conrad Frauenfeider (portrait) 53 — Funeral of John H. Slocombe 53 C. O. D. express collections 54 Boiler prices lower 54 Society of American Florists 54 Dangers of department rules 54 Washington. D. C 56 Toronto 56 Nassau County Horticultural Society 56 Tennessee State Florists' Association 56 Toledo 58 Boston , 58 Chicago 60 Detroit 64 Rochester &i Kansas City 64 Louisville 65 Milwaukee 66 Colimibus , 66 St. Louis 66 Philadelphia 68 New York 70 The seed trade 78 —The late Henry W. Wood (portrait) 78 — Catalogues received 78 — National Canners' Association 78 . — Imports at New York 78 —New York seed trade 80 Market gardeners 84 ■ — Seed potatoes barred in Oklahoma 84 — Possibilities of one acre 84 — Tomato seed for canning varieties 84 Lancaster County Florists' Association 85 The nursery trade 86 — Illinois Nurserymen's Association 86 — Tree memorials for New Jersey heroes 86 — Borckmaus' nursery sold 86 — Silk from trees 86 Salt Lake riiy 91 Greenhouse builders report a heavy volume of inquiry. Leaky Pipes. — Leaks in steam and hotwater pipes are said to be easil.v stopped by the use of automobile tape. A Letter from the department of agriculture indicates that by 1S)23, no more nur.sery .stock or bulbs will be imported into the United States. The war committee of the Union league club, Chicago, has issued a ple.T, for the deportation of enemy aliens, and asks that all loyal citizens urge their congressmen to order such deportations. Society of American Florists. PLANT IMPORT HEARING. At a meeting of interested parties of the trade, held at the office of the So- ciety of American Florists, January 21, a brief relating to the regulations against the importation of bulbs, nur- sery stock and other plants in soil, ef- fective July 1, 1919, to be presented to the secretary of agriculture, was completed and will be submitted to the executive committee of the society for official approval at its meeting in De- troit, Mich., January 31, after which, action to secure a proper hearing at Washington will be taken. meeting OF EXECUTIVE BOARD. Vice-President E. A Fetters has made arrangements for the meeting of the members of the executive boaid to be held at the Hotel Statler, De- troit, on Friday and Saturday. Janu- ary .31-February 1 next. All who expect to be in attendance at the meeting should make hotel reserva- tions early, by communication with Mr. Fetters, 17 Adams Ave., E. De- troit, Mich. MEETING OP THE PUBLICITY COMMITTEES. The publicity committee and the publicity finance committee will meet in joint session at the Hotel Hollen- den, Cleveland. O.. on Thursday, Jan- uary 30. President J. F. Ammann will preside. AH expecting to be present should make hotel reservations without delay, as the American Carn- ation Society will be in convention at the hotel at the same time. A CORRECTION. Edwin A. Harvey. Brandywine Summit, Pa., president of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, has been ap- pointed director under .affiliation of the Society of American Florists, to serve one year, not Alban A. Harvey, as published in the annoancement of officers for 1919, in our issue of Jan- uary 4. John Young, Sec'y. Dangers of Department Rules. An address which has a bearing on the government's proposed embargo against plant imports was delivered before the New York state bar associa- tion by the Hon. Charles E. Hughes, retiring president, January 17. He said in part: • "In increasing measure we are ruled not by congress or by the executive, not by state legislatures or by gov- ernors, but by department officials, whose personal will, whose favor or disfavor, measures for practical pur- poses the rights of American citizens. This condition is aggravated by the constant .and necessary practice of giv- ing to administrative order the sanc- tion of the penal law. "Disobedience to the bureaucrat is a crime and the citizen prefers to obey rather than to chance the disgrace of nn indictment. For him due process of law is largely an unreality, for repu- tation is too dear to en.aVile him to risk the displeasure of a bureau chief or even of .a subordin.ate who can enforce his will by the thre.at of a criminal charge. "I'here is not the slightest doubt that administrative agencies will have to be multiplied in order to meet the needs of public work and to enforce public rights which cannot be main- tained uithout ndeoiiate administrative supervision. And wherever an .adequate remedy is found through administra- tive discretion in applying rules, there is also an open door to serious abuses Recognizing this danger, what can we do to minimize it? "No relief can be found short of a sound public opinion with respect to administrative standards. It should br treated as axiomatic in a free govern- ment that necessity is the only justi- fica.ticn for the creation of administra- tive agencies which are virtually law- givers in their respective spheres. Each new proposal should show cause to a people instinct with the love of lib- erty." Good Times Coming;. "We are in for a long period of great times coming," say Gary. Vanderlip, Schwab, Replogle and Ryan. These men are not liars. If they were they would not be where they are. If they were short-sighted they would not be where they are. Keep your courage all shined up fpr CO days and you will see a great sunburst of prosperity. Boiler Prices Lower. A cut of 23 i>er cent in prices of radiators, boilers and other staples of its manufacture was .announced re- cently by the American Radiator Co. Vice-President Busch says he hopes the reduction will quicken and in- crease new building and remodeling and assist builders to resume the full volume of their operations. Mr. Busch said that the war sent their prices up about 4." per cent, but that while labor and other manufacturing costs remain high, he thought it good policy to stimulate building by the cut in I)riceE. C. O. D. Express Collections. F. S. Webb, manager of the Whole- sale Florists' Credit Association, Chi- cago, after persistent efforts covering ,a period of four months, has just re- ceived information from the United States Railroad Administration and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Washington, D. C, that express com- panies have no right whatever to de- liver C. O. D. packages without first collecting for them, the contrary hav- ing been the case, for sometime. The communication also advises that the opening of C. O. D. packages for ex- amination will not be pei-mftted here- after. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meetings.] Baltimore, Md.. January 27. S p. m. — Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Baltimore. Exchange hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Robt. T. Pateraon, secretary. 934 East Preston street, Baltimore. Newport. R. I.. January 28, 8 p. m. — New- port Horticultural Society. Music hall, Thames street. Fred P. Webber, secretary, Nelvllle, R. I. Pittsburgh, Pa.. January 28. Noon. ^Retail Floiists' .'Vssociatloti of Pittsburgh district. Imu'heou at Seventh Avenue hotel. Orvllle Crissninn. secretary. Diamond Bank building, Pittshurph. Nashville. Tenn., January 28. — Annual meet- ing of the Tennessee State Florists' Aasocla- lioii. (J. M. Bentley. secretary treasurer, Knoxville. Tenn. Cleveland. 0., January 29-30. — Annual meet- ing of .\nieric!in Carnation a>clety. A. F. J. Biiin-. secretary. Thirty-eighth street and Rock- \volls. Ind. San Francisco. Calif.. February 1, 8 p. m. — Pacific C.inst llorllcntural Society. Redmen's building, 240 Oolden Oate nvennc. Walter Hof- ingliolT, secretary, 14 Powell street. Snn Fran- cisco. 1919. The American Florist. 55 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 enclose lOceuts exlru u> cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — As foreman on large private estate by single man. age 34, witli practical knowledge of all work pertaining to the upkeep of gentleman's private estate, the grow- ing of vegetables and greenhouse work: used to the handling of a num- ber of men. Apply. S. Foalsham, Ridgefield. Conn. For Sale — Greenhouse Location. 5- 10-20 acres in prosperous greenhouse colony on Belt K. R. and only 45 min- utes from Chicago loop. $550 per acre. K. Franklin, G9 AV. AVashington St., Clileaeo. For Sale — Two very large green- houses for raising cucumbers, radishes and lettuce. "Will be sold at about one- half their value owing to ill health and advanced age. Money makers; 24 miles from New York City. Send for descrip- tion. \V. K, Macitey, Plainfield, IV. J. Fop Rent — On very reasonable terms, about 20 acres good land, house, barn, greenhouses, 100 fruit trees, pair of ■mules, all kinds of trucking and farm- ing tools and implement^, or a man to ■manage on moderate salary and share of the Income. Address Box 452, HummelstoYvn, Pa. For Sale — Complete florist fixtures; suitable in any location. Apply 1811 S. Vnion Ave., Ciiicago. Gardener Wanted Competent to take charge of country Tiome 40 miles from Chicago; must •understand shrubbery, flowers and vege- tables; all year position; state experience and references. Address Key 355, care American Florist. Help Wanted Two good potters. Wages $23.00 per week. Apply to B AS SETT & WASHBURN HINSDALE, ILL. Help Wanted Good all-around grower -who un- derstands his business. Must come well recommended. Apply to E. A. MOORE Harvard Greenhouses, Harvard, 111. WANTED. Man to drive auto for our retail depart- ment; must be intelligent and of good appearance; married preferred; must have experience in the florist business. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. HELP WANTED General florist, must be reliable, single and come well recommended. First rate opportunity to right party. The Nussbaumer Floral Co. San Angelo, Texas WANTED. Plain and Ornamental Plantsman. Vauglian's Seed Store, Ghicago For Sale Good paying retail establifhment in Chicago (south side), for *6tX). This is a big bargain and a chance of a life- time for the right party. Key 948, care American Florist. WANT TO BLY Florist and Nursery Business. Modern eoing establishment in first-class con- dition. Send full particulars as to location, extent of business, area, stock and equipment; also price and terms. Address Key 354, care American Florist. GREENHOUSE LOCATION In Kansas City. Have splendid location for first-class greenhouse in best and most rapidly growing section iu city. Will take interest and hr-lp finance, if desired. Wooderful opportunity for right party. All communications confi- dential. Address Key 352, care American Florist. Will Buy or Rent Range of greenhouses near Chicago, consisting of 76,000 to UOO.OOO square feet of glass. State full particulars in first letter. Key 353, care American Florist. Help Wanted Several good men for our pot plant department. Steady work and charge of section for the right men. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Plant "A," Morton Grove, 111. i i i OFFICIAL S. A. F. i ■ g I Shipping Labels! m m I i Actual size of leaf 2%ySH inches 3 FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on p gummed paper; vour card, etc., in ^ black and leaf ado'pb-d by the S. A. F. g in red. Prices: Per 500,$3.35; per 1000, g $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of * leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. g AMERICAN FLORIST CO. U 440 S. Dearborn St.', CHICAGO ^ l5151|K|«|«|H||»l»||«ltell«ltallHll»|g||Hllall«llHlH||HtollHlg|allH|g||g|Hll»ll«ltaig|i«mwiiai«|[Hl[Hia^^ g) '^ Many Idle Greenhouses Are starting up again. Stock to fill these houses is needed now. Those having surpluses should offer them in Our Advertising Columns. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO §H|gi«igigiigiififgiig[aigiigiigag[gaigi5iiagiiag|g|i«ii«iigi«igiigigagiigmmig|giia^ 56 The American Florist. Jan. 25, Washlngrton, D. C. CLUB MEBnNG. Nominations for officers of tlie flor- ists' club will be in order at the Feb- ruary meeting-. The January meeting was devoted largely to a discussion of "Cost of Production." The club had been requested by the president of the Society of American Florists to appoint a committee to make a study of condi- tions in the District of Columbia and vicinity and render a report to Sec- retary John Young. It was pointed out that it is impor- tant that a grower should know the actual cost of production, in order that he may determine how much money he must receive for a crop covering a giv- en period, to make it a profitable prop- osition. Some of the local members, agreeing- that it is important to have this information from a business stand- point, stated, however, that the cost of production was hardly a factor, im- less, perhaps, one sells direct, because of the grower being dependent upon the wholesaler for the movement of his stock, and also because of the chang- ing markets. Cost of production would not necessai-ily influence selling prices. It was also suggested that even in this limited territory, the cost of fertilizers, labor and coal differs considerably. It was decided, after lengthy discussion, to hold the matter over vintil a future meeting. I. W. Staalman, of Oakton, Va.. of- fered for the approval of the members a vase of lilacs, declared by judges to be as fine as any ever seen in this city. The membership roster of the club was lengthened by the addition of the names of W. E. West, of Suit- land, Md., and Walter F. Bottger, of the Center market. NOTES. ■The name of William F. Gude is again to be found in the list of direc- tors of thei Nationalf Metropolitan Bank. Fi-ank W. Bolgiano holds a sim- ilar position with respect to the Con- tinental Trust company. The latter is also vice president and member of the board of directors of the Park Sav- ings bank. Mr. Gude polled the highest number of votes given to the various candidates for the board of directors of the chamber of commerce. Fred H. Kramer is again a member of the board of directors of the Union Sav- ings -bank. Wiifiam F. Gude. of Gude Bros Co.. has been investigating the question of street car advertising, after having been asked to allot a portion of the firm's advertising appropriation for that purpose. Mr. Gude states that he has asked people everywhere whether they read the street car advertisements, and if so, if they are in any way influenced by them to the end that they purchase the articles or commodities advertised. He states that he finds very few people who are swayed in favor of an article by these car advertisements. R. J. Lacey, florist, of Morris road. S. E., recently received a very inter- esting letter from his son. Robert Hil- ton Lacey. who was on the Marne, at Chateau-Thierry for 40 days. He said it was "tough" for a soldlier to be killed in action without having seen a German, but that lots of the boys have "Gone West" without a -view of their foe. During the period he was on the Marne, the Germans were on one side of the river and the Americans on The other side, and the boys never saw .a Hun unjil they started their last drive on Paris. Some of the boys at the Gude Bros.' store have just recently he,^rd from Sergeant Ben Carrick, a former co, worker at the store. He wns I>adl> gassed during one of the many en- gagements in which he particip.Ttpd and fell into the hnmls of the Gei-mnns who confined him in one of their noto- rious 'prison camps. He was released following the signing of the armistice. Nearly the whole of the company of which he is sergeant was wiped out in the engagement in which he was gassed. Adolph Gude, Jr., who has been an aviation instructor at Brooks flying field, near San Antonio, Texas, is back again and has laid aside his uniform, which bore a lieutenant's shoulder straps, vuitil Uncle Sam may again have need of his services. He has made ap- plication for a commission in the re- serves. Milton Redman has returned to the store of the S. S. Pennock Company after securing his release from the Marine Corps. Mrs. Augusta Gerstenberg, wife of Ernst Gerstenberg, for many years a member of the florists' club, passed away at her late home, January 10, as the result of a paralytic stroke. Mr. and Mrs. Gerstenberg came to this country 35 years ago. They owned a large place at Suitland, Md., where a good part of their time was spent. Arthur J. Shaffer and wife an- nounce the arrival of little Miss Fran- ces Lorraine Shaffer December 24. Mr. Shaffer is the brother of George C. Shaffer, proprietor of the florist store at Fourteenth and I sti-eets, N. W., with whom he is connected. The business of Z. D. Blackistone at Fourteenth and H streets, N. W., has been incorporated with a capital stock of .$20,000 by Z. D. Blackistone, Sarah V. Blackistone and Herbert M. Sau- ber, president, secretary-treasurer and vice president, respectively. B. F. L. Toronto, Ont. BUSINESS GETTING INTO NORMAL STIilDE. Business is again returning to nor- mal, and with the continued social functions, there is a decided increase over pre-war days. When it is con- sidered that during the past four years we were often running on 40 to .TO per cent of our usual trade, it can be seen that the advance has been rapid. Stock since the holidays has been de- cidedly scarce, more so than ever no- ticed in this section before. Stock of all kinds has been scarce and prices remain firm with the holiday advance continuing. Roses have been off crop with all growers, and the cut on many a large range has been only a handful, so that in the division of the spoils, some of the regular customers were getting an average of 10 blooms to the 100 on their regular orders. Car- nations are more plentiful, but the scarcity of bulbous stock keeps them used up as fast as they open. Green goods are scarce, and pot plants, both flowering and foliage, are few and far between. For the past week we have been favored with continuous mild weather with considerable sunshine, so that more stock is expected soon. NOTES. The retail florists' club will hold a box social at Dunlop's hall January 27 and the annual dance at the Metropol- ital assembly room, February .'t. There is keen interest lieing taken in the dance and a large attendance and good time are assured. Carl Grobba. who for years has made it a practice to come to the city daily to market his stock, has lately found the demand so brisk that his trucks are only delivering orders and he is devoting more time to the green- houses. Lames Mathews, who went overseas in 19in with the 2tMth C. E. F., has returned to his former ixjsition at Allen Gardens. James was promoted to serge.ant and will .address the flo- rists at the club in the near future. 'I'he gardeners' and florists' club is experiencing unusual activity and 20 members will be enrolled at the next meeting. This year's L. longiflorum arrived in good shape and from their appear- ance, they will be plentiful at Easter. H. G. D. Nassau Countr Horticultural Society. The regular meeting of the above society was held in Pembroke hall, Glen Cove, N. Y., January 8, Presi- dent Adler in the chair. The judges appointed for the exhibition, Thomas Henderson, W. G. Carter and Thomas Twigg, made the following awards : Six ears of field corn, William Mil- stead, first and thanks of the society for another entry of like character. A beautiful vase of Carnation Laddie, staged by John F. Johnston, was awarded a certificate of culture. Two petitions for admission to active mem- bership were received. A letter of sympathy was ordered sent to the widow of our late honorary member, Theodore Roosevelt. All present stood at attention in token of our respect and esteem. This society was honored by having this great man as one of its members, and words fail in ex- piessing the loss we feel in his pass- ing. President Adler presented the silver medal of the National Association of Gardeners for the most meritorious ex- hibit at the fall show to Robert Mar- shall, who suitably responded. An ex- tremely interesting essay was ably read by Eriiest Westlake, the subject being, "The Gardener and His Recom- pense," written by M. C. Ebol, Madison, N. J. A short discussion followed and a vote of thanks was or- dered sent to the author. Several members of the society now in the service were heard from and it is hoped they will soon rejoin us. The competition for the next meeting will be .50 single -violets. 25 carnations and a pot cyclamen. The date is Febru- ary 12 at 7:00 P. M. Harry Goodband. Cor. Sec'y. Tennessee State Florists' Association. Secretary G. M, Bentley. of the Tennessee State Florists' Association, announces that arrangements are com- pleted for the annual convention of the association to be held at the Hermitage hotel. Nashville, January 28. From the long list of exhibitors, including florists' supply concerns, from all parts of the United States and the reservations made .at the hotel for members and visitors, the success of the convention is assured. The proceedings, the Flora! Journal of the .'ociety, will be ready for distribution at this meeting. Among the papers and discussions in- cluded in the interesting programme are the following; "Can We Assist Each Other in the JIafter of Secur- ing and Holding Expert Hflp?" by H. G. Bramm. Bristol: "How Can We Develop Landscape 'Work Throughout the .'^mailer Cities and Tov.ns?" bv ■U'. N. Kessler. Birniinsh.-im, Wn.: "Growing Plants." bv C. H, Tritschler. Nashville: "Chrysanthemums." Charle-5 H. Tolty. Madison, N, J.: "The South find the Part She ■V\'ill Play in the Futui-e FloM-er Market." by R. C. K"rr. Houston. Tex.; "Ciin We in Combination .Vrr.ange to Purchase a .'Satisfactory Line of Pots and Snve I\Tr,nev?" bv T. H. Joy. Nashville: "Makina- our Home Surroundings More Be.nutifiil." bv Afisx Marv B. McOowar. Nashville: "Seedling Cam- ,ntion.=," bv Polfe F. Smith. Nashville; "Whv .\11 Florists Should Become ATnTnber<: of the Flori?t=' Tele-rraph Delivcrv," bv Karl P, Baum, Knox- ville. 1919. The American Florist. 57 9 Are you satisfied with half^ When you consider from what a small proportion of the entire trade your present business is drawn, don't you want to pull off your coat and go after the rest? You can cover the trade by circularization. and route your salesmen so that they reach a far largci number of prospects, if you use the American Florist Company's Trade Directory 529 Pages— $3.00 Contains extensive lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nursery- men, arranged by states and towns, also alphabetically. The names are accompanied by information which enables you to select just those firms which will be interested in your line. ALSO LISTS OF Foreign Merchants Parks, Cemeteries Firms issuing Catalogues Landscape Architects Horticultural Supply Houses Experiment Station Horticulturists Seed Growers Botanical Gardens Your sales department cannot invest $3.00 to better advantage than for a copy of the Trade Directory. PUBLISHED BY THE AIVIBRICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 So. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 58 The American Florist. Jan. 25 f Magnolia Leaves Gnatt's Queen Quality Magnolia Leaves. Non- Mouldy Flexible Uniform Size. Onr Magnolia Leaves are treated by a special process which makes them non mouldy and flexible. The natural leaves are sp«-cially sorted for us by experimc-ed pickers in ibe South which assures a uniform size. If you want better magnolia wreaths use "Gnatt's Queen Quality Brand" leaves. Colors: Brown, Green and Purple. Cartons contain approximately 760 to 800 leaves. Price, $1.75 per Carton; In 100-pound Cases, $22.00 per Case. 5% cash discount allowed on orders accompanied by Check or Money Order. THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Indiana MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies. Toledo. MARKET AND DEMAND NORMAL. For the first time in many weeks, the demand for Hewers, while good for this lime of the year, has reduced to such an extent that prices have gradually crept back to somethhig near normal. At this writing, tlowers are more plentiful than they have been since September. This, of course, is due to the reaction after the holidays, and in great part to the diminishing influenza. Carnations are now very plentiful and the demand does not en- tirely absorb the supply. They are selling as low as .$1.25 per dozen. Their quality is fair. Roses are also fairly plentiful and stock is good. Plants are still quite scarce. 1918 GREAT YEAR FOR FLOWESIS. Representative florists in this city, when interviewed by the writer, stated that lillS was the best year they had ever experienced, and this contrary to what they had expected as a result of the war. While flowers, to many peo- ple, have always seemed to be a lux- ury, the demand for them increased greatly last year and nearly every flor- ist and grower in this locality reports a substantial and very encouraging increase over the preceding year. How- ever, one of the greatest contributing causes to this unusual demand was the influenza, which held this city in its grip during the greater part of the fall .and took a. heavy toll in lives. While some florists were attn»>irt1"by this insidious disease, and bfjfe'" con- cern was forced to close during the holidays, the trade was extremely for- tunate in not losing a single represen- tative. Florists are nov^-tstl^pg inven- tory with a view of finajj)^ -out whe- ther they made any money out of the big rush. Almost everything that a florist uses in his business, including labor, jumped consideiably last year and naturally, the business man who does not keep track of this, cannot make the right profit. Witli the na- tional publicity campaign in its sec- ond year, prospects are bright for .an- other good year for those florists who are progressive and wide-awake. NOTES. Frank, George and Leo Schramm, of Schramm Bros., have recovered suf- ficiently from their recent attack of influenza to be about again. Manager Frank Schramm told the writer, that despite the fact that they were forced to close during Christmas week, that a splendid gain in business was re- corded for 1018 over 1017 and he looks forward to a continuance of prosper- ity. Schramm Bros, have charge of decorating tlie mammoth terminal building for the annual auto show to be held here in the last week in Janu- ary. John Lambert, the very able decora- tor for Mrs. J. B. Freeman, is a very enthusiastic worker for anything that would improve the florists' business or r.")ise the standards of merchandis- ing in this community. His latest idea is to form a retail florists* club to pro- moto a better feeling of harmony and co-operation among retailers. Opinion here is somewhat divided on the effects of the import law. but the majority of retailers seem, to think that it would be a calamity and de- crease sales if pl.ants. sucli p. m. There will be an exhibit by members. Mrs. C. B. Cory and Mrs. Arthur Butler have charge of the grasses and mosses. Mrs. D. Harry Hammer of the blue prints of Avihi (lowers. Mrs. Charles L,. Hutchinson i.s president. Mrs. Charles S. Eaton, secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Frede- rick W. Blocki. recording secretary and Mrs. Charles M. GlazeT field marshal. The Wholesale Cut Flower .Associa- tion met at the Hotel Sherman, Thurs- day evening, January Id, when officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: August Poehlmann, presi- ilent; Paul Klingsporn, vice-president: A. C. Kohlbrand, secretary ,and Phil Schupp, treiisurer. The Joseph Foer- ster Co. was elected to membership and other important business was transacted which the secretary will give out for publication later. Oiu" obituary column this week c(ui- tain record of the death of another No. 80, Special Cards 1000 $1.00 3000 $2.70 6CO0 4.25 10,000 8.00 The John Henry Co., '^^1':' Mention the Amerioan Florist when ivriting veteran florist, Conrad F^-auenfelder, one of the most highly respected men in the trade. It will be recalled that Mr. Frauenfekler attended the last meeting of the florists' dull, January '.>. when he appeared to be in his usual good he.-ilth, and made .a short addres.s (lin-ing the Victory banquet, his daugh- ter. Miss Kdna Fr;vuenfelder, receiving a tine burst of applause for her vocal selections on the same occasion, Duncan Robertson and wife had a pleasant visit from their son Charles \V, Robertson last week, who is with ( ho colors and at present stationed at Camp Beauregard, near New Orleans. 1919. The American Florist. 61 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., ^^N^^R^l^^e^oran^d^^L^i CHICAGO Choice Carnations in Large Supply at Reasonable Market Prices Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted. Buy Direct From the Grower. PRTr^P* T TQT Subject to Change Without Notlee. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Extra Special $35.00 Specials 30.00 Select 25.00 Medium $15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $15. OW to $20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 8.00 MILADY Per 100 Select $20.00 Medium $15.00 to 18.00 Short 8.00 to 12.00 KlUarney i ^Vlllte Killarney f Per 100 Klllarney Brilliant . A Specials $18.00 Sunburst /Select 15.00 My Maryland I Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Ophelia \ Short 6.00 to 8.00 Champ Wellnnd . . . . / ROSES, OUR SELECTION Per 100 % 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 $ 8.00 8.00 to 10.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Valley Smilax per doz. strings Asparagrns, per bunch 76c Ferns, oer 1.000 S5.00 BoxiTOod per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.50 Leucothoe Sprays ^Sij ;l; '^v We Crow As We Grow Special Sweet Pea Offer Fancy Spencers, $3.00 to $5.00 per 100. Medium . . 1.50 to 2.00 per 100. Fancy Carnations Select, ...... $5.00 to $6.00 per 100. Our selection, mostly red, 3.00 to 4.00 per 100. Formerly at 30 East Randolph Street 164 North Wabash Avenue, l. d. Phone, central 3373 CHICAGO President Zech, of the florists' club, has appointed judges for the annual novelty show, February 6, as follows : Carnations, C. W. Johnson, Harry Ble- ■svitt, P. W. Peterson; roses. N. J. Wie- tor, W. J. Keimel. W. G. Earle; mis- cellaneous. Albert Erickson, Geo. Ball. Geo. Asmus. The entire arrangements for this exhibition are in charge of Chairman T. E. Waters of the good- of-the-club committee. Joe Wiltgen and Martin Amling. who were with the colors at Came Johnson, Atigusta, Ga., were mustered out last week at Camp Grant, Rock- ford. Mr. Wiltgen will start up his father's range at Evanston and Mr. Amling will resume his duties at the W. H. Amling Co. range at Maywood. Joe Einweck, formerly with Bassett & Washburn, who is with the Amer- ican troops in Siberia, writes that he is in good health and that he is on guard at one of the prison camps. 62 The American Florist. Jam. 25, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS PRICE LIST- Subject to Chanice ~ Without' Notice. HBS. BUSSELL Per lUO Fancy $25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 16.00 SIOHUOND Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 6.00 SUNBTTHST AND OPHELIA Per 100 Select $12.00 Pincy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 6.00 Short 6.00 WHITE AND PINK KILLAHNET Per 100 Select $10.00 Fancy 9.00 Medium 7.00 Good 6.00 Short 8.00 KILLAENEY BRILUANI Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 7.00 Short 6.00 ROSES, OtTR SELECTION 7.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $5.00 Good 4.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Valley $ 8.00 Lilies 26.00 Ferns, per 1,000 $5.00 Smllax, per doz. strings 3.00 Adiantum 1.50 Asparagus Sprengeri strings 50 Galai, per 1,000 2.00 Boxwood rate. and other green goods at market Shipping Orders Given Careful Attention. All Orders Carefully Packed. YJVlANv^JvvJv^^^^^x^^^^^^^^^^^Mv^^x^^^^^^MV,np^^^^^JvvJVJVv^^^^^^^^JVVMVJVvMVM PERCY JONES FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO WA/VVVWVliri«W%ftrtrt/VVV\ftft/VVVVVVVWVVVSftftftftft/VW«VVVVVWVW The Retail Florists' Association met Tuesday evening-, February 21, wlien it was decided to extend tlie member- ship campaign for 30 days so that all the retail florists may liave an oppor- tunity of joining without paying- the initiation fee of $25. The members present guaranteed a certain sum of money which will be used in connec- tion with a like amount subscribed by the Wholesale Cut Flower As- sociation for local advertising during the period of gluts. This campaign evei-yone figures will do away with the ridiculously low priced sale of cut flowers by the department stores which have caused much unpleasant- ness in the past and was unfair com- petition to the legitimate retail florist. Vincent Gorly, of Grimm & Gorly, St. Louis, Mo., gave an interesting talk on what the retail florists were doing in his city, which is somewhat along the plan that this association has in mind and summed up in a nutshell means co-operation of all branches of the trade for a general betterment of the florist business. C. L. Washburn says that the proper way to store screenings is not to mix the shipments from the different mines, but to keep each one intact. One pile of 12 to 1,^ cars of mixed screenings has been on fire off and on ever since Thanksgiving, while another lot of 98 cars which all came from the same mine never caused any trouble. .\llie Zech, president of the Florists' Club, will attend the exhibition of the American Carnation Society to be held at Cleveland, O., January ^O-nO and the executive committee meeting of the Society of American Floriits at Detroit, Mich., January ."1-February 1. Nicholas Moga, gardener at the Sad- dle and Cycle Club, was placed on trial January 20 on the charge of man- slaughter. It is alleged he threw a pair of pruning shears at William A. Ulrey, 15 year old boy, who subsequently died from the wound inflicted. Chas. C. Dorigan, who has been with the colors at Canfield, Tex., for sometime, was mustered out recently and is again attending to his duties at Dorigan Bros.' flower shop at 6242 South Ashland avenue. John Ziska is back on the job at Joseph Ziska & Sons, after spending- a week at Excelsior Springs, Mo. He brought back the beautiful cane that a number of his friends presented him with the night he left. A. I. Simmons is supervisor of the industrial section of the division of social hygiene of the state department of public health, with headquarters at Springfield. Miss Clara Burckhardt is again at- tending to her duties at Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s supply department, after be- ing on the sick list for some time. Otto W. Freese and Walter Stock- loss, of Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s cut flower department, were on the sick list for several days this week. A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co., who returned from a business trip east this week, attended the funeral of the late Theodore Roosevelt. Victor Yoimg, who was mustered out of the Jirmv recently, is with William F. Schofield, 738 North State street. Abe Iralson is planning on leaving in the near future for California to inspect the almond growing districts. K. C. Amling, wife and d5i5 East Ravens- wood Park, writes that he is on the sick list with sciatica. Geo. A. Kuhl, of Pekin, is at the Pres- byterian hospital. 1919. The American Florist. 63 T*^*<- ^•^■^-t^t*^^^^^*^^^^'-'-^^^^^^*-' »-"-»- ■-"-''-''-'-■-■-^'-^'-■-^'-^^^^^^^■-'^^^'-^^■-^^^^^^'-^^^^■-^^^•^^^ PHONES: CENTRAL 2571-AUTOMATIC 48 734-CENTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Fancy Carnations Good supply in the best leading vari- eties at very reasonable market prices. Beauties, Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Caiias, Mignonette, Calendulas, Tulips, Freesias, White and Yellow Narcissus, Violets, Daisies, Greens, Etc., Etc. ^^"^^^^^^^^^^^^'^'^"^"^'^^"^"^^*'^- S3S i.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ '-'-'-'-'- A Reliable Wholesale House Offers a Market To several more growers who are steady shippers of choice cut flowers. With an increasing demand, we need more stock in Carnations, Roses, Bulbous Stock and Miscellaneous Cut Flowers. We always have a healthy market for our stock. Our growers are pleased with their returns. Try us and be convinced. Checks weekly always. 0. A. & L. A. TONNER, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago Charles L. Hutchinson was elected temporary chanman of the Roosevelt memorial commission January 21. at the meeting: called by President Rein- berg of the county hoard. Present were many of Chicago's most promi- nent citizens, among: them John G. Shedd, Harold Ickes. Merritt Stan- and James A. Patten. Allen B. Pond ■was elected temporary secretary. The meeting' was held in a typically busi- ness fashion, the entire proceeding's taking only 12 minutes. More than 200 members of the committee at- tended. The action of the committee put at rest the fears of many people that some preconcei%ed plan would be rushed through without giving time for an expression of publi*c opin- ion. Mr. Hutchinson said that all members would be given opportimities to express themselves. Many people have protested the use of the forest preserve as a site for the memorial, urging some place in the city within the easy reach of all. William Johnson says that carna- tions have been in brisk demand at A. L. Vitughan & Co's. store all week and that prices have had a tendency to strengthen, instead of weakening. A. T. Pyfer & Co. report that sweet peas continue to be in brisk demand at high prices and the average so far this season has been surprisingly high. N". J. Wietor deposited $6,000 worth of Liberty bonds this week which was ,a small part of Wietor Bros, subscrip- tion to one of the loans. The Central Floral Co's. orchid win- dow attracted much favorable atten- tion the past week and was a credit to the proprietors. Visitors : Jos. H. Hill, Richmond. Ind.; Sam Seligman. representing Schloss Bros., New York; A. E. Tur- ner, of Rosin & Turner, Mosinee. Wis.; Theo. D. Hefko. Marshfield, Wis.; Vincent Gorly. of Giimm & Gorly, St. Louis. Mo.; A. C. Pruyser. of the Michigan Bulb Farm, Benton Harbor. Mich.: Kerby Boerstler of Kerby's Flower Shop. Little Rock, Ark.; Vic- tor Ryhd, secretary of the Dole Floral Co., Beatrice. Neb. Baltimore, Md. — William Patterson has purchased two houses of Boyd G. Merritt and will remove the material to his range near Govanstown. 64 The American Florist. Jan. 25, ROSES BEST QUALITY CARNATIONS Choice stock of Valley, Easter Lilies, Calendulas, Violets, White and Yellow Narcissus, Freesias, Sweet Peas, Pansies and all other seasonable stock. Don't forget us on Greens, as we have Mexican Ivy, Asparagus, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, etc. As we are in HEAVY CROP with CARNATIONS, we can supply you at reasonable prices. Would recommend their use in funeral work. Split Carnations, $2 to $3; Ciioice Stock, $4, $5 and $6 per 100 If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. Notion Owing to the fact that the American Railway Express Company does not assume risk for shipments, we in turn can only ship at your risk. 'You can increase your profits and business by sendmg all orders direct to Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. B8JDL0NG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are open until 8 p. m. on Saturday, but closed all day Sunday. Wo are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. Detroit. BUSINESS RETUBNING TO NORMAL. Business with the retailers is assum- ing- normal winter conditions and the supply of flowers is about equal to the demand. Roses are not over abundant, but carnations are beg-inning to be, at times, over plentiful and much im- proved in quality. Violets are also showing- the benefit of the bright, clear weather now prevailing- and the daily receipts are easily disposed of. Pot plants of Dutch bulbous flowers are making their initial appearance, but the supply as yet is limited and they are in good demand. Some belated cyclamen stock, intended for the past holidays, are now available and find ready sale. Fine sweet peas are now added to the list of seasonable cut flowers and are much appreciated. NOTES. Philip Breitmeyer, Thos. Browne. R. Raheley, E. A. Fetters. Geo. Doemling and A. J. Stahelin visited the growers of Mt. Clemens, January 17. in Mr. Stahelin's new Packard Sedan. They report the growers of the "Bath City" having fine stock and unusually good prospects for a season of real prosper- ity. Henry Rahaley of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, and Norman Sulli- van, are visiting the florists in Phila- delphia, New York and Boston. Frank Holznagle, Highland Park, is preparing a big- stock of bedding plants, which he feels sure will be in good demand next spring. Interest a.ttaches to the approaching carnation meeting at Cleveland. Janu- ary 20-W, .and a good delegation will attend from this city. John Warncke has puroh.ased the business of the Woodmcre Floral Co., formerly conducted by the Late Charles Warncke, Jr. Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. WBOLG:aAI.BI FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, pfone Maje,tic 7175 CHICAGO, ILL. Chas. A. Keller, is now driving a touring car. Woodmere, Mich., fine new Cadillac J. F. S. Rochester, N. Y. IIIGU PRICES CURTAIL DEMAND. Business continues quiet, especially transient trade, due largely to the high price of flowers and plants. Bulbous stock is becoming more plentiful and carnations are more abundant and of excellent quality. Violets are also much improved. Fi-eesias and narcissi are in great demand. Flowering plants such as cyclamens, azaleas, primroses, daffodils and tulips are selling well. NOTES. The monthly meeting of the flor- ists' association was held January 13, with a good attendance, the principal event of the evening being the election of the following olficers for lt>19 : Harry E. Bates, president; George T. Boucher, vice-president; Ambrose H. Seeker, secretary; James Sproul, treas- urer. The federal plant importation restriction ruling came up for a lively discussion and James J. Karins. repre- senting Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa., pointed out various ways in which the order would afl'ect the trade throughout the coimtry. George B. Hart, E. P. Wilson and Charles Vick were appointed a committee to draft resolutions to he sent to congress con- demning the ruling. At a joint session of the Western New York Horticultural Society and the New York State li^uit Growers' As- sociation, January 15-lS, the two bod- ies were merged under the name of the New York Horticultural Society. Thomas P. Gore, of Oklahoma, chair- man of the agricultural committee of the senate, addressed the meeting. John Vollmer and Charles Christ who have been engaged in war work are again in the employ of J. B. Kel- ler Sons. Clyde La Rock, formerly with George T. Boiicher, has been transferred to the motor transporta- ton corps at Mineola, N. Y. CHE.STEIt. Kansas City, Mo. HIGH PRICKS TIIRO-TTLE FLOWEl: DKMAXD. The great problem that confronts the trade in this city is the extremely high prices of flowers which is forcing the sale of plants wherever they can be substituted. Pink and White tvil- larneys of ordinary grade with IS to 20 inch stems wholesale at from IS to 2S cents, while Russell, not at all up to standard, go as high as 35 cents, although the usual price has been not more than 12 or 15 cents. The prices would not be so bad if the quality was in keeping-. Carnations are the only offerings that are half-way right but they .-.re not up to grade. They whole- sale at from six to 10 cents. Paper Whites are bringing the highest figures ever known here. There is still good stevia on the market and sweet peas show improvement. NOTES. H. Kusik fi Co. report that with lim- ited supply and high prices the box Is 1919. The American Florist. 65 xss ?••• • ^'^ For Your Supply of CUT FLOWERS Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. ^^»-».<.».--»-».»'-»-»-»-»,»-'.»-'-'---<-'---»-'-'-'-'-'-^'-*-'-'-»-'-^^^^^^^^»-^»-'-'-'-''-'-^^ kept clean every day. Roses, carna- tions. Paper Whites, sweet peas and stevia are leaders here. Shipping trade is good. They are refusing orders for wire work, being months behind in their work in this department. T. J. Noll & Co. report good local and out-of-town business. The qual- ity of the stock is not tip to standard and prices are high is the complaint made by this firm. The supply con- sists of roses, carnations, stevia. Paper Whites and calendulas. Arthur Newell reports that his son has arrived home, having been relieved from military service and is assisting his father at the store. Business is good, but with the rest of the trade the high prices make unsatisfactory conditions. Charles Thomas and wife, who have been seriously ill with influenza are now out of danger, but on January 1!) their two-year-old baby was stricken and is not expected to live. With funeral orders, hospital flow- ers, and decorations, W. J. Barnes and his staff have had a busy week. Pot plants are moving nearly as well as at the holiday season. Miss J. E. Murray says funeral work constitutes her heaviest demand but orders for hospital flowers and par- ties have held up very well. Visitors: Julius Dilloff. New York: Herbert Moore, Clarence. Okla. E. J. B. Louisville, Ky. B.\UMER ELECTED PRESIDENT. At the January meeting of the florists' society, August R. Baumer was elected president of the organiza- tion. He had held the position of secre- tary, has hardly missed a meeting in years, and lias always been one of the foremost workei-s for the society's suc- cess. He always has a smile and a good word for everybody. The meet- ing was addressed by H. G. Walker and H. Kleinstarink m regard to the plant and bulb exclusion act and on motion it was decided the society should use its influence in trying to have this restrictive measure re- scinded, the president stating that he would appoint a committee for the purpose. NOTES. The George Schulz Co. greenhouses that have not been in operation during the past two years have been sold and it is reported that they will soon be in opei-ation again. Roy Pontrich, who was injured in an automobile accident, suffering a fractured skull, is improving rapidly and will be able to leave the hospital in a few days. The New Nanz & Neuner Co. had the order for the floral d?corations at the opening of the Liberty Insurance bank, recently re-modeled and refitted. Visitors: A. F. L.ongren. represent- ing Rurlingtom Willow ^''are Co.; R. R. Harris, cf Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries, Hunts^'ille, Ala. H. G. W. Milwaukee, Wis. S.VTISFACTOUY TBADE AND FAIE SUPPLY. We are pleased to report normal conditions as to demand for the past week. Shipping is good and the local trade is becondng more active as time goes on. All roses are still short of the demand, while the receipts of sweet peas, violets, snapdragons, freesias and Paper Whites are not large enough to cut much figure. Carnations are plentiful, and of good quality, but due to the scarcity of the other lines, are holding their own nicely. Lilies are good property .as the supply is limited. Lily of the valley is getting scarce as time goes on. There always is a de- mand for all the calendulas that reach this market. The weather the past week has been ideal, being clear and not too cold, saving the growers a good many tons of coal and the labor of handling it. NOTES. An auto party consisting of Adam Zender, Chicago; W. A. Moore, Jeffer- son, Wis.; Nic Zweiffcl, Wm. R. Schroe- der. Fred H. Holton and H. V. Hun- kel, made the rounds among the North Milwaukee growers, January 10, wind- ing up at the Holton & Hunkel range at Brown Deer. All the growers are running full capacity, and their stock is reported looking fine. John Roessel, formerly with the Heitman-Oestreicher Co., received his honorable discharge on -Tanuai-y 35. He was drafted on July 5, and spent all his time in Camp Hancock, Ga., where he made good, having been machine gun instructor for some time before being mustered out. John Xosacek, w'no for many years past made wire work for the trade .at his place of business at Sixth and Chestnut streets, has now been en- gaged permanently by Gust Rusch & Co. Bryan Seely, of the same firm, re- ports the arrival of a baby girl, Janu- ary 13. The C. C. Pollworth Co. reports a heavy call for chrysanthemum stock plants, also rooted carnation cuttings. Business with this firm has been quite satisfactory for some time past. Cards received from Sergeant Louis Kherfeklt. a Milwaukee florist's son. about a fortnight ago. were post- marked 'SVurtemburg, Germany. He writes all is well with him. The first of a number of dwellings to be erected on the Hummel property on Pabst avenue and .54th street, form- erly occupied by greenhouses, is under wav at this time. We have been unable to get a line on the local boys who will attend the carnation convention at Cleveland next week, but this city will be represented. Harold Baumgarten. who is in France at this time, writes that he is longing for the "good old U. S. A." E. O. Bn.T.iNGS. Mont. — Tlie store formerly operated as the Billings Floral Co. h.ns been reopened by Mrs. H. W. Smith. 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO liOns; llfstHiifc Phones ( Central 32S3 ( Central :'.2S I Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Pink Killarney JClady Sunburst Shawyer Ward Ophelia Killarney Brilliant MINL\TURE ROSES Cecile Brunner LILIES A benvy u II- (be-y ear-round Happly of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. Callas Mignonette CARNATIONS Valley Cattleyas Calendulas Single and Double Violets Freesia Pansics SNAPDRAGONS Paper White Narcissus Yellow Narcissus GREENS. Pliunosus Sprengeri Galaz, bronze Galax, green Ferns Adiantium Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood Ijeucothoe 4{^..i..<.i,i,».».».»-».^^^^»»,».».».»»g^M 66 The American Florist. Jan. 25, You can get it here — Everything in Cut Flowers and Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N.Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. ^^^^^^^^^''^'^^^^^^^^^^'-^^^^^^^^^^^^'-'-^'-^■-^^^'-'-•-^•-•-•-•-^^^^^•-•-•-•-•-•-^•-'-^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^T 182 North Wabash Avenue la D. Phone> Randolph 631 CHICAGO ^^■^<.<.<.<.<.<.^^^^^^»-^» ».■»»»»»■». »...<^S.».S^^....---».^».»-»-l.'l.»-»-^S.S.<.tS.S.S.S.S.^.t.'.-.S.'-'-»-S.'.S.S.S.S.S.<.<.<.S.^.^.S.^. FRNE & rOMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Columbus, 0. FUNEKAI, FLOWERS PRINCIPAL DEMAND. Business is rather dull outside of funeral work, but this keeps up strong enough to compensate for the other- wise slow January demand. Prices re- main off on aJl blooms as compared with the last three months of lOlS. Roses come near being an exception, as they now bring from $3 to $7 per dozen. Carnations are in oversupply at $l.r)0. Sweet peas are good stock at a minimum of 7fi cents per bunch. There are plenty of pot plants in the way of cyclamens, primroses, freesias and narcissi. All florists' displays still lack the variety and profusion that prevailed before production was cut down by war restrictions. With growers making great plans for the coming season, complete recovery Is looked for in this respect, which it is believed will add greatly to popular trade. NOTES. Manager A. Newland. of the Fifth Avenue F^oral Comp.any's store, has been removed from his quarters at the Railway Y. M. C. A. to a local hospital. While not fully recovered from an at- tack of the influenza, Mr. Newland took part in the holiday trade and suffered a relapse, which has kept him in bed for several weeks. Upon being able to make the trip, he expects to go to relatives in Michigan for care until he gets strong again. Rudolph Czish. who has been with the Livingston Seed Company, has taken the position as manager for the Columbus Floral Company, wholesale growers. This is accepted to mean that the latter's large plant, the future of which was in some doubt, will be- come an important factor in the trade. Ofiicers of the Columbus Horticul- tural Society announce that they will take active part, financially .and other- wise, in advancing locally the move- ment for planting permanent Christ- mas trees. J. St. Louis. GENERAI, DEMAND IMPROVING. The market during the past week was a little more active. Business seems to have picked up .somewhat, with a slight increase in fimeral work. The general demand is increasing also. The supply of stock is very near normal, and the grade is good. Carn- ations form the bulk of the offerings and clean up daily. A slight increase in the supply of roses is also noted, but it is still short of the demand. Sweet peas, violets and bulbous stock have a good call. Snapdragon is in poor supply and a good cut would sell readily. Callas are coming in fine and move quickly. Lily of the valley is still scarce. NOTES. The publicity committee at its last meeting decid«?d to do some advertis- ing for Valentine's day and also some propaganda work in the newspapers to counteract the ill effects on the buying public by the adverse criticism appearing recently in the daily press. The local florists are arr.anging a banquet tc be held at the Planters' hotel. February 7i. to which all florists are to be invited. A fine programme ha.s been arranged, both entertaining and intellectual. Visitor : .\. F. Longren of the Bur- lington WiUowware Works. J. J. W. 1919. The American Florist. 67 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Ij. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CBICA60, ILL. HOERBER BROS. ^^tli'^ Cot Flowers Telephone: Randolpk 27B8 Snenhousesr Des Plalnes, 111. f\tt/\oAn Store : 1 62 N. Wabash Ave. VniCagO Mention the American Florist when icriting MILLER & MOSSES Wholesale Florists I79-18M83 loHh Wabith Ivinue, CHICtGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist lohen writing ¥%IIAND-RlSCHCbt FI0WERCROWERS TCLCPHONE fCJ yufADACll ii/C chicaco axnuLSTs W4 l1.lfA0ifunATC. Illinois Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST £ztrA fuiC7 Ophelia, Sunliurst. Bichmond, Kil- Uraey, Wlute Ejllarsey and KiUarney BrillUnt roMa. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per case. Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 squara feet), $1.75 Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100 square feet), $3.50 Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the American Florist ivhen zvriting E.C.AMUNGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Iiocated WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Walash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phonea CENTRAL 1977 and 1978 Mention the Aitierican Florist when writing VlioMe Rower MM'Kete Cblcago. CDRRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $2.00®$ 7.50 Mrs. Ghas. Russell 1.50® 5.00 100 Hoosier Beauty 8.00(9 30.00 Killarney Brilliant 6.00(51 20.00 Killarnev 6.00(8 15.00 White Killarney 6.00(3) 20.00 Richmond 8.00® 25.00 Prince de Bulgarie 8.00® 25.00 My Maryland 8.00® 25.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 8.00® 25.00 Milady 8.00® 3<1.00 Sunburst 8.00® 25.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 8.00® 15.00 Hadlev 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Double W. Killarney... 8.00® 25.00 Mrs. Moorfield Storey.. 8.00® 25.00 Champ Welland 8.00® 25.00 Stanley 8.00® 25.00 Francis Scott Key 8.00® 25.00 Bayard Thayer 8.00(8 35.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 George Elgar 4.00 Baby Doll 4.00 Nesblt 4.00 " Our selection 8.00 Violets, per 100 1.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Cattleyas, per doz 6.00® 7.50 Daisies l.SO@ 2.00 Lilium Harrisii 15.00® 20.00 Valley Stevla 2.00® CaUaa Sweet Peas 2.00® Calendulas 3.00® Paper Whites 4.00® Yellow Narcissus 6.00® Snapdragon, per doa 1.50® Mignonette Freesia 4.00® Ferns per 1,000 $5.00 Galai " $1.50® 2.00 Leueotboe 1.00@ Mexican Ivy. per 1000 5.00® 6.00 Plunjosus Strings. each, 60® 75 Smilax per doz., 2.C0@3.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays... Boxwood, 35c per Ih., per case. 8.00 4.00 25.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 9.00 *J^iJNJ^NiyiyVt/^*«JS/"^S/Sr«./s/S/s/s/' ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first anthorita- 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 gfrowing, propagating Istoring, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultaral notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amatenr and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Soothern Wild Smilax 50 lb. case, $2.25. Magnolia Leaves For preparing purposes, 3 to 5 inches long, 70 lb. case, $3.00. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. A. GURRY & CO., Drewry, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50 NATURAL LOG MOSS Per bag (100 square feet) $1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^S^bama Mention the American Florist when writing 68 The American Florist. Jan. 25, Rooted Carnation Cuttings Ready for delivery in January. C. W. Ward, MatChlCSS, AliCC and BeaCOn, $35.00 per 1000. We can also furnish all other commercial varieties. Send for complete list, THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. PMladelpiila. , DEMAND SX;FFICrE>;T FOE CLEAXUP. There does not appear to have been much excitement in the market, but the demand Tras well maintained throughout the week, which closed with everything' sold out. There was a little backing up of carnations in the middle of the period with prices as low as $-1 to $6, but the quotation at the week end was §6 to $S. Roses are a trifle ofEcrop. This is particularly true of the shorter grades; anything worth having, bring .:*S. High grade Russells are exceptionally fine, as are the best Hadleys. These appear to be plenti- ful on account of the limited demand for such expensive grades. They are all used up, however, at satisfactory prices. Snapdragons, calendulas, dais- ies, freesias, and white and yellow narci-ssi are all good stocks that bring top figures. Easter lilies are still fair- ly plentiful, as are callas, at the record price of 25 cents each. There-appears to be plenty of cattleyas and a goodly supply of splendid lilac, which always finds ready buyers. Violets are quite plentiful, there being a good lot of the Hudson River brand of doubles. Southern asparagus comprises fully two-thirds of the stock sold in this market. It arrives, as a i-ule, in very good condition. Why it is that men will spend good money lor bulbous stock, use their expensive facilities and skill in bringing it to almost salable condition, and then lose all the fruits of their labor through a lack of judg- ment in cutting and marketing the stock? Bunches of fine, stout, long- stemmed sprays of freesia, cut with one flower open, one half developed, and some eight buds, most of them quite green, were offered in the market the past week. The stock was so green as to be almost unsalable. If cut with four flowers opened, and the remain- ing buds so developed that they would all open out in water the grower would receive at least 50 per cent more for his labor. As it was, he had to suffer a discount of at least 2.5 per cent. There is just as much skill in knowing when to cut flowers, in caring for nnd propeily preparing them for handling in the market as there is in their suc- cessful culture. One-half the junk that accumulates in the wholesalers' ice boxes, ond goes to the street men in their Saturday bargains, falls to this low condition through errors of some kind in its preparation at the finish, before it leaves the hands of the growers. PROFITEEBISG. In speaking of the resentful atti- tude of some retailers to the continu- ing high prices, a large wholesale dealer said he could not understand their point of view. They should en- deavor to accustom their patrons to higher prices, not by apologies, as that only made matters wor-^e. but by fea- turing their flowers and plants and giving better service. Where it was necessarv to explain, compare the ad- vance with that of any other business, which result would be favorable to flowers. There is no use in the re- tailer bucking market prices as they are controlled absolutely by supply and demand. Many storemen. because flowers cost more, wanted to Increase Air Plants Per dozen buBchea II .00 Per 100 bunches 7.50 Prepared Lycopodium Splendid for basket work and for making wreaths, etc. Soft, pliable and everlasting. Per canon of 10 lbs.. $3.00. Get Oar Complete List of Other Supplies. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., ,320^^5^^"?^^ mo. Prepared Oak Shrubs Fine for Wreath Work. Can be had in green, brown or red. Price per carton $1 .75 Water Proof Crepe Paper !For making Pot Covers, etc.) All colors. Per dozen rolls 15.00 Roses, Yioleis, Carnations, Easier Lilies. All Seasonable Flowers. This la the exclnslve shop, only one block from Express Depota^ - I' ,i> 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. %Me Hover MM^ReU BtjFFALOj Jan. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beaaty, Special 6C.00@ 75.00 BTlDCy 40.00® 50.00 Ebctra 30.00® 40.00 1st 12.00lg 20.01.) Klllarney e.OOig 15.00 My Maryland 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.ijO@ 15.00 Ward 6.00® 10.0<3 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Russell 8.00® 20.00 Shawyer 6.00® 15.00 UUies 15.ixiffl20.0l.i Cattleyas 60.00® 75.ii0 < 'arnations 4.00'5 7.0 ' Chrysanthemums 20.00® 30.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 3.(X) A4i>RraeD.s sSpreuEerl .35@ .50 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Ferns per 1.000 3.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Freesias 4.00® 6.00 Paper Whites 5.00® O.iiO Callas 15.00® 25.00 Boston, Jan. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 20.00®60.00 Killamey Queen 4.00® 6.00 White and Pink KiUarney 8.00®12.00 Double White Klllarney. 6.00® 12.00 Killamey Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley '. 8.00@20.00 Mock 6.00® 10.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8.00®12.0O Tatt 6.00®]2.00 Milady 6.00® 12. no Ward and HiUingdon 6.00®lu.iio My Maryland 2.(K)®12.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Easter LiUes 12.0OlS20.n0 Valley 6.00®lii.0i> Gladioli 4.00® 8.0O Cincinnati, Jan. 22. Per 100 Roses, Killamey 4.0n®l.'>.0n " Mrs. Chas. Bnsscll 6.00«20.0O Ophelia 4.011® 15.00 Richmond 4.00® 15.00 " Sunburst 4.00'ii 15.0:) Shawyer 4.'htil<''Niilt^ I'oniniiNNlon Henler In CUT FLOWERS 118 W. aSth St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 o. m. every morning. 1919. The American Florist. 71 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 8«i?^,5Sut NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tdepbone No. S264 Parragut. William Mackie whouesaijE florist 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 7SU Farragmt Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '•iSL^^'Fli^But 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION AU the New ami Standard Varieties of Roses. Violets. Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc. 14B West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: FarraKut 300 and 301 Uention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOCNfi SCO. Wbolesale Commission Florists SSW.IBlliSl.. NEW YORK I Telephone Farragut MSB, «$$«$!S$$^ Mention the Avierican Florist when writing WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farrasnt. Mention the American Florist when vrriting Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Farragut CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the Aitierican Florist when writing Telephone Farragut 2110-2111. I. Goldstein WHOLESAI.E FLORIST 114 W. 28th St., New York prompt and careful attentflon to your interests. Consi^ments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years* experience. Consignments Bollclted. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 aod 4026 Madison Square. We^e Hover Mwltefe Koses New York, Jan. 22. B< Per 100 ■auty. special T.l.dOfa lOO.iiO "■ extra and fancv 50.00® 75.00 " No. 1 and No. 2.12.00(a 25.00 Hadley 12.(Xlfn' W1.00 Hoosicr Beauty S.OOia 25.00 Francis Scott Key 12.0U@ 60.00 Columbia KKW? 35.00 Prima Donna lU.OOfiJSO.OO .\lice Stanley lo.Oiifu 311.OI) .Mrs. Oeo. Shawver lOMXa: 2.">.00 Double White Killarney.lO.OOro' 30.00 Killaruey S.OO'S; 25.00 Queen S.llOia 25.110 Brilliant S.HOlSi 23.00 .\aron Ward 10.00® 25.00 Sunburst 8.00*1125.00 J. L. Mock 10.00r Cardenias. per doz 2.00fr?i 8.00 Violets 50W .75 Taiier Wliite Narcissus, per doz. .75 Snapdragons, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Cailas, per doz 3.00® ... Sweet Peas 2.0(>(a 5.00 Misnonette. per doz l.OOfe 1.50 Golden Spur narcissus, .per doz. 2.00 Fi-eesias 3.00(3) 4.(Ki Tulips, per doz 50(iS l.On Iris, per doz 5.0013) 6.00 .\sparagus Plumosus. doz. bdis, .3.00 Smllax doz. strings 1.50® 2.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Sehenck Traendly & Sehenck WholcMae norlsu and Cut FIOMer Kzcbsn^e 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 708 and 799 Farragut. Orchids. Roses, Carnati.>ns. and all the other best products of the leading grower.*. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Phones, 3310-11-1S Farragut Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Comnussion Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 541» a S891 Farragut M Va-W 115 West 28th Street, IlcW I OlK T.i.„K»— . J <<22 ».„.._, D. J. Pappos, Pres. lelepbonei-Ji.23 '^'^^'^'^t United Gut Flower Co., »« WHOLESALEKS 1 1 1 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet Sixtb and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooe&n Bldf., eth Av. and W. 26th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL. Secretary Mention the American Florist iihen ivriting The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bltfiest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Gnas at Fkriiti' imtl—. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut Tbe Larpst supper aid Eutini ol cit Flowers A conifdete assortment of the best in tbe market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing D. FEXY Wholesale Commission Florist 116 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the Aynerican Florist when writing 72 The American Florist. Jan. 25) knowledg-e relating to Turkish misrule. He is an educated man and a fluent speaker in both our own and the Greek language. The Greeks are the leading merchants and comprise a large part of the population of Con- stantinople and other Turkish citiys. The present Greek population of Con- stantinople is 30U,0U0. Mr. Nicholas and his associate will co-operate with other committees and the Greek dele- gation to the convention in pushing the claims of Greece to have restored to her that part of Turkish territor.y which she formerly controlled. Relating to ttie prospect of the coun- try going "dry," VV. G. Badgley, the wholesaler of 34 West -!8th street, and who is also mayor of Chatham, N. J., says : "The whole traflic has been ab- solutely void of anything of a construc- tive or progressive nature and its pass- ing can result in nothing but eventual national advantage. It is true that in the days of readjustment there will be some disturbance in capital, labor and real estate markets, but when these great elements are finally diverted to clean and constructive c!iannels, the benefits to our country and to mankind will be very great. Gambling, robberies, murders and the costs of maintaining public institutions will be greatly re- duced, moral and social standards will be advanced and family life elevated. Although it. was requested by Mrs. Roosevelt and the family, that no flow^ers be sent to the Colonel's funeral which was held at Oyster Bay Janu- ary t), many arrived. An eye witness states : "Flowers, coming in on trains, and on motor trucks, were heaped in many rooms at the Roosevelt home on Sagamore Hill; they were piled up in the little church, and were stacked in the Oyster Bay post office. This in spite of the family's request that there be ne floral tributes. On January 1-i, Frank E. Campbell, 1970 Broadway, arranged on the order of the "Lambs' club," an appropriate casket cover for the funeral of the late John Mason, a popular actor, and a grandson of Dr. Liowell Mason, formerly a noted musical composer. A number of fine designs were also ar- ranged on the order of professional friends of the deceased actor. We have heard no complaints from the florists over the prospect of this country going "dry." If there were any good reasons for extending sympa- thy to the wailing brewers and saloon- keepers, we would do so, but we can think of none. Figuratively speaking, the liquor business has dug its own grave. The range at Flushing, recently con- ducted by the Knight & Struck Co., was sold under foreclosure proceedings, January S. It was bid in by Mrs. H. D. Darlington, who we understana, held the mortgage. She and her husband were the former owners. At Hession's, Madison avenue and 76th street, we have recently noticed evidence of business activity. Though he has two greenhouses in the rear of his store, we found them practically cleaned out of plants and a fresh lot arriving. A second meeting of the creditors of Anglin & Walsh, bankrupt, will be held in the oliice of Seaman Miller, referee in bankruptcy, No. 2 Rector street, this city, January uO, for the purpose of electing a trustee and other business that may come before the meeting. The Jewett City, (Conn.) Green- houses are shipping to George C. Sie- brecht a fine quality of the red carna- tion. Merry Christmas. Manager "Van Reyper, of Siobrecht's, says that they will keep in good condition for one week. Jack, the Florist, 3004 Broadway, advises us that he is selling straw- berries and can make them pay bet- ter than flowers, at the present prices of flowers. SpeciarFetSr/Sceacli Our stock of 7-inch Boston Ferns is exceptionally large, and the plants are fine for immediate sales or for potting on into 8-inch or 9-inch pots. They are pot grown and well established. OTHER BARGAINS IN FINE POT GROWN BOSTON FERNS 6-iuch 50 cents each 9-inch $1.50 each »-inf,a $1.00 each ICF^TTT A ^ ^""^ ^*^^''*^^' ^^^ every florist who has facilities *^*--'-^"^^ XXxiO should grow as niiny of these as poss ble. Kentia Belmoreana, 2 H- inch $125 per dozen Kentia Forsteriana, 2^i-inch 1.25 per dozen Kentia Belraoreana, 5 inch, made-up 9.00 per dozen We Have 200,000 SmaU Kentias to Offer. Get Our Prices on Larger Quantities. PTERIS WIMSETTI 4-inch, $10.00 per 100. Nice bushy plants for Christmas baskets or boxes. ENGLISH IVY 4-inch »15.0O per 100 5% Packing charges without pots; 10% with pots. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. 745 Buckingham PI., L.D.Phone.Graceiandiii2. Chlcago 713 Milwaukee Avenue I RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., cHiSrS: No. 1. Tumbler Baskets, in all colors, with metal liners No. 2. Cut Flower Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep 24 to 32 inches over all, in all colors and complete with metal liners No. 3. Plant Baskets, medinm size, assorted shapes, in all colors, complete with metal liners Write (or Catalog. ""'':'.' $8.50 $9.00 $15.00 Fred Lenz, buyer for David Clarice's Sons, has been on the sicli list for the past two weeks. Marshall Clarlie, a member of the firm, has in the mean- time, been mailing occasional visits to the wliolesale district. Ralph Armstrong-, 4O0 Madison avenue, who last fall sustained a bad fracture of one of his legs, is about again, almost as good as new. and says he has no complaint to make about business. J. J. Coan, 115 West 2Sth street, has recently filled a number of good out of town orders. He is carryins: a .stock of Easter lilies, ' forget-me-nots and carnations. Chris E. Zervakos, who has two good retail stores, one at Madison avenue and !)2nd street, the other at Columbus avenue and 86th street, is now a proud father. Peter F. McKenney, Fiffli avenue, and 12nd street, reports good business. His store is small, but in that loca- tion, he is in no danger of being over- looked. A new retail store has been opened at -JOt! East lUTth street, in the Bronx, liy Smith & Weninger. Both are ex- lierienced men in the business. In addition to other stock, William Kessler, 113 West 2Sth street, is re- ceiving shipments of sweet peas. J. P. Mccormick, formerly of Chi- cago, is now in the retail store of J. V. Armstrong, 71.3 Eighth avenue. William Mackie, 105 West 28th street, is receiving Spencer sweet pen-s and Golden Spur narcissus. Riedel & Meyer. 4!> West 2Sth street, have been showing a particularly fine stock of iris. A. F. F. Pn"r.SFiF.r.n. Mass.— The Flower Shop, 10 Fenn street, has been incorporated. Stanley S. Barnes, while retiring from .active management, will still retain his interest, and Charles D. Mackie. for- merly of Cromwell. Conn., will become idontilied Avith the now organization. 1919. The American Florist. 73 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered ior the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the dtiea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. E^stabliihed 18S7 ^^^^ FLOMUST^ 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities In the City LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORB. WASHINGTON D. C. ^i^n'^'^ u u a e s MA^MINVTOKOa Kembprs of Florists' Telegraph Dfeliveiy. New York. DRAK05 CO. FliORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Colnmbla CoUege Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch witb J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /.venue In the Heart of most exclutive residentiftj section. Telephones, (,582-6583 Main. LOUIS MICHEL The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Consif^nments SoHclled 48 WiUoughy St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARniINn Flowers and Service '|S„VJ-{?^S!fS?r» *»1 W/ \JV\ mJ Conservatories, Diamond St at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing (Not Inc.) Cblcaso JJjg ^^^ SJj^yg pj^j^^ Q^ BERNARD J. SHERMAN, Prop. 849-851 Irving Park Boulevard. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs. Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RnZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTIMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Young & Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists; Moiir V/ll"lr We ai-o in the Heart of l^CY* J.U.LI^. And give special attention to steamer rnd the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stock In the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Aldafiy, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK DslinTed ia AQtuT aod ndaitr oi lelegnphic order, 106 STATE STREET J. W. RODGEB.S Elks' 4 South s' Buiidine, Davtnn O Jeftenon Street. ■'-'"J •'*'*'» ^« Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive eur immediite and careful attention. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FIX)R1ST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones. 270, 271 Main, Mention the American Florist when writing HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY WEISSMANN, Maiuger. I^linmztl( ^^'^'^ Fimeral Designs. Flowers for all occasions ^nrist I '^'^^ ''^^ Hackensack MAW anJ BRIDGE STS. ITIOTO ^g^^. 2,4 Hackensack Ri. RidgeSeld Park. N. J. Mention the American Florist tvhen writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. 74 The American Florist. J mi. 25, DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, (or 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Member of floriat*' Telegraph Delivery, Boy War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. WAR SAVINGS S1AMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olsoii 20-22-24 W. Fifth St We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the larRest itock; th« greatest variety. Write, wire ot phone. W» are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOUYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow^s 946 BROAD STREET Presh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steanuhlp docks IB Hoboken. N. J., and New York^ Pittsburgh, Pa. iW.SinithCo. KEENAN BUJG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1S74. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEfELMi EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Omaha, Neb. Alfred Donaghue 1622 Harney St. Established 1860 LEWIS HENDERSON, Flarist 1619 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph D.Uvsiy, Astoria Horist NEW YORK CITY 11 QQ ni./\a/1«aran _.-....-.. . We are in center of residential seo- t, 1 OO DrOaaWay, TcL 9414 Sctnyler. tion, between 77th and 78th streets. Member of Florists' Tslecr^h DellTeiT. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 131! N. State St. Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — North Shore Floral Co. Chicago— Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Pi. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O.— H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Braniley & Son. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews. The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. KOdgers. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Grand RaprUs, Mich. — Grand Kapida Floral l^. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House ot Flowers. llurrisburg. Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Jersey City, N. J. — H. G. Weldemann. Kansas Cdty, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. IjOs Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.^August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn.— Joy Floral Co> Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral CO. Newark. N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans. La..— Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist. 2094 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — ^David Clarke's Song. New York— Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hesslon. New York— Kottmiller. New York — Leikens. New York — Melaudre Bros. New York— McKenney, 503 Fifth Ave. New York — D. J. Pappas, Inc.. 2761 Broadway. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Orchid Florists, 100 W. 57th St. New York— G. B. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Parnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Alfred Donaghue. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Piiterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Plilladclphia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philndelphla, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons. Pliila(^elphla, Pa. — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClemcnts. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. PlttslMirgh. Pa.— Mrs. B. A. Williams. Roiinoke, Va.— Fallon, Florist. Uoclicater, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Itncktord, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. S:ilt Lake City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. B. Matthcwson. Spilngfleld, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. I«ul8, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St. Sun Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Senttle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sleubenvllle, O. — HuscPoft's Flower Shop. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. 0. Helnl & Sons, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Goner Broadway and Gratiot Aviiiis. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Membera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Sess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farium St. rHoins: 1501 and L1BS2 Membera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florlat Only the Be Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Flowers DeliTered inrwiiere. Phone, 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN FliORIST 710 Nostrand ATenne Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. tl. Grakelow Broad St, at Cumberland Members of Florista' Telegraph Delivery. Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist service In this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Co. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. WasWngton, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass. — Uttlefield Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1919. The American Florist. 75 No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. THOS. F. GALVIN nro. NEW YORK Fifth Avennc dUuIUN 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LAAOBST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main OQi |«.|« III Telephone Store- ••»* '■■"'* *'••• No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Tele^apb Delivery, ^nngniiinniiinnniniiiiiiiMiinainniiiiinninniniiinniii g Cincinnati^ O. i HARDESn & CO. I 150 last Fourth Street I THE BEST THAT GROWS. S EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. E '^ninnnnnniiiiniiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiuiiuiiiiiiJiiR^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506, Long Dist.. Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegrapb Delivery. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS 6eTente«D laree Greenboosei. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and tht Upper Penin- sula ot Michigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. 6. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 51!7 Special attention to mail and Telegraph Orders. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Desijrns and Fresh Cut Flon^ers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Tacoma, Wash. California Pioriats will take care of all telegraphic orders. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Oliicago arbf 10 All orders carefully flllea ^ ■"' 'jj.aaSt. under the iuperviiion of ^^rt'*^^-^t>t>t-'f>f^*>^-f'*-^^ti*i*i!r2*^ I Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER I FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist rvhen writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. L aiUS. Pmidal. & lOrCll \^0* E. P. NEIHAN, SmeluT. Members of Florists' Telegrapb Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwankee St. Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the American Florist when writing 76 The American Florist. Jan. 25, New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Bniches: 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boi ol flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities tectiva our per- sonal attention. SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Gln^s. First-CIasa Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER N. B. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sta. Blowers delivered In City and State on abort notice. Kember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any di-ection. nill ||TI| |J||I|| Weareihecenterof thegreat mULUIIIi illlilil' Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, IlL H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON .IS state Street* Newliuryport. MnNM. Covers All New England Points m YORK CITY McKENNEY 503 Fifth Ave., Telephone 6390 Murray Hill KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±LOWkRS Membera Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'D Mention the American Florist when writing C. II. FREY WkolesaK and Ritiil Florist 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. will fill orders (or tbe West on short notlc* Trade discounts. First-class itoclt. Mention the American Florist ic7»en writing New York. Orchid Florists, inc. Joliu Chansuris, President 100 West 57th Street Corner Sixth Ave., Teleplione Circle 64:i 3343 Wo MA.DISON ST„ CHICAGO Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefolly Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. AVholosnle nnil Rotnil Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 7.35 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Orders will he onre- fiilly cured for by Michigaiic HENRY ^IVIITH Wliolosale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Special attention paid to telegraph order, in Chicago and vicinity. One ol our stores is located in the heart of the city and >he other in the select north side residential district. NEWARK, K J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, N^eW York Established iai9 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Teleeraph Promptly Filled Phones 1562-1563 Columbus Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 year.. N. E. Cor. 1 0th and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. = S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock and promptrieliveriesinBllIIalo,l/OCkpoit Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivory. Lang Floral & Nursery Co« 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquaftei's for dowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiaua. New Mexico. Nc orders tou large, uoue too small. Member of Florists* Tele^aph Deliverr I SiSftSiozlR' Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO .\I.IUKD HANNAH &• SO.NS Trill fill your or- flers for Designs and Cut Flowers la Ulcbtgan. 1919. The American Florist. 77 LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St, New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and latlaf action . Uember of Florist*' Teletrtph TitVynj, Yonkers, N. Y. New York floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway New York. D.J.PAPPAS,Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The right place to buy. FLOWERS OF QUALITY. .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. S22 SO. MCHGAJI BLVD.. Anilloriiim Amo, CHICAGO San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-634 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Fa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly A. MEYER, NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near SOtta St Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Gnaranteed. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET M.en.tio'n, the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTOI, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^1-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most cnrefull.v executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. mention the American Florist ichen writing liiiB!iiiiiitiiii:ini«n[BiiinnijniniiiiiimiiiiiBiDiwiiiiiii]iiiu[aiiaiiiiiiiBiifliii| I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE | I B^lorlst I I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | ■iiittimnDuaiiauimaiiBiwiaiimiiiiniiaiiininiiiiiDHiiiwBniBiiaiijBiiiiil Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in tliis city and vicinity to Johfl A. Salzer Seed Co. Qnalitj' and Service Assured. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 North State St., CHICAGO, HiL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in either city and adjoining territory. Members of Florists* Teleerraph Belirery. St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTIIWEW LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Uember of Florists' Telegraph Seliveiy. HEART OF J^CW3|]?k, xS m J. The Rosary Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flo'w^ers Prompt Deliveries to any lown or citr withio 150 mites of Newark. Telephone Market 494 "WE NEVER SLEEP" SusEs Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Esecntlon. Every Flower in Season Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avemie Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroffs Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed 78 The American Florist. Jan. 25, The Seed Trade j American Seed Trade As&ociation. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington. 1>. C, Presi- dent; \Vm. G. Scarlett. Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; Uavid Burpee. Phila- delphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Keudel, Cleveland.**., Secretary-Treasurer. The ihiny-seventh auuunl meeting will b« held at Chicago, June, 1919. Bags are lower. Tni; advance gnjard of the California growers are talking $1.50 onion. Ca>-ners say the large 1918 pack is hanging heavy on their hands. Dill has been talked of as a remedy for influenza. Ask Len Wheeler for details. "Sturdy Seeds" are those offered by Weeber & Don in their new trade list for 1919. JOEDERS in Japanese stocks say there will be no delivery in this country of IMS crop lily bulbs. Import and export houses are dis- appointed at the continued lack of ocean shipping facilities. J. C. BODGER, of John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif., reached Chi- cago. January 22. bound east, L. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif., left Chicago for Minneapolis, January 22. Teneriffe advices are that the new crop of onion for seed is coming along in normal fashion except for lack ol rain. Fred H. HUNXBai, ol the Hunter Seed Co., San Francisco, Calif., is ac- companied by Mrs. Hunter on his eastern trip. Alling Wooddp.uff, of S. D. Wood- ruff & Sons, New York, expects to proceed to California, via Seattle, after the canners' convention at Chi- cago. Howard M. Earl, lately of F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D C, is now with the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., and expects to sail for Europe, Jan- uary 25. Toledo, O. — Clover was steady Janu- ary 18, at $25.15, a drop of 10 cents during the week. April timothy was lt> cents lower. Cash was offered at $4.90, January .$4.90, February $4.02y2, March $5.00, April $5.00, and September $5.50. Gr.\ndp.a Massie, president of North- rup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn., stopped off at Chicago this week, re- turning from Washington, D. C, where he .tttended the winter meeting of the Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Asso- ciation executive committee. TUE Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gil- roy, Calif., says the A. J. Pieters and W. A. Wheeler, now in Europe secur- ing infoimation for the department of agriculture on seed supplies and crops as representatives of the government are in no way identified with the firm's business. A. L.. Rogers, of Alpena, Mich., who attended the canners' convention at Chic.Tgo this week, has about com- pleted shipments from Idaho, where he was laid up temporarily by an at- tack of influenza. Mr. Rogers has lately concluded the purchase of a Chicago warehouse site, 2.50x000 feet, with railroad connections in the west part of the city. The Late Henry W. Wood. Henry W. Wood, senior member of the fii-m of T. W. Wood & Sons, Rich- mond, Va., died suddenly at New Orleans, La., January 14, v.hile en- route to California where he was go- ing to regain his health. The ex.act cause of his death is not known at this time. Mr. Wood was born in Newark, Eng., in 1864, and came to America Avith his father, the late T. W. Wood, who founded the firm in 1879. The deceased had long been actively en- g.aged in the business and was prom- inent in social and church circles. He had ahvays taken a keen interest in The Late Henry W. Wocd. agricultural affairs and the seed trade, having joined the American Seed Trade Association almost at the be- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Mention the Avieyiran Florist when writing Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. thTw. c. pressing] SEED COMPANY NORWALK, OHIO. I Growers Exclusively of | g Sweet Corn Seed! SBiiiiintiamiiamiianan«nBumiBiti(m>iBiiiar'B[mm"Biiiatmitaimiii Mention the Anieriean Florist when writinp ginning of that organization, was elected its president at the twenty- fourth annual convention at Toledo, O., in 1906, and had been a member of the board of directors of the Whole- sale Seedsmen's League. He also- served two years as president of the Virgir.i.a State Agricultural Society, had held a like position on the Rich- mond Chamber of Commerce, was a director of the First National bank lit that city and president of the Rich- mond Implement Co. He possessed a buoyant personality and made friends everywhere. Mr. Wood is survived by three sons. Robert W., H. R. and Gordon F. Wood: by two brothers, William P., of Richmond, and C. Frank Wood, of Chicago, and by one sister, Mrs. H. Stuart McLean, of Richmond. His re- mains were laid to rest in HoliywoO'S cemetery, January 17. Cataloiifues Receiyed. Henry A. Dreer. PhilaiJelphia, Pa.. "Garden Book for 1019;" Peter Hen- derson & Co., New York, "Everything for the Garden;" Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O., seeds; W. C. Slate, South Boston, Va., seeds; Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn., nur- sery stock; Cole's Seed Store, Pella, la., seeds; Holmes Seed Co., Harris- burg, Pa., seeds; J. J. H. Gregory & .Son, Marblehead, Mass.. seeds; Wm. Henry Maule. Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., .seeds; W. E. Marshall & Co., Inc., New York, seeds; J. D. Long Seed Co., Boul- der, Colo., seeds; Chris. Renter, New Orleans, seeds; Aggeler & Musser Seed Co., Los Angeles, Calif., seeds; Bar- teldes Seed Co., Lawrence. Kan., seeds; Weeber & Don, New York, seeds. Watkins & Simpson, Ltd., London, Eng.. seeds; Sluis & Groot, Enkhuisen, Hoiland, flower seeds. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO I Grower for the Whole«ale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttcci, Cabbot, fi n Parsnip, PiiBSLET,C«LBRT, Endive. SiLsirT, Nambd AND AUzsD *■ ■■ Gbandiflora and Spkncbr Swbet Pba and Sdnflowbr. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA .Company 1919. The American Florist. 79 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our gi owing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are prcduciiig PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing National Canners' Association. There wfi-S a large repi-esentative attendance at the annual convention of the National Canners' Association, held at the Hotel La Salle, Chicago, January 20-24. The seedsmen repre- sented included the following- : The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicag:o, (F. J. Lampke, C. D. Coventry, M. S. Smith). A. .T. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., (Herschel Brown). Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. (Alex Mather). D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., (Theodore (;:otab). Hogg- & Lytle, Toronto, Ont., (Fi-ank Garfat ) . Peter Hollenbach, Chicago, (Charles HoUenbach). Hunter Seed Co.. San Francisco, Calif., (Fred H. Hunter). N. B. Keeney & Son, Leroy, N. Y.. (N. B. Keeney). Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa., (Philip Landreth). S. F. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, (S. F. Leonard, J. C. Leonard, Ed- ward Leonard. J. F. Gary, J. Allen Poom, A. W. Gardiner). Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis. Minn., (C. C. Massie). Everett R. Peacock Co., Chicago, (Everett R. Peacock, A. Seterberg). Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif., (L. W. Wheeler). Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cam- bridge, N. Y.. (C. P. Guelf, H. M. Hedges, G. W. Treonl. Arnold Ringier, Chicago. Rogers Bros., Alpena, Mici-., (A. L. Rogers). Stokes Seed Farms Co., Moores- town, N. J.. (Fi-ancis Stokes). Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, (Leonard H. Vaughan). Woodruff-Boyce Seed Co-, Seattle, Wa.sh., (H. L. Coffin). F. H. Woodruff & Sons, Milford, Conn., (W. H. Woodruff). S. D. Woodruff & Sons. New York, (AlUng Woodruff, M. Oppenheimer). Imports at New York. Hoiticultura! imports at New York, January 36, included the following: Via S. S. Wells City from Bristol, Eng., for Lancester County Seed Co.. 53 bags seeds. Via S. S. Italia from Glasgow. Scotland, for Peter Henderson & Co., 20 bags seeds. From Liverpool, Eng., Jan. 20. — For Nungesser-Dickinson Co., 130 bags seed. SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (£STABUSH£D 1666) Vniolesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-Wnrzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelioti, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fesctje, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. Mention the American Florist when toriting BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write iot prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing f^ WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers CPFriAITIF^* ^^^^*> Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and jrCvlALili£o . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. Lilium Giganteum 7-9 in. and 9-10 In., for immediate delivery. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing SEEDS Flower and Vegetable WHOLESALE ONLY KOUSTAN SERVAN & CO. Established 1843 SEED GROWERS Saint-Remy-de-Frovence, FRANCE Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA BDRPEFS SEEDS Philadelphia i Wholesale Price List tor FlorlsU p and Market Gardeners %itiiiiiiioiuiiuiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiniiiiniiniiuiiiiiiiiM 80 The American Florist. Jem. 25, II is Easy to Understand Why Vaughan's Gladiolus Are Money Makers THEY ARE AMERICAN GROWN, ESPECIALLY SELECTED for Greenhouse Forcing or Planting Out For Sure Summer Blooms. 4- * * * * 4- * * * * * * * * * Per 1000 Mrs.Prailcis mn^ America $22.00 Augusta 20.00 Panama 30.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton. 45.00 Europa 60.00 Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King. . $20.00 Chicago White 25.00 Myrtle (True) 75.00 Schwaben 37.00 FORCING GRADE 1^ inch and up including many over two inches. SPECIAL FLOWER SEED PRICE LIST. ALL EARLY STOCKS. ASK FOR IT. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4- Mention the American Florist when writing New York Seed Trade. Great activity is now noticed in all the seed store.s in preparation for the spring trade. One of George Burnett's sons who has been in the service has been given his honorable discharge, and is back in the store of Burnett Brothers. A force is now busy at Weeber & Don's sending out catalogues. A. F. F. Harrt a. Barnard, the genial rep- resentative of the Stuart Low Co.. Lon- don, Eng., in .^ending holiday greetings to his numerous American 'friends, says the big town on the Thames is crowded far beyond comfortable ca- pacity with British, Colonial and American soldiers and sailors, the vast throng joyous in the main, the glad- ness dimmed in many places, how- ever, by the grief of those who look in vain for the coming of their loved ones. Referring to business, he adds, the wonder is they have not suffered more and that the cheeriest prophel could never have predicted that they would have held their heads above wa- ter after four years of such terrible war havoc. Bad.son .says when the new crops throughout the world begin to ma- ture, foreign demand will diminish and most grain prices will fall. This re- mark, of course, applies equally to seed crops. Candytuft Quken of Italy, accord- ing to a careful seed grower, has all the earmarks of being a perennial. §.*► ,.M:e:QJT.T^a&>C^. -=^^WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS>=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQITEST SAN FRANCISCO "''^^ ^T.^J^.Z.scT"'''"' CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED $30.00 per case of 1000 15.00 per case of 500 J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY MenHon the American Florist when ufriting For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inqairies to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exportlnp Seed House 75 YEARS UNHIVAIXID REFUTATION ifention the American Florist iehan ieriting 1919. The American Florist. 81 Dreer's Reliable Flower Seeds New crops of most of the important items are now ready and the balance arc expected shortly. Do not delay ordering your supply of the kinds that should be sown early, such as A^CratUm, Alyssum, Antirrhinum, Centaurea, Cobaea, Dracaena, Heliotrope, Moonflower, Lantana, Lobelia, Maurandia, Petunia, Pyrethrum, Salvia, Thunbergia, Verbena, Vinca, Etc. We call the special attention of Florists to the following: NEW SCARLET SAGE "America" or "Globe of Fire" This is without doubt the finest Scarlet Sage ever sent out. It is the earliest to come into bloom, and flowers continuously till the end of the season, and what is equally as important, it is abso- lutely uniform in growth, about 15 inches high, with the brilliant scarlet spikes thrown -well above the plant making a total height of about 2 feet. The seed we offer is our own saving. BOc per trade pkt.; $4.00 per oz. Dreer's Superb Large Flowering Fringed Petunias Our own unrivaled strain, and too well known to require description, we offer Double-flowering fringed, 75c per 600 seeds; $1.50 per 1000 seeds. Single-flowering fringed, 50c per trade pkt. Salvia America or Globe of Fire. Our new Wholesale Price List, just issued, containing a complete list of all the Seeds, Plants and Bulbs we offer, has been mailed. If you did not receive a copy, we will be pleased to send one to any Florist on application. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist iohen writing THE J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO, WATERIXK), NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 3 L L 1/ 3 Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating if possible, quantities required, niiuiraiej CiiiIitK Fim. KELWAY & SON ""^l^" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPOKT." Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED mo^nsdale Brfstol, PH. Mention the American Florist when writing 82 The American Florist. Jan. 25, Northern Michigan Grown RADISH SEED Now ready to contract 1919 crop. Write for contract prices. Lou S. Darling Seed Co. PETOSKEY, MICH. Mention the American Florist tvhen loriting The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. millUlU, bUIIII Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAU WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet. Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspoodence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFin. SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19 1 9 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt a Light Sts., B A.LTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when loriting JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the beiielit of our GO ycjirs" expeiicnce. AH seasonable vnricties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Tho Flower City R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets. MunRoes, Carrots. Cab bages. Celeries. Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK All 2;^ J -inch pots, except as noted. Manettia Bicolor $S.0OperlOO Blue Spirea (Coryopteris) S.OO per 100 Holt's Sage S.OO per 100 Sanseveria Zealanica 7.00 per 100 Plumbago Capensis 7.00 per 100 Plumbago Capensis Alba 7.00 per 100 Abutilon, Daydawn S.OO per 100 Aburilon, Souv. de Bonn 6.00 per 100 Oleander, Pink, Thompsoni Plena 7.00 per lOO Oleander, White 7.00 per lOO Agatha Coelestis (Blue Daisy) .- 6.00 per 100 Weeping Lantana 4.00 per 100 Pelargonium, Mrs. Layal 6.0O per 100 Palm, Kentia Belmoreana, 2J4 in 10.00 per 100 3 in 16.00 per 100 4 in 40.00 per 100 Lantania Barbonica 6.00 per 100 Ageratum, Little Bkie Star 3.S0 per 100 Achyranthus Herbsti (Bright red") 4.00 per 1(X) Santolana Incana 5.00 per 100 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville^Ohio Meyition the American Florist when writing Michell's New Crop Flower Seeds ASTER Early Wonder, pink and white, each, tr. pkt.. 40c; $2.25 |)er oz. ASTER Queen of the Market, blush pink, crimson, dark blue, litlht blue, rose pink and whire eiich.tr, pkt.. 25c; $1.00 per o/.. All colors mixed, tr. pkt.. 20c: 75c per oz. ASTER Early Royal Branching, lavender, purple, rose pink, shell pink anil white, each, ir. pk., 40c; $2.25 per oz. All colors rui.\ed, tr. pkt , 40c; $2.00 per oz. VERBENA, Michell*s Mammoth Fancy, blue, pink, scarlet. striped and white, each. tr. pkt.. 30c; $1.25 per oz. Mixed colors, tr. pkt., 30c $1.00 [K-r oz. Also all other Seasonable Seeds and Supplies. Send for Catalog. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed, and Field Corn on contract. COIJRKSPONDENCE SOLICITED 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. Meyttion the A7nerica7i Florist ivhen writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtimn Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of PLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGDE ENVELOPES - RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., V. S. A. Mentioti the AmeHcan Florist xchen writing GARDEN SEED Contract Seed Orowers Qnaniolfioc • P^PPer. Ecpplant, Tomato. opCLiaiLltrd. Vine. Seed and Field Com. licet. S«oet Corn, (Jartleu Benns, Onion Sets, iiiid Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other Items of the short crop of this post season, as well ns a full Ufie of Canleu Seeds, will l)e tjuoted you U(ion application to S. D. WOODRUFF i. SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW TORK and ORANGE. CONN. I'orresitoudeneo Sollciteil. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON I'KUKirKTOWN. X. J. 1919. The American Florist. 83 Vaughan's Flower Seeds for Sowing Now. Extracts from "Florists' January Price List," just issued. Ask For It. BEGONIA. Trade pkt. Gracilis Luminosa. foliage lustrous red- disli brown. Ilowers fiery dark scarlet, 132 oz.. $1.60 J0.26 Glory de Chatelaine 50 Prima Donna, large transparent rose flow- ers, 132 oz., $1,60 35 Vernon, red-leaveil nod red-flowered, oz., $3.00. Vs, oz., 50c 16 Erfordia, rosy carmine. 1/32 oz., 75c 25 BELLIS (Daisy). Trade Pkt. Mammoth Mixture. % oz., 60c $0.25 Mammoth, White 25 Mammoth, Pink, i^ oz.. 65c 25 Longfellow, dark pink 20 Snowball, double white 20 Monstrosa, giant double white, 1^ oz., 75c 26 Monstrosa, giant double pink, i^ oz., 60c 25 Double Red 25 Double Rosy White Ouilled 25 CANDYTCFT. Giant Hyacinth-Flowered, Extra se- lected stock, lb., $5.00 15 CELOSIA. Cristata (Coxcomb): Dwarf Presi- Oz. $4.00 4. DO 4.00 2,80 2.80 Oz. $0,50 .50 .60 VERBENA— Vaughan's Best Mixture, ACER AT UM. Trade Pkt. Imperial Dwarf, Blue $0,10 Imperial Dwarf, White 10 Blue Perfection 10 Little Blue Star, 14 oz. 76c 25 ALYSSr.M. Maritimum, Sweet Alyssum 06 Vaughaa's Little Gem, extra fine strain, lb., $7.00 10 ANTIRRHINUM. Golden King, yellow 16 Queen Victoria, pui-e white 15 Venus, ai»T>le-bIossom pink 20 Silver Pink, Vj oz,, $1.00 26 Vaughan's Special Mixture 20 .\SPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus, Northern Greenhouse Grown. Per 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds. $1,00; 1.000, $3,60. Sprengeri, 100 seeds, 15c; 250 seeds, 26c: 1,000 seeds. 75c; 5.0.'JO seeds. $3.50, ASTERS. Queen of the Market Aster, White, Pink, Light Blue. Dark Blue. Scarlet, Flesh, Laven- der. Each of the above, 'ii oz., 25c; trade pkt., 10c; oz.. 80c. Queen of the Market, best mixed, trade pkt., 10c; oz., 60c. We Carry a Most Complete Line of Aster Seeds for Florists. dent Thiers Dwarf Empress, crimson, 14 oz.. 60c Childsii. Chinese Wool Flower, 14 oz.. 75c CENTAUREA, Gymnocarpa (':ii!(iidissima COBAENA, Scandens, Purple Srnnileiis Ilore Alba. White COLEUS. Vaughan's Rainbow Mix- ture, 1/32 oz.. 75c Extra Choice. large leaved mixed, l/ir, oz.. $1.00 CYPERUS. Alternifolius. Umbrella DRACAENA Indivisa, lb., $3,00 Indivisa Latifolia Australis GREVILLEA, Bobusta HELIOTROPE, Mammoth Flowered, mixed. I'l oz., 45c LEMON VERBENA. H oz.. 50c LANTANA, Hybrida, mixed Bruant's New Dwarf Hybrids .10 .25 .10 .15 .25 .26 .16 .10 ,10 .16 .15 ,25 ,20 .05 .10 1,60 2,00 ,50 1,80 .36 ,80 1,00 ,30 .40 ,60 ,60 1,50 ,30 .40 PETUNIAS. Large Double-Flowered Sorts, Double Large-Flowering, extra choice. Mixed l.OOii seeds, $1,25: 10.000 seeds. $10.00; nO:i sefds, 65c: 1/64 oz.. $3.00. Double Large-Flowering Fringed, best mixed, l.OOii seeds. $1.25; 10,000 seeds, $10,00; 50l) s,-,'ils, 65c: 1/04 oz.. $3.00. Vaughan's Special Mixture Double, extra I'hoi.e, 1.000 seeds, $1,26; 500 seeds, 65c; 1/04 oz., $4.00. Single Large Flowering Sorts, Trade Pkt. Large-Flowering, finest mixed. 1/16 oz.. $1.60 $0.26 Fringed, mixed extra choice, 1A6 oz., $1.80 25 Giants of California, true, 1/16 oz., $1,80. ,26 Triumph of the Giants, 1/32 oz.. $1.60 60 Balcony Queen. Rich velvety violet with white blotches 60 Vaughan's Best Mixture of Large-Flowerinff Single Petunias. Trade Pkt. (1.000 seeds). 6O0; 3 pkts. for $1.36, Trade Pkt. Oz. Pyrethrum. Parthenifolium Aureum. Golden Feather $0,10 $0.40 SAL.VLA SPLENDENS. Clara Bedman 26 2.00 Drooping Spikes 25 2,25 Fireball 35 3,00 Zurich 35 3.40 Maroon Prince, rich plum purple 25 2,40 STOCKS. Double Large-Flowering, Dwarf, German 10 weeks, Caniir.v Yellow. Dark Bine. Crimson. Brilliant Hose. Light Blue. Blood Red, White, riesh. Each of above % oz.. 85c. ,25 Extra choice mixed, ^ oz., 35c 25 Giant Perfection or Cut and Come Again. Skv Blue. Light Blue. FI<-sli. White. Dark Blue. Canary Y.-llc.w. Pink. Scarlet. Each of the above. i« oz., 40c 25 THTTNBERGIA, mixed 15 TORENIA Foumieri Grandiflora, la oz.. 40c 10 SWEET PEAS. Write for special list, just issued. LOBELIA. ^ oz.. 40c. Compacta, ,80 .80 1.00 Bedding Queen, Crystal Palace oz.. 40c Speciosa. dark flowers Emperor William, ^k Haraburgia Hybrida Sapphire, best for ing basket, 1/16 oz.. 80c... and foliage, z.. 35c hang- ,20 .20 .15 ,20 ,25 ,25 MIGNONETTE. True Machet, Vaughan's Selected Stock. 14 oz. .40c $0.10 New York Market, «, oz.. $1,00 60 MYOSOTIS, Vaughan's Early and l,;ite I-Towerins 16 2,50 1.00 $0.75 7,00 1,00 PANSY. VAUGHAN'S INTERN.\TION.\L MIXTURE. The World's Best, oz.. $10.00; "4 oz., $2.68; 'i oz., $1,60; Trade PUt., 60c, V.iUGHAN'S GIANT >nXTURE. Oz.. $5.00; Vi oz., $1.26; % oz., 75c; Trade Pkt,, 26c, See Catalogue for list of separate varieties. ,60 VINCA. Vinca Rosea, Mixed 10 Rosea, pink 10 Rosea Fl, Alba Oculata 10 Rosea Alba Pura. pure white 10 Resea Delicata, delicate piuk 15 AERBENA. (See cut above,) Kammoth, Jfixed 10 White, Extra choice 15 I'lii-jde shades 15 Aurora Borealis, Fiery red 25 Commandant Marchand, purple 26 DeSance, Brilliant scarlet, true.. ,10 Firefly. Scarlet, white eye. ..,-.,. .15 Lucifer, Improved Defiance, I, oz,, 80c 50 a new giant strain in which red shades with white eye predomi- nate 25 Auricula-Flowered, mixed 10 Mayflower. Beautiful 'ink 15 Vaughan's Best Mixed Verbenas, This is un- questionably the best strain of Verbena seed In existence. It is composed of the best strains and colors of the Mammoth type, the May- flower, the best European introductions of last year, all grown separately, and mixed in the right proportion. Trade pkt.. 25c; y oz., 60c; oz.. $2.00; 2 ozs., $3,50, ,60 ,60 .60 .60 ,80 .80 ,90 ,90 2.00 2,00 ,80 1.40 2,00 ,80 1.00 Our Trade Packets Contain Double the Quantities of Most Dealers. Four Complete Catalogues Annually. Want Tour Card for Our Mailing List. Mail It Today. 10% casb discoant on (lower seeds if cash is enclosed except Asparagas and Cyclamen; discount on these i; Z %. We Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay Street, NEW TfORK. 31-33 W, Randolph St., CV.\^^^^ 803 W. Randolph St. V^IlICagO Niitt, strongr, 2-in.. per 100 $2.00 Viaud, strong, 2-in., per 100 2.00 Rlcard, strong, 2-in., per 100 2.00 Dracaena IndiTisa, good, thrifty stock for growing on, 2-in., per 100 2.00 ELMER RAWLINGS, Allegany, N. Y aiiuuuiDiiiiuuiiMiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiuueiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiii Robert Craig Co. PALMS High . Clnu 1 CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO.. g and Novelties In t-ecoratlTe Flants. g I Market and 49tb l\%., Philadelphia, ^*\ ^ ^ ., t j. iimiiniminimiinirimiiiiiiiriiiiiiimiiiiiuiiimiiiiiiniuiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiimiB Laiayette • - - Indiana 84 The American Florist. Jan. 25, [ Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selb.v, Philiidelphia. Pa.. President; C. W. Waid. Grand Riipids. Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Uavis. Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. HUNDRKD.S of thousands of dollar.s have been sunk in the Hackensack Meadows in efforts to drain them and turn them into gardens as would be done in Holland. Spo]v.\ne, Wash. — The range of Wal- ter Phillips and brother, who have been engagred in war work, will be re- opened in its entirety and devoted principally to cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce this season. Terre Haute, Ikd. — Owing to un- settled labor conditions and an un- favorable season, the sweet potato crop was very short and prices are ex- tremely high. But few are stored here, not enough for home supply. CHARLE.S L. Pack, president of the war garden commission, says that the 5,000,000 gardeners of 1018 must be doubled this year to .show that this country means business in producing an antidote for Bolsheviki poison. Seed Potatoes Barred from Oklahoma. Oklahoma has placed a quarantine on seed potatoes, both Irish and sweet. Including plants and cuttings Kvery shipment from out.«ide the state must carry a tag bearing a copy of the cer- tificate of inspection made during the growth of the potatoes offered The state needs ordinarily 350.0(Xl bushels of seed potatoes. The problem of se- curing that amount of certified .seed is a hard one. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, January 21. — Cucumbers 2-dozen box, .$!5.00 to .$6.00: celery crate, ^\.lr, to $2.25; head lettuce, crate, Sf^.TO; radishes, per dozen bunches, .50 to 60 cents; tomatoes 6 baskets, .$.3.00 to $4.50. New York, January 20.— Celery (state), per case, .$.3.00 to $10 00- cucumbers, $1.00 to $2..5rt per dozen- mushrooms, 75 cents to $1.,S.'-, per bas- ket; tomatoes, per pound, 15 to .35 cents; lettuce, per package, $2.00 to •>4..50: radishes, per 100 bunches, $:^, 00 to .$5.00. ■■!•-■-> Vegretable Markets. There was a heavy movement for the time of the year according to re- ports received by the bureau of mar- kets of the department of agriculture for the period January 14-21. There was a sharp reaction in the potato situation the gain of the previous week being practically lost under pressure of liberal supplies. Declines of from 10 to ."0 cents were quite general and more severe in the west than in the east. Carlots of New- York, Michigan and Wisconsin No. 1 sacked white stock averaged a 2.5-cent loss at Chicago. .Sales to .iobbers fell to a .general range of $2-.$2.35. The cabbage market also tended down- ward in producing sections. New York PanLsh Seed weakened to a clos- ing range of $24-$26 per ton f. o. b. and followed a fairly wide range of $25-$40 in consuming markets. Wis- consin Holland seed declined about .$5 to a range of $22-.$26 and closed at an average of .$23. Florida stock advanced 25 cents ranging .$1.75-$2.25 per hamper in northern markets Texas flat type held at $;^$3.50 per 100 pounds. The onion market showed a -trong tone strengthening in New- York producing sections to $1.75-.$2 f. o. b. for best yellow stock. Con- suming markets ranged $1.75-.$2.25 for eastern and midwestern yellows; Cali- fornia brown and yellow stock averaged 25 cents higher. Celery was fairly steady, California Golden Heart ranged 75 to 95 cents per dozen in producing sections. Prices in con- suming markets ranged fairly steady at $9-$12.,'50 per case. California Ice- berg lettuce continued to advance reaching a range of .$3-.$3.25 in pro- dueuig sections. Consuming markets advanced to .$5-$5.50 per crate. Florida head made a similar advance. Possibilities of One Acre. We notice that this old topic is again popular. The proper answer, off- handed, is, of course, that there is hardly a limit. The most important factor is the man behind the gun, and then come many conditions, some con- trollable and others not. We have had one select acre last season, which has set a new record with us. However, we wish fo state that circiunstances were all in our favor. First in hand came long experience, both in growing and marketing; second, an excellent piece of land; third, an unusually dry and hot season, bringing out all there was in mechanical watering; fourth, unusual market conditions, heavy de- mand, high prices, low supply in gen- eral; fifth, an unprecedented long grow- ing season, extending from April 15 to December 1. All these factors may never again appear together in a life time. As an example, for intensive garden- ing, we measured off one-seventh of an acre. This was planted to Longfellow string beans in April. Immediately after, the two and one-half-foot rows between the beans were drilled to Scar- let Globe radishes. After removing the beans, the land was replowed, planted to celery in five-foot rows and the spaces between the rows, drilled to leaf lettuce. AH these crops were a success; the beans sold for .$2 to $2.-50 per bushel; the radishes for 40 cents per dozen bunches; the lettuce sold at 12 cents per pound, and the celery all the way from 75 cents to $1 per dozen, all wholesale. In figures, the radishes i sold for nearly $75. the beans $125. the lettuce $100 and the celery $1.'>0. a total of $4.50 for the one-seventh acre. The other parts of this acre did as well under different arrangements. A favorite combination with us has been Crosby beets, early, followed by late celery, intercropped by lettuce. • We have also had these combina- tions go all wrong. We have had the beans killed by frost when in bloom, till- rndishes destroyed by maggots, the celery came hollow and Avortliless. and the leaf lettuce strike a glutted mar- ket with no demand wh.ntever. A\'e write this side of the story to caution the enthusiast to prepare himself for bitter disappointments. This cla.ss of farming is a gamble, pure and simple. as agencies are at work for -o.-n-s. Mushroom Growing By B. SI. DusTKar Pi-csontins noourntel.v the i-equirenionta for success. 260 paeos, cloth, fully illustrated. Price. $1,60. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOAaO 1919. The American Florist. 85 GERANIUMS KOOted Cuttings. None for sale now. Orders booked for ^iiinnier delivery only. S. A, Nutt, Bnctiner, Ricard. Poitevine. Asparagus Plumosus.— My usual high quality of stock. Deliveries beginning May Ist at 83.50 per 100, *30.0Uper 1000. ALBERT M. HERR. UNCiSTER, PA. Lancaster County Florists' Association. \ .idint meeting of the assoeiation and the ladies' auxiliary was lield Januai-y 16 in the luoms of tlie cham- ber of commerce. After the routine business was gone through with, mem- bers were called for from tliose mem- bers who attended the publicity meet- ing in Philadelphia. Harry K. Rohrer said that all present were impressed with the good features of the work done and the necessity for the futui-e. and added that he thought it would be a good thing if every one interested in the business would give one cent out of each dollar received during the yeai. This would be an infinitesimal tax in propoition to wliat other businesses are doing and yet would bring in a good working revenue for the publicity committees. B. F. Barr said that he fully realized the benefits of the pub- licity of the past year and that no doubt much more would be accorfi- plished i]i the year to come, that his business has shown a steady increase each month since Ajiril when business was not influenced by the conditions prevalent in the fall and said that he was going to double his subscription of the past year. A. M. Herr remarked on the enthus- iasm that was shown at the Philadel- phia meeting and was sorry there were not more of our members to attend as he believed that could they have heard the history of this work, and the out- line for the coming' year, that this club would come forward with a good big subscriptieu, and that lie was going to give all the members a chance to siibsci-ibe within the next WO days. President Elmer 'Weaver vo.uched for all that had been said, and added that he believed in the moral of "SV. F. Thei- kildson's story, that the important part was to get the money for this work first. He insisted that no grower, no retail man. no supply house, no one connected with this business, could af- ford to stay out. The visiting committee announced a trip to Strasburg for the meeting, Feb- ruary 2U. The following committees were appointed : Piogramrne — B. F. Barr, Chas. M. Weaver and M. J. Brin- ton. Mombershiii — Chas. B. Herr. Ira Landis and Rutter Hess. Visiting — H. K. Rohrer, Lemon Landis and 'W. B. Girvin. Exhibition — A. K. Rohrer, Ru- dolph Nagle and J. Wade Galey. President 'VN^eaver then turned the meeting over to Mrs. Albert M. Herr, president of the ladies' auxiliary, who read a very interesting paper on war gardens, giving her experiences in Phil- adelphia. Pittsburgh and other cities as a member of the emergency aid. She asked for a discussion as to the relation between the war gardens and the florists' business. D. J. Keohane, of the Henry F. Michell Co., said they had a good market for vegetable plants, but the profits for the ordinary greenhouse man were nothing extra- ordinary. B. F. Barr said that the retail man had to carry vegetable plants to accommodate his customers, and that the war gardens helped in- crease the demand so that they made an important addition to the spring's business. Some of the growers who attend the local mai-kets find them a profitable side line, but those who at- tempted them as a wholesale propo- sition, will have none this season. CARNATION CDTTINGS-Ready Now. PINK 100 1000 Miss Theo. True rose pink 54. Kl ?:!.'>.0(-i Mrs. C. 'W. Ward. True rose pink... 4.00 35.licit your inquiries aDd niders for samt*. We do nf»t grow or handle anything else but Oi'chids. Special lists on application. I-AGER & HITRRELL, Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Winter Stock Write for List of Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, ^"g^? Si""" Mention the A)nerican Florist when trriting Alonzo J. Bryan A^Hiolfsnle Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Grower of Geramums, Fuchsias. Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See OUT display Adv. in American Florist, April 6, 191S, page 612. Correspondence solicited. Meyition the Amei-ican Florist when writing Mry. B. F. Barr, Mrs. A. K. Rohrer and Mrs. Herr had arranged around the room a series of illustrations from national ard local advertising and a guessing' contest was entered into that ci-eated much amusement and sociabil- ity. The pi'esident then reconvened the meeting and the ladies were given a rising vote of thanks for their parti- cipation in making this meeting the success it was. Albert M. Herr. Trade Directory OP THE Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen OP THE United States and Canada Containing the Names and Addresses of Florists of the United States and Canada. PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO I "MORE AND BETTER IKENTIAS m than ever. I Joseph Heacock Company I WYNCOTE - PA. B WRITE FOR PRICES" illllllllllllllllllllllUIIIUIIlllUlilW Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing 86 The American Florist. Jan. 25, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. .7. R. Mavhew. Wnxahachie. Tix., Pn-si- (Jont: J. I'Mward Mi on. Morrisvill", Pa.. Vioe-Presidpni.; Curtis N.ve smith. 19 Con- press St., lioston, Mass., Secretar.v and Coun- s<'l. It^orty-loiir annual convt'iirion will be held at Cliicaud in 1019. Bo.sTON. Mass. — Tlip annual meeting of ttie New Kngland Nurserymen's As- sociatioti v\ill be held at the Hotel Bellevue. this eity, .January 28-20. An interesting- programme has been ar- ranged. AJfERiCAN nurserymen are complain- ing that even with the high freighl rates from England, packing charges are still worse, small manetti cases be- ing charged for at the rate of .fll each and upward. P. S. RlDSDAi.E, secretary of the Am- erican Forestry Association, points out that the reforestration of Prance is an important part of the reconstruction programme. Of the 000,000 population in the devastated area,, about .W per cent were dependent upon forests dur- ing six months of the year. Fifteen pounds of fir seed, which will raise 50.- 000 trees, worth $1,000,000. have been sent to France by the association. Illinois Nurserymen's Association. The second annual meeting of the Illinois Nurserymen's Association will be held at the Hotel La Salle. Chi- cago, February 5-G. A splendid pro- .gramme has been i:)repared and this promises to be a better convention than that of last year, which in the opinion of all who attended was an exceptionally interesting and profitabl'.- meeting. A. M. .\ucir.sTlNE. Sec'y. Tree Memorials for New Jersey Heroes Camp Dix. Wrightstown. N. J., as a permanent array post will have a liv- ing tree as memorial for every New Jersey boy who has died in the serv- ice, imder arrangements announced this week by the committee on camp beautific.ition appointed by Major Gen- eral Hugh L. Scott. Shade tree ex- perts will complete details so that every main avenue and cross road through the great cantonment can be lined with magnificent sylvan col- umns of triumph which will stand throi'.gh future generations as a tri- btite to the part taken by boys from the "Garden State" in the war. The committee, of which Frank Wandol. general secretary of the Knights of Columbus, is chairman, an- nounces that the project will be sub- mitted soon to every municipality in New .Jersey. Cities, borou.ghs and townshii)S will be asked to present a tree for every man from their respec- tive municipality who has died while in the service. The committee will select the varieties of trees to be planted, so that it can carry out .a uni- versal scheme of beautincption. .Arbor day probably will be selected as the date for planting the trees. either bv home tovm delegations at designated points or to be forwarded to the camp and planted by soldiers of the permanent garrison. Berckmans' Nursery Sold. The nursery and landscape interests of the P. J. Berckmans' Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga., has been sold to Sig- mund Tarnok, who has also purchased the home and farm of R. C. Berck- mans, opposite the Fruitland Nurser- ies, by which name the Berckmans place has long been known. The deal is one of the largest to be consum- mated in Augusta in many years, but the figures are not given ovit. In addition to the purchases already made. Mr. T.arnok has leased the nur- sery lands of R. C, L. A. and P. J. A. Berckmans, Jr., with options to buy later in the season. The new owner h.as retained the complete field and office force of the concern and it will be conducted as heretofore by experi- enced employes. The sale does not in any way affect the property of the Berckmans Broth- URGENT. Plant Imports Danger. Unless the plant growers and nur- serymen of the United States take prompt and vigorous action, It is likely that all imports of palms, azaleas, roses.rhododendrons.boxand bay trees, etc., also general nursery stock, from Europe will be shut out under the pro- posed plan of the federal horticultural board unless the present programme of that body is changed. What To Do. Every florist,nurseryman and seeds- man should at once telegraph protests to his representatives in Congress, both Senate and House of Representa- tives, also to Dr. C. L. Marlatt, Chair- man Federal Horticultural Board, Washington, D. C. Do It Today. er.s, at Mayneld. where they have o'le of the finest orchards and farms in the south. In addition to devoting the'r time to this property. L. A. Berck- mans and P. J. A. Berckmans, Jr.. will do siiecial work as consulting hor- ticulturists, and they have already been retained as experts by several of the large.?t orchard interests in the south, both bei7ig famous .as experts in this line. Sigmund Tarnok, the new owner of Fruitland Nurseries, is a native of .Switzerland, but has been in America about five years and is well versed in this line of work in the south. He married a daughter of J. B. Reeves, of M;acon. and he has been employed by the Central City for the past year as landscape artis;t. He is a graduat.^ of Stutt.gart University and of School of Landscape Gardening and Architec- ture at Budapest. The change of ownership and nian- agemerrt of the Fruitland Nurseries comes after over half a century of progress .and success, the concern now being known throughout the world. The retiring owners bespeak for Mr. Tarnok the highest consideration of the public and they are confident he will demonstrate his ability to the sat- isfaction of the old and new i>atrons of the nurseries. It will be gratifying to the count less friends of the two brothers ir Augusta and vicinity to know that they will retain their residences there R. C. Berckmans, the other of the trio, has been in Macon for the past year where he is engaged in a business that is ' making great strides throughout the sciith. Silk from Trees. The process of turning trees into silk stockings through the transformation of wood piUp into cellulose, to produce the .artificial silk threads, is simple. The v\-ood pulp is treated with caustic soda to form a sodium cellulose and then dissolved in carbon disulphide. The product, alkali-cellulose-.xanth.ate is a viscous solution popularly called viscose and, after being filtered and allowed to ripen by standing, is force.\HT.I.\ FARMS. P. 0. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown Juno.. N. Y. Mention the American Florist u-hen writing 1919. The American Florist. 87 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ABUTILONS. Abutilon. Davdawu. 2V.-in.. Sri.O'.l ner V»l: S.)uv. de Bonn. 2W,-in.. 56.00 per 100. Tbe Sturrs vV; Harrison Co., Painesville. 0. AGEBATUMS. Aseratum. Litlli' Blue Star. 2Mi-in., $3.50 per lO'i. ITie Storrs & Harrisou Co.. Painesville. O. .ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus. Usual higli quality stock. Deliveries beginning May 1, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa, BUIiBS. Bulbs. Gladioli. Clean, liealthy, fine stocli, ready to sbip. For varieties and prices see ad- vertdsement on front cover page of this issue. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo. N. Y. Bulbs. Lilium Rubrum, L. Melpomene. L. Magniticum and L. Giganteuin. For sizes and prices see display advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co,, 172 X. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Bulbs, Lilium Giganteum, Put in cold stor- age free from frost and now reinspected, 7-9-in.. (300 bulbs to cusel. $25.00 per case. L. Ruhnini. 11-12-in., $12.00 per 10l>; 12-14-in., $16.00 per H.iO. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Cold storage giganteum. All cases farefully inspected. 7 to 0-in.. (300 to case), $22.50 per case; 11(10 to easel. $S.iio per case. A. Henderson & ('i».. 211 N. State St.. Chicago. Bulbs. Lil. Giganteum. 7-9 and 9-10 in., for immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth BIdg., New York City. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum from cold storage, 7-9 in. (300 to case). Write for prices, Chas, Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York, CANNAS. Caona Roots, per 1,000, (our selection), $4O.0O, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CARNATIONS. Carnation Cuttings. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. C. U. Liggit, 325 Bulletin BIdg., Phila- delphia, Pa, Carnations. All high grade stock. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CARNATIONS. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Extra fine stock ready for immediate ship- ment. The best possible obtainable. Order I'arly. 100 1000 White Enchantress $3.50 $35.00 Matchless 3.50 32.00 Enchantress 3.50 32.00 Alice ., 3.50 30.00 Ward 3.50 32.00 Roper 3.50 32.00 Nebraska 4.00 35.00 Ttienanthos 3.50 .32.00 Victory 3.50 32.00 WII5T0R BROS,, 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago, HI. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Write Mich. cocos. Cocos Weddeliana, 5-in., $1.00 to $1.50 Poehlniann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. each. COIiEUS. Coleus. Christmas Gem. large stock. $10.00 per 100; 4-ln.. ,$20.00 per 100. mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III, 3-in., Poehl- CROTONS. Crotons. all the way from 4-In., to big tnbs; pi-ices range from 50c to $10.00 per plant. Poehl- niaoL Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. DAHLIAS. NOT THE QUANTITT BUT THE QUALITY The best cut flower and garden varieties. Get our prices for best quality stock. LYNDHURST FARM, HAMMONTON, N. J. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Pea- cock Dahlia Farms, VVilUamstown Jet., N. J. DRACAENAS. AUogany, N. Y. Dracaena Massangeana, 3-in., $30.00; 4-in., $:50.00 per 100; 5-in.. 75c to $1.00; S-in., $1.25 to $1.50. Dracaena Terminalis, 5-ln., 50c to 75c; G Id., 75 to $1.00. Poehlmaun Bros Co., Morton Grove, 111. Dracaena Indivisa. good thrifty stock for grow- on, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. FERNS. Ferns. Boston and Itoosevelt, 2V.-in.. $6.00 ri^r 100: $5i>.00 per l.OOii. Whitmani. Tedrtv. Jr.. anri Verona, $(i.no per Hn; $.">.=>. OO per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 100-1 Uncoln BIdg., Phila- delphia, Pa. FERNS. Boston, beavy plants from 5-in. pots, $4.50 per dozen, $35 per lon. Extra heavy C-in., $6.00 per dozen. THE WAGNER PARK NUR- SERY CO., Sidney.' O. Ferns. All well grown, healthy stock. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town. N. Y. Ferns. Boston. 7-in., special price of 75c each; e-in.. 50c: 8-in.. $1.00; 9-in., $1.50 each. Whit- raanii, 7-in., 75c. Tbe George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Boston Ferns, $3.50 per doz.; Gin., 75c each, $11.00 per doz. $0.00 per doz.: I'oehliijann Bros, large stock, 4-in.. 30c each, 5-in.. 40c each. $5.00 per doz.; $8.50 per doz.; 7-in., .$1.00 each. Whitmanil, 5-in., 50c each. 6-in., 75c each, $9.00 per doz. , Co., Morton Grove, 111. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwig Mosbaek. Ferndale, Askov. Minn. PICUS. Rubbers. 35c. 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. FREESIAS. Freosia Purity Mammoth, -li-in. and up. Prices on application. J. M. Tborbnrn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. N. Y. Viand and Ricard, strong, Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, fiLADIOIiUS. Gladiolus. Especially selected for forcing un- der glass. America. $22 ijer 1.000; Augnsta. Mrs. Francis King, $20 per 1.000: Chicago White. $25 per l.Oflil; Panama. $3" per 1.000; Schwaben. $.S7 per 1.000; Mrs. Fi'ank Pendleton. $43 per l.OOli; Europn, $60 per I.OHO; Myrtle iTi-ueK $75 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Stove, Chicago and New York. (:Jladi()lus. Small planting stock of Baron J. Hulot, Crackerjack. Butterfly and Alice Carey, while thev last at T5c per 100: $6.00 per 1.0(Xl, F. O. B. here. Bulblets; postpaid, at $1.00 per 1.000. A. .1. WE.i\'EIi'. Roseville. Calif. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 88 The American Florist. Jan, 25, GREENS. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax. $3.00 per case. Natural log moss, per bag, $1.75. Peipetuated sheet moss, per bag, $3.50. Caldwell The Woods- man Co.. Evergreen, Ala. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax, $3.00 per case. Natural log moss, pei- bag, $1.75. Perpetuated sheet moss, per bag, $3.50. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. Southern wild smilax. 50 lb. case. $2.25. J. A. Curry & Co.. Drewry, Ala. IVIES. English Ivy. 4-inch. $15.00 per 100. Tho George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. KENTIAS. Kenlia Belmoreann and Forsteriana, extra flue 214-in.. $14.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; 3-iu.. $25.00 per 100. $220.00 per 1,000; 4-ln.. $50 per 100; 5 in.. $12.00 to $15.00 p^-r doz.; 6-in., $2.00 to $2.50 each; Forsteriana, Sin., made-up, $1.50. Poehlmaun Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Keutias. Eelmoreana and Forsteriaua, 2^-iii., tl.25 per dozen; 5-in., made-up, $9.00 per dozeu. Tie George Wittbold Co., 746 Buckingham Place, L'liicago. LLLY OF THE VAIiLEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Just received. $30.00 per case of 1,000; $15.00 per case of 500. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 53 Barclay St., New York. Valley Pips for quick forcing, $25.00 per 1,000. Vuughau's Seed Store, Cliicago and New York. MAGNOMA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves: nou-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size. $1.75 per carton: in 100-lb cases, $22.00 per case. The Ove Gnatt Co.. La Porte, Ind. Magnolia leaves for preparing purposes, 3 to 5- iu. long, 70-lb. case, $3.00. J. A. Curry & Co., Drcwry, ,11a. ONION SETS. ONION SETS Red at $2.50, Yellow at $2.50 per bushel of :i2 lbs. Choice quality. J. C. ZAPLEWSKl & CO., Norwood Park, Hi. ORCHIDS. IIASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London. England, Cattleyas. Laellio- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. Orchids of tiU kiuds, established and seml- cstablished. Eager & Uurrell, Summit, N. J. PAIiMS. Palm. Kentia Belmoreaua. 2yj-ln., $10.00 per loU: 3-iu., $16.00 per 100; 4-ln.. $40.00 per 100. Tlie Slorrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvUle. O. Palms, high class, and uoveltiea In decorative plants. Robert Crnlg Co., Market nnd 49lh Sta., I'lilladelphia, Pa. PRIMUI-AS. Baby Primulas, 4-in,. 25c; 5-in., 35c; 6-iu., 50c. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton GroTe, III. PTERIS. Pteris Wimsetti. Nice bushy plants for Cbrist- iiias baskets or boxes. 4-inch. $10.00 per 100. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham I'iace. C'hicago. PUSSY WILLOWS. Pussy willows for forcing, full of buds, never been finer. 18 to 30-in.. $3.0n application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge. N. Y. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light. Pratt and Ellicott St.. Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet poa, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Flower and vegetables. Renowned specialties. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. PAQUET. seed grower, Nice, France. Seeds: Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godiueau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230 W. Kinzie St.. Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty, Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif, Seeds. Vegetable, flower and forage. Simou Louis Freres & Co., Bruyeres le Chatel, France. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co.. Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. Seed, flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpiuteria, Calif. Garden seeds; all varieties. 1. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market St.. Philadelphia, Pb. Seeds. Pea nnd Iieau. Alfred J. Browu Seed Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. I.audroth. Bristol. Pa. Get quotations from If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 1919. The American Florist. 89 SEEDS. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. AU seasonable varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. Seed. Radish: Northern Michigan grown. Write for contract prices. Lou S. Darling Seed Co.. Petoskey. Mich. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists ami market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. For Sale. San Luis Valley Field Pea sped: sold in rar Ifits oiilv. FELIX GARCIA. Garcia, Colo. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by Tlie W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk, Ohio. MISCELIiANEOUS. Greenhouse glass, heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for priceB. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee. Okla. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitchburg, Mass. Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.0t>. The Excell Laboratories, 115-117 E. South Water St., Chicago. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas. t>oxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cottage Gardens Nurseries. Inc., Eureka, Calif. Japanese Kyogi chip mats, 24x36 inches, $3 per doz.. assorted: $17.50 per 100. solid colors, S20 per 100 for checkered (two colors) mats. — Takeuchi Bros.. 444 Bush St., San Francisco. Calif. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see disflay advertisement elsewhere in thds issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. Prepared Lycopodium. Splendid for basket work and making wreaths. Per carton of 10 lbs.. $3.00. George H. AngermuUer Co., 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo. Feather flowers: used by many florists for profitable side line. A pre-eminent home flower. DeWITT SISTERS, Grand Blvd., Battle Creek, Mich. No. 63 special cards. 1.000. $1.20: 3.000, $3.30: 5,000, $5.25; 10,000, $9.50. The John Henry Co.. Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404, Dundee, III. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by tlie leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLA"? & SON, Stratford London, England. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. MISCEULANEOUS. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Racdlin Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., (.'liicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points, 1,000, 00c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., I'liiladelphia. Pa. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Bucli- liinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Winter Stocks. Write for list of soft wooded plants. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekiu. 111. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway. New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, I'artridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10,000. $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., i'liiladelphia. VINCAS. Tinea variegated: splendid four-inch, grown cool place. $10.00 per 100. Cash, please. KLEIN'S GREENHOUSES, Spirit Lake, la. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain. 4-in. and 6-in. chiffon. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 109-75 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPIilES. We handle a general line of florists's supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies of all kinds. 122 W. 25th St., New York. Reed & Keller, GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds nf greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A.. Dietscb Co.. 2642 Sheflaeld Ave. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, c.vpress roof mateiial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketclies submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., '.108 Blackbawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction. dural>le and inexpensive. Write for estimate. Tlie Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed ei-een- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar oosts. etc.. everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction thing for the greenhouse, ing Co., Des Plaines, Hi. We furnish evevy- Garland Mannfactur- Greenhouse lumber, hotbed press, square red cedar posts. Co.. Lockland. O. sash, pecky cy- Lockland Lumber Greenhouse glass, paints and puttv. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwellc-Kaiser Co.. "2.51 Elm St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co.. Richmond. Ind. POTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2^4 in.. $5.5:1: 2ii-in.. $6.50: 3-in.. I5S45- 3V.-in.. $10.40: 4-in.. $13.00 per 1.000: less 25 <. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. 745 Buckingham Place. Chi- cago. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Kecd Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville. O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St.. Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A.. H. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphine. $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungme, $1 per qt.: $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi- son. N. J. Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Ilnest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c for I.OOO; 3,000 for $1. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph St. Detroit, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 90 The American Florist. Jan. 25, CARNATION STAPLES. Caroation staples. 35c per l.OCHJ; : Wiu. Schlatter & Son, 122 Main St., Mass. ,000 for $1. Springfield , PiUsburT Carnation Staples. 1,000 for 35c; ll.UOO tot $1. 1. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs. of w'wp designs for 35 yeavs. Write for list. Joseph Zisk;i & Sous, Chicago. WHOIiESAI/E CUT FLOWERS. Allen. .7. K., New York. Amliug Co., E. C, Chicago. Aiigeriiiuller Co.. Geo. IT., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G.. St. Louis, Mo. Itmllong, J. A. Chicago. Chiaigo Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. I'oaii, J. J.. Inc.. New York, ICrne «& Company, Chicago. Fexy, D., New York. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. I'^ord, M. C, New Y'ork. I'OKl. William P., New York. Fromeiit. H. E., New York. Knlterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Co., Chicago. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Ilcnshaw Floral Co., Inc.. New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Uoerber Bros., Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kastiug Co., W. V. Buflfalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago Ivervau Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Ivuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kubl. Geo. A., Pekiu, 111. Kusik & Co., Kansas City. Mo. Levy. Joseph J., New York. MackJe, William, New Y'ork. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mecoui, Paul, New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neidliiiger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. I'appas. Nicholas G. & Co., New York. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' E.\change. Piersou, A. N., Cromwell. Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlniann Bros. Co., Chicago. Polhvorth Co.. C. C. Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. I'yier & Co., A. T., Chicago. i;:uid&ll Co., A. L., Chicago. U(.id, Edward. Philadelphia, Pa. Keiuberg, George, Chicago. lU'iiiberg, Peter. Chicago. Itice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York. Rusch & Co., Gust.. Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Sicbrecht, Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. 'I'otty Co.. Chas H , Madison, N. J. Xraendly & Schenck. Now York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vuiighan, A. L. & Co., Cldcago. Welland & Risch Co.. Chicago. Wiotor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. Wlttbold. Geo. Co.. Chicjigo. I^ech &. Mann, Chicago. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, while fly, tbrips and soft scale. Quart. $1.00 Gallon, $2.50 PUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon. $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MAIIUFACTIIRIN6 COMPANY MADISON, K. J. Mention the American Florist when writing CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pulverized or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANURE Tbe Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAJID in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. | Mention the American Florist vjhen toritino Best 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 especially in- terested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Principles and Practice of Pruning. — By M. G. Kains, lecturer on horticulture. Columbia University. Covering investigations, extending over a number of years, as well as set princi- ples based uiion the laws of plant growth. 420 pages, profusely illustrated. Price $2.00. Cabbages, Caxiliflower, Allied Veg'etables. — By C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com- mon to these plants. Price, 50 cents. The Garden Month by Month.— By Mabel Ca- l)ot Sedi*c2Qie both bevels are on the laitie tide. Can^t twist and break the glass in driving. Gatvan* Ized and wilt Dot nisu No rlehts or lefu. The Peerless Clazins Point if patented. Noothert like^ It. Order from your deale^ or direct from as. 1000,90c. postpaid. Samples free. HENKT A. DKEEBJ 714 CbeBtnnt Btr«ot/> FhlUdelphU. Mention the American Florist when toritinff ULTIMATELY YOU'LL P^^^H DEMAND BRAND When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW? CHICAGO FEUD & FERTILIZER CO.. V. S. YARDS, CHICAGO Eastern Offlce G. G. Green, Jr., Real Est. and Trust Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa, Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory -OF THE- Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen OF THE United States and Canada. PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street CHICAGO 1' ^POMXPARH m Rmerica is "ths Prow of the I/essbI; thsrs mai] be mnrs comfort Rmidships, but wb are the &rsl ta touch Unknou/n Seas," Vo\. LII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 1, 1919. No. 1600 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. U, 1891 at the Post Othce at ChiaiKO. Illinois, under act of Mar<_-h 3. IbTO. 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. $l.l.HJ a year; Canada. $2.00; Kuropo and Countries in Postal Union, 82.50. Volumes 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. F. Ammann. Ed wards ville, 111.. President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit. Mich.. Vice- President; John Young, H70 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirtv-flfth annual convention will be held at Detroit. Mich.. August 19-21. 1919. Thirty- sixth annual convention at Cleveland. O.. 1920. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Cleveland, O., January 29-30, 1919. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual raeetipg and exhibition, Cleveland. O., January 29-30. 1919. Chas. S Strodt, Biddefijrd, Me., President; Carl Hagenburqer, Mentor, O., Vice-President; A. F..J. Baur, Thirty-eightli St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 1919. \Vm. \V. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Opficerb— Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., Vice- President; Prop. E. A White, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN S^VEET PEA SOCIETY. OrncEBS— G. W. Kerr Doylestown, Pa., Presi- lent; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., secretary. Next annual exhibit ion,. June, 1919. The Openlni: Day. As we go to press, tlie American Carnation Society opens its twenty- eighth annual meeting' and exhibition at the Hollenden hotel, Cleveland, O,, the dates being January 2!1-.S0, a more e.xtended account of which will appear in om* next week's issue. Despite the many hardships that have confronted growers during the past season, the exhibits promise to be excellent with ,a representative attendance from various sections of the country. When the exhibition opened Wednes- day afternoon, there were staged await- ing the action of the judges, more than (i,000 blooms, transportation difficulties being responsible to a large extent that the number of exhibits was not greater In the majority of the displays the con- sensus of opinion was that the quality was fully up to standard and in some instances better than in previous years. An excellent display came from as far west as Denver, Colo., staged by the Washington Park Floral Co. of that city. Among the other exhibitors who arranged entries the opening day were the following : Baur & Steinkamp. In- dianapolis, Ind.; Jos. H. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Ind.; Gude Bros. Co., Washing- ton, D. C; J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, O.; W. D. Howard, Boston, Mass.; Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.; Joy Floral Co., Nashville. Tern.; Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O.; A. J. .Stahelin, Red- ford, Mich.; Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. Pittsburgh, Pa.; Charles S. Strout, Bid- deford, Me., and S, J. Goddard, Fram- ingham, Mass. Excellent exhibits of other stock were made by the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., who featured Rose Premier; Fred H. Lemon & Co., of the same city with Primula malacoides; the Wm. F. Kast- ing Co., Buffalo, N. Y., with Chrysan- themum Hamburg Late White, as well as the pink variety; the American Bulb Co., Chicago, whose display included 27 varieties of gladiolus bulbs; Carl Hagenburger, who had primroses and Freesia Purity, while there were ex- cellent table arrangements by local firms, including the J. M. Gasser Co., Smith & Fetters Co., Knoble Bros., A- M. Albrecht and the Jones-Russell Co. President Strout's Address. It has been our privilege to meet in convention in this delightful city of Cleveland on former occasions. It is my j)leasure to bid you hearty wel- come to this twenty-eighth annual convention. We are all conscious that the past year has been the most dif- ficult year we have faced since our society was formed. The conditions pro- duced by the great war found us in a field of uncertainly, in which many of us were doubtful as to whether we should plough and set our plants to grow, or whether we should retrench and wait a more favorable time. The problem of Hamlet, "To be or not to be," was ours. The air was filled with forebodings of a coal shortage. Dame Rumor said the florists' business was to be shut down as a non-essential. To meet the situation, the Ameiican Car- nation Society and the Society of -■American Florists sent a delegation to Washington and, partly as a result of their arguments, the dictum of the fuel administration was that growers using more than 40 tons a year should be allotted 50 per cent of the average amount used for the past three years; those of 40 tons or less, the full amount. Private growers were denied the use of coal. The fuel .shortage has not been an unmixed evil. To illustrate, one of our well known growers reduced his glass one-third, yet produced .30,000 more blooms than the previous year in tho same period with all his glass. This he brought about by careful, intensiva work and conservative use of fuel. 94 The American Florist. Feb. 1. Charles S. Strout, Biddeford, Me. President American Carnation Society. The spirit of patriotism among our younger men led them into the army oi' navy; the draft laid its hand upon some, and a labor shortage added its problem for many gi-owers, among those who entered the service of the United States being our then president, W. J. Vesey, Jr., and David Ward, one of our judges. ■Like all other lines of business, we were affected by the scarcity of sup- plies and prevailing high prices. Dif- ficulties of transportation made the delivery of express companies uncer- tain. We were beset on all .sides, and to add to the story, the high peixentage of sunless days has made the past year an exceedingly difficult one. In spite of all, however, this has been one of the most prolitable seasons for florists. The old law of suppply and demand has led to higher average prices, and the phenomenal amount of sickness created a quick demand for all we could offer. The circle of clients has been largely increased by the ad- vance in wages produced by special war work in shipbuilding, ammunition fac- tories and mills. This increased de- mand has enabled both grower and re- tailer to secure a reasonable price and profit, and brings to our minds once again the question as to whether or not we can bring about a minimum and maximum price in the interests of both grower and retailer. These are days of co-operation; a league of interests should help us solve this question. The fact that florists the country over have generously donated flowers to Red Cross drives and campaigns for T. M. C. A.. K. of C. and similar or- ganizations indicates the spirit of pa- triotism and the opportunity for serv ice outside our regular field of business There are several growers of whom 1 know in New Kngland, who have con- tributed flowers which have netted .$1500 each for such work. R,^rly in November brought the glad tidings of the signing of the armistice and the removal nf restrictions on travel, and with it our energetic seen- tary took up the plans for this con- vention. You are all well aware that the railway administration had frownerl on gatherings similar to om-s. Travol- A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. SecretaryiAmericiiu Carnation Society. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. Vio<»- President American Carnation Society. F. E. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. Treasurer American Carnation Society. ing was discouraged in every way, and our plans had been more or less tenta- tive. Thanks to the executive ability of Mr. Baur, and the interest of the local committee on arrangements, there is every indication of one of the most sucecessful anniversaries we have had. Tt has seeemed to me that the phe- nomenal circumstances tuider whicti we have laliored the past year, called for review for permanent record. Be- lieving it will meet with the approval of this society, I suggest to you that steps be taken to furnish fitting recog- nition of the members of the .society who have entered the service of the TTnited States. What form this recog- nition should take I think could readily bo determined by a coinmittee appoint- id for the purpose. .\s an aid in rci'onstruetion, and as a mark of our resi)oct and sympathy for our brave allies, I would suggest that this society correspond with French floral societies and offer them carna- tion stock to replace that destroyed by the ravages of war. I am sure indi- vidual growers will be happy to send stock for this ptirpose. I further recommend that the Ameri- can Carnation Society go on record as urging carnation growers, in groups or sections, to try for more uniform prices and more accurate grading of stock. Well grown carnations are worth the average price paid this season, and all things considered, shotild command a better price than has been paid in the past few seasons. But the extreme prices, high or low, demoralize the market and react unfavorably on all branches of our business. Growers and retailers can improve the present con- ditions and perhaps the American Car- nation Society can aid in the matter. Secretary Baur's Report. The pa.st year has been a memorable one for the carnation industry. On account of the uncertainty in business generally, the restictions imposed by the government in the early part of the year, and the subsequent release from all restraint toward the close of the year, thei-e has been a chaotic condi- tion running through the entire period. The depi-ession caused by the restric- tions was reflected clearly in the lack of enthusiasm among tlie craft, and this naturally affected the interest shown in the activities of the trade societies. At the time of the Boston convention, in January. THIS, condi- tions were at their worst, resulting in a convention which was almost entire- ly local, and while our New England members staged a splendid exhibition, the benefits accruing from a large and enthusiastic attendance were lacking. Receipts fell off. while prices on every- thing nerded by the .society advanced, causing a depletion of the treasury which gave more or less concern. The printing of the annual report was de- ferred, pending the collection of suf- ficient funds, but thanks to the gene,- osity of our president and a number of our New Kngland members, who con- liilnitcd some .$(50, the report appeared only three months late. It is gratifv- ing to note, however, that since thR great revival of business, due to the return of peace, and the extraordinary 1919. The American Florist. 95 Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Judge American C;iruation Society. C. W. Johnson, Mor;:an Park. Chicago. Judge American Carnation Society- David Ward, Queens, N. Y. Judge American (.'arnalion Society. John Dunlop, Toronto, Ont. Judge American Carnation Society. F. Burki, Gibsonia, Pa. Director American Carnatioa Society. W. R. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass. Judge American Carnation Society. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Direelor American Carnation Society. OFFICERS AMERICAN S. J. Goddard. Framingham, Mass. Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. Judge American Carnation Society. Director American Carnation Society. CARNATION SOCIETY, CLEVELAND MEETING. JANUARY 29-30, 1919. 96 Tlie American Florist. Feb. 1, demand caused by the influenza epJ- demic, our members are showing a quickened interest in the affairs of the society. Receipts have increased to such an extent that the year's total re- ceipts are about normal, but still not enough to cover the increase in expendi- tures. It is hoped that the saving effected in the coming' year's expendi- tures may be sufficient to put the treas- ury bacli to a normal condition. During the past year we have col- lected fi-om membership assessments. $628; from advertising. .11150.20, and miscellaneous, .$90, a total of .$874.20. all of which was turned over to the treasurer and his receipt taken there- for. The books of the secretary and treasurer were audited by a public ac- countant and found correct, the a,udi- tor's report being submitted along with these reports. A complete list of our members was submitted to the Society of American Florists, who reported that 22.3 of our members are also members in that so- ciety, entitling- us to representation on their executive board. President Strout has been appointed to represent our society on that board during the year 1919. A change was made in the conditions for filling this office, enabling the vice-president to serve in case the president is unable to serve. The national flower show, which was to have been held in St. Louis. Mo., last spring, was postponed indefinitely. The preliminary expenses incurred on ac- count of this proposed exhibition, less the profits from the convention held there in August, were $5,984.95. Ten per cent of this amount is charged up against our society and remains a lia- bility imtil the fifth national flowei show is held, after which a final ac- counting is to be made. The S. A. P. has agreed to carry this liability until that time. The summer meeting of the board of directors was set for November, in or- der to gauge better the conditions that would likely prevail at the time of this convention. The influenza epidemic prevented a meeting at that time, and the meeting was finally dispensed with altogether, the arrangements for this convention being made by mail. On account of the unsatisfactory cx- pre.ss service and the scarcity of stock, the board deemed it inadvisable to at- tempt an exhibition of the size and scope of former years. The premium schedule was modified in such a way as to encourage the staging of the new vaj'ieties. with a few classes for the standard sorts. This list was later augmented by a number of open classes, for which the Cleveland Flo- rists' Club agreed to stand sponsor. This ch|ii«e is intended for only this year's ;^^ii)ition, in the hope that a, return rnay be made to normal condi- ■ions during the present year. Sur convention being the first meet- ing of national scope since the signing of the armistice, the board invited the S. A. F. to join u.--- in a peace celebr.a- tion at our b.anquct. This invitation was accepted and arrangements have been made to carry out the idea. This society may take just pride in the fact that a number of our members went into the military service and give thanks to a divine providence for their safe return. No casualties among our membeis have been reported up U< tlu' present time. There were submitted, during the past year for registration three seed- lings and one sport. No registrations were sent over from Europe. To the trade press is due our thanks tor the publication of all matter sent to them. They have been of material assistance to the society during the past year. Treasurer Dorner's Report. GENERAL FUND, Cash Receipts. Halance Jamiiu-y 18. 1918 $ 40(5.28 Cash from Spcretary ."pSTi.S^ Interest fvuui iieniijuirnt fmid. 100.0-J liifeirst fr.jiii iijcni.iiiiil fiiii.l.. 4 1.50 $1,020.70 Ifl. 487.04 Disbursements. Orders [laid No. 714 to No. 738 iiirlusive..$ 874.62 Balance cash in bank 012.42 $1.4S7.7 «H,24",70 Early Visitors. The following were noted among the visitors who registered the first day : J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, Ind. S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. Y. George Asm us. Chicago. George B. Arnold. Stoneham, Mass. A. P. J. B.aur, Indianapolis, Ind. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. George H. Blackman, Evansville, Ind. Fred Biirki, Pittsburgh, Pa. W. A. Clarke. Pittsburgh, Pa. W. A. Cowgill, Salem, O. C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O. Arthur Dietsch, Chicago. John H. Dunlop, Toronto, Ont. P. J. Foley, Chicago. Frank A. Friedley, East Cleveland, O. W. H. Gammage, London, Ont, E. B. Georgi, Painesville, O. E. G. Gillett, Cincinnati, O. S. J. Goddard, FVamingham, Mass. Wm. P. Gude. Wa.5hington D. C. Carl Ilagenburger, West Mentor, O. Arthur Hansen, Chicago. W. D. Hathaway, Brocton, Ma.ss. W. D. Howard, Boston. Mass. H. V. Hunkel. Milwaukee, Wis. Roman J. Irwin,' New York. C. W. Johnson, Chicago. R. B. Jones. Richmond, Ind. Adum Kohankie. Denver, Colo. E. N. Kroninger. Utica, N. Y. E. P. Kurowski, Chicago. Fred Lautenschlager. Chicago. Fred Lemon, Richmond, Ind. David Lumsden, Ithaca, N. Y. T. W. MacConnell, New Brighton. Pa. E. H. Mann, Richmond, Ind. Matt Mann, Chicago. Jos. Margolis, Boston, Mass. Job.n Michelsen. Chicago. A. Miller, Chicago. A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y. George Mohn. Chicago. Walter Mott. Beacon, N. Y. W. R. Nicholson, Pramingham. Mass. George H, Noyes, Needham. Mass. W. J. Palmei, Buffalo. N. Y E. Allan Pierce, Waltham, Mass. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn. August Poehlmann, Chicago. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee. Wis. Martin Reukauf. Philadelphia. Pa. W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo. J. W. Rodgprs, Dayton. O. Dr. W. A. Rowlands, Utica, N. Y. Ernest Saunders, Lewiston, Me. S. Seligman, New York. H. W. Sheppard, Cincinnati O. W. R. Schroeder, Milwaukee, Wis. Charles Schwake. New York. .'". S. Skidelsky. Philadelphia, Pa. \. J. Stahelin. Redford, Mich. Charles S. Strout, Biddeford. Me. J. P. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich. E. E. Tcmperly, Indianapolis. Ind. David S. Ward. Queens. N. Y. Plain Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la. Glenn Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la. il. F. Winter, Chnrleston, West Va. Richard Witlerstaetter, Cincinnati. O. H. W. Woolf. Chica.go. John Voun.g, New York, Allie Zech, Chicago. ^ A. Zenkc. Chicago. Early Awards. The gold medal of the American Car- nation Society in Class 1, for the best vnse of UM) blooms of any variety, scor- ing not loss than SS points, was awarded to the Joseph H Hill Co.. for L;tddie. In Class 2. Strouts carried off the silver lucdal for the liest vase of ■%(> blooms of any uiulisseminated variety of Ameri- can origin scoring not less than 8S points, with Simshine, formerly desig- \ 1919. The American Florist. 97 CARNATION DEMOCRACY. One of Three Houses of 25,000 Plants. Photographed January 20, 1919. nated as Seedling 800. The Fred Dor ner Memorial gold medal for tlie best vase of KMi blooms of any undissenii- nated seedling variety (sports not eligi- ble) which has been in cultivation at least three years, scoring not less than S."") points, was awarded to Baur & Stein- kamp tor Ruth Baur. Carnation Democracy. The accompanying illustration is one of three houses of Carnation Democ- racy, from a photograpli taken Jan- uary 20, 191H. This i.s the carnation that took the first prize over all com- ers at the Grand Central Palace last spring, and the growers hope to have it on exhibition at the meeting of the American Carnation Society at Cleve- land. January 20-30. It is said to be a great money maker, the cut from the 25.000 plants being beyond expectations. None of the flowers have been sold for less than .$16 per 100, and the majority of the cut retailed at from $3 to .$5 per dozen. None of the stock is being offered at the present time. During the past sea- son, quite a number were cut with 30- inch stems, with flowers measuring from four and one-fourth to four and three-fourths inches in diameter. The color is in a class by itself, reminding one of a magnificent, glowing, light- pink peony, and it is said that for wed- ding work and funeral clusters it has no equal. It It had no other virtue than that it does not split, it is spoken of as a wonderful variety, far sur- passing Enchantress. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. KKt, Pbila., Pa. POUGHKET.PSIE, N. Y. — George C. Saltford. prominent florist, of this city and widely known in the trade, died suddenly at his home January 10. St. Valentine's Day. One of the mid-winter floral holi- days, which should be featured and made the most of by all retailers, is February 14, St. Valentine's day, when hearts are trump and sweethearts reign .supreme. St. Valentine, poor fellow, was beheaded. February 14. in Rome, way back in the time of Claudius. His name became attached to the day. and as it was about this time of the year that birds began to mate, the sweetheart that was selected on that day was called a velentine. Love and sentiment are the salient features of (he day, expressed in many ways, but in none better than the sending of (lowers. Everything should be done by the trade to encourage this custom and emphasize the fact that flowers are the ideal medium with which to carry messages of love and sentiment. It is unfortunate that to many of the trade, the day dawns and passes, with- out any kind of recognition or appar ent knowledge of its possibilities. Business has literally to be forced on some people, as they do little or noth- ing to encourage it. Valentine's day offers a great oppor- tunity to the wide-awake florist to draw attention to his store; by clever manipulation, his stock takes on an entirely different appearance, his plants :ind flowers are for the day valentines, appropriate, and the very thing to carry messages of love and devotion to tlie youngest, or the oldest and best sweetheart of all. The day should be featured well in advance. The circus does not wait until the day it comes to town to put up its flaring posters of "the greatest shov>- on earth." They are up fully two weeks ahead, telling their story every day. again and again, to the passers by. The florist's windows should have displayed, the first week in February, good sized red cardboard hearts with the date, February 14, in the center. Others with the slogan, "Say it with flowers," diagonally across the center, will be foimd very effective. These hearts should be at least 12 inches in diameter, with white or gilt letters. The posterette of the Chicago Florists' Club is a splendid idea, which, if used univers.ally. would do much to adver- tise the day. The most popular floral valentine is the corsage of violets, cattleyas, sweet peas, gardenias. Ward or other roses. Pins, with heart shaped heads, are most appropriate for the day. The ribbons' should also have attached, small heart and cupid seals. They should also be packed in heart-shaped boxes. Heart-shaped hampers, filled with cut flowers, make appropriate gifts. The box of flowers with its val- entine card or message enclosed can, with the aid of heart and cupid seals, be made very attractive. Medium sized baskets of foliage and flowering plants will be found very popular as valentine gifts. Small hampers, filled with three and four- inch pot crotons. dracsenas, crested ferns. Primula malacoides and cycla- mens, and decorated with ribbons, pussy willow sprays, etc.. make attrac- tive combinations. Valentine seals, arrows, and the like, attached to the ribbons, associate them with the day. All the flowering plants of the sea- son can be featured in the same way,, the pots covered with mats or crepe paper, or plain papers, white outside I 98 The American Florist. Feb. 1. with an inner sheet the color of the flower. The various Valentine em- blems attached designate their pur- pose. The plant decorated with white paper, should first be placed in a good sized saucer. This is set in the center of a square of paper, which is then drawn up loosely, the ends extending' well above the pot. The colored paper is placed inside and held in place with the tie, preferably of fibre ribbon, that binds the outside sheet. This decora- tion costs but a few cents, but adds 25 per cent to the selling' price of any plant. The difference between a dozen plants in plain pots or featured in this manner, is very marked. The various small receptacles, such as vase or tumbler baskets, cardboard or wooden figures, called "Valentine Kiddies," with tins .it the back for flowers, fill nicely, and will, with a touch of ribbon, be found attractive and salable. The window for the week Ijefore February 14, should be made to fea- tiue the day in every possible way, with empty cut flower and heart-shaped boxes, some open with a sample co:- sage, others tied and decorated, with address tags all ready for delivery. Plant baskets and hampers and deco- rated plants, all artistically arranged, will attract attention and be produc- tive of much new business. It is a good time to circularize one's trade. The various firms who make a specialty of florists' advertising, fur- nish very attractive matter that, being- issued in large quantities, is furnished to separate firms, with their iniprint, much cheaper than they could have them printed locally. Nicely worded messages can, however, be printed on colored cards, slightly larger than pos- tal size, that cost but one cent to mail, and are sure to be read. These re- minders that one is ready, right up-to- date and anxious for business, are well worth while. Florists' Telegraph Delivery mem- bers should make this a. great day foi getting new business. Not one flower buyer in 10 knows of the facilities of the association. Everyone has a sweetheart somewhere, and thousands would avail themselves of this service if it was properly featured to bring it to their attention. It is these orders, that one influences and takes in theii own store, that brings new business, as this first sale has connected the cus- tomer up with the shop, where, if the service is satisfactory, he or she is likely to call again. The more this system is used, the greater the pub- licity, and the novelty of it will extend its usefulness. Feature this service in every possible way, all the time. It will soon become very profitable. TABI.K DECOIiATlONS. Valentine dinners for the young folk arc always popular and call for more or less elaborate decorations. .The plateau of maidenhair ferns, with red carnations for the centerpiece, is per- hops old style, but frequently called for. A tall vase, bedded in the center with long stemmed flowers th.at stand above the line of vision, makes this more elaborate. Two slender open hearts of red carnations for half cen- ters with a vase of the same flowers in the center of each, are very showy. Pink sweet poas make a pretty t.ablo. A round willow dish basket that will fit the top of a tall vase, is loosely filled as a center. Rose bowls at either end of the table, and from which are run two gnxdually diminishing curved sprays, all of sweet peas, which ter- minate either side of the center vase, carry the decoration the full length of the table. This, when nicely arranged with adiantum or asparagus, is very artistic. Flat or shallow handle baskets which when filled with flowers, projectmg from ends and sides almost cover the frame, have a plateau like appearance, but when decorated with ribbons on the handles, that can be run out on the cloth, look very different. A tall, loosely filled center vase, sur- rounded at the bottom with a wreath of ferns and flowers just inside the plate line, is suitable for a round table. In place of the wreath, small rose bowls may be used, which well filled and placed equal distance apart, mike a very pretty effect. Next Week in the Flower Shop. Everybody since the holidays has been looking for a falling market, but it appears to keep on like the famous tanks, which lay their own foundation as they progress. Now. the latest from the rose growers is that there will be no substantial increase in the crop until after the middle of Feb- ruary. Owing to the scarcity of labor last summer, which period is a critical time in the life of forcing roses, they did not receive the careful attention required, in consequence of which the plants lack the vigor and strength to come back quickly, after the severe cutting at the holidays. While prices much higher than those of a year ago are unavoidable, they should be tem- pered in the telling. Where it has been the practice to ask what is commonly called a profit of 10O per cent, as car- nations costing four cents, selling for $1 per dozen a gross gain of .50 cents. Many since the price has advanced want to increase their ratio of profit, which is a great mistake. Selling car- nations that cost eight cents for $2 per dozen, shows a gross gain of $1, instead of .50 cents, practically at the .same cost of handling. In order not tf^ drive out the occasional buyer, who is not familiar with the extreme change in prices, there should be a graduated scale. When cost prices are six, eight and lU cents, we have carnations from $1.50 to .$.'. per dozen. If these figures ajipear too high, as just a few are wanted for a sick room, then suggest a small vase with three or four roses I hat cost 2.5 cents each, or a half dozen carnations, with a little green. Per- haps a sm.all cyclamen or Primula malacoides. witli a paper cover tied with a fibre ribbon, will answer in place of the flowers. Flowers, in spite of their necessarily increased prices, must not be allowed to lose their pop- ularity. It is a good augury that through the extraordinary; conditions existing the past year the demand for flowers has really increased; people were willing to pay higher prices which standard should be maintained and kept up by quality of stock and better service. The motto should be, "Not how cheap, but how good." Small plant baskets of foliage and flowering plants are good stock to fea- ture at this time. Four-inch pot cycla- men and Primula malacoides are now in good flower, and with a few small crotons, ferns and dracanas make very pretty combin.ations in small hamper and handle baskets. Decorated with ribbon and pussy willow sprays, they will be foimd very attractive and sal- able. Single specimen plants should be featured with paper or mat covering around the pot; the little four-inch pri- mulas or cyclamen, or several together in a pan. can all be made much more VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIALTIES. A mill Ki.Uile. 1919. The American Florist. 99 noticeable if featured in this way; in fact, no plant sent as a gift should ever be delivered without a cover of some kind to conceal the pot. A little assortment at cut flower vases will be found good stock to carry, particularly if they are occa- sionally featured together, some con- taining- a few choice flowers of prob- ably the fii-st of the season. The shal- low flower bowls, with the glass or china perforated holders or blocks, aie very attractive when artistically filled. Many a sale is made with these and other flower holders when their use- fullness is demonstrated in this way. Every opportunity should be taken of passing events, matters that are for the moment in the public mind. Windows that feature the home com- ing of the soldiers as they arrive, in appropriate decoration, will be sure to attract attention. The death of Theodore Roosevelt was made a fea- ture of many window decorations in all branches of trade. His portrait in an effective setting, with palms, ferns, flags and a choice wreath, was a fitting tribute to his memory and sure to re- ceive favorable commendation. Florists who pushed the sale of Paper White narcissus bulbs, have found them good business bringers. As one lot are flowered out, there is a visit to the store for more to keep the little dish of pebbles working. Any- thing that brings visits to the store, or keeps it in mind, is almost sure to result in additional business. Plant Decorations in Hotel Commodore. What is doubtless the finest plant decoration evtr seen in any public place in New York was arranged in the new Hotel Commodore, which opened its doors, January 27. The work was under the supervision of Marius Mutil- lod, decorator for the Dards store. Through the public room, which is about KX) feet in length, two rows of narrow' benches, finely finished, ex- tend the length of the room in the spaces between the walks and have been placed as permament fixtures. All of these are covered with boxes con- taining small palms, ferns, crotons, dracsenas and other plants. In the corners and alcoves, are large palms. The balcony, which extends clear around the room, is filled with similar boxes of plants, in all the spaces be- tween the columns. We have no offi- cial figures, but would roughly esti- mate it a $10,000 job. Baltimoke, Md. — The business of B. C. Fox, 753 Columbia avenue, has been purchased by Henry Baynes. St. Paul, Minn. — J. Christensen has reopened his rose houses on Dale street, which were closed for the wintei-. TOKONTO, Ont. — Following the de- parture of its manager for England, the Allen Flower Shop has closed its doors. SoUTit Bend, Ind. — R. Williams has bought all interests in the firm of Wil- liams & Co.. and as sole proprietor will continue the business imder the old firm name. New Bedford, Mass. — The New Bed- ford Horticultural Society has elected the following officers for 1010 : Leon- ard ,T. Hathaway, Jr., president; ,To- seph A. Nolet. vice-president; Walter K. ^mith, financial secretary; J. M. Taher, secretary; Walter A. Luce, treasurer. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIALTIES. Primuhi Malaeoides with White and Pink Paper Decoration and Valentine Seals. National Publicity for Flowers. A close examination of the adver- tisement clippings which come to our promotion bureau, shows that a large number of florists, who use the adver- tising columns of their local news- papers, have not incorporateii our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," in their copy. We wonder whether tTiey prop- erly realize the value of a slogan or trade mark which, through the expendi- ture of large sums of money, lias been publicised. Only the other day a dis- cussion was reported, in a prominent literary publication, as to the probable value, from a sale standpoirt, of the well-known mark applied to certain syn- dicated productions of Californin citrus fruit, "Sunkist." The most conserva- tive value, as evolved from the discus- sion, was $1,000,000. while many valued it at amounts nearer the $10.0()0.000 mark. Why? Because it has been thoroughly impressed upon the public mind, and has thus .become an invest- ment of inventorial value. Our committees last year spent nearly $.50,OCK> to establi?:h in the same way our slogan, "Say it with Flowers." And, without the slightest doubt, thi- slogan was driven home, in force greatly in excess of what our really small in- vestment might be expected to gener- ate. This year our campaign fund will not only maintain the impression cre- ated last year, but at least double the force. And yet we find florists adver- titsing liberally in the newspapers who are not using the slogan, which has cost so much and has pioved so effec five, and which they are privileged to use, without cost — although we do rec- ommend that they use the uniform script, as furnished in the electrotyped headlines our promotion bureau sup- plies at prices barely sufficient to cover the foundry charges. We are sure the florists who neglect to use the slogan, do not realize their loss by the omission. The more the public sees of it .the better it is for the business. It focuses public .attention upon a very important reason for buy- ing flowers — expression of sentiment. And who shall say that this reason is not the kevstone in the foundation of the retail florists' business? We have a folder describing a series of little aids to a direct drawing down of benefit from our advertisements in 33 magazines, and shall be glad to mail a copy to anyone on request. Our 1010 fund is mounting, but ought to mount faster. The committees were seriously handicapped in their plana 100 The America X Florist. I Feb. 1, for magazine publicity through uncer- tainty as to the fiintls at their disposal. Magazine space, in many instances, must be booked months in advance, and the committees could hardlj' be expected to incur responsibility them- selves, althougli. as a matter of fact, in their faith thev have done so Flo- rists who have not subscribed can help the campaign work greatly by making early subscriptions. We cannot do much in the dog days, but a lot can be done now and in fall. Help us to meet our problems with money in hand, and we can get still better re- sults than we are doing. Give now. and give generously, for the more you give the more you get. The following subscriptions are re- corded for the past week, annually for four J ears, unless otherwise noted : Peter Beinberg. Chicago $200.0* New Tork Cut Flower Co.. N. Y. II JT.> 250.00 New York Cat Flower Exchange (1 yean 100.00 Philip F. Kessler. New York (1 year)... 30,00 Chas. M. Weaver. Ronks, Pa 50.00 U. C. Wanner. Sewell. N". J 5.00 John Kuhn. Philadelrhia. Pa lO.iXi A. M. Ralnford. San Diego. Calif 5.00 C. C. Pollworth Co. Milwaukee (2nd sub.) 2o.<*> Ltoo & Anderson. Belvidere, 111 5.00 Sawyer & Johnson, Bethlehem. Pa 10.00 L. Tamer & Sons. Ke&:>*ha. Wis 10.00 B. S. Richards. Greenfield. Mass 10.00 Mrs. E. A. Williams, Pittsburgh, Pa 25.0" jr. Albert Btodrib. Hartford (2nd sub.). 10.00 Arkansas City Floral Co.. Arkansas Cltv. 5.00 Gust W. Grossart. Belleville. Ill 5.00 John F Horn & Bro., Allentown. Pa 25.00 W. H. an.l A. F. Evans. PhUadelphia 25.00 FVauk A. PnrsseU. Irondoquot, N. Y 5.00 A. T. Stokes. Moorestown. N. J. (1 jr.l 10.00 State Fair Floral Co.. Sedalia, Mo 5.00 B. Katzwiakle, Mendota. lU 5.00 Espelin-Warren Co.. Ft. Collins, (2d sob.) 5.00 Special subscriptions, one year, received through The Florists Telegroph Delivery Asso- ciation : Grandv the Florist. Norfolk, Va $ 15.0<3 Schramm Bros. . Toledo. 0 10.00 Wm. Dcthlefs. MitcheU, S. D 5.00 F, E. Blake. Marion, 0 5.00 Miss L- G. Rennie. Malone, N. Y 5.00 Dole Floral Co., Beatrice. Neb 5.00 Domlniou Floral Co.. Montreal. Que 10.00 Fred H. Lemon & Co.. Richmond. Ind... 5.00 T, T. Scheel. Carey, Ohio 5.00 $920.00 Previoasly reported.... $27,310.50 $28,230.50 John Toung. Sec'y. The March of Progrress. In the days of old, it was considered undignified for the florist to advertise. There were many fine shops, we re- member, then, too, but as time rolled on and the demand of flowers in- creased, may we not lay claim to the fact that advertising, properly done, dignifies the store as well as any one power we know of. and that tho'se who have adopted advertising in a dignified manner have greatly prospered there- by? Where one may have succeeded without, what might he have done with it? And those who are using ad- vertising in conjunction with the sale of flowers, may still see greater re- sults day by day. There can be no doubt about that. Another striking factor in the his- tory of flowers is the number of florists who are using the columns of our trade journals to stimulate business in their home towns the past few years. It surely shows which way the wind blows, and if this is good business for those who use trade journals, why would it not be good judgment to use your own local papers for still more busine.ss? Think it over. Never was there a better opportunitv than now for flori.sts tc develop their industry than by expending a poi^ion of their rales for the furtherance of still more sales. There are more people who are frequenting flower stores than ever be- fore, and the store that shows the most progressive policy will undoubtedly get the benefit of this new advertising if he couples up with our national '"Say it with Flowers" campaign. These are great days for the flo- rists, and the national campaign should be used to help you in the effort if you will use it locally. Make up your mind to tie-up and stick to it. You are bound to win. Good llower.* and good advertising make a team that is hard to beat. Slogranize your business, "Say it with Flowers." There is an old saying that behind every business that keeps up with the times is an individual that keeps ahead of them, and the stores that have adopted our slogan, and use it liberal- ly, are in that class. Henry Penn. Chairman Xat'l Pub. Campaign. Seeds for Present Sowingr. There are a number of plants that in order to obtain the best stock it is necessary that the seeds be .sown dur- ing January. Centaurea g\mnocarpa is slow in making its growth and to have nice plants for edging the beds of geraniums and other plants an early start is required. Vinca rosea should be sown in January to obtain a good blooming stock at planting time. Lo- belias should be sown by February 1 that fine stock plants may be had. If it is proposed to reset the smilax beds next year this is the time to get the seed started. Begonia Vernon and the other summer blooming varieties, if sown early, make fine plants by May, full of flowers. Gloxinias and tul)erous begonias can be sown at this time and blooming plants had for the comir.g summer. Many growers have given up the propagation of verbenas from cuttings and depend upon seed- lings and to have a nicely branched plant bj- June 1 the seed should be sown the last of January. Another useful border plant is Pyrethrum aureum (golden feverfew) and this should be sown early to get good sized plants at bedding out time. There are not many cannas these days grown from seed, but anyone intending to grow them in that man- ner should sow the seeds in January. These seeds will germinate much more readily and evenly if soaked in water for 24 hours before planting. Aspar- agus plumosus and A. Sprengeri should be sown now when there is .good heat in the greenhouses, and these seeds, likp the cannas, start much more evenly if soaked. ST, VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIALTIES. C.voUmen in 3-Incb Pot with Paper Decormtion. Cupid Seals ami Arrow. 1919. The American Florist. 101 Boston. DARK WEATJIER ATFECTS SUPPLY. Five dark days during- the past week held stock back and prices hare ad- vanced. Business continues g^ood and a big improvement is bound to come with the arrival of spring flowers and plants. Carnations have taken a jump to S8 per 100, with a few special such as Ladie going at §12. Roses remain high at $25 to ?40 per 100. sorts. Paul Richwagen is shipping his en- tire cut of Virginia snapdragon to the New York market, where he is getting better prices than can be obtained locally. Thomas Roland has been having heavy cuts of Ophelia, 'SVard, Killarney and George Elgar ro3es. Gene Sullivan, formerly with Thomas Galvin. is now with Dolansky & McDonald. Alfred Hudson is again at the mar- ket after a severe attack of pneumonia. Wm. Sim is sending large crops to this market. S. K. G. St. Lonls. MARKET CO'DITIOXS XOKMAI,. Business conditions continue about normal, stock moving fairly well with the exception of bulbous oftei-ings. Nar- cissi, freesias, Romans and jonquils drag somewhat, due to the extra hea\'y' cuts. The weather has been so exceed- ingly fair and warm for January that all bulbous stock is coming out faster than was expected. Carnations are scarce, everybody seemingly being off crop at the present time. Sweet peab are coming in heav>% but hold up in price. The same condition prevails as to violets. Roses are none too plenti- ful, and with a good demand, the prices hold up. Ophelia and Russell are the bulk of the stock. In greens, the mar- ket is fairly well supplied. XOTES. President Hummeit of the florists' club will attend the directors' meeting of the f?. A. F. to be held at Detroit the last of the monib. He says he may take a run over to Cleveland to attend the carnation meeting if some of the local boys will go with him. The carnation exhibition scheduled for the February meeting of the flor- ists' club has been called off, the trus- tees report. The meeting comixig one day before 'Valentine's day, they did not think it would be an opportune time to have this exhibition. The florists' Victorj- banquet is going to be quite a big affair from all reports. A flne programme has been arranged and everybody seams to have February 5 reserved for the big eats. J. J. W. Toronto, Ont. BItlSK DEMAND WITH SUOET SUPPLY. Business continues active and the shortage of stock is noticeable, especial- ly in rose lines, which have been off crop since the holidays. Carnations are a little more plentiful, but only about 50 per cent of tha orders are being filled. This also applies to other varieties of stock, all of which are not plentiful enough to fill orders. Bulbous stock is conspicuous by its a'osence. The mild- est winter on record is helping in the fuel supply, and the larger dealers are today soliciting orders at reduced prices for tlioir oversupply. NOTES. The gardeners' and florists' club held a well-attended meeting, the largest in years, at St. George's hall. January 21. when 2G members were added to the roll. The evening was mostly taken up with the embargo placed by the United States government, the Canadian flo- rists thinking it possible that our gov- ernment may adopt a similar embargo, as they were accustomed to do in war times, but we have been advised, in an- swer to our inquiry, that no such em- bargo is at present contemplated nor will any definite measures be taken without first consulting those in the trade who are interested. This will en- able those in the trade to again stock up on many lines which are depleted. Sgt. James Matthews, who went over- seas in 1916. with the 201th C. E. F., was invited to the platform and neatly told his fellow members he was ^lad to be back with them. A social night will be held March 18. when the execu- tive board of the Canadian Horticul- tural Association meets here. The retail floritts held a box social at Dunlop's hall, and a jolly evening with dancing and games was had by all. the club aciding considerable to the exchequer. Mrs. Moore was auction- OBITUARY. The Late Charles Fox. eer of the boxes and realized holiday prices. In a mock trial, popular Secre- tary James was given sentence to wind an eight-day Seth Thomas mahogany chime clock, presented him by his fellow members. John H. Dunlop, at Richmond Hill, is cutting good blooms of his new pink rose, Frank Dunlop. a seedling of Rus- sell X Shawyer. This rose has been blooming well all season and has been a great help throughout the continued shortage since the fall. The sweet peas here .-tre getting more plentiful and quality is good for the season J. H. Dunlop will attend the carna- tion meeting at Cleveland, being ac- companied by 'Wm. Gajnmage. of Lon- don. H. G. Dillemuth ^vill attend the F. T. D. directors" meeting in Detroit and continue to C'eveland and then to Chicago. A. Sherridan. of Yonge street, has. through failing health, decided to give up the retail pai^ of the business and will start into the growing, ha\-ing taken over the plant of Colin Xesbitt. The Dale Estate is strong on orchids. Carnations have done very well, but roses are, and have been, off crop since the holidays. Lew 'Waters has returned from his Ohio and Michigan trip. Stock seems to be more plentiful there from his ob- servations. Pred Good, who joined Geo. Bonnett to look after the landscape department, has decided to conduct a business of his own. H. G. D. Charles Fox. In the sudden death of Charles Fox, which occurred from neart failure. Jan- uary 24, while riding on a street car, the craft of Philadelphia, Pa-, loses one of its best beloved members. He had lived to the ripe age of SO years. Al- though he retu-ed several years ago. he was frequently to be found in his store, which business had been pur- chased and is now conducted by Richard Umfrid. Mr. Fox was bom in Baden and was brought to America by his parents, when eight years of age. His appren- ticeship in the business was with Robert Buist, «-here he became skilled in raising tropical plants which were his gieat delight. In the early TOs he became superintendent for Hugh Gra- ham, with greenhouses at Eighteenth and Thompson streets. Later he and Joseph Beavis. also an employe, were taken into the firm. 'When this partner- ship was dissolved. Mr. Fox bought a property on Broad, above Master street, where he carried on a very suc- cessful business, making a specialty of decorations. After a number of years he sold this property for chtu-ch purposes, and located on Broad, above Thompson. Mr. Fox was a thorough artist, his funeral design work, and in fact, all floral arrangements, having exceptional finish. His store was no- ticeable for years with splendid speci- mens of Cibotiimi Schiedei, which filled the show windows, and Ln which he took great pride. Mr. Fox, while a hard worker, was of kindly disposition, beloved by all who knew or came in contact -with him. His funeral, January 2S. at which there were many beautiful floral pieces, was largely attended by members of the craft." He is survived by two sons and two daughters. Charles Henry Fox conducts a successful cut flower busi- ness on South Broad street. His broth- er. Dr. FYank .\. Fox. is a dentist. James L. Regan. James L. Regan, the well known Chicago printer, founder and head of the Regan Printing Hotise. died at his home in that city. January 25. after a protracted illne.^s. Mr. Regan was quite familiar to the trade, having printed catalogues for many seedsmen and nur«er>-men. He also printed The Ameriiax Florist close upon 30 years. Mr. Regan was born in London. Eng- land, in lS."iO and came to the Vnited States in 1865. The first six years of his life in .America were spent in New York and the remainder in Chicago. During- his stay in New York, he l>rinted the first coupon theatre ticket, the occasion being the introduction of Jenny Lind to the American public by P. T. Bamum. Mr. Regan was one of those upright, aggressive, stick-to-it men who have made Chicago. He was generous and benevolent to a fault, and in his all too little leisure, one of the most lovable of men. William Vof t. William Vost. Fourth and Penn streets. Camden. X. J., wa? struck hv an automobile at Fifteenth and Dia- mond streets. Philadelphia. Pa.. .Tnn- uary 22. receiving injuries from which he died the night following. This wa= a great shock to his many friend« in the trade by whom he was highlv respected. Mr. Vogt was M years of age. He succeeded his father, .an old time florist, at his death some years ago. ani h.'is since conducted the business. 102 The American Florist. Feb. 1, The/^erigan Florist ElsTiBiasHED 1SS3. Subscription, United States and Mexico. JI.OO a year: Canada *J.0O: Earope and Countries in Postal Cnion. ^.50. When sending us cbanse of address always send the old address at the same time. AdrertLsing rates on application. From the first issue The Ahebicas 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 respousibilii.v for the opinions of our corresp<.^ndents. THE AMERICAN FLOFIST 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS issue: 52 PAGERS WITH COVER CONTENTS. Americau Carnation Society 93 — ^Tbe opening day 93 — President grout's address 93 — Secretary Baur's report 94 — Officers ^portraits' 95 — ^Treasurer Domer's reiH>rt 96 — Early visitors .96 — Early awards .96 Carnation Democracy (Ulus. i... . 97 The retail trade i iilus. i 97 — St. Valentine's day 97 — Next weet in the flower shop 9S — Plant deeoratioiis at Hotel Commodore 99 National publicity for flowers 99 nie march of progress 100 Seeds for present sowing -.100 Boston .101 St. Ivonis 1"1 Toronto .101 Obitnary 101 — Charles Fox (portrait! lol — William Togt 101 — James L. Began ?-•••. 101 Spring flowers at Bloomington. . . .'. -il02 Society of American Florists 102 Mealy bug on coleus 102 Roebling orchids may be sold 102 Horticultural Society of New York 102 Plant quarantine in Congress 102 Club meetinss next weet 102 Detroit 104 Buffalo 104 Chicago ■-. 106 Cincinnati ' ; .100 Uilwac^ee 110 Nashville 110 Cleveland .110 Elyria. 0 110 Sai Francisco 112 Philadelphia 114 New Tork 118 Fort Wavne 12*^ Albanv 12D The seed trade 126 — Clover prices atlvanee 126 — Barteldes has disastrous fire " 126 — New York seed trade , — 126 — Henderson aciiuires seed business 126 — Imports at New York 126 Barnard Co.'s poultry show 127 Market gardeners 132 —.Onion movement and values 132 — ^The tomato crop 132 Montreal 133 Louisville 133 T*e nursery trade • . -. 134 — Western .\ssociation of Nurserymen 134 — New England Nurserymen's Association. .134 — ^Forest fires in Texas 134 Kansas City 139 HoETicri-TCit-iL assistants are more available for both seed and ilower es- tablishments. Guvss manufacturers throughout the country will resume general operations February S. It is estimated that more than one-half of the capacity will be •working by that date. VaucH-\n"s .Seed Stoee, Chicago, has received a letter written in Belgium by one of its customers, dated December 27, 191S, acknowledging receipt of let- ter which left Chicago on .\prii 21, 1915, and which had just arrivei! in Belgium. Spriag:^Bl0D3is at Blooming;ton. I'iarly sfning flowers -such as tulips and flag lilies were reported coming up at Bloomington. 111.. January 23, due to the long period of mild weather. At Clairville, Ont., pansies were growing in gardens and dandelions were blooming by the roadside, Jan- uary 26. Society of American Florists. DEPAKTilENT OF PLANT BEGISTRATION, P*ublic notice is hereby given that as no objection w.os filed against the reg- istration of Geranium General Pershing by A. X. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell. Conn., the same became complete on Deceinber 23. mis. John Tolng. Sec'y. C. O. D. Express Claims. Regarding C. O. D. claims, there has been a ruling made by the interstate commerce commission and the director general of railroads at 'Washington, which •«ill compel the express comp.t- nies to pay all outstanding C. O. D.'s and the violation of rules by which em- ployes ha\ e permitted the examination of C. O. D.'s v^ ithout authority, will b' prevented in the future. Mealy Bug on Coleus. Ed. .A.MEEICAX Florist : What is tae best treatment ror coleus infested with mealy bug? J. D. The surest means we have found to keep coleus free from mealy bug is to .sjTinge the plants frequently with cold water. Syringing every daj- or two with full fore* from the hose will soon clean the plants. It is also a good plan when making the cuttings, or potting them up from the sand, to wash them off in cold water. C. W. Johnson. Roebling Orchids May Be Sold. Before a settlement of the estate of the late Charles G. Roebling, Trenton, X. J., well-known patron of horticul- ture, can be effected, it is probable that the Roebling orchid collection, one of the finest in the United States, must be disposed of, probably by private sale. This collection has long been noted for its general excellence, and despite the shortage of labor the past season, are well up to their usual standard. In addition to - the old fa- vorites, the collection has recently been enhanced by the addition of many up- to-date hybrids, together with several thou.sand home grown seedlings that have reached the flowering stage. Horticultural Society of New York. X spring show of the above society will be held March 2S-30 at the Ameri- can Museum of X'atural History, ti: order that this exhibition may be a suc- cess, it will be necessary for all to put their shoulder to the wheel and do their bit. Co-operation is now the spirit of the age. Let horticulturists prove they are alive to this spirit by making this show a big success by in- dividual effort and co-operation. All, whether members of the society or not, are_ invited to exhibit. Schedules are now ready for distribution and may be had by addressing the secretary, care of Xew Tork Botanical Garden, Bronx Park. XeAv York. George V. Xash, Secretary. Plant Quarantine in Congress. The federal horticultural board does not show any disposition to amend its recently-announced regulations govern- ing the importation into the United States of nursery stock. This fact was made evident in a letter just received by Congressman Stiness, of Rhode Is- land, in answer to a communication from him, inquiring into the matter. Congressman Stiness had received a letter from Superintendent of Parks Frederick C. Green, of Providence, pro- testing against the action of the board. Like all other park superintendents, Mr. Green realizes that the parks of his city must suffer If the drastic rul- ings of the federal horticultural board are retained in force, Mr, Stiness has been informed that the board, after careful consideration from investiga- tions in progress since March of last year, has had to exclude certain plants because of thj danger of importation with them of dangerous insects and plant diseases. The congressman states that he is ready to take the mat- ter up again, with a view to having some action taken towards having the regulations rescinded. Members of Congress are recei^-ing a great many complaints from their constituents against the arbitrary action of the board, and it may be that there will be some very interesting developments after March 4, next. "With the demo- crats in power at the capitol, little can bf expected, but with the republicans in the saddle, anxious to show up all of the autocratic moves of the other party, it should not tie difficult to se- cure remedial legislation. B. F. L. Qui) Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meetings.] Lake Geneva, Wis., February 1 Lake Gene- va Gardeners" and Foremen's Association. Hor- ticultural hall. Fred W. Sparks, secretary, Lake Geneva. San Francisco, Calif., February 1. 8 p. m. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Societv. Sachem hall, 240 Golden Gate avenue. Walter Hof- inghoflf, secretary, 14 Powell street, San Fran- tisco. Cleveland, C. February 3, 8 p. m. — Cleve- land Florists' Club, Rollenden hoteL Al. B. Barber, secretary, 12S4 Euclid avenue. Cleve- laod. Grand Bapids, Mich.. February 3, 8 p. m, — Grand Rapids Florists* and Gardeners* Club al oflice of member. Edward Freyliog, sec- ittary. lCt57 Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids. Montreal, Que., February 3, 8 p. m. — Montreal Gardeners and Florists' Club, 642 St. Catherine street. W, H. Horobin, secretary, 238 Mar- quette street, Montreal. Buffalo, N. Y., February 4, 8:30 p. m. — Buffalo Florists' Club, General Electric building. Wm. Legg. secretarv, S89 West Delavan avenue, Buffalo. Davton. 0.. Febmary 4. 8 p. m. — Davton Florists' Club. y. M. C. X. building. Geo. W. Frisch, secretary 3205 Fifth street, Dayton. Albany, N. Y., February 6, 8 p, m, — Albany Florists' Club, 611-613 Broadway, Robert David- sou, secretary, 1.19 Second street, Albany. Milwaukee. Wis., Febmary 6. 8:15 p. m, — Milwaukee Florists' Club, Kurtz Bros., 11th and Prairie streets. Engeue Oestreicher, secretary. 5<>'{0 North avenue. Milwaukee. Minneapolis, Minn., February 4, 8 p. m. — Min- neapolis Florists' Club, usually at 21S North Fifth street. Wm. J. Vasatka. secretary. 3344J Chicago avenue, Minneapolis. Philadelphia. Pa., February 4, 8 p, m. — Flo- rists' Club v'f Philadelphia. Adelphia hotel. Robert Kifi. secretary, 4044 Haverford avenue, Philadelphia. Pittsburgh. Pa.. February 4, 8 p, m. — Pitts- burgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club, AUegheny Carnegie Music Hall, B. J. McCallum. sec retary. 137 Seventh street. Pittsburgh, Washington, D, C, February 4. 8 p, m. — Flo- rists' Club of Washington. 1214 F street. N. W. Clarence L. Linz, secretary, Washington. I/OuisviUe. Ky.. February 6. 8 p. m. — Ken tucky Society of Florists. Masonic Temple. Au- gust' B. Baumer. secretary, P. O. Box 295. Louisville. Chicago, Febmary 6. 8 p. m, — Chicago Flo- rists' Club. Hotel Randolph. Wells and Ran ". Lakeside Floner Shop. 4700 .Sheridan Koad, Chicago Phone Edgew'ater 2670. For Sale — Cheap; greenhouse. 22x24 ft., to be removed; glass 16x1 S in.; also sm.-'ll ice box and 10 ft. wall case- Mat. Kostko, .■>4.1T \V. 2.'th St.. Cieero. Ill, For Sale — Greenhouse Location. 5- 10-20 acres in prosperous greenhouse colony on Belt K. R, and only 45 min- utes from Chicago loop. 5550 per acre. F. Franklin, 69 W. Washington St., Chicago. For Sale — Two very large green- houses for raising cucumbers, radishes and lettuce. Will be sold at about one- half their value owing to ill health and advanced age. Money makers; 24 miles from New York City. Send for descrip- tion. W. K. Mackey, Plainfield, X. J. Help Wanted Good all-around grower who un- derstands his business. Must come well recommended. -\pp!y to E. A. MOORE Harvard Greenhouses, Harvard, 111. WANTED. Man to drive auto for onr retail depart- ment; must be intelligent and of good appearance ; married preferred ; must have experience in the florist basiness. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago Salesmen Wanted : A nationally known concern who deals direct with the greenhouse trade, has openings on its sales force for a few good , live salesmen. We are desirous of secur- ing men who are familiar with green- house supplies and also ones who are acquainted with Canadian trade. Your application will warrant a reply. Key 356, care American Florist. HELP WANTED General florist, must be reliable, single and come well recommended. First rate opportiinit^- to right party. The Nussbaumer Floral Co. Sa.i Angelo, Texas Wanted == Flower Seedsman for middle west. Give fall particulars as to experience, salary wanted, etc. Steady position. .Applications will be treated corfidentiallv. Address Key 357. care American Florist. For Sale Good paying retail establishment in Chicago (south side), for IfjCO. This is a big bargain and a chance of a life- time for the right party. Key 948, care American Florist. WANT TO BLY Florist and Nuiserj Business. Modern eoinj establishmeni in first-clasa con- dition. Send fall panic ilars a- lo location- extent of business, area, sto-rt and equipment: also price and terms. Address Key 354. care American Florist, GREENHOUSE LOCATION In Kansas city. Have splendid location for first-class ereenhoase in best and most rapidly growing section in city. Will take interest and help finance, if desired. Wonderful opportunity for richt party. All communications confi- dpntial. Address Key 352, care American Florist. Will Buy or Rent Range of greenhouses near Chicago, consisting of 76,UOO to 200,000 square feet of glass. State full particulars in first letter. Key 353, care American Florist. Help Wanted Several good men for our pot plant department. Steady work and charge of sec ion for ihe right men. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Plant ''A," Morton Grove, 111. .VSV. ^ m OFFICIAL S. A. r. Shipping Labels | Actual size of leaf 2!^s5)< inches ^ FOR CUT FLOWERS; in two colors on § eummed pa;-er: your card, etc., in ^ black and leaf adopted bv the S. A. F. ^ in red. Prices: Per 500. ^.35; per 1000. ^ 85.00. Samples on request. Electro of p leaf, postpaid. S3. 00. Cash with order. ^ AMERICAN FLORIST CO. j 440 S. Deartwm St., CHICAGO p BBBaBBBBOOC300aaHBBBBBBBBB5BSBB ^tdsixlxl^blxtabls Many Idle Greenhouses Are starting up again. Stock to fill these houses is needed now. Those having surpluses should offer them in Our Advertising Columns. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO IgiKl-MslstxS gfalal!;b;fc;felsfafate|gbdsbddgbJxh?!::tgteh:tel=l=lxlxl=lsiar5^g 104 The American Florist. Feb. 1, MAGNOLIA LEAVES Gnatt's Queen Quality Magnolia Leaves. Our Midwinter Special Illustrated Circular. Just off the press, shows many new iind novt'l items of interest to every llorist. Mail the attached oupou and get your iiopy. THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Kindly mail me vour l]lu.str;itetl etrculai" MIDWINTER SPECIALS. Name Tow n Slate Non- Mouldy Flexible Uniform Size. Our Magnolia Leaves ure treated by a special process whi(:h makes them nou- uiouldy and flexible. The natural leaves are specially sorted for us by experienced pickers in the South which assures a uni'orm size. If you want better maainolia wreatlis use "Gnatt's Queen Quality Brand" leaves. Colors: Brown, Green and Purple. Cartons couiain approximately 7n0 lo 800 leaves. Price, $1.75 per Carton; in 100-pound Cases, $22 00 per Case. 5% casti discount allowed on orders accompanied by Check or Money Order. THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies. Detroit. KOSE .SUPPLY UNUSUALLY SCANT. A distinct famine in roses is tlie out- stt^nrling: feature of the local iiower market. The quality of the few roses coming' in is excellent, but the supply distressingly short of the call, which seems to increase as the season ad- vances. There is a fair supply of car- nations, seed freesias and enough vio- lets to meet the daily need.s, but these items would suffer some if the rose supply was greater. Sweet peas .are becoming a factor now and daily re- ceipts are quickly disposed of. Pot plants of bulbous flowers are makins their appearance and find ready sale. as the supply is as yet limited. Fine weather has. for the past two weeks, been enjoyed by the growers, whose consumption of coal this winter is only a fraction of what was used the corre- sponding days a year ago. NOTE.S. E. A. Fetters, vice-president of the Society of .\merican Florists, called .a meeting of the florists for January 2o to make preliminary ariangements for the convention to be held here August next. There were present E. A. Fetters, W.alttr Taepke, R. Rahaley, Chas. Plumb, Philip Breitmevor, Jos. Streit, M. Bloy. \. Pochelon. J. J. Karins and J. H. Sullivan. Tentative plans were made for tiie proper entertainment of the visiting florists, and a substantial fund was subscribed, bv those pres<"it. for tlie piu'pose. The abandonment of the state fair g'rcnuids for the meeting- place .and outdoor exhibit of plants was decided upon as impracticable, as war conditions last year iirevent^ per 100, 9.00 per 100, $10.00 Plants Wc Are Now Offering 60,000 extra fine 2',4-in. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $14.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000: 3-ln.. $25.00 oer 100, $220.00 per 1.000; 4-ln., $50.00 per 100: 5-ln., $12.00 to $15.00 per dozen; 6-in.. $2.00 to $2.50 each. Made-op 5-ln. Forsteriana, $1.50. Livistona Eotundifolia, 4-iD., $6.00 per dozen: 5-inch. $9.00 per dozen; 6-ln. $1.25 each. Fandanns Veitohil, 4-ln., SOc each, B-tn.. $1.00 each; 6-in., $1.S0 each; 7-in.. $2.50 each. Dracaena Massan^eana. 3-in., $30.00; 4-in., $50.00 per 100; 5-ln., 75c to $1.00; 6-ln.. $1.25 to $1.50. Crotons, all the way from 4-ln. to big tabs; prices range from 50c to $10.00 per plant. Rubbers. 35c. 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50. $2.00 each. Baby Primulas, 4-ln., 25c; 5-ln., 36c: 6-ln., SOc. Coleus, Christmas Gem, large stock, 3-ln.. $10.00 per 100; 4-ln., $20.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-ln., SOc each, $3.50 per doz.; 5-in.. 40c each. $5.00 per doz.; 6-in.. 75c each, $8.60 per doz.; 7-ln.. $1.00 each, $11.00 per doz. Whitmanii. 5-ln., 50c, $6.00 per doz.: 6-ln., 7oc each, $9.00 per doz, Dracaena Terminalis, 6-iD., 50c to 75c; 6-ln.. 75c to $1.00. Cocos Weddeliana, 5-ln., $1.00 to $1.50 each. ft \l\ "id 106 The American Florist. Feb. 1, I RUSSELLS Our Russells are the finest for quality of any in the country. The flowers are away ahead of American Beauty at this time of year. Prices, $1.50 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of stems, our extra long being 30 inches and up. Ophelia, Hoosier, Sunburst, White Killarney, Carnations, all our own growth cut especially for the shipping trade. RUSSELL $1.50 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. HOOSIER and OPHELIA Long $16.00 to $20.00 per ICO Medium 12 Oq to 16.00 per IQO Good short 8.00 to 10.00 per lOO Current Price List. WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST Long $12. 00 to $16.00 per 100 Meuium 10.00 per 100 Short 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 CARNATIONS $6.00 per 100, depending on quality. Paper Whites, Freesias and Other Flowers at market prices. We call special attention to our Ferns, which are the best Massachusetts stock. Extra large. Price, $4.00 per 1000. Asparagus, Sprengeri, Galax and other stock at market prices. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. NOTICB — We close at 5 o'clock week days and nil day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 5 F. M. BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Greenhoases: Hinsdale, HI., and Greggs Station, 111. i'O i'« "flOflSIl AVO»j wHlvAQU; ILiLlt CMcas:o. STOCK CONTINUES SCAKCB. Stock continues scarce, especially roses, which are in exceiitionally good demand, but exceedingly short supply. The shipments of this flower appear to be decreasmg- at most of the houses, which clean up what few are arriving every day in double quick time at high prices. Carnations are in brisk de- mand at very satisfactory figures and clean up completely in all varieties right along. Lilies are good property and are bringing fine returns. Or- chids are quite plentiful, but are mov- ing well considering the large quantity offered. Lily of the valley is exceed- ingly scarce, which is causing a brisk demand for cut Roman hyacinths, of which a limited supply is offered. Free- sias are arriving in larger quantities, but are holding their own at good prices, with practically none left when the stores close for the day. Sweet peas continue to clean up early at high figures, with some very choice stock now arriving. White and yellow narcissi are quite a factor in the market and still find ready biiyers at surprisingly sood figures compared to former years. Snapdragons are seen in limited sup- ply and a few forget-me nots are to be had. Pansies sell well to the local trade. White and yellow daisies are in larger supply, but the receipts of mign- onette have dropped off considerably. Callas are in fair supply, but clean up early. Calendulas, tulips, jonquils, single and double violets, gjirdenias. pussy willows, and a few other miscel- laneous items .arriving, but not already mentioned, are included in the daily shipments, but not in any such quanti- ties as to permit a surplus. Green goods are In large enough supply to meet all demands in practically all Items. Business has been good all this CUT FLOWERS-GREENS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Become one of our customers today. You will never regret it. Do it NOW. S?e2J.Vfn'dS"ipyrs?"' 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing month with the wholesalers, and the retailers report a great improvement in trade with a strong demand for wed- ding flowers and funeral work. NOTES. President Zech, of the florists' club, has appointed judges for the annual novelty show, February G, as follows : Carnations. C. W. Johnson, Harry Ble- witt, P. W. Peterson; roses, N. J. Wie- tor. W. J. Keimel. W. G. Barle; miscel- laneous. Albert Erickson, Geo. Ball, Geo. Asmus. The entire arrangements for this txhibition are in charge of Chair- man T. E. Waters of the good-of-the- club committee. President Zech. George Asmus, August Poehlmann, and Fred Lautenschlager will talk on the annual nieeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society at Cleveland, O.. and the S. A. F. director's meeting at De- troit, Mich. Everyone in the trade is cordially invited to attend, regardless of whether they are members of the club or not. Be sure and come. Frank Ayres. for many ye.ars with Chiis. W. McKellar. is now with Archie Spencer. His many friends wish him every success in his new imdertaking. Valentine Cards 100 $0.60 200 $1.00 6C0 2.00 1000 3.50 The John Henry Co., "i^fcH? Kennicott Bros. Co. it, expecting Luke Schroer back from Europe in the near future, where he has been with the .\merican tioops lor almost a year. He w-as in the heaviest part of the fighting, but came through safe and sound. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation had an exhibition the past week of the lon.crest stemmed pussy willows ever seen in the market. H. G. MacLellan. who has not been in the best of iiealth for some time, is recuperating at West Baden. W. J. Keimel and A. F. Amling are taking the bath treatments at Hot Springs, Ark. Walter Stockloss Is no longer identi- fied with Poelilmann Bros. Co. 1919. The American Florist. 107 a»»sg»»g»$«»g»g»»s«»w«g»»»»g»*^^^»»^»**^^^^''^^ PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO Choice Carnations in Large Supply at Reasonable Market Prices Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted. p-pxpTTi T TOT" Subject to Change Wtthont Notice, Buy Direct From the Grower. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELl, Extra Special . . . . Specials Select Medium Short Per 100 J35.00 30.00 25.00 .$15.00 to 20.00 12.00 "*^™°cr U5.0»"oT20.00 MedTum ■.■.■.•.■.■.•.■.•.■.■. 10.00 to 12.00 Short ^-00 "•^•-t^rct ''^^720.00 iH^-V; :::;;::;■;:::::;;:;::::; ;;'1:SStS '^11 Klllarney / Porinn AVhlte Klllarney ( . , -^^ 11 s nn Klllarney Brilliant. A Specials *irnft Sunburst / Select 15-00 MyMaryland I Medium '^SSHS ^ '" Ophelia V Short 6.00 to Champ AVellnnd. .. . ) ROSES, OUR SELECTION Carnations 3.00 to " Extra fancy Valley Smilax per doz. strings Adiantam Asparagus, per bunch 76c Ferns, per 1,000 $5-00 Boxwood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.50 Lencothoe Sprays Per 100 % 6.00 6.00 $ g.OO 8.00 to 10.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 EXTRA!! EXTRA!! SPECIAL SWEET PEA OFFER Fancy Spencers, $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Medium . . 1.50 to 2.00 per 100. 1000 lots, . . . $10.00 to $15.00. FANCY CARNATIONS Select $5.00 to $6.00 per 100. Our selection, mostly red, 3.00 to 4.00 per 100. A. T. PYFER & COMPANY Formerly at 30 East Randolph Street 164 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO L. D. Phone, Central 3373 R. E. Jones, of the Advance Co., Ricli- mond, Ind., who has been with the col- ors for some time, is back on the job again and called on the trade here this week. He Jeft Januai-y 27 for Detroit, Mich., and from there he intended to go to Cleveland, O., to attend the annual meeting and exhibition of the Ameri- can Carnation Society. A T. Pyfer & Co. received a letter from Jack Byers this week, who is with the American troops in Germany, in which he stated that he expected to be back home some time in February. It is rumored that one of Zech i& Mann's employes will join the ranks of the benedicts in the near future. Only two guesses are necessary. Leon Glow, formerly employed in the cut flower department of the A. L. Ran- dall Co.. who is at present with the col- ors at San Diego, Calif., is expected back on the job soon. „, . Dan SimondSi of the Ogden p]ora> Co. 1917 West Harrison street, has l^een conftned to his home with rheu- matism for over a week. 108 The American Florist. Feb. 1, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS MRS. RUSSELL Per lUO Fancy $25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 6.00 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA Per 100 Select , $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 6.00 PRICE IJST '*"'»Jeo« «o Change i iVXV^l-. LilOX Without Notice. WHITE AND PINK KILLARNEY Per 100 Select $10.00 F,ancy 9.00 Medium 7.00 Good 6.00 Short 5.00 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.'. .\n electric sign llashes the mes- sage. "Say It with Flowers." At the Hecock Floral Co.'s stores, both in this city and Ixir.ain. the forces have been kept busy. In addition to using all the stock they can grow themselves. Mr. Hecock is a frequent visitor to the Cleveland wholesale houses. C. F. B. 1919. The American Florist. Ill '-'^^^^^'-^^'-'-'-^■-^^^'-•-^•-•-•-'-'-•-•'•'^^•'^•-^^^^^^'^•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-'-'-^^■-^^'-^'-^^■i^^^^'^^'^^^^t*^^^'-'-'-'-^^^ Your Supply of Z N CUT FLOWERS E „ A H N Remember when it inclndes every ordering that onr line is so complete that item offered in the Great Chicago Market. '^^^■-^'-■-^^■-^■-■-■-■-'-'-'-■-"-'-^ ■ "^ "^ "^ "^ '" ""- "^ "^ San Francisco. LIMITED SUPPLY AT lUllH PRICES. Activity in the Jlorist trade keeps up much the same as during the past few weeks. Stock of all kinds is scarce and prices are high. Roses are still away up, with no prospect of a reduction in prices for some time to come. Ameri- can Beauty, whicli has been out of the market all season, is now arriving in limited quantities. The quality is very good and it is quickly moved. It would be hard to excell the Russells that .are now being received. Some of them are wonderful, bcth in length of stem and size of flower. Ophelia is not in such evidence as it was during the past few weeks. There is quite a cut of red roses coming in. particularly Red Radi- ance. It must be said that it is about the only rose lacking in quality, the greater part of them oeing weak necked. Shawyer is popular and brings excel- lent prices. Mrs. Aaron "Ward Is about the only yellow to be had. Cecile Brunner has practically disappeared from the market. Carnations have come into their own of late and are now bringing $1.2o per bunch of 2o flower;?. They have brought fine figures all dur- ing the year. Strange to saj-, the best red variety to be had is Victory, one of the old standards which has withstood the comings and goings of many much heralded newer varieties. Violets are in great demand. The bunches offered are very small, mostly composed of leaves. Orchids are appearing in quite a variety of lots. Just now we have trianse in large quantities. They have moved a bit slowly the past week be- cause the public was unable to absorb the large offering. Phala'nopsis ama- bilis and Schillerianum are arri\'ing in the market freely, and are quickly dis- posed of. Gardenias are better and more plentiful, but in common with cattleyas are dragging somewhat. Ro- man hyacinths are coming along very slowly, but sell on sight. Dutch hya- cinths are being shown this week and are going nicely. Fi'eesias are in heavy demand. Prices to the growers are of the best. Paper ^^'^lite narcissi are about over. Gaillardias and marigolds are in limited supply. Sweet peas are coming in regularly, but of poor quali- ty. Ferns are scarce and high. The same applies to asparagus and othei' greens. Pot plants, with the exception of Boston ferns, are on the short .side also. NOTES. George C . Roeding, owner of the California Xursery Co.. at XiTes. and the Fancher Creek Nurseries at Fi'esno. in a recent interview, said that his nurseries are just now experiencing the heaviest plant business in their history. The demand for all varieties of fruit trees has exceeded all expectations and they are now supplying some of the largest plantings in the history of this state. The demand for ornamentals is also showing a decided increase. The J. B. Boland Co.. on Kearny street, of which John H. Sievers recent- Fancy and Dagger Ferns Per 1 000, $ 1 .75. Per case, 5000, $7.50. Lon^ Green Leacotlioe, periooo 14.00 Mealum Green leucolhoe, per lOOO 3.50 Short Green Leucothoe, per 1000 2 00 Long Bronze Leucothoe, per 1000 4.50 Meaium Bronze Leucothoe, per 1000. .. 3.50 Short Bronze Leucothoe, per 1000 2 50 Green and cronze Galax, per 1000 1.35 •' per case. 10,000 9.00 Blue Berry Cedar, per pound lO Very Large Dark Green Laurel Leaves, per lOuo 1 50 Terms: Cash with order. Stone Mountain Evergreen Co., Route 1, BUTLER, TENN. 1 ly became manager, was the largest buyer of space in the annual advertis- ing issue of the "Chronicle." Mr. Sievers has always lieen a great expo- nent of publicity, and is a great be- liever in the daily newspaper as a busi- ness getter. He reports that the "ad" has repaid his firm handsomely. Albert O. Stein's beautiful store on Sutter street presents a beautiful ap- pearance these days. He has a splen- did lot of specimen decorative plants, every one of which is perfect. His cibotiums are especially fine, as also are the ericas and nephrolepis. Man- ager Patrick Orr always has paid grreat attention to the quality of the plants handled by this firm. Avensino Bros." Geary street store has attracted much attention the past week, owing to the splendid specimen Streptosolon Jamesonii, which they have on display. They are over four feet in height, splendidly shaped, and with a wealth of orange flowers. This firm is also receiving large shipments of Marie Lousie violets. Frank R. Mills, of Palo Alto, is ship- ping an extra good grade of Roman hyacinths lately. He has had a splen- did cut of carnations all winter and is at present making heavy shipments. He says the nursei-y trade is improving very materially and that there is every prospect of a heavy plant trade this coming spring. Martin Poss. of San Mateo, is greatly impressed with the opportunity offered this season in the plant line, and is preparing to get his share of spring business. His greenhouses have been producing heavily of the best grade carnations all winter. His stock of flowering plants is also ver>' complete. F. C. Jaeger & Son are greatly pleased over the steady increase in liusiness over last season. They tell us that funeral trade has been exception- ally heavy right along. They have a fine showing of flowering plants this week, and are also handling some ex- tra fine American Beauties. M. H. Ebel. of Sacramento, who has recently been convalescent from an at- tack of influenza, was in town duriii.a the week, visiting his growers. 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Loii;r Distance Phones ( Central 3283 ( Central ,"2S4 Our 0£Ferings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Pink Killarney Milady Sunburst Shawyer Ward Ophelia Killarney Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner LILIES A heavy all - the - year - round snpply of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. Callas Mignonette CARNATIONS VaUey Catt'eyas Calendulas Single and Double Violets A\lute and Yellow Daisies Forget-Me-Xots Pansies SNAPDRAGONS Paper White Narcissus YeUow Narcissus Freesia Jonquils GREENS. Pltimosus Sprengeri Galaz, bronze Galax, green Ferns Adiantiuni Mexican Ivy Boxwood Smilax Ijencothoe 112 The American Florist. Feb. 1, Everything in seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. The best is none too good for you. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. rt^^^*^»-^^^^^^^^^'-'-'-'-'-'-»-»-»-»-'-'-^^^^^^^^^'-'-'-'i-'-'-'-'-'-''-'-'-^^*^*^^^^^T 81 V/H9LESALE -GPgWEPS 5/"CUT FL9WED$^^ PLANTS 182 North Wabash Avenue l. d. phone, Randolph esi CHICAGO '-'-^'-'-■-^^**^'t*^*-<^*^ ■^^^^^-^^^^^^^^^ ERNE Sl company -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Pete Ferrari, who has entirely re- covered from his recent illness, is send- ing in Russells to the stores here that have rarely been equaled for length of stems and size of flowers. He is cut- ting a fine crop of freesias and gar- denias. His orchid houses are also producing heavily. A. Picette, manager of the Chas. C Navlet Go's, new store at 423 Market street, is enthusiastic over the way business is progressing at his new store. Large shipments of fruit trees and rose stock are arriving at the store from various parts of the state. The recent rains will be a great boon for the violet growers. The prolonged cold spell has cut down the .'supply of these flowers greatly during the past week, but with the coming of warmer weather, the supply may reasonably be expected to increase greatly. The E. W. McLellan Co. is sending large shipments of violets to the east every day. Manager J. A. Axell is re- ceiving a splendid lot of American Beauty now. He reports trade as verv good, but finds it diincult to fill all or- ders, especially for roses. Manager Walter Hobb, of the Mac- Rorie-McLaren Co., says funeral work is quite heavy with his firm. He reports a great scarcity of good roses. Many fine decorative plants arrive here daily from the firm's greenhouses at San Mateo. The Lynch Nursery Company, of Menlo Park, is shipping a splendid grade of Nelrose and Keystone snap- dragon at present. They have several houses of these favorite flowers and they all look to be in the finest condi- tion. Manager P. Vincent Matraia spent several days during the week quail hunting. He reports an enjoyable out- ing and returned with the limit of birds, which is as we expected, as he is noted as being an expi^rt marksm.an. Kenneth S. Miirr.ay is in with a heavy cut of freesias. His Killarney is of very good quality also, and is in much demand. This rose has always been one of his favorites and he grows it to perfection at .all seasons. The Bay Covmties Seed Co. is receiv- ing large shipments of trees and shrubs at their nursery. They have gathered togetlier a very fine lot of specimen box- wood and tell us that these are moving rapidly. Ferrari Bros, are in with a heavy cut of gardenias and Cattleya trianae. They are cutting some of the finest roses coming into this mnrket, the Russells just now being particularly good. Domoto Bros, are having a difficult time of it in filling all orders for stock. While they are handling a large supply of all seasonalile stock, it is not suffi- cient for the heavy shipping trade. Caruso Pllnrdi, of the Art Floral Co.'s staff, besides a, high-class floral artist, is also a noted singer. His serv- ices are in great demand for concerts and entertainments of all kinds. Pete Rosaia has resigned his old posi- tion with the Art Floral Co. to accept a similar one with Pelicano, Rossi & Co- on Kearny street. Alfred Cunco. recently with Joseph's, on Grant avenue, has taJien a position with the Art Floral Co., on Powell street. JAMTS T. LYNCH. 1919. The American Florist. 113 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS li, D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. ^^V^'^i Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 2TBS Qnenhouses: Des Plaines, ni. l^\t\r*aAi\ Store: 162 N.Wabash Ave. t/IllCaBU Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & NUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-1 BM 83 lorth Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing ¥liEIIAND-RlSCHCbt FLOWER GROWERS TUEPHONE*^CJ klU/ADACU AUC CMICAOO VlioMe Hover Mm'KcI^s Buffalo, Jan. 29, Roses, Beauty, Special " Fancy ■• EStra 1st '* Klllarney " My Maryland " Sunburst Ward Ophelia " Russell " Shawyer Lillies Cattleyas Carnatious Chrysantbemums Sweet Peas .' Asparagus Sprengerl .35@ .50 Violets Ferns per 1,000 Calendulas Freesias Paper Whites Callas Romans ....'. Per 100 GO.OO® 75.00 40.00(3 50.00 30.00 (i? 40.00 IS.OOlS) 20.011 6.00® 16.00 6.00® 15.00 6.00@ 15.00 6.00fg 10.00 6.00® 20.00 8.00® 20.00 . 6.00® 15.00 ..IS.lHirt 20.00 60.00® 75.00 . . 4.00® 7.00 20.00® 30.00 1.50® 3.00 1.50 1.00® 3.00 4.00® 4.00® 4.00® 15.00® 25.00 4.00® 6.00 6.00 6.00 s.oo Boston, Jan. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 20.00®GO.OO Killarney Queen 4.00® 6.00 White and Plnlt Killarney 8.00®12.00 Double White Killarney. 6.00®12.00 Killarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 8.0<1®20.00 Mock 6.00®10.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8.00®12.00 Taft 6.00®12.00 Milady 6.00® 12.00 Ward and HiUingdon 6.00®lo.oo My Maryland 2.00® 12. 00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 12.flOW20.00 Valley 6.oo®lo.00 Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Jan. 29. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00® 15.00 '' Mrs. Chas. Russell 0.00fip20.00 Ophelia 4.00fr?l.'i.OO Richmond 4.00(iPl.'i.oO Sunburst 4.00' s.oo Callas 12.50@15.oo Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Nnrolssua 4 00® H.OO Lily of the Valley 4.00® 8.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 priven before the society are to be pub- lished in pamphlet foi-m and sent to the members. Recent horticultural publi- Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity. Send for Our Catalog-ue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-13H N. and St., Phila., Pa. BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, GarBittons. Always liigh grade Easter Xiilies 1225 Race St. riiilatlelphia, Pa. Mention the AmeHcan Florist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. \\'hole:sai.es flobists 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Gronera of 4naUtr Flower.. 1919. The American Florist. 115 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & nUNKCL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa. cations and books on kindred subjects of value art to be added to the library. The next meeting of the florists' club to be held in the roof garden of the Adelphia hotel, Tuesday, February 4, at 8 p. m., will be a memorable occa- sion. It is to be retailers' night. All members of the trade, however, but particularly retail tiorists of this city and surrounding country, men and women, are invited and requested to bring their employes along. Max Schling, one of New York's greatest artists, will address the club and give a demonstration in artistic lioral ar- rangement with the aid of accessories from his own store and flowers of tire local market. Mr. Schling is a most interesting and inspiring speaker, and one of the most enthusiastic members of the craft. Do not miss the inspira- tion of this meeting. Edward Keid, the Ranstead street sage, says that many retail florists rent a store, put in some fixtures, and then wait until they get ordei-s before they risk their money for flowers. People do not come into flower shops to buy hay ricks, harrows and the like. What they want is flowers, and they expect to see them. Florists must carry stock if they want to do business, and it has taken a lot of them a long time to find this out. The trade were shocked to learn of the death of Wm. Vogt, of Camden, N. J., who was struck by an automo- bile at 15th and Diamond streets, this city, January 22, and died the follow- ing night in a hospital to which he was taken. Albert Saxer, who conducted a re- tail store in Frankford, and the past year worked with John Andre, Doyles- town, was last week a victim of the dreaded influenza. His widow and one child survive hun. Karl Corts, of the Jos. Heacock Co., says : "We do not try to sell flowers these days. Our trouble is to make the stock go around. A good supply of cattleyas is a feature." The Leo. Niessen Co. finds a strong demand for everything in the list. Choice Russell and Ophelia roses, high grade carnations and cattleyas In quan- tity, are features. Jack Berger is back on the job again. Southern asparagus is a feature, to- gether with Easter lilies, fine carna- tions and snapdragons. The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange is featuring good roses and nweet peas. Lily of the valley is also a top liner. K. GUST. RUSCH A CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box 206 Milwaukee, Wis. 444-446 Milwaukee St., FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE ANb ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS C. A. Kuehn, wJolesap Florist All Seasooable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florist's" (BrandllSupplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS Write for Price List VlloMeHo¥grMArKeU Philadelphia, Jan. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special GO.OO® 75.00 fancy 35.00(3)50.00 Mrs. Cbas. Russell l."j.00@ .SS.uO Klllarney 0.00(g 15.00 Hartley ; lli.OO® 25.00 Sunburst lO.OOig 20.00 Wards 8.00® 20.00 Ophelia 8.000 20.00 Columbia 15.00@ Cirnations S.OD^rr 10. oil Cattleyas each $0.80@$O.T5 Lilium Rubium 8.00® 12.00 Kaster LlUes 25.00 Dallas 2.'i.fl0 Snapdragons 10.00® 15.00 Calendulas 4.00® 8.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Smllax .25 Asparagus String GO® .75 Asparagus bunches .60 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 3.00® 4.00 Violets, single and double 1.50® 2.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Misuiinette 0.00® 8.00 Datr.Klils 10.00 Fri-fsias S.OOlfJ 12.00 St. Louis, Jan. 29. Per 100 Roses. Hartley 3.00010.00 Kiliarney 0.0lir„10.00 Wliitf Kiliarney .''i.OOf,, 12..';0 IIiK.sier Beauty iLiidft In.nfl Russell 10.00@40.00 Suiihui'st i;.lliir,M;".00 " Ward S.OOWKi.On " Mrs. Shawyer 5.00^a 12..^i:' Ol)heIia. COiliiaO 00 Ferns 4.60 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Milwaukee, Jan. 29. Per 100 Rosfs. Kiliarney, W. Kiliarney, 8.00(5 20.(10 Ward .' 8,00(5 15.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 15.00@50.00 Onhclia 10. OOr./ 20.0(1 Columbia lO.OOifi.'i.'i.OO Hoosier Beauty 10,00(n 25.ii0 Carnations, assorted 3.00® 5.00 Cattleyas, per doz 6.00(17)7.50 Calendulas 4,00(5) 8,00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 2.50 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Na'-cissu<: 4.00® 8.00 Freesia 3.00(a 6.00 Callas. per doz 2.50® 3.00 Stevia 2.00® 3.O0 McCALLUM CO. Florists' Suppll§« PITTSBURGH, - PA. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange SPECIAL VALLEY roses, carations, violets Up-tO-the-Minute Service. SadsfadioCGnaraiileed. 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Pittsburgh, Jan. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 40.00@60.00 fancy 20.00@30.00 extra 12.00@15.00 No. 1 4.00@10.00 Hadley 8.00@2O.0O Kiliarney O.0O@15.0O Sunburst 6.00@15.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 6.00@15.00 Russell 10.00@30.00 Columbia 10.00@30.00 Cattleyas so.OO Easter Lilies 20.00 Lilium Glganteum 20.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Valley 8.00 Ferns, per 1.000 4.00 New Crop Green Galax, per 1000 $1.60 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Freesias g.OO Cnlendillas 4 OQ Ulgnonette e.OO The American Florist. VICK'S FAMOIS A THREE GLORIOUS NEW VARIETIES Just at this time, the dawn of a new era of peace, and just when the world has been released from the stress andt< expression for its joy and hope in beautiful flowers, we are very fortunate in being able to ofier three new varietie' have we offered at any time three more attractive varieties than Heart Of France, Silvery RoSC and Pecrle every florist needs to make his offerings for the coming year most attractive and unique Prepare to fill the demand for flowers, which has already been indicated by the splendid trade in carnations this pas beautiful Asters ever produced in your market. It is the florist with the proper perspective who will take advant will reap a rich reward and will be enabled to serve his fellowmen in a very real fashion. Plan to make this year tl Vick's Sil Here is another robust, 1 Every petal is a combination ol threaded with white. Do notg The threads are so tiny as to slightest change in light will si to a silvery rose. The plants long and the flowers very large are sure to make Vick's Silveri In packets only, 25c; 2 for Heart of France Aster. r. f^ most glorious nch red Aster ever introduced. All others have somber shades of blue ^H?^,r"^.^ ^ }°^ '-^ ' ' color pigments. Heart of France opens red as the purest ruby, deepens mth age and retains its remarkable beauty to the very end. The petals appear strikingly changeable showing now a glow and sheen quite unique, now a soft warm velvety texture. In any light nat- ural or artificial Heart of France is startlingly beautiful and will command instant admiratron. The flowers are large and full with never a trace of hollow center. The plants are of branching type and very robust habit. The stems are long and strong and have very few laterals The plants begin to bloom quite early in the season and open fully with the mid-season varieties Thev retain their brilliancy and luster for a longer period than almost any other color. This will be a up-top variety fur florists as well as home gardeners for the reason that the flowers and stems are so large and vigorous and their shipping and long keeping qualities are such as to make it a winner for almost any purpose. Heart of France will surely supplant allother reds and near redsof either KckKnirisc- 2^for 40r^ °' *" marvelous beauty and other satisfactory characteristics. Peei Vick's The most satisfactory yell beautiful chrysanthemum yello shaped, with centers deeply coi plants are of branching type i plant with from 20 to 30 good flowers of ample size for extra l large are the flowers that the dome. It is certainly a winner 2 for 40c. We have introduced more new d varieties of Asters than all other An Seedsmen combined. Vick's I Vick's Earliest Snowdrift— 1-64 oz., 20< oz.. 30c; 1-16 oz.. 45c; 4 oz.. 75c: SI. 35; Vt oz.,$3.50. Vick's EarUest Lavender I ^, „,., ,,, Vick's EarUest Pink \ P^/n^ ' ^ Vick's Earliest Purple I ^' Vick's Lavender Gem— Perpkt., 15c; II Vick's Imperial Aster, rose, sunset, j lavender, lilac, bluebird, dark violei oz., 20c: 1-160Z., 30c; S oz., 50c; i 85c; H oz., J1.60; I oz., J2.50. Vick's Giant Daybreak— i-32oz 30c; Sioz.. BOc; ii oz., Kc; 1 oz., J2.50. Vick's Lavender Pink Rocbester (i type)— 1-16 oz., 20c; >, oz., 35c; li oi Hoz.,S1.30; 1 oz.,*2.00. Vick's King Asters (Branching tvpe) oz.,S6c; 116 oz., 40o; 'j, oz., 60c; ' Jl.OO; i^oz.,$l.75; 1 oz., 13.00. eOc; 1- H oi„ Florists HEART OF FRANCE ASTER A handsomely illustrated 1 complete book of its kind ever p If yours has not come, write for A Catalogue If you grow or deal in othei tell us about it. A catalogue to for the asking. JAME! LARGI 1919. The American Florist. 117 ER8 is ready to find fitting ceptional merit. Never These are just what ^ing the best and most )ortunities ahead, that litest ever experienced. ie Aster. large flowering new variety, almost cerise, very delicately ithat this is a striped variety, s a silvery sheen. Even the rom a rich glowing rosy cerise )us. The stems are unusually inctive and excellent qaalitie. ular with the cut flower trades low Aster. d. Every flower will come a are remarkably full and ball sd and twisted florets. The IS. It is not unusual to find a IS sufficiently long and with purposes. So numerous and ipletely covered like a golden color. In packets only, Z5c; for our niostrated Book on Asters ists— Most complete book of its 'ery florist should have a copy. Asters. ivender Pink Rochester (Non-lateral l-32oz.,25c: 1-I6oz.,40c: i8oz.,60c: 51.00: H oz.. J1.75: 1 oz., $3.00. OChester, shell pink, white, laven- irple — 1-32 oz., 25c; 1-16 oz., 40c; iOc; M oz., 11.00; H oz,, 81.75; 1 oz., 'ertectlon, crimson — Per pkt., 20c; c. ink Enchantress— 1-64 oz., 20c; 1-32 ; 1-16 oz., 45c: % oz., 75c. erfection, white, blush, shell pink, ivender, purple— 1-32 oz., 25c; 1-16 ;; 'a oz., 60c; if oz., SI .00; ^4 oz., oz., 13.00. ing Asters (Upright Type)— Shell nd crimson, per pkt., 25c; 2 lor 40c: er pink, per pkt., 20c; 2for35o. lant Purity— 1-16 oz. . 20c ; ij oz., 35c ; 35c; !4oz.,$1.20: loz.,J2.00. Book. s for the florists; the most ry florist should have a copy. iry Purpose. table seeds, plants and bulbs, ticular needs will be sent free VICK'S PEERLESS YELLOW ASTER Vick's Famous Asters. Vick*s Triumph Comet — \Vhite, shell pink, rose, purple, 1-32 oz.. 25c: 1-16 oz., 40c; Hoz.,60c; X oz., Jl.OO; 14 oz., 11.75; loz.,^.00; lavender pink and lavender, per pkt., I5o: 2 for 25o. Vick'sMikado Asters- l-32oz.,20c: l-l6oz., aoc: Sj oz., dOc: !,ioz.,85c: Hoz., 11.50: 1 oz., $2.50. :k'S Royal — White, shell pink, lavender pink, rose, mrple. 1 32 oz , 20c; I-I80Z., 30c; "u oz.. 50c; !4 oz., 5c: ^ oz.. ¥1.50; 1 oz., 82.50; lavender, per pkt., 10c: Vick purp 85c: H oz 3 for 25c. Vick's Late Branching — White, shell pink, lavender pink, lavender, rose (Lady Roosevelt), claret, crimson, purple, dark violet, mixed. 1-16 oz.. 20c; % oz.. 35c; >i oz., 65c; Vi oz., 81.20; 1 oz., J2.00; cardinal, rosy car. mine. Scarlet Gem, per pkt., 20c; 2 for 35c. Vick's Early Upright— White, shell pink, 1-32 oz., 20c. 1-16 oz.. 30c: Sioz..50c: !< oz.. B5e; H oz., 81.50; 1 oz. 82.50. Vick's Non-Lateral Early Branching— White, lavendei pink, rose, lavender, crimson, liarK violet, purple, 1-32 OZ..25C: 1-16 oz. ,40c: S oz., 60c; M oz-. $1.00; >4 oz., ■11.75: 1OZ..J3.00; shell pink, per pkt.. 10c; 3 for 25c : rosv red (new), per pkt.. 25c: 2 for 40c. Vick's Non-Lateral Late Branching— Peach Blossom, Peerless Pink, 1-32 oz., 25c: 116oz.,40c; S oz., 60c; V40Z., Jl.OO; ^ cz., J1.75; I oz., 13.00; rosy pink or deep pink, per pkt.. 10c; 3 for 25c. Vick's American Comet— White, rose, lavender, purple — 1.320Z.. 25c; 1-I6oz..40c: >4oz.. 60c: k oz., Jl.OO; H Oz., *1.75; 1 oz., -tS.OO; Improved Crego, 1-16 oz , 20c; H oz.. 35c; H' oz., 66c: % oz., 81.20; 1 oz.. $2.00. Vick's Late Upright — White, rose, crimson, lavender pink, purpU; amethyst, peach blossom, 1-32 oz., 20o: l-lfioz..30c; H oz., 50c; !ioz.,85c; H oz., 81.50; loz., 82.50. Vick's Autumn Glory— 1-32 oz., 25c; l-ie oz., 40c; 'a oz., 60c: Hoz.. fl.OO; Hoz..*l"5; Ioz.,.J3.00 Vick's Seed Farms. Situated in one of the garden spots of America, where quality, hardiness and productiveness predominate, over 600 acres devoted to growing high-grade vegetable, farm and flower seeds. Our farms constitute one of the show places of Rochester and Western New York, with their vast expanse of beautiful flowers of which we grow many other kinds than asters. Flowers, vegetables and farm crops are grown under conditions that produce seeds of the most desirable type. Every effort is made to keep up the standard of excellence that the name Vick implies. /IPK9^ CLONIC ROCHESTER, N. Y. ■ "^>Mm. %^9 wJP^^i^ ^^^9 "THE FLOWER CITY" OWERS OF HIGH GRADE ASTERS IN THE WORLD. 118 The American Florist. Feb. 1, JOSEPH J. IvBVY 56 West 26th Street, WHOLESALE FLORIST Opposite New York Cut Flower Co. Telephones Ferragut 8862 and 8863. NEW YORK New York. .SUPPLY INCREASES BUT PRICES FIRAI. There was no material change in the condition of the wholesale market dur- iing the pa.st week. During the week ending January 18, there were some indications of lower prices, but on January 2t>, the market had a stronger tone, particularly in roses and carna- tions, the supply of both stocks being light. In sweet peas, freesias. Paper White and yellow narcissi, the supply has been on the increase, but not enough to have much effect on prices. Orchids and violets are the only stocks that approach a surplus, and some- times drag. A noteworthy feature in several stores is the fine quality of iris, some of the best wholesaling up to $!> per dozen. Besides the above men- tioned stocks, there is on the market a considerable supply of calendulas, mignonette, snapdragons and cut pan- sies, all of which move at good prices. Funeral work is the larger part of the business of most of the retail stores, consequently lilies and all other suit- able funeral stock is in demand. There were a number of good dinner decora- tions during the past week that called for good quality. January 27. — The market is fairly active and prices firm, particularly on roses, carnations, lilies and callas. A larger supply of Paper "White and Golden Spur narcissi is arriving and prices are a little easier. Good tulips are now arriving and the best whole- sale at $2 per dozen. In minor stocks, there is no change worthy of note. NOTES. Although flowers are said to be scarce, one who visits the Dards store, Madison avenue and 44th street, would hardly believe it. At no time of year have we ever noticed a larger or finer stock in a retail' store. In the large show window, a fine display of acacias, orchids, heather and other flowers, were recently noticed, on a background of large cibotium ferns. In addition to a well filled ice box, in the store, sev- eral tables were covered with vases of sweet peas, snapdragons and the vari- ous spring flowers. Pans of tulips ar- ranged in handsome baskets were an- other feature. Around the walls the national colors were conspicuous. This is one store that is patriotic all the year round. John V. Phillips, 272 Fulton street, Brooklyn, will soon have rounded out a half century in the retail business in that city. He has been active until a month ago, when an abscess formed on one of his ankles, but we hope to see him around soon. His son, William A., is managing the store. At the Hession range, Flatbush, they are cutting fine stock of their pink sport of Enchantress, Enchantress and white Enchantress. The sport is a deeper and brighter pink than En- chantress. They have a considerable area in Mrs. Ward, but are tired of it as a producer. William H. Foddy, S Seventh ave- nue, Brooklyn, has a large and attrac- tive store with a conservatory at- tached. He says he has no complaint about business. Dame Rumor has it that he has considerable of the "pur- chasing power" laid by for a rainy day. One of the most attractive retail stores of Brooklyn is that of Isaac Abrams, 123 Seventh avenue. His From New York Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY BEST QUALITY HOLLAND GROWN In cases of 500 pips $15.00 per case In cases of 900 pips 22.60 per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephone: FarraSut 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. show window and ice box are .always well filled with good stock, which is good "publicity" for any retailer Mrs. S. Trepel. who is a constant buyer in the New Yoi'k wholesale dis- trict, has an attractive store at 200 Seventh avenue, Brooklyn. In its man- agement she is assisted by her very clever young daughter. The death of Mrs. Charles H. Lohr, wife of a well-known retail florist of the neighboring city of Mt. Vernon, was reported, January 22. She is sur- vived by her husband and other rela- tives, but no children. Dailledouze Brothers, Flatbush, are making some changes in the interior of their range that will increase their rose area. This range is now almost completely devoted to roses. The Flatbush Flower Shop, 260"". Church avenue, which is owned and conducted by Mrs. A. T. McCanna. is showing good features and has been having much funeral work. G. Messeberg, Flatbush, has a good crop of carnations and callas. He al- ways has a stock of Easter plants and this year has a house of cinerarias coming on. Paul Klingsporn, who when we first knew him was. so to speak, a Phila- delphia student, and who eventually went to Chicago and graduated, spent several days of the past week in this city. Alfred Demunsy, Flatbush, has a sport of the Enchantress carnation, of his own raising, bright pink in color and a good producer and keeper. A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison avenue, always has fine stock and an attrac- tive show window, and he does not get "cold feet" over high prices . Under the name Victory Florist, a new retail store has recently been opened at 2S51 Church avenue. Flat- bush. by Chacalos & Hayes. M. K. Bowc. 3,S2 Fifth avenue, has been keeping his show windows attr.-ic- live with orchids and spring flowers. He reports business active. Thomas Daniel, the popular florist of 212 Fifth avenue. Brooklyn, keens his store well stocked with fresh flowers and reports good business. At the store of the Astor Floral Co.. 200 Flatbush avenue. Brooklyn, it was ^.^^ ^T"^ Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 110 W. 28th St., NEW YORK recently stated that they were busy with funeral work. Joseph Trepel, who has seven stores in Brooklyn, keeps them well stocked with natural flowers and is having good business. N. A. Doganges. 2GS,"> Broadway, now carries a stork of fruit, in addition to plants and cut flowers. Christ Rot.as has recently opened a retail store at lOS Flatbush avenue, Brooklyn. 1919. The American Florist. 119 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 88?f&=ut. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie wholesailE florist 105 W. 28tli St., New York Telephone 759 Farragiit Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST "■'Ksl^^llFa^gu. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc. 148West28tliSt., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farrasmt SOO and SOI Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOCNfi SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. I8ih Si.. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4836. ^c''"''''''""''^^^^^^ Mention the American Florist when writing WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEAV YORK Teleilhone 5335 Farragut. Mention the American Florist when writino Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 AVest 28th St., HEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Farragnt CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farragut 2110-2111. I. Goldstein WHOI/ESAXE FLORIST 114 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attentfion to your interests. Consignments solicited. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. ConBlgDments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4026 Madison Square. VltoMefloYcrMArltefe New Tork, Jan. 29. Per 100 Roses. Ueaiity. special 75..00 " Aaron Ward lO.nO'ff 2."! Oil Sunburst .s.imi',/ ■j.".,iiii " J. L. Mock lo.oo'.j :;ii.'iii " Ophelia lo.iiiif,/ ;;ij.(ni Mrs. Chas. Russell 12.0<1@ eO.lXI Cattleya orchids, special 60. OOfi 75.00 Rubrunis in.onfiiil2.00 Lilies. Longiflorum and Formosuml5.0O@25.0O Lily of the Valle.v 6.0O@lO.0O Adiantum Croweanum and Ilybridum 1.00@ 1.50 r.ouvarilia 4.ll0@ 6.00 Carnations G. 00^10. OO Gardenias, per doz 2.00® 8.00 Violets 75® 1.00 Paper White Narcissus, per doz. .50® .75 Snapdragons, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Callas, per doz 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 3.00® 5.00 Mignonette, per doz 1.00® 1.25 Golden Spur narcissus. -per doz. 1.25® 1.50 Freesias 4.00® 6.00 Tulips, per doz 1.00@ 2.00 Iris, per doz 5.00® 6.00 .\sparagus Plumosus. doz. bchs. 3.00 Smilax doz. strings 1.50® 2.00 Frank H, Traendly Charles Sehenck Traendly & Sehenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Ezcban^ 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading grower.^. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Phones, 3310-11-12 Farragut Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Conmiission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 &S891 Farragut y yr | 1 15 West 28th Street, WCW I OrK Telephones] J^ll Farrairut °- ^- PaPP". P^s. United Cut Flower Co., >"«. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Floinst when writing PHONlj llll [faRKAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogau Bldg.. 6th Av. and W. 26th, New York. Dfsirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist whemoriting The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens HUbest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens ud Fbrists' SnppDet. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE PliORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3S70-3S71 Farragut THe Laretst supjer ail RettlTti of Cut Flowers A complete assortment of tbe best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut ; 3»|| EstabUshed 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 118 AV. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every morning. 120 The American Florist. Feb. 1, It is stated that both state and na- tional agriculturists will address the farmers of New York at Cornell Uni- versity, Ithaca, February 10-14, in- cluding- Dean Eugene Davenport of the Illinois State College. Elwood Mead will represent Secretary Lane. Oliver Wilson, the head of the national grange, is coming from Illinois, and Capt. P. A. Waugh, formerly head of landscape art at Massachusetts Agri- cultural College, will illusti^ate his lec- tures with moving pictures, showing the value of horticultural training for wounded soldiers. Dr. W. H. Jordan of the Geneva experiment station, Seth J. Lowell, master of the state grange, and several other well-known agricul- tural authorities will also be present. Paul A. and Peter J. Blei, twin brothers, who before they entered the United States army were employed by the E. G. Hill Co., Cincinnati, O., and Richmond, Ind., were in this city, Janu- ary 26-27. on furlough from Camp Mills, where they have been stationed since entering the service. They called on The American Florist, Young & Nugent, and others. They expect their • discharges in a short time, and will re- turn to their former positions. "Roses budding; coal men grave; birds nesting; bees busy and Chicago plumbers worried," are the headlines of a weather article in a local news- paper. As to the coal men, the florists and many other people did the worry- ing last winter, so it is but fair that the coal men should have their turn. If the Chicago plumbers are like the New York plumbers — but why pursue the subject? Everyone knows a plumber. A meeting of the leading orchid growers who ship to this market was held at the store of George C. Sie- brecht, 109 West 2Sth street, January 25, to consider action on the impending plant embargo. Julius Roehrs, Ruther- ford, N. J.; Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J.; George Baldwin, Mamaroneck. N. Y., and other well-known growers attended. The twelfth annual entertainment and ball of the Greek-American Flor- ists' Association will be held at the Palm Garden, .58th street, near Lexing- ton avenue, Thursday, February 27. at 8 :.30 p. m. This association has an established reputation for good enter- tainments and the promoters say that this will eclipse all their previous events. The next meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held on the night of February 10 in the Grand Opera House building. Eighth avenue and 2,'?d street. As President Kessler's admin- istration has already made a good start, it is expected that the next meet- ing will be interesting and well at- tended. The following delegation left this city on the Lake Shore Limited on the af- ternoon of January 28, to attend the an- nual meeting of the American Carna- tion Society at Cleveland, O. : Roman J. Irwin. Wallace R. Pierson, A. L. Miller. John Young, David Ward and .Joseph Hill, the latter of Richmond, Ind. The retail store at 22,51 Broadway, near 80th street, formerly known as the "Colonial Flower Shop." is now owned and conducted by Macres Brothers un- der their own name. One of them has recently been honor.ably discharged from the ITnited States army and has resumed his place in the store. The new Hotel Commodore. 42nd street and Lexington avenue, in Ihe block with the Grand Central station. has a flower st-and, under its own man- agement, which Is being conducted by Robert Whitaker. well known in the trade of this city. Charles R. Brown, financial and news editor of the Journal of Commerce, died at his home, Tenafly, N. J.. January FOR VALENTINE'S DAY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * No. 1. Tumbler Baskets, in all colors, with metal liners No. 2. Cut Flower Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep. 24 to 32 inches over all, in all colors and complete with metal liners No. 3. Plant BasketS,medium size, assorted shapes, in all colors, complete with metal liners. Write for Catalog. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., o»S:7i. :.°"^!?'! $8.50 $9.00 $15.00 i*4>4>4>4>4>4'4>4>4>4<4^4'4>4>4>^+4^4-4-4>-i> Mention the American Florist when writing 24. He was born in Warrington. Eng., 55 years ago. but since childhood has lived in this country. The Bartels Flower Store, 411 Fre- mont avenue. Bronx borough, which is conducted by Charles L. Bartels and brother, will hereafter carry a stock of vegetable and flower seeds. Private Lew Wise, formerly with John Y'oung & Co.. has been honorably discharged from Camp Gordon, and is back in the wholesale district. William Mackie, 10.5 West 28th street, is receiving a liberal supply of Freesia Purity. A. F. F. Fort Wayne, Ind, INCREASED SUPPLY IX)WERS PRICES. Business conditions are again be- coming normal. The supply is increas- ing steadily and prices, which up until two weeks ago retained tlieir holiday advance, are now dropping consider- ably. Although the demand is brisk, there is not the inflated call of the past few months, which was caused mostly by the influenza epidemic. Funeral work is still the main support of the trade. The supply of medium grades of roses is quite plentiful, but the select grades are very scarce. Carnations are much more plentiful than during the first of January, and the quality is ex- cellent. There are still a few prim roses and cyclamens being offered in the plant line, but the majority of pot plants are the bulbous stock, which, on account of the recent high prices of cut flowers, have sold unusually well. NOTES. Henry Freese. of the Fi-eese Floral Co., returned to the store last week, after an absence on account of illness. Miss Margaret Sturm, of the same firm, has also returned to work, follow- ing an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. R. W. Doswell was severely shocked and internally injured last week when the automoliile in which she and Mr. Doswell were riding, col- lided with two other machines. The New Haven Floral Co.'s green- houses are makin.g a fine showing at present. They are having a fine cut of roses and carnations, but are not able to meet the big demand. The Flick Floral Co. had a number of handsome table decoration.^ and weddings last week, wbich. \\ith a large amount of funeral work, used up all available stock. Clem Tjanternier and Roy Brown, of the A. J. Lnntcrnier Co.. are both "on the job" again after an attack of influ- enza. Edgar Wenninghoff reports a brisk trade especiallv in funeral designs. H. K. Albany, N. Y. RETAILERS FORM CO-OPERATIVE BODY. Proprietors of retail florists' shops in the city to the number of a dozen met on the night of January 22 at the Hampton hotel to discuss organization. The following officers were chosen : William C. Gloeckner, president; Will- iam C. Kurth, of Kurth & Burke, vice- president; Edward P. Tracey, The Rosery, 2,3 Steuben street, secretary, and Howard Menand, treasurer. Presi- dent Gloeckner announce^d the follow- ing committees : Constitution and by- laws, William C. Kurth, Frederick A. Danker, and Hai-ry Riggs, of Whittle & Riggs; Advertising St. Valentine's day — Frederick A. Danker, Howard Men- and. and George Russell. The associa- tion will meet on the third Wednesday evening of the month to discuss mat- ters pertaining to the retail florists' business. Following the business of the evening dinner was enjoyed. For some years there has been talk among the retailers, members of the florists' club, to form an organization to be de- voted entirely to their interests. The meeting on January 22 was the most important step to that end yet taken. The letailers' association will not con- flict with the regular florists' club, and the two bodies are in harmony. NOTE. George E. Nagengast. Jr.. has been granted a permit by the municipal bu- reau of buildings to remove two green- houses from the property at 4.'v(l West- ern avenue to his establishment ,at St^d Washington avenue. The greenhouses will be re-erected in the spring upon concrete foundations. R. D. Rochester, N. Y- 1)EMANI1 QIIET lit "T SPASMODIC. Trade is rather quiet, .although there are occasional spurts .and rushes. Roses have been scarce and poor in quality, but prices hold Arm. American Beauty especially. Carnations .are of good quality, but the supply none too abun- dant. Bulbous flowers are seen In nearly all of the shop windows. Vio- lets, which have been identifiil. have begun to diminish. Flowering plants are now in good demand. NOTES. Due to the -unusuaUy warm weather, cherry and peach trees and flowering shrubs have liegun to bud. George T. Boucher recently arranged a fine window display of cibotinms. H. E. Wilson has lieen making a feature of basket arrangements. CIIICSTER. 1919. The American Florist. 121 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other citlea bjr the firms beloTr, the Iieading Retailers in the dtiei indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. Chicago. E^atabltohed 18S7 '1S^. 745 Buckingham Place. li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send U8 your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities In the City LOUISVILLE, K¥. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S L.AKGBST FLOWER STOREli WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes* CUDE BROS.COl FLORISTS 1214 r STNMe Members of Florists' Telegraph neliTery. New York. DRAKOS CO. FIX>RISTS 2953 Broadway, Opp. Columbia College Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. • Member of riorists' Telegraph Delivery, For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, Get in touch with SHEBOTCAK WISCONSn Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison Iwtvme In the Heart of most excluiive residential section. Telephones, 65S2-6583 Main. LOUIS MICHEL The Long Island Floral Co. WTiolesale Commission Florists Consignments Solicited 48 WiUoughy St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service ^ilo"/5':Sr^iS5i?rl?s"" ****^' *'*'*^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTIMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists; XT/iw V/wlr We aj*e in the Heart of ilCW XUIK. And give special attention to steamer rnd the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stock in itid market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when v>riting New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif; O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dtlirered io Albany and ridoity oo telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. RODGERS Elks' Bolldins. Davtotl O 4 Soutli Jefferson Street, ■'-' "J •'""> v/. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our immedilte and careful attention. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. f. FlorJsfs ' 'DeJii'ery Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont ' Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270, 271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers Kk^^^ HENRY WEISSMANN, Maiuser. l^^lllOtlZllv ^^<^ Funeral Designs. Flowers for all occasion I ^florist I ^^ '^^^ Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. \C ■ VBrancli: 214 Hackensack Ri, Ridge6eld Park, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing 122 The America]^ Florist, Feb. 1, DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, for 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Member of Florists' Telograph Delivery, Bay War Saving Stamps WS.S. "WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT St. Paul, Minn. lioloi S Olsoo 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place intheTwinCitias and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Kembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begero ws 946 BROAD STREET rresh nowers and B«st Service. DeUveriei throughoQt the state and to «U ateamsblp docks In Boboken. N. J., and New York. " "^ • Pittsburgh, Pa, A. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BliDG. Largest Floral EstabUsliment In America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1908. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY LEfELAN: EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. I LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 151» Faniam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2 loo Broadway, tel. 9414 Schuvler ., ^'«,=-''e in enter of residential sec- ' J , ■«•» acuuyier. tioj, between 77th and 78th streets. Member of Rorlitt' Delefrftph DoUveiy. City Index to Retail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— Danker's. Boston. Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn. N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y.— James Weir, Inc. Bu£Ealo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Oo. Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — O. Prauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— SchiUer, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O.— Julius Baer. Ciuciiinati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O.— H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Braniley & Son. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews. The Florist. D lyton, O. — J. W. Kodgers. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines. la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery. Detroit, Mich.— Central Floial Co., 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. llackensack, N. J.— House of Flowers. Ilarrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Jersey City, N. J. — H. G. Weidemann. Kansas Cdty, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo.— A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. I.03 Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis. Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Moral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J.— The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Eros. Newhuryport, Mass. — B. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metajrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway New York — A. Meyer. 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons. New York— Drakos Co. New York— Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York— KottmlUer. ."^'ew York — Leikens. Ki^w York — Melandre Bros. New York— McKerney. 503 Fifth Ave. New i'ork — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — Orchid Florists, 100 W. 67th St. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. New Y'ork — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swohoda, Fnrnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. I'lilladelphia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. I'liUadelphia, Pa — J. J. Habermchl's Sbns. I'lilIadelphJa, Pa.— The London Flower Shop. I'lttahurgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements. rittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Plttslurgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Ito.inoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist. n.>olicster, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Salt Lake City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. Shclio.vh'an. Wis. — J. B. Malthewson. Sriilngfleld, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Ix>uis. Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. lx}uls, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — lloltn & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.- L. L. May & Co. San Francisco— J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. Siin Francisco — Podesta & Baldocvhl. S'''att!i', Wash. — Hollywood Gardens, SIcMbenrtlle, O.— Iluacroft's Flower Shop. Tcrro Ilantc, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoina. Wash. — California Florists. Tnledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Prcpman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Detroit, Mich. JohnBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Broadway and Gratiot AniHs. Artistic Designs, fligh Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph SeliTery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS FBONES: 1501 and L15S2 1415 Farnum St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe aiTival. Dunlop's Flowers Deliyered AnTwbtrt, moie, 1952 Bedlord HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Noatrand Avenue C^r. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, W. T. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Comberland Members of Florists' Telegraph SeUTeiy. Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist service la this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 4S4 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Hvery order receives prompt and oarefvd attention Washington, D. C— Geo. H. Cooke. Washington. D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C— Oude Bros. Washington. D. C— Gi». C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass. — I.lttlelleld Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. I ! 1919. The American Florist. 123 No order for less than ifcS.OO accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. THOS. F. GALVIN nro. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue DUulUn 799 Boylston street Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LAHOBST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main QQA I VMK AVR Telephone Store- '»''* •■HWIS AIB., No. 1150 Bedford TelegrapU orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. § Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I m 150 East Fourth Street g THE BEST THAT GROWS. g p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. ^ '^niiiiiiiiiniuniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiuiR^^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Roebester Phone S06, Long Dlst., Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhonsej. Deliveries everywhere m Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- •ula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Framan (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527 Special attention to mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Tacoma, Wash. California Piorists wm take car* of all telegraphic ordetB, ■ EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago and Snb- orbs to AU orders carefully filled II St. under the Buperviiioa of ^HicA^i^ GEORGE .^SMUS, Hgr. wire. Write OT Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Teiegraph Delivery. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST a094 Broadway, S. E. cor. TJSd St. Phone Columbus 546S Branch: 840 Westchester Atc., Bronx Phone: Intervale 4990 Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 357l>, 3841, 3843. New York g:e.m.stumpp 761 fIFTH AVKNUE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Jersey City, lo Jo H. G. WEIDEMANN'S FLOWER SHOP 222 Monticello Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists "•<>""] fg[^»» Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully flUed. 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park B. L OIUS. PreadaL & lOI^Cll \^VI* E. P. NEIHAN, Sccrelu;. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Wis. A^A^ J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. )^to»l( 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. [yi"''^! Members Florists' Tclecraph ^^111^ -^ Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St Matthews the Florist I Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the American Florist when writing 124 The American Florist. Feb. 1, New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near TZnd Street 'Phone, Columbus 6883 BniclKs: 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name ''Malandre Brothers" on a boj of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per' tonal attention. Quality pROMPTNeSS F.T.D. ^ -The — "Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modem Glii£s. First-Class Stock and Service. Usual DiscouDt. Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. C Cor. Taylor and OIItc Sts. Flowers delivered Id City and State on short notice. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction mil IITU Ulllll Wearethecenteroftbegreat UOLUin, minR Northwest. D iily deliveries to Superior. Wis FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Memters of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S H UniEFIElV, FlorisI WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Uemhor of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 Stntc SIrfi't, IVi'wItiiryiiort, Miimh. Covers All New England Points HLW lUKII LI I I 503 Fiflll «H.. „™5ES!!5.,.~ KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. jfxOWtRS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'D Mention the American Florist when writing i. n. TREY Wholesaii and RBtall Florist 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WUl fiU orders for the West on short nolle* Trade disoounta. First-class itook. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Orchid Florists, inc. John Chaii^uriM, Prosideut 100 West 57th Street Corkier Sixth Ave., Telephone Circle 643 3343 W. MADISON ST S^lCJka OASLTUUOr p*,a» CHICAGO TO HARRY PAPWORTH Tlie Metaine RiJj* Nur«n) 6 1? FLORISTS , ^I3S Coronimctit, Rosu ORCHIDS" VIOLCTS r.T.D. Colorado springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wliolesnle nnd Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND OrdiTN will ho onro- fully eared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Rctiill Florists of Grniut Kaplds Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, 503 Fifth Ave., Albany, N. Y. 6390 Murray Hill The Best Service Chicago. A BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders io ChicaBO and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and ihe other in the select north side residential district. NEWAII, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1562-1553 Columbus Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 years. N. E. Cor. lOtli and Grand Ave. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. =^ S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in Bllffalo.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New Yorlc Membera of Florists' Telegraph Delivry. Lang Floral & Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. \A'rite or wire bt'aii»iuarters for flowers for Tt'xas, Oklahoma. l>.iulsianii. New Mexico. Nc prders too large, ut)ue too small. Member of Florists* Telegraph DeUverj-- Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED IIANNAU & SONS will fill your or- (Icis for liesigns and Cut Flowers In Mictilgan. 1919. The American Florist. 125 LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R I. Send your orders to rue for prompt delivery and satisfaction - Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. mCHlGAN BLVD.. AocBlorium Anin. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist when loritinci CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-634 RACE STREET Successor to the U I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock .ind Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Mention the American Floi-ist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ivhen ivriting CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Kight aad day service in all Central Pennsylvania. ilention the American Florist wJien writing For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly A. MEYER NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St. ^ Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 ' Satisfaction Guaranteed Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when ivriting Orders In or around WASHINGTON, 0. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST goo Fourteenth street Mention the American Florist ivhen writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 234-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most fiirefnlly e-\ecnteil. Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing piBiaiitiijiiiiiBiiiniBiiiiiiBiiniiiiiiBiniiiBiii.i5 cents, however, during the preceding seven days. January was quoted at $21.75, February $24.50 and March .$23.75. Timothy was steady with cash offered at $1.75, January $1.85, Febru- ary $1.87%. March .$5.05, April $5.00, May $5.10, September $5.55. Barteldes Has Disastrous Fire. The warehouse and oflice of the Bar- teldes Seed Co. at Oklahoma City, Olila., was the scene of a disastrous conflagiation, January 19, the entire building and stock being a total loss. The firm is fortunate, however, in hav- ing in tliat city a retail store, anothei' three-story warehouse and a grain ele- vator nearby, and the warehouse is al- ready being equipped to continue the garden seed and small field seed busi- ness, complete stocks being shipped from the warehouses at Lawrence. Kan., so orders can be filled without delay. The carlot and heavy field seed business will be taken care of for the time being from the grain elevator. A serious loss is the destruction of the entire mailing list, both wholesale and retail, and while the wholesale price lists and retad catalogues were not in the fire, it will be necessary for customers to write for them. New York Seed Trade. A large force is at work in the annex of Vaughan's Seed Store getting orders ready. While calling it an annex, it is in fact a separate store on the oppo- site corner of Barclay and Church streets, and has been well fitted up for the purpose for which it is being used. FrE^nk Woodruff and wife have gone to Florida for an extended stay. Mr. Campbell, who has for years been bookkeper for S. D. Woodruff & Son, Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Growers of High Grade ffi{ SEED Gilroy, California iniiBiiniiBiiininiiHiianauaiuaiuuauia THE W. G. pressing] SEED COMPANY NORWALK, OHIO. Growers Exclusively of Sweet Corn Seed! Biiniaiiiiin:iiitniTBiiBa»iiiiHiiBiiar!miHmuBimui«iiBiniiiB[iaimm is seriously ill of pnetunonia. Consider- able improvements h.ave recently been made in the internal and office arrange- ments of this firm's store. Henderson Acquires Seed Business. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, well known jobbers in seeds, plants and bulbs, have purchased the retail busi- ness known as Winterson's Seed .Store, and will take possession February 1. The Henderson business, formerly con- ducted at 211 North State street, will be concentrated at the new location, 106 Nortli Wabash avenue, in the heart of the wholesale cut flower market. John P. Degnan. who was with Winter- son's .Seed Store many years, will be retained by A. Henderson & Co., in the same capacity. Imports at New York. During the week ending January 25, horticultural goods were received at the above port as follows : S. S. Talthytris, from London. Eng. — Duiddrk Seed Co., Dunkirk. N. Y., 32 bags seeds. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Boston, Mass.. 12 bags seeds. Bcrtrand, Johansen Seed Co., Cin- cinnati. O.. 10 bags seeds. F. W. Bolgiano & Co.. W^ashington, D. C. seven bags seeds. American Seed Co., G7 bags seeds. Mangelsdorf Seed Co., Atchjson, Kan.. 26 bags seeds. Iv. L. Olds Seed Co.. 19 bags seeds. . Kverett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn., 37 bags seeds. Diggs & Beadles, Inc., Richmond, Va., five bags seeds. 0. Schwill & Co.. Memphis. Tenn., two bags seeds. To others : 195 bags seeds. .S. S. Chicago, from Bordeaux — 1. Rouse & Son. 72 cases plants. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 8. Dearborn 8f„ OHICAOO Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttucb, Carrot, Faksnip, Pabslet, Celbrt, KNmvK. Salbipt. Namkd ahd Mixbd UUANDIPLOKA AND SPKNCEll SwBKT PBA AND SUNPLOWBR. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 D a n V 1919. The American Florist. 127 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped (or and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. IHT" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "^t^ JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. 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 Corn. BE] E3Q B BIB as S Q Q QIQIQIQIQ Q Q Q Q Q Q Q ES MAULE'S SEEDS and BULBS B ra \\'rili' for our 1919 Speciiil Price List for m Market Gardeners and Florists. Wm. Henry Mault, Inc., y^!**'.^''^...' g Philadelphia, Pa. BBBQIBBBBBBBlBBBBBBEaeeeBBBB We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdnle Farm, Bristol, Pa. TOMATO SEED Grow-n for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Via S. S. Roohambeau from Bordeaux : A. Rolker & Sons, New York, 49 cases plants. Vaughan's Seed Store, New York, six cases plants. McHutchison & Co., New York. 71 cases plants. To others, 34 cases plants, two sacks seed. W. W. Barnard Co.'s Poultry Show. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, held a poultry show at its West Madison street store, January 21-25. which at- tracted large crowds and was a com- plete success. There were over 150 ex- hibits of chickens, pigeons, and rabbits from the game farms adjoining this city and state. The pheasant display in the big show windows was one of the finest ever staged in this vicinity. SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. Mention the American Florist icheii wi'iting BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when tvriting WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^PPriAITIF^* ^^*^*' Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and jrCli/lALilCd . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist wJien writing Lilium Giganteum 7-9 in. and 9-10 in., for Immodiate delivery. Write for Prices. Yolfohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American Florist when loriting SEEDS Flower and Vegetable WHOLESALE ONLY ROUSTAN SERVAN & CO. Kstaljlished 1843 SEED GROWERS Saint-Remy-de-Frovence, FRANCE Mention the American Florist when icriting SPECIAL OFFER 500 lbs. Yellow Canary Island Onion Seeds at wc per lb. 200 lbs. White Palmero Onion Seeds at $1.25 per lb., all last crop seeds. F.O. B. Habana. (..'ash with order or good references, Albert R. Langwith & Co. 66 Obispo Street, HABANA, CUBA Mention the American Florist when writing I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia M Wholesale Price List for Florlsti S and Market Gardeners 3 %iiaiiflmiii(uiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini)iiiiniiiiiiitiiiiniiin[innimiiiiH^^ Mention the American Florist when writing 128 The American Florist Feb. 1, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, • - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Esportine Seed House 75 TEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION ilention the American Florist tchen xcriting Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED $30.00 per case of 1000 15.00 per case of 500 J.M.THORBURNSCO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American FJorist when meriting GARDEN SEED Beet. Sweet Com. Garden Beans, Ouion Sets, nnd Sweet Totatoes in variety. Also otiier items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a fTill line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted TOQ apon application to S.D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW TORK and OEANGE, CONN. Mention the ATnerican Florist tchen writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties : Beets. Mangoes. Carrot?. Cab- bages, Celeries. Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist tchen tcHting Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES RETinSN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. mCHBURG. MASS., V. S. A. Mention the Americ re oi I j;^ ^ QO.. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS>=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQ^^EST C A T>.T ITD A ■K.T^¥f/-~/-v C * BL E A DDRESS "M CG I LL-SEE D' /^ A T T¥7/-« D -Vt, . SAN FRANCISCO san franc. sro CALIFORNIA Mention the AmeiHcan Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 129 ■4 -lb $0.75 1.00 .ISO 1.00 .CO .60 .60 .60 .75 .60 .60 Lb. »2J0 3.00 DREER'S FINE SWEET PEAS We offer below a line of the very best Orchid-flowered and Grand- diflora sorts. For complete list including the Early Forcing kinds see our current Wholesale Catalogue, copies free to florists on request. Orchid-Flowered or Spencer Sweet Peas This type is distinguished from the grandiflora sorts by the extraordi- narv size of their flowers and by the standard being crinkled and wavy. Thev usually bear four blossoms on a stem, and are as easy to grow as the commonest soils. Owing to their being shy seeders, they will always be higrher in price than the grandifloras. Oz Agrrtcola. Light lilac or lavender-pink S0.25 Barbara. A beautiful rich salmon 30 Blanche Ferry Spencer. An extra selected stock of this fine pink and ^%-hite — O Blue Monarch. Rich deep navy-blue .30 Bine Plcotee. White edged violet-blue —0 Constance Hinton. The largest and finest white, black seeded and a strong, vigorous grower with very long strong stems .25 ConnteMd Spencer itrue). A lovely clear pink .20 Dobble'n tTeam. The finest primrose-yellow .20 Klfrida Pearson. The largest ana finest light pink '1T> Florence Mshtinsale. The largest and finest pure lav- ender 20 Hercnles. A very large flowering Countess ."Spencer —5 Kins Ednard Spencer. Crimson scarlet JJO King White. Considered the largest and finest pure white, white seeded —3 Margaret Atlee. The largest and tinest rich pink Sweet Pea — the "Spencer Supreme" — O Marsaret JIadUon Improved. Azure blue, developing to a clear lisht lavender .23 Mrs. Cnthbertson. The finest bicolor, standards rose- pink. wini;s blush white 20 Mrs. Hui^h nickson. Salmon-pink on a cream ground.... .20 Old Rose. A beantitul old rose color :i" Othello Spencer. A rich, deep maroon of immense size... .io R. F. Felton. Considered one of the finest lavender sons — '."> Rosabpllc. The finest rich rose variety 20 Royal I'lirple. Rich royal purple, a very distinct color. . . «5t» Scarlet E^mperor. A brilliant deep scarlet .-10 Thos. Stevenson. Brilliant orange-scarlet — O V\Tiite Spencer. A pure white Countess Spencer of very large size .20 Orchid-aoivered Mixed 1.' .60 .60 1.00 .IM) .<;n 1 .00 1.00 .60 .60 .50 GRANDIFLORA SWEET PEAS We have reduced our list of ihe Grandiilora varieties !■ >4-lb, Blanche Ferry. Pink and white »0J20 Dorotbr Eckford. The finest white JIO Frank Doliiy. X large wavy flower, pale lav- ender 2.'> Flora Norton. The most pronounced bright blue -0 Janet Scott. Grand rich, deep pink :;o iLe v^ry l^5t kinJs. aii ■-' tiiem sorts that are suitable for cutilD?. Lb. Vi -lb. S0.60 King Edward VII. Rich deep crimson scarlet.*© JO .60 Lady Grisel Hamilton. Pale lavender SO Lord Nelson. Rich navy blue —0 .75 Nora I nwin. A superb pure white cut flower variety -with wavy petals .25 .60 Prima Oonna. Deep pink, fine JO .60 nreers Peerless Mixed —0 Lb. S0.60 .60 .75 .60 .60 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist ichen icritinc THE J.C. ROBINSON SEED CO, WATERLOO. NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of CucTimber. Cantaluape, Watermelon. S<|iiasb and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint atid Field Seed Corns. I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa, 3 L L 1/ ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for onr SPECIAL PRICES statinS, if possftle, guantities required, nhantJ Citala«K Free. KELWAY & SON ""^^" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: 'KELWAY, LA>GPORT.- ilention the American Florist fchen icriting 130 The American Florist. Feb. 1, -♦ ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Ready for immediate delivery. ORDER EARLY. 1,000 101) Good Cheer $30.00 $3.50 Aviator 30.00 3.50 Nancy 30.00 3.50 Mrs. C. W. Ward 30.00 3.50 White Wonder 30.00 3.50 White Enchantress 30. CO 3.50 Enchantress 25.00 3.00 1,000 Rose-pink Enchantress $25.00 Rosette 25.00 Albert Roper 25.00 Beacon 25.00 Herald 25.00 Alice 20.00 Thenanthos 20.00 100 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 Peter Reinberg 30 £. Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Now ready to contract 1919 crop. Write for contract prices. Lou S. Darling Seed Co. PETOSKEY, MICH. Mention the American Florist xohen loriting TheEvereitB-ClarkSeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. IfllHUlO, OUnn. Mention the American Florist when writing Benry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAU WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and RadJab. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when loriting Northern Michigan Grown Jrtrtfli^VWAVWUVS^tf^^VUWW^AW^LWWftrtflAVW^^'^rUW^^WWi RADISH SEED SEASONABLE STOCK All 2 '..-inch pots, except as noted. Manettia Bicolor $ 5.C0 per 100 Blue Spirea ( Coryopteris) S.(X)perlO0 Holt's Sage 5.0O per 100 Sanseveria Zealanica 7.00 per 100 Plumbago Capensis 7.00 per 100 Plumbago Capensis Alba 7.00 per 100 Abutilon, Daydawn S.OO per 100 Abutilon. .Snuv de Rnnn '^ 00 per 100 Oleander, Pink, Thonipsoni Plena 7.00 per 100 ijleanaer, \\ liite 7.00 per 100 Agatha Coelestis ( [Jlue D.^isy) 6.00 per 100 Weeping Lantana 4.00 per 100 Pelargonium, Mrs. Layal 6.00 per 100 Palm, Kentia Belmoreana, 2;^ in 10.00 per 100 3 in 16.00 per 100 4 in 40.00 per 100 Lantania Barbonica 6.00 per 100 Ageratum, Little Blue Star 3.S0 per 100 Achyranthus Herbsti ( Bright red) 4.00 per 100 Santolana Incana 5.00 per 100 i j: The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19i9 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt fi Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. MichelFs New Crop Flower Seeds ASTER Early Wonder, I'ink mikI white, each, tr. pkt.,40c; $2.25 I'Or o/.. ASTER Queen of the Market, blush pink, crimson, dark blue, liKlit blue, rose pink :iiid white e.'ich. tr. pkt., 25c: $1.00 per oz. All colors mixed. I r pkt..20j: 7.x; per oz. ASTER Early Royal Branching, lavender, purple, rose pink, shell pink ana white, e:ich, ir. pk., 40c; $2.25 per oz. All colors rai.ved, tr. i>kt , 40c : $2.00 per oz. VERBENA, Michell's Mammoth Fancy, blue, pink, scarlet. stri|ied and white, e.-ich, tr. iikt., SOc ; $1.25 per oz. Mixed ccdors. tr. pkt., 30c $1.00 per oz. Also all other Seasonable Seeds and Supplies. Send for Catalog. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market st., Philadelphia, Pa. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grado S'eed. 'I'OSIATO. Pepper. Eggplant. Squneh. Piinipkin, (.'neumbcr and Watermelon Seed, and Field Com on contract. COItRKSPONDENCE SOMCITKD RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo <nXTURE. The World's Best, oz., $10.00; Vt oz., $2.6»; % oz., $1.60; Trade Pkt.. 50c. VAUGHAN'S GIANT HHXTXIRE. Oz.. $6.00; Vi oz., $1.25; % oz., 75c; Trade Pkt.. 25c. See Catalogue for list of separate varieties. Our Trade Packets Contain Double the Quantities of Most Dealers. Four Complete Catalogues Annually Want Your Card for Our Mailing List. Mall It Today. 10 % cash discount on flower seeds if cash is enclosed except Asparagus and Cyclamen; discount on these is 2 %. We Carry a Most Complete Line of Aster Seeds for Florists. Double Large-Flowering, Dwarf, tierman 10 weeks, Canary Yellow. Dark Blue. Crimson. Brilliant Rose. Light Blue. Blood Red, White, Klesh. Each of above Vd oz., S5o. ,26 Extra choice mixed, % oz., 36o 26 Giant Perfection or Cut and Come Again. Sky Bine. Light Blue. Flesh. White. Dark Blue. Canary Yellow. Pink. Scarlet. Each of the above. H oz., 40c 25 THUNBERGIA, mixed 16 .60 TORENIA Foumieri Grandiflora, 'A oz., 40o 10 SWEET PEAS. Write for special list, just issued. \aNCA. Vinca Rosea. Mixed 10 .60 Rosea, pink 10 .60 Rosea Fl. Alba Oculata 10 .60 Rosea Alba Pura, pure white 10 ,60 Resea Delicata. delicate pink 16 .80 VERBENA. (See cut above.) Mammoth, Mixed 10 White. Extra choice 15 Purple shades 15 Aurora Borealls. Fiery red 26 Commandant Marchand, purple 26 Defiance, Erilliaut scarlet, true.. ,10 Firefly, Scarlet, white eye 16 Lucifer, Improved Defiance, 14 oz,, 80c 60 a new giant strain in which red shades with white eye predomi- ,nate 26 Auricula- Flowered, mixed 10 Mayflower. Beautiful "ink.. ..... .15 Vaughan's Best Mixed Verbenas. This is un- questionably the best strain of Verbena seed In existence. It is composed of the best strains and colors of the Mammoth type, the May- flower, the best European introductions of last year, all grown separately, and mixed in the right proportion. T-ade pkt.. 25c; U oz.. 50c; oz., $2.00; 2 ozs., $3.50. .80 .90 .90 2.00 2.00 .80 1.40 2.00 ,80 1,00 We Vaughan^s Seed Store, 43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. 31-33 W 803 W. Randolph St., pL* „„_ Randolph St. LlllCagO Geraniums Niitt, strong, 2-in.. per 100 $2.00 Viand, strong, 2-in., per 100 2.00 Rlcard, strong, 2-in., per 100 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, good, thrifty stock for growing on, 2-in., per 100 2.00 ELMER RA^VLINGS, Allegany, BT. Y aiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiuiiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiii| I Robert Craig Co... | I ^^ PALMS I g and Novelties in Decorative Flants. g I Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, P»- | t i. xx t j- iiunuiumuiiiuiuiiiittiiiMiiaiiniiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiinii^^ Laiayette - - - maiana CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., 132 The American Florist. Feb. 1, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa.. President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids. Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky,, Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. ONT.wtio vegetable growers claim they have suffered during' the war through competition with amateur gardeners, but believe they will eventu- ally benefit through a more general use of vegetables. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegfetables. Chicago, January 28.— Cucumbers, 2-dozen box, $6.00 to $"..50; celery, crate, .$2.50 to $2.75; head lettuce, crate, $5.50; radishes, per dozen bunches, ,50 to 60 cents; tomatoes, C baskets, $7.50 to $8.00. New York. January 27. — Celei-y (state), per case, $-1.0(.> to $10.00; cu- cumbers. $1.00 to $2..50 per dozen; mush- rooms, 75 cents to $1.85 per basket; tomatoes, per pound, 20 to JO cents; lettuce, per package, 50 cents to ,$6.00; radishes, per 100 bunches, .$3.00 to .fS.OO. Onion novement and Values. The outstanding feature of the movement of the northern onion crop this season was the large amount of stock shipped before the first of Jan- uary, the final report of the bureau of crop estimates of the United States department of agriculture reduced to carlots of 600 bushels showing a crop of 22,365 cars in 1018 of which 12,- 354 cars had been shipped by January 1. During the corresponding period of the preceding crop season 9.36-1 cars had been shipped out of 21.213. In i-espect to the earliness of the shipping movement, the season so far is com- parable with that of 1916-1917. when as again happened this year, more than one-half of the estimated crop was moved before the first of the year. Karly shipments this season were due to various reasons. Storage buyers, remembering the losses of the preceding season, hesitated to commit themselves heavily, while on the other hand, growers found the crop maturing early and some of it doubtful in keep- ing quality, and not having facilities for long storage, started an early, active shipping movement. Appar- ently these liberal shipments have been consumed or sold to dealers. Without doubt much stock remains to be shipped if prices warrant. Appar- ently 10.000 cars of the total crop re- mained in producing sections January 1. Markets have been reported dull throughout most of the season in both producing and consuming sections. During the last part of Decemlier the market situation improved, supplies becoming moderate and many markets advancing 25-50 cents from the low point. The improvement continued into January of the present year. On January 9 the general .jobbing range of the large city markets was $1.75- $2.25, an avera.ge gain of ,50 cents over the season's low points. Tops of $2.50 were reached in some sections on that date, while demand was reported good In New York and Chicago, but contin- ued limited in most other markets. The Tomato Crop. Where tomatoes are intended for a •spring crop under glass, an early start is necessary. Lettuce growers gener- ally st.art their plants in December, ow- ing to the low temperatures carried in lettuce houses. However, where a warmer house is available, we prefer a later start. Any time in January to early February will do; we woxdd pre- fer younger plants to those that have become overgrown or pot-bound. When no warm house is available, a hot-bed can be built right in the greenhouse. Build a box of a suitalile size and 18 inches deep and tramp full of fresh horse-manure. When hot, put in four or five inches of cinders or sand and place the fiats on this warm bottom. If sash are at hand, put them on the box, .same as a hot-bed, and the young tomato will walk right along. At this time of the year, seedlings damp off readily, and it must be remembered that the more manure is used in the soil to fill the flats, the more danger from this malady. If manure is nsed. it should be old and fine, or from an old hot-bed. and much sand is needed to correct it; one-quarter loam, one-quarter manure, and one-half sand would do well. Grad- ually, growers are learning to shift their plants as little as possible. The proper way. as some would have it, is to pick out the seedlings, 2%x2l^, and from these flats, plant directly into the lettuce beds in March. This means that the sooner the seedlings can go into their permanent quarters the better. This is correct. However, when toma- toes are used as a companion crop to cut (lowers, such as carnations, sweet peas, etc., it is often necessary to pot the plants and to shift them. In this case, a rich compost should be used to pot them into, and the growth should then be controlled by limiting the water supply, for a starved tomato plant will never be a heavy cropper. By reducing the water supply, we can control them in pots until needed for benching. We have had such plants wilt for the lack of water for weeks and come out all right in the end. The only precaution we use is to syringe them once or twice a day in hot sunshine to prevent their burning. Last year, many florists for the first time tried their tomatoes among carnations. We have seen some very good crops that way. and the practice will, no doubt, be continued. As one grower told us, "We got 800 pounds of tomatoes out of that house, which sold for 20 cents per pound, which money came in handy at a time when our flower business is at a low ebb." Marketm.vn. Tomatoes for the Cannlrjf Factory. Four main factors enter into the production of a profitable crop of to- matoes for the canning factory: viz., growing of good plants, the use of_ proper fertilizers, careful preparation" and cultivation of the soil, and the se- lection of the seed, according to S. N. Green in The Monthly Bulletin of the Ohio agricultural experiment stati.m, Wooster. Tn this article, however, only the last point will he considered, n.amelv the re'.^tion of the variety to the yield of the crop. A century has passed since the to ma to was first offered to the public In seedsmen .as ,an edible vegetable. Many varieties have been developed, named and renamed until today th" early types and nftmenclature ha\.- been almost lost sight of. As the can- ning factory has become the chief channel through which the tomato is marketed, it is not surprising that we have a considerable group of varie- ties adapted to planting for canning purposes. The pure food lav,-s of Ohio forbid the use of artificial coloring m.atter; hence, with the tomato for canning, one of the prime requirements is a skin having a bright red color. This eliminates largely from our considera- tion the so-called "purple varieties" and certainly all of the yellow skinned sorts. The extremely early types, of which the Earliana may be considered the standard, may be largely discarded in Ohio, as they are of delicate growth, much subject to disease of leaf and fruit, are thin walled, seedy and rough, and while very good for early markets, are poorly adapted to can- nery uses. The shape .ind size of the tomato are of small importance to the faclory which pulps its stock to be worked up later into catsup, soup. etc.. and the grower selling to such canneries does not need to consider a small or uneven size objectionable, nor are the rough flat types unsuited for this pur- pose. However, factories which put tomatoes in tin cans after removing the skins are insistent that tl-ie size be fairly uniform, not greatly above me- dium, and that the shape be such that peeling is not difficult and without ex- cessive waste. Hence, in general, the varieties suited for the cannery are also those of a bright scarlet color, also popular for midseason markets and the grocery trade. The average length of growing sea- son at Wooster is 147 days, according to records extending over more than 30 years. For the northern tier of counties in Ohio, excepting a narrow belt along Lake Erie modified by that great body of water. 150 days may be considered the average length of growing season. It is therefore ad- visable for tomato growers in north- ern Ohio to select varieties that ripen the bulk of the crop early in order that the yield be not cut short by frosts. At the same time the variety should not be lacking in any other de- sirable qualities. Bonny Best .and Lamlrelh may \'f considered typical of such varieties, while Stone and Matchless may be classed as late, the heavy pickings from Stone not being made until a short time before frosts kill the vines and soften the fruits. In the latitude of Columbus and southward the length of the growing season is about three weeks longer and therefore, in the central and southern counties, va- rieties of which Stone is typical is reasonably certain for a satisfactory crop. Mushroom Growing By B. M. Dne'g;nr Presentini; nocuratel.v the rdiuirements for success. .SO, S60 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price. $1. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHIOAGO 1919. The American Florist. 133 GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. None for sale now. Orders booked for siiiiiiinT del. very only. S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Poitevlne. Asparagus Plumosus.— My usual Uigh qualu.\ of ■took. Deliveries beginning Jlav Isl at 13.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR. LANCASTER. PA Montreal. BUSI.\li«S .snows UENEIIAL IMPROVEMENT. Trade .since the holidays has been good, with stock more plentiful but still higli in price. Funeral work continues heavy and social functions are beginning to call tor flowers foi- the first time in four years, there be- ing a big demand for corsages last week. The quality of the cut stock shows general improvement, and the demand is in excess of the supply. NOTES. McKenna, Ltd., were heavy suffer- ers in a fire which originated in the packing shed and destroyed about two-thii-ds of their splendid establish- ment. The greatest damage was caused by cold, the glass at the ends of the houses being desti-oyed. James McKenna contracted a severe cold and Leo J. McKenna was injured by falling glass while doing salvage work. The loss is estimated at $25,- 1101) with $12,000 insurance. The range will be rebuilt. The gardeners' and florists' club, in order to renew interest and enlarge the membei-ship, will hold a series of meetings at members' places of busi- ness or residences. The social side of the organization will be featured. Joseph Bennett, who closed his houses, is dismantling some of them and the material is being disposed of. F. C. Smith, for many years garden- er for Sir William Van Home, has re- tired for a long earned rest. W. J. Smith is able to attend to business again after an attnck of in- fluenza. Mrs. James Kean is still a sufferer with the prevailing epidemic. J. L. Louisville, Ky. NOTES. Several florists in this city have been victimized by a swindler who has been disposing of a worthless fertilizer called "Ironitis," which he claimed would supply food for roses and carna- tions and would remain in the soil for years without renewal. He fraudulent- ly gave the name of a number of rose growers of national prominence as ref- erence. Kingsley Walker is in charge of the F. Walker Co.'s range at Camp Taylor, having received an honorable dis- charge from the officers' training school at Camp Hancock. It is repoi-ted that the C. B. Thomp- son Co. will have to look for another location, its lease having expired and the building taken by a shoe concern. Several large houses at the range of Andei-s Rasmussen. New Albany, Ind., now devoted to lettuce, will soon be planted with roses. G. L. Nance has leased the range of the F. Walker Co. at New Albany and will grow roses, violets and bedding plants. Nicholas Riehlman. who ha..s been a sufferer from influenza, is now recover- ing. The Jacob Schulz Co. has discon- tinued its bi-anch store at Camp Tay- lor. H. G. W. CARNATION CUTTINGS— Ready Now. Kan.s.^s City, Mo. — Preliminary ar- rangements are being made for the planting of a Roosevelt memorial grove in one of the city parks. PINK True rose pink. 100 1000 Miss Theo. True rose pink $-l.(Xl $.36.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward. True rose pink... 4.0O 35.00 Enciiantress Supreme 4.50 37.50 Alice 4.00 35.00 Enciiantress 4.00 36.00 Rose Pink Enchantress (Liroitedl . . . 4.00 35.00 RED Merry Christmas 5.00 40.00 Doris 6.00 50.00 Belle Washburn 5.00 40.00 RED Aviator $4. Nebraska 5 Beacon 4. WHITE White B'enora 7. Matchless 4. White Wonder 4. White Perfection 4. White Enchantress 5 VARIEGATED. Benora 6.00 40.00 100 1000 .00 $35.00 .00 40.00 00 35.00 .50 05.00 ,00 32.60 00 35.00 00 35.00 .00 40.00 C. U. LIGGIT, Office : 325 Bulletin Building. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSE STOCK lie Independent. Grow vour own ROSE STOCKS for budding or grafting. Those uaing ROSA MULTIFLORA JAPONICA STOCK prefer it to Manetti. We offer for immediate delivery N*'\\- Croj: unliiuied seed at $4.50 per lb. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St.. New York, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysiintkemam Norelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when loriting CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith 6c Co. Adrian, Mich. Mentio7i the American Florist when ivriting Winter Stock Write for List of Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, ^'■g^^Sit S°"'" Mention the American Florist when writing Alonzo J. Bryan AMiole.siile Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding: Plants, indud- ine Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See our display Adv. in American Florist. April 6, 1918, page 612. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Haetford, Conn. — Fire which stai'ted in the boiler room at the range of An- drew W. Welch, 31 Asylum street, caused considerable damage January 14. Gkeenville. Miss. — In order to ac- commodate its increasing business the Idle Hour Floral Co. has purchased a tract of land on Main street and will erect a modern range in the near fu- ture. Trade Directory OP THE FIoriNts, Seedsmen and Nurserymen OP THE United States and Canada Containing the Names and Addresses of Floiists of the United States and Canada. PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO jiiMnnininiiiniiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiMiillllliniH I "MORE AND BETTER IKENTIAS g than ever. I Joseph Heacock Company I WYNCOTE - PA. ■ WRITE FOR PRICES" Mention the American Florist when loriting 134 The American Florist. Feb. 1, The Nursery Trade /Vmerlcan Association of Nurserymen. .1. R. Mavhew. \Vnxaliachie. 'I'tx.. Pr*-si- cloiit: J. I'Odivard JI. on. Morrisvill". Pa.. Vice-Pri-sidi'iit,; Curtis N.ve Smith. 19 Con- pressSt . IJoston, Mass., Secretary and Coun- sel. Korty-loiir annual conveniion will be held at Chicago in 1919. Visited Chic.vgo : Burton J. Vander- vort, president of the Illinois I^andscape Association, Bloomington, 111. Riverside, Calif. — Citrus fruit crops in this vicinity have been reduced 10 to 15 per cent by severe frosts. The forecast for the fruit belt of southern California is 31,000 cars of oianses anci 7,000 of lemons. "REcaELiTlON Uses of the National Forests" is the title of an interesting booklet of 44 pages by Frank A. Waugh, recently issued by the forest service of the United States depart- ment of agriculture. Western Association of Nurserymen. The Western As.sociation of Nur- serymen met in annual session at the Coates hou.se, Kansas City, Mo., Janu- ary 22-23, with representatives from 49 companies in 12 states in attendance. Officers for the ensuing year \vere elect- ed as follows ; Earl D. Needham, Des Moines, la., president; E. P. Bernardin, Parsons, Kan., vice-president; Geo. W. Holsinger, Rosedale, Kan., secretary- treasurer. Executive committee : H. D. Simpson, Vincennes, Ind.; C. G. Marshall, Arlington, Neb.; C. C. May- hew, Sherman, Tex.; E. E. May, Shen- andoah, la., and J. H. Skinner, Topeka, Kan. A resolution was adopted to the effect that nurserymen should discour- age the practice of free replacement of trees that do not grow, and also went on record as being opposed to the prac- tice of newspapers accepting advertise- ments for stock at killing prices. Trade was reported brisk, but supply oi stock short due to labor conditions. New England Nurserymen's Ass'n. The annual meeting of the New Eng- land Nurserymen's Association was held at Boston, Mass., January 2S-2!(, President Robinson occupying the chair. The roll call and the report of the mem- bership committee showed a gain of .50 per cent in the enrollment. I'wo of the subjects on the programme were of un- usual interest, "Quarantine Regulation" and "Market Development." A resolu- tion was adopted and sent to Secretary Houston of the department of agricul- ture, asking that Order 37 of the federal horticultural board be withdrawn. Cur- tis Nye Smith, of Boston, counsel for the American Association of Nursery- men, commented on this quarantine ruling, stating that in it the federal hor- ticultural board h.ad exceeded its au- thority and that this order was as un- necessary as the killing of a dog to eradicate the flea which may live on it. J. Horace McFarl.ind. Hanisbiirg, Pa., president of the American Civic Asso- ciation, advised united action by nur- serymen and the placing of protests with Secretary Hou.ston rather than with the federal horticultural board. P. P. Rockwell, of New York, and Robert P>'le and J. Edward Moon. members of the Nurserymen's National .Service Bureau, spoke for the support of this bureau. W. H. Wyman, of Massachusetts, advised waiting until the movement was financed with at least $100,000 per year. Mr. Moon re- plied that what was needed now was leaders and that if a few would start the movement for market development upon a small scale, it would rapidly grow and receive much .stronger back- ing. The annual banquet was well at- tended by members and guests. The public illustrated lecture b.v J. Horace McFarland was attended V>y the mem- bers and about 100 guests from garden clubs, horticultural .societies and im- provement societies. He demonstrated URGENT. Plant Imports Danger. Unless the plant growers and nur- serymen of the United States take prompt and vigorous action, it is liltely that all imports of palms, azaleas, roses,rhododeDdrons,boxand bay trees, etc., also general nursery stock, from Europe will be shut out under the pro- posed plan of the federal horticultural board unless the present programme of that body is changed. What To Do. Every florist,nurseryman and seeds- man should at once telegraph protests to his representatives in Congress, both Senate and House of Representa- tives, also to Dr. C. L. Marlatt, Chair- man Federal Horticultural Board, Washington, D. C. Do It Today. by word and picture what could be done to make New England more fruitful and more beautiful. He in- sisted that greater thought be spent in making plantings so that the results will be pictures rather than chromos; that the results should be original and not mere apeings. The second session v.'as given over to papers upon the growing of high grade ornamentals. The feature was a paper by Wm. H. Judd, of Arnold Arbo- retum, on the subject of "New Orna- mentals of Value." At the final ses- sion, C. H. Greaton, of Rhode Island, read a paper on the "Nurseiymen's Outlook for lOin." His opinion was that the future is very hopeful, and that as soon as the building boom starts it will be exceptionally fine. Wm. W. Colton, city forester, of Newton, Mas.s.. presented the subject, "reiving Monuments for Our Soldiers." He ad- vised the carrying out of this move- ment and recommended the best sorts of trees for this purpose. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follow.'-; C. R. Riur, Man- chester, Conn., president; Charles .\d- ams, Springfield, Mass.. vice-president; H. M. Wyman, Framingham. Mass,, secretary: V. A. Vanicok, Newport, R. I., treasurer. Forest Fires in Texas. Texas loses something like $2,000,000 a year in forest fires. The state appro- priates about .$10,000 a year with which the state forester and his aids endeavor to keep this loss at a minimum. Fortu- nately the larger part of Texas forests is in the rain belt. Were that not so, the yellow pine would be burned up in the next 10 years. — Houston Post. OSHKOSH, WIS. — N. A. Rasmussen, of this city, has been elected president of the Wisconsin .State Horticultural .Society for the ensuing year. Chath.4iM, Conn. — Samuel Stewart, superintendent of the Howard Taylor estate, has been elected to the general assembly of the .state legislature. CLEX-ELiND, O. — At a meeting of the local florists' club, January 6, resolu- tions protesting the proposed federal horticultural board restrictions were unanimously passed and copies sent to congressmen representing this dis- trict. Beacon. N. Y. — Benjamin Hammond, the well-known manufacturer of in- secticides, greenhouse paints and putty, at a meeting of prominent citizens, January 23, was chosen chairman of a committee to formulate plans for a suitable welcome to the returning sol- diers from this city and vicinity. Plant Propagation, Greenliouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages, illustrated. Price $1.50. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Cblcago STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hitrdy climber. Send (or our list. The fiONARD 8 1"^ U JONES CO. Reberl Pyle. Pres. s WEST GROVE PENNA. Ant Wintitr. ViM-Pres. Specialists in Specimen Steele FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rhododendrons. Azaleas. Box- woods. Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Evergreens. AVrite for Priees COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUKEa^A. CALIFORNIA. HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium snd large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Ererfrceil Speciafislj UrnsI Growen id Anerka Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PE.ACOCK DAHIvIA FARMS, p. 0. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown Juno., N. Y. 1919. The American Florist. 135 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ABUTILONS. Abutllon. Daydawn. 2M:-in.. S5.00 per 100; SouT. de Bonn. 2l4-in.. $6.00 Dev 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. AGERATCMS. Ageratum. Little Blue Star. 2%-iu.. $3.50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus. Usual hlgb quality stock. Deliveries beginning May 1, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladioli. Clean, healthy, fine stock. ready to ship. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this issue. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs. Lilium Rubrum. L, Melpomene, L. Magnificum and L. Giganteom. For sizes and prices see display advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum. Put In cold stor- age free from frost and now reinspecied. 7-9-in., (3*10 bulbs to case). $25. IK) per case. L. Rubrum, H-12-ln., $12.00 per lOCi; 12-1-lin.. $16.00 per loO. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Lll. Giganteum. 7-9 and 9-10 in., for immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum from cold storage. T-9 In. <300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Scbwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway. New York. CAPTVAS. Canna Roots, per l.OOO. (our selection), $40.00. vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CARNATIONS. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Extra fine stock ready for immee 4.00 35.00 Ward 4.00 .33.00 R«Ps continue popular. The demand, both local and out-of-town, is brisk. NOTES. H. Kusik & Co. are rebuilding their office. The old quarters will be used as a supply room. J. J. Hess, of Omaha, Neb., visited his friends in the trade in this city last week. E. J. B. Jamesport. N. Y. — J. Ebb Weir, Jr., proprietor of the Elklawn Greenhouses, after serving nine months as chief boatswain in the ITnited States navy, has been released and is back on the job again. The range, which has been under Mrs. Weir's management during her husband's absence, is in fine condi- tion. Anything you require in the Hne of Sash Operators or Greenhonse Fittings can be furnished by us. Write for Catalogue. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Urges! Haanfactoiers ot FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 6E0. KELLER & SON, ManulBCtarers of Red Pots Before buying write for pricei 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing it Carnations Easily Men<]ed with Pillsbury*s Carnation Staples No to(>ls rt-quired. Mclnt.yre Floral Co., says it's a success. 1000, 35c; 3( 00, $1. postpaid I L. Pillsbury, Gaiesborg, ni. NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Yonr Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS. Azalea Pot«, Hangrlnc Baskets, I^avrn Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" ^Varc HORACE C. GRAY CO., 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Braod New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished ia leui;ths up to BOO feet without seJim or joint. The HOSE for Uie FLORIST - 5i-inc;h, piT ft r9o Reel of 500 ft. 18HC 2 Reels, iroOft 180 !4-iuch, per ft I6o Reel of 500 ft 15Uo Couplinua furnished , without charge. HENRY A. DRIER 714716 Chestnut Street FHtliADBLPHIA, Pa. Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient aa glass for hutbeds. cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd.. 35c: 25 yds., at 34c: 50 yds., at 33c; VX) yds., at o2^c. Let us figure on your larger orders. Por parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Ti-y it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writing 140 The American Florist. Feb. 1, Index to Advertisers. Adiance Co AlfredLozierRosery AlIeoJK Alpha Floral Co.... Amer Bulb Co AmlingECCo ^DdersoD S A Aneermuellei G H Co \ohine Mfg Co Astoria Florist Avenue Floral Co.. Baer Julius Barnard W W .Co.. Bassett&Wasbburo Baumer Aug R Baur Window Glass Co BayersdorferH&Co Beaven E A Begerow's Berger Bros Berning H G Bodger ] & Sons Co Boland JB Bolgiano J &Son... Bramley & Son Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co BreitmeyersJ Sons. Briggs Floral Co... Broadway Florist. Brown A J Seed Co. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co Brvan Alonzo I....! Buchbinder Bros.. BuckbeeH W Budlong J A Buroee W A Co....! Caldwell The ^ Woodsman Co California Florists , Central Floral Co. Chicago Feed& Fertilizer Co Chicago Flower Growers .-^ssn.. Clark E B Seed Co.. Clarke'sSonsD Clay & Son Coan J J ,".' iJonard & (ones Co. Cooke Geo H Cottagp Gardens Nurs Idc Cowee W J.. Coy H CSeed Co".'.' '^raig RobI i:o.. . Currf J A & Co ... Uanker Fred A Dards Chas .. Darling LSSefd'Co Jietscd .\ & Co Dominion Floral Co DornerF&SonaCo Drakos Co Dreer H A...129 i39 Dniuth Floral Co.. Dnnlop John H. Dwelle-Kaiser Co. EbleCharlea ' Edwards Fold Boi Erne & Co Excell Laboratories KyresHG Fallon Florist •'lib Henry Seed Co Foerster Co Joseph. Foley Greenhouse MfgCo Ford M C Ford William P ..' Fox J M & Son Inc. Frauenfelder C Freeman Mrs J B Prey C H. Prey & Frey Friedman . Proment HE. ... Futterman Bros GalviD Ihos F... Garland M(g Co Gasser J M Co Giblio & C" Gnatt The Ove Co.. Sodineau R & M... Goldsteia I Sorham Printer yinc GrakelowChas H.. Grand RpidsFloCo. .1.^9 .124 .119 .123 . I .113 .124 114 1-8 122 124 123 127 106 125 IV 115 .113 122 .114 .114 .128 .125 .130 .125 .126 .122 .124 123 .126 .128 .133 .IJI .124 .110 .127 .113 .123 .125 .140 .112 .130 .124 .III 119 .134 .125 .134 .III 127 Ijsl 113 .124 122 130 .IV 122 131 121 140 124 122 139 121 III 112 II 121 121 130 112 III 119 119 123 124 123 124 124 125 119 118 123 IV 122 III 104 128 119 111 122 124 Finnermann Co 110 Grimm & Gorly 125 Gude Bros 121 HabermehlsSonsJ J. 121 Hardesty & Co 123 Hart George B 119 Hart Henry 121 Haven Seed Co The. 127 Heacock Jos Co 133 HeinI John G&Son.l24 Henderson A&Co. .. 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CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 1919. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson. 8242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Benjamin Hahhond, Beacon, N. Y.' President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., Vice- President; Prof. E. A. Whitb, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Cleveland, O., January 29-30, 1919. Oflicers Elected: Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Chicago, Vice President; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind,, Secretary; F. E. Dorner. Lafayette, Ind., Treasurer. Next Meeting at Chicago. January, 1920. (Continued From Last Week.) AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Ofticbbs— G. W. Kerb. Doylestown, Pa., Presi' lent; W«. Qrat, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I.' sjcretary. Neitannuaa ihibition, June, 1919. The Exhibition. The ball room ot the HoUenden hotel, the .scene of many former floral ex- hibitions and tiori.sls' meetings, wa.s the place ha.ppily selected for the twenty-eighth exhibition ot the .society, and when the entries, completely staged, were turned over to the judges at 1 o'clock Wednesday there was, ac- '■ording to many leco.g-n'.zed expert glowers, displajed blooms that ex- celled in size, beauty and substance any ever before e.xhibiteii. Records shov that in some formei- years a greater number were shown at the annual ex- hibition, but in face of the most ad- verse conditions for the grow'ers that they eve'' experienced, this show was deemed a triumph of skillful, well- directed effort that was born and fos- tered in the optimism that saw so far in advance the happy results obtained for it was in the cloudy, unucertain days of early last summer that tht initial efforts were put forth by the growers, which included the officers n( the society The local management was most excellent, and as a result it is doubtful if ever before the exhibits were kept in such uniformly good con- dition to the closing hours of the con- vention, which terminated with a ban- quet in the same room with the full exhibition in .sight to greatly add charm to the event. As indicating the success of the ex- hibition, comments were heard as fol- lows : "The show is far beyond expectations under such trying conditions. The quality of the blooms most excellent." — R. C. Kerr. "The show is great and Laddie is the finest variety ever produced." — A. N. Campbell. "Up to the standard of former years. Laddie stands out superior to any va- riety in the history of the flower." — ■ Alfred Baur. "Agreeably surprised at the number of exhibits and the quality of blooms. I'lifn vorable growing conditions make the result the more praiseworthy." — • W. W. Gammage. "A good exhibition : a .greater im- provement in quality could not be ex- pected."— -V. J. Stahelln. "The quality of flowers shown is most excellent, but we cannot expect as big an exhibition as in former years." — FTlmer D. Smith. "A surprising exhibition in view of the conditions that harrassed every grower the past sea.son." — Wallace Pierson. "It is a splendid show, and I am glad to see it so successful. — W. J. Palmer. "It is a great show. I am glad I came over to see it- The blooms are wonderful and holding up finely." — Fled Breitmeyer. "Every visiting florist seems glad of the success of this show. That is a sur- prise to the most eanguine." — A. Miller. Wednesday's Business Session. The opening of the business sessions of the convention in the assembly room of the HoUenden hotel, Wednesday evening, were marked by the absence of an.v preliminary ceremonies what- ever. President C. S. Strout occupied the chair, and to the 50 members pres- ent, read his address, at the conclusion of which he appointed C. W. Johnson, Fred Lemon and Ernest Saunders as a committee to report on its recommen- dations the following day. .Secretary A. F. J. Baur then read his annual re- port, which was followed by that of 142 The American Florist. Feb. 8, Treasurer T. E. Dorner. read by Sec- retary Baur. This was followed by the report of an auditing firm verifying the foregoing- reports and highly com- menciing the systematic work of both officers. Fred I^autenschlager, speaking for the trade of Chicago, extended an in- vitation to the society to hold its next annual meeting in that city. J. F. Am- mann followed in an tirgent appeal to accept the invitation. A letter was read from the Cincinnati Florist's So- ciety, urging the society to meet in that city, and assuring the members genuine hospitality and excellent facilities for the holding of the meeting and exhibi- tion there. This was supported by J. W. Rodger-6. However, the evident in- clination of the members to prefer Chi- cago prompted E. G. Gillette. Cincin- nati, to withdraw the invitation of the florists there, but reminded those pres- ent that ,it a future time, insistence would be made for the privilege and pleasure of the Ohio city florists to en- tertain the American Carnation So- ciety. The nomination of officers for the ensuing year then followed. S. J. God- dard nominated Theodore Dorner for president and many supported the name. J. F. Ammann nominated C. W. Johnson for vice-president and E. G. Gillette supported it. For secretary E. G. Gillett nominated A. F. J. Baur, seconded by C. W. Johnson, E. Saun- ders nominated Fred E. Dorner for treasurer. For director to succeed Frei Burki, retired, S. J. Goddard nominated W. D. Howard, for the same office. Adam Kohankie nominated Carl Ha- genburger. The two retiring. C. W. Johnson and David S. Ward, were nominated to succeed themselves for a period of three years. Secretary Baur then read the judges' report on the awards and followed with a letter from C. Engelmann. Saffron Walden, England, reciting in detail the many trials of the growers there dur- ing the period of the war. Adam Ko- hankie, Denver. Colo., stated, that while not complaining of the decision of the jtidges in making awards, he thought, however, that more considera- tion should be given to exhibits coming from far-distant points when in com- petition with the like entries from- more favored localities, and referred to the variety, Denver, that came nearly two thousand miles. The dis- cussion of this thought, which was well received, led to the offer by R. C. Kerr of a special prize of .H2.") for the most sticcessful keeping variety shown at the future exhibitions, judged ac- cording to relative distance traveled, and to be distinct from the conditions of the Fred Burki's special prize as now scheduled. Mr. Kohankie. fur- ther commenting upon climatic condi- tions of Denver, said that country suf- fered very much the past year from lit- tle sunshine and the severity of the weather in the early fall. Irwin Bertermann was profuse in his praise of all the blooms shown ,it the exhibition, and called particul.ar atten- tion to the variety Laddie. A genera! liiscussion followed on the variable keeping qualities of carnations, and high commendation was given the va- riety Denver that was shown in such good condition after having been cut eight days. It was thought the high al- titude of Colorjvdo may have been re- siionsihlp for the vitality that was evi- dent in this variety. Thursday's Proceedings. At the opening of the Thursday morning session, it was decided to de- fer the judging of the exhibits to deter- mine the winner of the Burki special prize, until evening and report the re- sult at the banquet later. The selec- tion of Chicago as the next meeting place was made on the motion of E. G. Gillett. which received unanimotis support. The report on the jiresident's address was read by Chairman C. W. Johnson. It heartily approved president Strout's suggestion that some permament recog- nition be given those of the society's members who entered military service, and to that end the president appointed E. G. Gillett. Geo. Noyes and R. Witter- staetter to draw up' suitable resolu- tions in conformit.v to the president's recommendation. The committee com- mended the president's recommenda- tion to extend aid to the growers of our allied countries in their efforts of recon.^truction. and gave it the form of requesting Secretary Baur to at once correspond with floral societies and individual growers in those afflicted countries, and leain whereby the brother growers here can aid them in the contemplated gratituitous contri- bution of stock for that purpose. The president's recommendation of a sys- tem of grading was approved, and led to the appointment of a committee con- sisting of C. W. Johnson, Fred Lemon and S. J. Goddard to devise a means of standard grading to be known as the -American Carnation Society sys- tem. The president's suggestion to at- tempt the regulation of prices did not meet the approval of the committee, who stated that the old standard guide dent's recommendation to contribute cuttings and plants to the growers of our allied coimtries. David S. Ward, who was in the serv- ice in France, was called tipon to re- ' late his experience while "over there." His dramatic recital of some of the exciting events he witnessed in that unfortunate country, was listened to with keen interest and left no doubt in the mind of anyone present as to the wisdom and justice of President Strout's recommendation to extend sub- stantial aid to the afflicted florists there. Discussing the president's sugges- tion as to the regulation or mainte- nance of prices, an attempt was made to arrive at an understanding of what may be regarded as a profitable aver- age price that carnations m.ay )>e grown for, but the great diversity of growing conditions in the widely separated parts of the country, particularly in the cost of coal, made the efforts indefinite, but the trend of thought, as developed, was directed to great carefulness in grow- ing and marketing that would insure profit to the growers. To this end, J. F. Ammann made the suggestion, that found approval of those present, to form organizations of growers in the different parts of the country to keep in touch with their local condi- tions and make prices based upon such conditions and maintain them. "Do not have gluts," he warnexl. "If neces- sary, give the unavoidable excess to hospitals and the poor, but maintain the stability of the industry." Geo. .•\smus. commenting upon it. said: "The growers are generally careless and know little about the actual cost of their productions, which ;s the basis of all the trouble in making prices." In an ef- CARNATION RUTH BAUR. ^ViTlner Dorner MeraoriiU Gold Medal at the American Carnation Society's Exhibition, Cleveland, O., January 39-30, 1919. * of supply and demand is, as yet, the only method to determine this much mooted question. The committee highly commended SecretiLry Baur's report, his optimistic attitude throughout the year in the face of adverse conditions, and his successful arrangements for this meeting and exhibition. The same report included due recognition of Treasurer Dorner's efficient custody of the society's funds. J. H. Dunlo]), R. Witterstaetter and Irwin Bertermann were appointed a committee to carry into effect the presi- fort to arrive at a fair price throughout the ccimtry, President Strout .appointed a committee, consisting of J, H. Dunlop, -■V. Kohankie, S. J. Goddard and E. Saun- ders. Henry Penn, speaking from the ret.ailers' point of view, said : "Strength- en the prices; make it possible by more publicity. Get more people to use flowers and there will be no gltit with depression of prices. We are up now. and let us stay up, not to the highest point but to fair figiu-es that will be re- munerative to both growers and re- . tailers." 1919. The American Florist. 143 Officers Elected. The election of officers resulted in Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., be- ing' chosen president for the ensuing year. C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park, Chicago, being the selection for vice- president. A. F. J. Baur. Indianapolis, Ind., secretary, and F. E. Dorner. La- fayette. Ind.. treasurer, were re-elected. year-old varieties, scoring not less than So points — No. S-A and No. 20-L. scor- ing So points each, both exhibited by A. J. Stahelin. Redford, Mich. Best vase of 100 blooms of any va- riety, disseminated prior to July. lOlS — Jos. H. Hill Co., first with Laddie. Best vase of 50 blooms of any vari- ety, disseminated prior to July. I01.S — Jos. H. Hill Co,, first with Laddie. CARNATION LADDIE. Winner American Carnation Society's Gold Medal at Cleveland Exhibition. .January 29-SO. 1919. W. D. Howard, Milford, Mass., was chosen a director and David S. Ward and C. W. Johnson were elected judges to succeed themselves. The Awards. American Carnation Society's med- als : Gold medal for best vase of KKI blooms any variety; scoring not less than 'X) points — Jos. H. Hill Co.. Rich- mond, Ind.. with Laddie. Silver medal for second best vase scoring not less than 88 points— S. J. Goddard, Fram- inghm, Mass., with Laddie. Special Society of American Florist medals ; Silver medal for best vase of 50 blooms of any undisseminated va- riety of -American origin scoring not less than SS points— C. S. Stvout. Bid- deford. Me., with Sunshine, formerly Seedling SOfl. Bronze medal for second best vase in this class scoring not less than SO points— Jos. H. Hill Co.. with Topsy. Fred Dorner Memorial gold medal for best vase of 100 blooms of any un- disseminated seedling variety (sports not eligible) that tias been in cultiva- tion at least three years and scoring not less than S5 points judged by the A. C. S. scale — Baur & Steinkamp. In- dianapolis. Ind.. with Ruth Baur Fifty blooms of an undisseminated seedling variety in preliminary compe- tition for eligibility for medal in 1920 — No. 809 by r. S. Strout; Red Cross by Peter Fisher. Kills. Mass. Certificate ot merit for new or un- disseminated varieties not less than 50 blooms and the variety must have been in cultivation not less than three years; and must score not less than So points — No. S<10, scoring 89 points, and WTiite Delight, scoring 8.5 points, both ex- hibited by C. S. Strout. Preliminary certificate to be com- peted for by 12 blooms each of two- Silver vase offered by Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co. for best 100 to 150 blooms, one or more varieties, ar- ranged for effect. To establish owner- ship, vase must be won twice by the same exhibitor — S. J. Goddard with mixed varieties. Hitchings & Co.'s silver cup for best XtU blooms in assortment lo be shown in one vase, not less than five varie- ties— C. S. Strout. with mixed colors. Fred Buiki's prize. $10 in gold, for vase holding in best condition until the end of the exhibition, and which has won a premium in its class — S. J. Goddard with Laddie. Classes added to premium list by re- quest of the Cleveland Florists' Club : Fifty blooms any variety, white — J. F. Ammann & Co., Edwardsville, 111., first with White Enchantress; Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa., second with Matchless. Fifty blooms any variety-, light pink, being not darker than Winsor — J. F. Ammann & Co., first with Enchantess Supreme; George Brenkert, second with Denver; Gude Bros. Co.. 'Washington, D. C. third with Democracy. Fifty blooms any variety, dark pink, being darker than Winsor — Cleveland Cut Flower Co.. first with Mrs. C. W. Ward; Baur & Steinkamp, second with Rosalia. Fifty blooms any variety, red — Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., first with Belle Washburn. Fifty blooms, any other color — Baur it Steinkamp first, with Pocahontas. Sweepstakes in above classes — I'ittsliurgh Cut Flower Co., with vase of Belle AVashburn. Honorable mention was awarded to the following : The E. G. Hill Co., and Jos. H. Hill Co.. for Rose Premier. Peter Fisher, for Carnation Red Cross. Joy Floral Co.. Nashville, Tenn., col- lection of seedling carnations. Wm. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y., Chrysanthemums Hamburg. Late White and Late Pink, The RetaUers' Exhibits. The table decorations by six of the local florists added much to the attrac- tiveness of the show and many were the words of admiration and approval of the visiting ladies. The tables were round and of uniform size. C. M. Wag- ner treated his most effectively by the use of tieer crimson carnations in a low basket effect with pussy willows and a profusion of maiden hair fern. The J. M. Gasser Co. had a centerpiece with high effect, using cerise carna- tions, acacias, maiden hair and pussy willows. It was tiistefully executed «I ^^Bp* > . > •- ^^^^H ^^c / '^H ^■■■J^B CARNATION Winner of the Society of American Florists' Sil Exhibition. Cleveland SUNSHINE. ver Medal at the American Carnation Society's O.. January 29-30, 1919. 144 The American Florist. Feb. 8, and much admired. Knoble Bros, used Gloriosa carnations in a low glass bowl with piissy willows and maiden hair and yellow iretsias. Smith & Fetters, in their decoration of colonial elTect, used light jjink carnations in a low arrajigement of almost solid forma- tion. Rich, straw-colored, wide ribbons reached from it to four points of the table, the whole being; most effective. A. M. Albrecht tised a centerpiece of deep pink carnations in a hig-h vase with the base similarly treated. The Jones Russell Co. used the new carna- tion. Democracy, in a high vase, ter- minated with a candle of the same ehade of pink. The base of the vase was liberally treated with the use of bronze leucothoe and carnations. The flowers used were large and fine, though the whole called for a larger size table to maintain more consistent proportions. This table attracted con- siderable attention. The Banquet. Seldom, if ever, have we seen such .i beautiful setting as was presented for the banquet tendered the visitors Thursday night after the close of the business sessions. The tables, at which were seated 175 persons, were arranged along the outer walls of the ball room, leaving the spacious center for the dancing that followed. Herman Knoble acted as toastmaster, and ably so. Music, dancing, recitations and speeches alternated with pleasurable frequency and continued until a late hour. The splendid opportunity permitted also the display of the publicity films shown by the local committee in the same room during the P. T. D. meeting last Oc- tober. Chas. S. Strout, retiring president, the first speaker, had assigned to him the subject, "The Carnation," which he treated briefly, but most interestingly. He claimed the rare merit of the blooms on exhibition was the result more of the extreme care of the grower than of skill. The president-elect, Theodore Dorner, mcdestly thanked the mem- bers for the honor shown him and was pleased to see such splendid car- nations. Referring to the gold medal prize winner, Laddie, he hoped it would be grown for many years. He urged all to work hard in the interest of the society. Carl Hagenburger said : "I am happy tonight for having Invited the society here a year ago." ,T. F. .Amm.ann, pi-esident of the Society of American Florists, was called upon to respond to the toast, "Peace," and while he is usually serious, he injected some humor into the beginning of his address that aroused much enthusiasm in his plea, for one hundred per cent Americanism. Education, he said, of our people in pure American spirit will itself bring and maintain the true peace the world yearns for. And this assured, he hoped florists will get some of the good results of the readjustment period now to speedily follow. Geo. Asmu.s responded to the "Retail Flower Busi- ness, Past, Present and Future." He reviewed inteiestingly the primitive methods of the past and the rapidly changinig conditions that signifies all I hat is modern. He pleaded for more ipulilicity to maintain the progress of the business. Department stores deal- ing in our product is a mistake, he said. Florists themselves should use their methods to advertise. The futuic is rosy, get together, organize, and de- mand a lair price for flowers. He was most gr.acious to the local florists fur tliiir hospitality and co-operation. Miss Andrews' recitations and hu- morous anecdotes preceded W. W. Gammage in his response to "Our Friends and Neighbors." He said : "We in Canada rejoice in your success. We now see the Union Jack side by side with the American flag." He paid a glowing tribute to President Wilson, whosp proclamation and efforts makes the world safe for democracy. Chas. Grakelow, who yielded to the urgent telegram of Herman Knoble to stop here on his way to Detroit, praised the Cleveland "boys" for their achieve- ments and was eloquent in his tribute to the growers responsible for such magnificent blooms. He urged them all to develop publicity for the product of their greenhouses and skill, and make flowers become a real necessity, and then it will be easy to educate the buyers to the justice of advanced prices. He concluded by the recital of "Your Flag and My Flag." Henry Penn used to splendid advantage the opportunity to advance the publicity campaign, which this year will involve the expenditure of .1;100,000. He said : "We will create a new desire for flowers that will consume our entire product, and avoid the dreaded glut." He closed with praise to the local craft and wished other cities would emulate them in behalf of publicity. The fes- tivities concluded with the singing by all of "The Star Spangled Banner" and the reading by John H. Dunlap of. the final resolutions. Report of Committee on Final Resolutions Your committee on final resolutions at this, the twenty-eighth annual con- vention of the American Carnation Society, begs to report as follows : To the Cleveland Florists' Club, for the ample and satisfactory arrange- ments made for the convenience of those attending the convention, for having secured the HoUenden hotel, which has proved so admirably suited for the purposes of the convention, both in the magnificent exhibition hall, also the hall in which the business meetings were held; the care that was exercised in maintaining the proper temperature in the exliibition hall, which was evi- denced by the superb condition of the entries at the close of the exhibition", for the painstaking efforts of individual members of the cUib in assisting in every way to facilitate the arranging of exhibits, and In making the visit from outside points both pleasant and profitable. To the proprietors of the Hollenden hotel, for the use of the several rooms for exhibition and business purposes of the society; the care that was exercised in all details that had for their object the success of the convention. To the local press for the extended notices and publicity given the meet- ings and exhibition, offering the citi- zens of Cleveland an opportunity to view some of the finest carnation blooms ever exhibited at any meeting ST VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIALTIES. Piui of I'riiuulii Malafoidos wilh Mut t'dverlnp iuul Vulontine Decoratious. 1919. The American Florist. 145 of the society, which, no doubt, was ap- preciated, therefore, be it Resolved, that the hearty thanlis of the American Carnation Society be hereby tendered to these several bodies, and that these resolutions be incor- porated and spread on the minutes of the society, all of which is, Respectfully submitted, J. H. DUNLOP, Chairman, W. R. Nicholson, R. VVITTE3BSTAETTER. NOTES. The locaJ publicity committee took advantage of the occasion to enlist the support of the daily press to advertise the convention, and many people vis- ited the show as a result. It was a happy coincidence that the show was held on the birthday anni- versary of the late President McKinley, who so much loved the carnation. The flowers were distributed to the soldiers of the 331st regiment as they passed through the city Friday on their way to Camp Sherman. The Joy Floral Co.'s exhibit of meri- torious seedlings showed that the south is not behind in advancing the divinr flower. Nearly every exhibitor brought his stock with him, fearing to entrust it to the express companies. Additional Visitors. In addition to the visitors announced in last week's issue the following were among the later arrivals : Karl P. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn. Fred Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. F. Corner, Lafayette, Ind. Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind. Charles Frueh, Saginaw. Mich. John Frueh, Saginaw, Mich. D. S. Geddes, St. Louis, Mo Charles Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa. Hairy Heinl. Toledo, O. Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Alfred C. Hottes, Columbus. O. R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex. E. C. Ludwig. Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. E. C. Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa. Wm. C. Manke, Milwaukee, Wis. Major P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. Henry Penii, Boston, Mass. J. L. Schiller, Toledo, O. Charles A. Schmltt, Cleveland, O. Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich. Calendulas. The calendula is becoming one of the standard winter stock flowers, the introduction of the varieties. Orange King, and the lighter yellow. Orange Queen, which when well grown, cut in the right stage, and marketed prop- erly, find ready sale. The flowers must be almost full blown before being taken. Frequently they are cut too tight. About a third of the bottom leaves should be removed from the stems, and if the flowers are large, tied in bunches of six to a dozen each. When ready for shipping, the bun- dles should each be wrapped in a sheet of paper the length of the flow- ers and stems, open at both ends, and tied snugly in the center. They will then handle without bruising, the paper also keeping the moisture in the foliage while they are being handled or lying about oji the counter or in the open boxes at the commission houses. What Is wanted in the caleudtila is perfect flowers. All weak, side buds should be removed and the strength thrown into the leading shoots in order that each Bhall be a finished flower. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIALTIES. Red Heart With Vase For Flowers, Front and Back. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, Fhlla., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. The continuing high prices of flowers is the bugbear of many florists; that is, of the retair persuasion, all others being "dee-lighted " with the situation. Bugbtar is defined in the dictionary as "anything that causes needless fright." Now. is this not true of the present situation? Flowers are like every other kind of merchandise, sxich as the most staple articles of food; eggs, for instance, have sold as high as 90 cents per dozen, which price the dealer asks without the slighest coiimpunction. Eggs are his stock in trade. He some- times sells them for 35 cents a dozen, and less, his net profit being not much, if .any. greater at either extreme. Flowers, however, are sold on percen- tage of cost, which ratio increases as prices advance, until a sale of $2 for 12 carntions, whicVi formerly brought %\. shows a a gi"oss gain of that amount as compared with only 150 cents. The in- creased percentage of overhead expense is not, at the outside, 2.5 per cent more than last year, so that the net gain in all transactions should be much greater. It is not policy to quote dozen prices unless they are asked for. The blunt announcement scares some people, to whom, if the prices were diplomatically tempered by graded figures, and "what did you desire to use them for?", an idea of about the amount to be spent would be obtained, which the clever salesman soon turns to account. Funeral flowers are the mainstay of the business. Without this patronage, many retail stores would have to close. There should be a good profit main- tained for all this class of work. The use of galax, fresh or prepared mag- nolia and crested ferns in wreath foun- dations, provide an inexpensive ground work on which to make an artistic fin- ish, with the various seasonable flow- ers and variegated foliages of the greenhouses, that should bring a good price and look fully worth the money. Anything is easy to the one who knows how. Some apparently make money easily, because they have busi- ness instinct, which asks a profit insur- ing price and they get it. Others are too timid, and for fear of losing the sale, do not ask a price showing a .iust profit, which in all likelihood would 146 The American Florist. Feb. 8, have been paid. It is not the volume of business, but the net profit of eacli transaction, that counts. , Baskets are as salable as anything in the shop at this time. Pots of flower- ing freesia are made more attractive by the addition of pussy willow sprays, several of which aroinid the pot, support a band of fibre ribbon, holding- the flowers in place. Hyacinths are now coming into flower; a numljer of bulbs placed together in a pan, with a covering of growing lycopodium. will be found salable. As St. Valentine's day approachts, everything should be done to feature the event. The more it is advertised, the greater tiie business. It should and could, be made one of the greatest flower days of the year. What is neces- sary is individual action and enthusi- asm by every member of the trade. Let each one do his best, this year, in the beginning of a great propaganda to make this a memorable floral holiday. Forsythia sprays are now coming in good flower; they are very decorative and popular with many flower lovers as the first blossoms of spring. Pansies are favorites with many. When arranged in low shallow baskets, they show to good advantage. Com- bined with white and yellow daisies they will find ready sale. The miniature colonial bouquets, with paper border, made up of Sweet- heart roses, forget-me-nots and other small flowers, and tied with narrow ribbons, are always sure to be ad- mired. It should be one person's job to keep a supply of these and other small floral conceits made up. Cattleyas are now plentiful. They are first choice for many arrangements, particularly for the corsage, and for quality additions to all kinds of floral work. Do not keep them on a top shelf in the flower case. Baskets of the Glory fern, the near Farleyense, with nar- row glass flower tubes through the ferns, and on the handles, filled with cattleyas. display these flowers to the best advantage. "Would it Pay to Move?" Under the above title, Prof. Ralph E. Heilman, department of economics. Northwestern University, has in Sys- tem Magazine for December an inter- esting article on rents in their relation to retail business. Charts and illus- trations of business houses variously located are features. The writer takes the ground that to save money it is not always best to tnove to cheaper quarters; rather '^"■"' higher rent to put one's business b<^ fore more people, and by the ratio of increased sales, cut down overhead ex- penses. Many factors enter into the reason for variations in rents. Certain lines of trade can afford to pay high rates for small stores on crowded thor- oughfares. Cut-rate drug, shoe, candy and tobacco stores are cited as exam- ples of those who have great numbers of small sales, trading quickly with each customer. The better class of trade, those whose automobiles line the curbs of such thor- oughfares as Boylston street in Boston. Michigan boulevard in Chicago, or Fifth avenue in New York, during shop- ping hours, want the best and are will- ing to pay well for exclusive things in any line. High rents are paid here by men catering to select trade because it is the retail center for this class of business. The tendency of rents in the loop or central shopping districts of all the large cities is ever upward. Certain lines which thrive on the multitude can afford to pay more than others whose business is better conducted on less crowded streets. "Working for the landlord alone," keeps one's fiose down to the grindstone. The matters of lo- cation and rent should receive most serious consideration. It is often found that moving to a less central location materially lessens the rental without appreciable loss of sales. Instances are given in which certain lines of business have profited both by moving into and out of congested re- tail centers. Grocers, as a rule, thrive best in the business centers of resi- dence districts. The Harvard Bureau of Business Research investigated the retail cost of the grocery and shoe busi- ness, in various parts of the country, their conclusion being that efiiciently condvicted grocery stores could pay 8 per cent rental while a standard of 3 per cent was right for the shoe busi- ness. Every business should give the same careful consideration to its rent prob- lem that it does to its buying or sell- ing activities. The essential thing is to see that the advantages of site and lo- cation and of access to any particular group of purchasers are commensurate with the rental price for the conduct of a particular business. The rent prob- lem is puzzling, but proper understand- ing of it may mean the difference be- tween failure and success. Conifer Culture. The above was the subject of a very instructive lecture given by A H. Hill, evergreen specialist, of Dun- dee, 111., at Horticultural hall, Bos- ton, Mass., January IS, the second in the winter course of lectures on horti- culutural subjects held under the aus- pices of the Massachusetts Horticultu- ral Society. Mr. Hill predicted that the day was soon coming when Ameri- ran growers would produce the stocks needed for American needs, and the money now sent to Europe to pur- chase stock would be kept at home and aid in the upbuilding of American horticulture. Mr. Hill divided his suli- ject into four general divisions as fol- lows : Seedlings, cuttings, grafts and layers and divisions. He said, in part : "In the growing of conifer seedlings, generally speaking, the first point of importance in mapping out plans for production on a commercial scale is to locate a I'eliable and unfailing source of seed. It is easy enough to talk about producing a million little conifer seedlings, bvit in order to malcc this possible, there must be seed of good quality and plenty of it. At first thought, it would seem easy to se- c'ure the seed necessary, when one thinks of the native evergreen for- ests with their range covering the whole country. The problem, however, is different from that which confronts (he farmer when he wants wheat ot- asiicultural seeds. "Too much importance cannot bo laid on the necessity of obtaining str.ains of seeds from the localities Which produce the best and hardest types, .and this requires con.stant re- search, traveling .and experiments. Wo have had collectors ship several hun- died pounds of Juniperus boiries. and Tiot a berry in the consignment con- tained a live germ. It requires two years for the berries of some of the Juniper varieties to develop. COr.LECTINO THE OONE.*. "It is found that there are throe methods of collecting cones : From felled trees, from standing trees, and from the squirrel hoards. Where log- ging is going- on, it is often possible to pick cones from felled trees on the ground. In collecting from stand- ing trees, it may or may not be neces- sary to climb. Squirrels' caches are often excellent places from which to get cones. The squirrels do not con- line their collecting to a few species, but appear to relish a large variety. Usually, however, the cones of but , one species are found in a single cache. "Tire white pine grows naturally over the New England states. It is also scattered generally over Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and portions of Canada. In certain years the white pine in Canada will bear a good crop of cones, while the cone crop elsewhere is a failure; it is therefore necessary to have a number of collectors in all sections of the country where the de- sired conifers are growing. "Seeds are collected in quantity dur- ing the seeding year, which occurs only two, three or more years apart. In most varieties of conifei-s it is neces- sary, therefore, to secure seed during the seeding year, to store imtil fresh seed is again available. The yield of seeds from the cones depends -upon the quality of the cones, the thorough- ness of drying- and extracting and the manner of cleaning. THE CUTTING TEST. "The usual test for quality of coni- fer seed made by the propagator is what is known as the cutting test, which means counting 100 seeds and cutting them with a sharp knife. This will determine the percentage of sound seed, but it will not tell their power to geiminate. "The method of sowing, and more especially the treatment of seeds be- fore so%\ing, are of great importance. Generally speaking, the practice of causing- the various seeds to germinate before being sown will insure the suc- cessful cultiu-e of many varieties, which, without treatment, are almost impossible to grow. Steeping, sweat- ing, and stratifjing are the various methods used to force seeds to germin- ate. I prefer the slow stratification treatment to the quicker methods of applying artificial heat, together w^ith moisture, causing steeping and sweat- ing to stimulate rapid germination. The usual method of stratifying seeds is to mix the seed with sand or soil, with a sufficient amount of moisture added to prevent drying. Store the seeds thus treated in a bin for a suf- ficient length of time to allow the germ to become well started. There is sel- dom loss from seeds that have started growth in the stratification bin. Through the skilful handling of the seed liefore sowing, it is possible to produce maximum results with a min- imum quantity of seed. THE TIME I'-Oll SOWIXU. "For some varieties, the best re- sults are obtained from sowing the seed ir. late autumn; others respond and gi\e boiler germination when planted in the oarl.\- spring. However, in spring planting the propagator must bear in mind the fact that the little seedlings should be -nell above the ground before the hot sun of summer beats down upon them. "In preparing the area which has been set apart ,as gi-ound suitable for the production of coniferous seedlings, it is necessary lo have enough land to take care of an annu.al planting for five years. Under this system, you 1919. The American Florist. 147 will be in a position to remove the seedlings, clean from the beds at the end of the third year, thus leaving the area vacant for the application of fer- tilizer or the growth of a clover crop to have the soil in fine condition to receive the second planting of seed beds. The physical condition of the soil is of as much importance as the chemical composition. windbre:ak.s for protection. "Plant evergreen windbreaks com- pletely around the area selected for seed beds. These windbreaks temper the cold, drying winds of winter and assist in maintaining a more uniform temperature over the enclosed area in summer. They should take the form of neat, well grown hedges, six to 12 feet high. "To place the soil in the best pos- sible condition for planting and grow- ing of conifer seedlings, one or more cover crops should be plowed into the soil. Cow peas or red clover give very good results. The decayed vegetable matter keeps the soil from packing and furnishes plenty of food for the, young seedling's. "Among the points to keep alwiuys in mind, the following stand out .■iS the most important ; (First), good se ■weTl planned with provision for "water supply and a good supply of sharp, clean sand. "The propagation of conifers by grafting is the most interesting mode •of culture, and the work in the green- house can be carried on throughout the winter and early spring. Here aT! conditions are under fhe control of the propagator and the work is nir>st ■sxiocessful. "Conifers are sometimes propagated ■by layering and divisions although this "method is usually confin-ed to the pros- trate and dwarf forms. A portion of the branch is covered with soil and roots develop along the stems. The Tooted stems are removed from tho plant and planted in beds of prepared soil. The usual time required is one year and is an easy and inexpensive ■method for the propagation of some varieties. GROWERS ENTITLED TO SUPPORT. "Right here in America there is a loyal, brave little band of growers who are entitled to encouragement and sup- port. They have struggled on for years with hardly any recognition. There are more than 100 propagating firms in America, big and little, who, ■with a haifway. fair chance at their own market, would have been world- J!amous. I mention such names as Jackson Dawson, J, R. Trumpy, Jo- siah Hoopes, Robert Douglas, Berck- man's, Farquhar's, Meehan's. Robert George, E. Y. Teas. E. M. Sherman, Eliwanger & Barry. Thomas McBeth, and F. M. Carr. who have supplied American horticulture with traditions rich with accomplishment. We have only to look back to the horticultural achievements of 30 and 40 years ago when Parsons Nurseries at Flushing, N. Y., were supplying the growers of Europe with choice hardy varieties of conifers and rhododendrons, which are today, in many cases, the sorts grown in Europe for export to Amer- ica. "The United States departmer^^ ,j,j agriculture, through the forest s^.v<'ce has established in various par .(^ ^j (.j^g west, government nurseries (\^ supplv- ing young trees for refo',.,^^^^-,^^ ^nd eight individual states n\Mtttain state nurseries to supply m ^tf^.-^, f^,. y^^^. ing state-controlled ,^^^j, ^^^^ fo,. jjg. tribution to proper .j^. (^i^-ners. G. H. Hunkcl Co s New Store, i^o-oZj Cjje^t- out Street, Milwaukee, Wis. FIGHTING FOREST PESTS. "It is a matter of interest that the federal horticultural board has recent- ly promulgated a very valuable pro- tective measure to secure this country against depredations of European and Asiatic insect pests and diseases. While there are some objectors at present, W(' believe that eventually everyone will realize the wisdom of this action. It is preposterous to think of endangering our extensiTe horticultural, agricul- tural, forestry and nursery interests, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, for a "few thousands spent each year on imported nursery stock. It was only through quick, concerted action on the part of our department of agri- culture that our American white pine forests were saved from utter destruc- tion, by reason of the white pine blis- ter rust which was imported on nur- sery stock from Europe. "With all this energy being expend- ed on the propagation of young stock, the American nurserymen are assured of a constant and increasing supply. There has already been established on the Pacific coast an extensive plant with over one million dollars invested for the cultuie of azaleas, bulbs, box- woods and other florists' forcing and decorative material which have hither- to been imported. I predict that the next few years will see a number of decided changes with American growers producing the stocks required for American needs, and the money which was sent to Europe, will stay in America to build up and develop horticulture in our own country." I>ls'4^t «^t Columbia Plant Regrulatlons. PflW'sts and plant growers in the Oi^ttct of Colvunbia. will be regulated 5ft their handling and shipping ot ^slants, nursery stock, etc., affected by plant disea,si6.s or insects, under legisla- tion which ir, appended to the depart- ment of agricultme's appropriation: bill for \iie purpose of amending the; plant. Ouarantine act. "55* order further to control and eraJ' i'j&'»«i and to prevent the dissemination •oif dangerous plant diseases and insect ■*"ifections and infestations," reads the "bill, "no plant or plant products for or capable of propagation, including nursery stock, hereinafter referred tO' as plants and plant products, shall be- moved or allowed to be moved, shipped,, transported or carried by any means whatever into or out of the District of Columbia except in compliance with such rules and regulations as shall be prescribed by the secretary of agricul- ture, "Whenever the secretary of agricul- ture shall determine, after investiga- tion, that any plants and plant products in the District of Columbia are infested or infected with insect pests and dis- eases and that any place, articles and substances used or connected therewith are so infested or infected, written no- tice thereof shall be given by him to the owner oi- person in possession or conti"ol thereof and such owner or per- son shall forthwith control or eradicate and prevent the dissemination of such insect pest or disease and shall remove, cut or destroy such infested and in- fected plants, plant products and arti- cles or substances used or connected therewith, which are hereby declared to be nuisances, within the time and in the manner required in said notice or by the rules and regulations of the .Secretary of Agriculture. "Whenever such owner or person can not be found, or shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with the fore- going provisions of this section, the secretary of agTiculture is hereby au- thorized and required to control and eradicate, and prevent dissemination of such insect pest or disease « » * and the United States shall have an action- of debt against such owner or persons' fcr expenses incurred by the secretary of agriculture in that behalf. Provision is made for inspections by the federal horticultural board of plants, and places whenever such in- spections are considered necessary, and for search, by warrant issued by court, or places and packages or other con-^ tainers suspected of containing plants or plaftt products infested or infected. B. F. D. Hunkel Co.'s New Building-. The accompanying illustration shows the new building of the G. H. Hunkel Co., well known seedsmen of Milwau- kee, Wis. The structure consists of three floors and basement, each 50 x KX) feet. Offices and salesroom occupy the first floor, the second floor is used for packeting and filling while above is the storage and cleaning depart- ments. An electric elevator and all the latest appliances for handling and quick filling of orders have been in- stalled and the entire establishment is modern and up-to-date. - T^*' ^' ^' H""l*^el Co. was established m ld04 and absorbed the Wernich Seed Co., also of Milwaukee, in lyi2 The officers of the company .are- 'e P Hunkel, president; H. V. Hunkel, vice- president, and G. H. Hunkel, secretary- treasurer. i 148 The American Florist. Feb. 8, National Asssoclatlon of Gardeners. CO.NFEKENUE AT PITTSIJUKGH. The g-ardeners' conference, held at the Hotel Chatham, Pittsburgh. Janu- ary 80, under the auspices of the Pitts- blirgli and vicinity members ot the Na- tional Association of Gardeners, brought together a representative gath- ering- from western Pennsylvania. Fol- lowing the reception from (j to 6:30 o'clock, David Fraser of Pittsburg;h, chairman of the conference, introduced Robeit Weeks of Cleveland, president of the national association, who spoke on the "Gardener's Relation to His Em- ployer, " presenting- the subject in a very able manner. After a discussion of Mr. Weeks' address, Adolph Kruhm was in- troduced by the chairman to speak on the inconsistencies of the plant import exclusion act, and he presented some incontrovertible facts on the absurdi- ties of the measure, which were em- bodied in some correspondence that passed betw een tiie federal authorities and himself. A general discussion en- sued, which resulted in the passing of a resolution instructing the secretary ol the national association to wire a strong protest to Secretary Houston of the de- partment of agriculture. Wm. Falconer, that venerable gar- dener of Pittsburgh, was the next speaker, who chose as his subject the "Gardener and His Profession," review- ing- the work of professional gardener.': in this country. Mr. Falconer referred to a number of men holding high posi- tions in the public service and commer- cial fields who came from the ranks of private gardeners. M. C. Ebel, secre- tary of the association, spoke on the activities of the National Association of Gardeners and its general purposes. His remarks elicited a general discus- sion, which drew forth some interest- ing- and profitable ideas. At the con- clusion of the addresses of the evening n buffet supper w^as served, which -was prececded by a social hour. The conference -v\'as in charge of a local committee of which David Fra.ser was chairman and James Barnet of Sewickley secretary. The following protest was tele- graphed to Secretary Houston at Wash- ington after the conference : "At a conference of the National Association of Gardeners held in thi.s city. Avhich association represents the profession of gardening in this country, a resolution was adopted most em- phatically protesting against the plant import exclusion act, known as Quar- antine Bill No. 37, as being not only most unfair, unreasonable, and detri- mental to American ornamental horti- culture, but also most inconsistent in its construction, casting a slur en the ability and intelligence of Ameiican entomologists and pathologists, which reflection, strange as It may seem, ap- pears to have the approval of the scien- tist.s themselves. The resoltition urges that you reconsider this arbitrary act, which is certainly not in harmony with the spirit of democracy our government is ende.avoring to introdvtce to the whole world " Express Service Betterment Campaign. A nation-wide effort to reduce the amount of waste attributed to in.ade- quate packing, wrapping and marking of express shipments is to be under- taken by all employes in the express business, the campaign to start Febru- ary 30 in every city and town in the country. No new packing or marking rules li.ave Vieen adopted but express employes will be instructed to insist hereafter that the rules already in force be more carefully followed. Sug- gestions for preparing perishables for .shipment include the following: Always show your own name and .nddre.ss as well as the person or firm to whom the shipment is being made. It is also well to enclose your name and address inside of the shipment. Place plain, legible marks directly on each shipnient by use of crayon (not chalk) brush or stencil. Erase old marks of every description. Never rely on a single tag. Avoid use of tags if possible, but never be satis- Hed with less than two. Never use a tag when the name can be written directly on the package. Catalog;ues Received. . J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, seeds: TheStorrs&.HarrisonCo.,Paines- ville. u., trees, plants and seed; H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., mar- ket gardeners and florists' wholesale list; Farmei Seed & Nursery Co., Fari- bault, Minn., seeds; George S. Woodruff, Independence, la., gladioli; Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., cannas; W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colo., dahlias; E. E. Stewart, Brookyln, Mich., gladioli; Alexander Forbes & Co., Newark, N. J., seeds; Archias' Seed Store, .Sedalia, Mo., seeds; G. H. Hunkel & Co., Mil- waukee, Wis., seeds; Walter S. Schell, Harrisburg, Pa., seeds; Turner Bros.. Bladen, Neb., glass cloth, plant forcers, etc.; Vatighan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, market garden seeds. Club Meetings Next Week. ISfi-ret.Ti Irs (it (lulls iiiul S(X-ieties are re- (liicsted t(i send uotiuc rit ctiiuige in Uatf, time and pliK (' 111 meeting. J New Orleans, La., February 9, 2 p. m. — Gard- enei'S' Miilual Protective .\ssociation, 114 Ex- change place. John Parr, secretary; 4539 North Kampai-t street, New Orleans. Baltimore. Md., February 10. 8 p. m Gard- eners" and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Exchange hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Robert T. Paterson. secretary. 934 East Preston street, Baltimore. Cincinnati, 0., February 10, 8 - p. m Cincin- nati Florists' Societ.v, Hotel Gibson. Alex Os- tendai-p. secretary, 16 East Third street, Cin- cinniiti. New York. February 10, 8 p. m. — New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House building, EiKhth avenue and 23rd street. John Young, secretary, 1170 Broadway, New York. Rochester, N. Y., February 10, 8 p. m. — Roclicster Florists' Association, 95 East .Alain street. Ambrose H. Seeker, secretary, 337 Linden street. Rochester. Springfield. 0.. February 10, 7:30 p. m, — Springfield Florists' Club at various places. Arthur Leedle, secretary. Springfield. Newport. R. I., February 11, 8 p. m. — New- port Ilurticidtural Society. Music hall. Thames street, Fred P, Webber, secretary. Nelville, R. I. Pittsburgh, Pa,, February 11, Noon — Retail Florists' Association of Pittsburgh District, lunch at Seventh avenue hotel. Orville Criss- luiiii, secretary. Diamond Bank building, Pitts- burgh. Seattle. -Wash., February 11, 8 p. m. — Seat- tl(.( norists" Club. Ileiuy building. Thomas Wylie. secretary. Holly street. Seattle. Chicago, February 12, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10,015. at 232 North Clark street. Louis Heidtmann. secretary, 4G53 Fulton street, Chicago. Detroit. Mich., February 12, 8 p, m, — Detroit Florists' Club, Hotel Statler. H. C. Forster. secretary, 10:^4 Woodward avenue, Detroit. Madison, N. J., February 12, 8 p. m, — Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Masonic hall. Edward Keagan, secretary, Morristown, New York, February 12, 8:30 p. m Greek- .American Florists' Association, 119 East 23rd street, C. P, Thomas, secretary, 58 West 28th street. New York, Foughkeepsie, N, Y., February 12, 2 p. m. — Dutchess County Horticultural Society. FalkiU building. Theo. H. DeGroflC, secretary, Hyde Park, N. Y. Newark, N. J., February 13. 8:30 p. m. — Es- sex County Florists' Club. Roever's hall. David .Muipby. secretary, 181 Clinton avenue. Irving- ton, N. J. New London, Conn,, February 13, 8 p. m. — New London Horticultural Society. Muncilial ludldtng. Stanley Joitian. secretary, Harkuess estate. Waterford. Corm. St. Louis. Mo.. February 13, 2 p. m. — St. Louis Florists' Club, no regtilar meeting place. .1. .T. Windier, secretary. 2;«X1 South Grand avenue. St. Louis. Lake Geneva. "Wis., February 15 - Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association. Horticul- tural hall. Fred \V. Sparks, secretary. Lake (Geneva. Hartford. Conn., February 14. 8 p. m Con- necticut Horticultural Society. Cdimty building. -Vlficd Dlxou. secretary. Wetherslleld. Cincinnati. SUPPLY IS myriTEi). The demand for stock is holding up well and is keeping the market cleaned up. The supply, on the other hand, is rather short and more could be utilized if it were available. Prices are far bet- ter than the average for this time of the year. The rose supply is unusually short. The receipts are not equal to the demand. The carnation receipts are shortenit-ig and all that come into the wholesalers' hands, if at all good, sell very readily. The cut of sweet peas is increasing. Many excellent blooms may be had o.nd all clean up readily. The Ea.ster lilies cut is limited and all that do come find a ready sale at top lirices. Some Rubrum lilies and callas may be had. Small bulbous stock is selling well. The list now includes daffodils, a few tulips, Dutch hyacinths, Paper White narcissus, yellow narcis- sus and freesias. Other offerings are snapdragons, orchids, violets, calendu- las, mignonette, wallflowers, baby primrose and forget-me-nots. NOTES. All of the Cincinnati delegation to the Cleveland meeting last week have returned home. Those who attended were W. Ray Murphy, C. Alfred Mur- phy, J, Chas. Murphy, E, G. Gillett, Henry Shepherd and C. E. Critchell. The last named returned home after a visit to Detroit and Richmond, Ind. Miss Mamie Ruttle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ruttle, of Latonia, Ky., passed awa,y Febru.ary 2. The many friends of the family in the trade sym- pathize with them in their bereave- ment. H. Cleveland. BULBOUS STOCK RULES MARKErr. Bulbous stock is now the big item on the local market. Tulips Proserpine and Cottage Maid, and a few yellow varieties, Paper White narcissus and daffodills, being in large supply with a good demand, Cainations and roses clean up as before. Sweet peas, vio- lets, calendulas, fresia, stevia and a few snapdragons meet with a good sale and generally clean up early, Adiantum and asparagus are a little short of the demand. NOTES. Several of the boys have now re- turned from camp and "over there." Joe Kolisky. formerly of the Taylor Flower Shop; Prank Ritzenthaler and Phil Brock, from Knoble Bros.; also Donald Koehl, whose father owns the Rrookline Floral Co. Mrs. Anna Nosek. florist at .o30T Broadway, gave away her daughter. Lillian, in marriage to Samuel Craw- ford January 28. C. P. B. N. Y. and N. J. Ass'n of Plant Growers. The annual dinner of the New York and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers will be held at the McAlpin hotel, New York. February IS. at 7 :Otl p. m. The committee consisting- of John H. Flesser, Herm.an C. Steinhoff and William H. Siebrecht, Jr., have ar- ranged the details for a very enjoyable evening for which the association's ban- tiuots have long been noted. Dancing will be a feature as usual. The com- mittee will consider it a f.avor if those intending to be present will communi- cate with the secretary, William H. Siebrecht, Jr.. Queens Plaza. Court, Lon.g Island City, at once advising the number of persons for which tickets arc desired. Toronto. Ont. — The R. H, Cornov Co., dealers In florists' supplies, lins opened a store at 68 Claremont street. 1919. The American Florist. 149 Boston. SUNNY WEATHER IllPBOVES OUTIXX)K. Business in this city is showing im- provement, and with the sunny days stoclc is lookiiig better and flowering more freely. Tlie trade in plants is better tlian ever and flowering shrubs, pans of freesias, hyacinths. Jonquils and tulips are in great demand. Aza- leas, cyclamens and Romans move slowly. NOTES. Fi-ed Ringdahl, formerly with Thomas Roland at the Nahant range, has bought an establishment at Rome, N. y., and will go into the plant trade extensively. The delegates from this city to the meeting of the American Carnation So- ciety at Cleveland are loud in their praise of the hospitality of the Ohio brethren. Charles K. Evans is sporting a new Buick runabout. He is planning a Florida trip and will incidentally look over a tract of land he purchased last fall. Houghton & Gorney are attracting attention to their store with fine win- •Jow displays featuring colonial bou- quets and baskets of spring flowers. Dolansky & McDonald ^vill remove to much more commodious quarters in Winthrop square. Philip L. Carbone will sail for Europe Febritary 8 to look after his importing bu-siness. Penn, The Florist, is tmusually busy with wedding and dinner decorations. S. K. G. San Francisco. EXCELLENT BUSINESS CONTINUES. Trade is in vei-y good shape here since last report. The demand is steady and shows no signs of abating. While prices are high, the public seems to have become accustomed to this and are buying nearly everything that is offered. There has been a slight in- crease in the supply, owing to favora- ble weather conditions, but at that, prices are much higher than at the corresponding period of last season. Roses are now at their very best. American Beauty may now be seen at all the leading stores for the first time this season. The stock offered is very good and clean and no difficulty is found in moving all that is offered at good figures. Mrs. Chas. Russell is being grown in wonderful form. It is bring- ing the highest prices and is very popu- lar. The supply of red roses is still quite large and good stock goes rapid- ly. Some of the short, weak-necked Radiance find a market on tVie street. Ophelia is the leading pink, closely fol- lowed by Shawyer. Mrs. Aaron Ward is very fine just now, and is about the only rose of its color to be had in quantity. Baby roses are practically out of the market a-"? yet, but it is ex- pected that cutting will begin shortly. Carnations are still scarce, with the possible exception of red, which just now is not in much favor. Prices are being well maintained. Acacias are now coming into the market in large quantities. A. Baileyana, which i.s ■ the earliest to bloom here, can be had in large quantities. Cattleyas are to be seen every^vhere, but notwithstand- ing the large cut, prices are about normal. Phalrisnopsis amabilis and Schilleriana are to be had in limited quantities. They move quickly at high prices. Very feu' other orchids are in the market. Gardenias are very good the past week and rather high in price. Violets are now very plentiful and can be had in almost any supply. The street peddlers use many thousand bunches daily. The shipping demand is steady. Sweet peas show little im- pro'v^ement over last week. Freesias are none too plentiful and are bringing fine figures. Roman hyacinths are not seen much of late. Dutch hyacinths are coming along in large quantities. They are much in demand. Ferns of all kinds continue to be very scarce, also asparagtis. Very little smilax is used here. Pot plants are in unusual supply, with the demand chiefly for Bostons and cyclamens. NOTES. The trade was shocked during the week to hear of the death of Mrs. Al- fred Serveau, wile of Alfred Ser\'eau. manager of the E. Serveau establish- ment on Fillmore street. Mrs. Ser- veau was a woman of charming per- sonality and refinement, and her sud- den demise will be sadly felt by her host of friends. She was a native of the city, aged 27 years. Besides her husband, she leaves a little daughter to mourn her. Her funeral was largely attended by the trade, and the great wealth of floral offerings, showed in a small way how deeply her loss is felt. Mr. Serveau has the sympathy of everj'onc in the trade in his loss. Capt. W. G. McCann, who for many years was horticultural commissioner of Placer county, died at Auburn, Jan- uai-y 25. Capt. McCann was favorably known by all the nurserymen through- out the state. He was 80 years old and leaves a widow and five children. He won his title of captain In several years of service in the British army in India and Gibraltar. Owing to a gre.atly increased busi- ness, the Art Floral Co., of which P. Vincent Matraia is the efiicient man- ager, has been compelled to take over a large poition of the building now occtipied by them on the Geary street side. When completed this firm will occupy more ground floor than any floral establishment in the west. The Francis Floral Co. is making an imusuallv fine display of baskets in the pastel shades. These are all the work of Mr. Schlauthauer, manager of the company. He has been developing this work for a number of years, but has never l>.^en able to turn out enough to supply the demand for them. The annual banquet of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, to be held some time next month, promises to be the most elaborate affair of its kind ever held by the society. P. Vincent Matraia. of the Art Floral Co., is the manager of the affair and he promises many innovations this year. Tlie MacRorie-McLaren Co. is showing a splendid lot of dwarf ar- bor vitae in pots this week at their Powell street store. They are all per- fect specimens and make a very at- tractive showing. This firm is also making a strong display of orchids in baskets. Pi-ank Pelicano, of Pelicano. Rossi & Co., says his firm has been very busy with funeral work all week. His beau- tiful store on Kearney street ha.s al- wavs something of interest to the flow- er lover. His display of Russell roses and American Beauties was excellent. Louis Hansen, employed at the niu'- sery of Schwerin Bros., is recovering from a beating he received when he was attacked by two highwaymen near the nursery. He was robbed of his watch and money also. W. B. Brown, of Brown i^ Kennedy, has received his discharge from the army and is a welcome assistant at the IGth street store. The firm re- ports plenty of funeral work. Emelio Dentoni, of the E. W. Mc- Lellan Co.. has obtained a furlough of three months from the army, and is proving of much assistance to his firm in these times. G. Scatena, who has been chief packer for the E. W. McLellan Co.. on Bush street, has resigned to accept a similar position with the Art Floral Co. Jas. T. Lynch. OBITUARY. John P. Shaffer. After an illness of IC months, John P. Shaffer, age 70 years, of Washing- ton, D. C, father of George C. and Arthur Shaffer, well-known florists of that city, died at his late home re- cently. The deceased had been afllicted with hardening of the arteries and his death had been expected for some time. The funeral services were attended by a large delegation from the Florists' Club of Washington and others in the trade aitd many handsome floral trib- utes were sent. The remains were laid to rest in the Congressional ceme- tery. B. F. L. Walter Meldrum. Many friends in the trade will regret to hear of the death of Walter Meldrum, a well-known florist of Sacramento, Calif., who passed away December 27. As secretary of the Sacramento Flo- rists' Society, which position he had ably filled from the time of the forma- tion of the organization until his death, he made many close friends, as well as many others outside of floral circles, whose high esteem he enjoyed. Milton Alexander. Milton Alexander, of Lion & Co., New York, died there January 30 from pneu- monia contracted while making a west- ern trip. He had a host of friends in the trade all over the country and was one of the most gentlemanly fellows that ever carried the grip. He leaves a wife and child. Mike Chronls. Mike Chronis, who ha,s been engaged in the retail florist business at Pitts- burgh. Pa., died January 2S and was buried there the following Friday. He was about GO years of age and had quite a host of friends in the trade in that city and elsewhere. St. Joseph. Mo.— Frank X. Stuppy and Mrs. Stuppy are at Miami, Fla., for their winter vacation. Houston, Tex. — R. C. Kerr is on a tour of southern and eastern states and will address a number of florists' organizations on the subject of nation- al credits. MuNCIE. IND. — Eric Buchholz and Frank Wilson have bought the busi- ness of the W^illiams & Clark Floral Co., with 22,000 feet of glass and three new houses will be added this spring. BRlDfiEPORT. W. Va. — The boiler house and pump station at the range of the Hayman Greenhouse Co., were almost completely destroyed by a gas ex- plosion, January 21. The loss is es- timated at .$2,000. Elkhaet, Ind. — Sergeant Otis L. Bul- lock, son of Mrs. E. M. Bullock, well- known florist of this city, writes that his division now at Camp McClellan. Ala., is being mustered out and be ex- pected to be home soon. Fenv'ILLe. Mich. — The annual mid- winter meeting of the Michigan State Horticultural .Society will be held here February 11-12. An excellent pro- gramme has been prepared, particuarly of interest to fruit growers of the' state. Sioux Faixs, S. D. — The South Dakota Horticultural Society, in an- nual session. January 24. elected the following oHicers for the ensuing year : D. B. Gurney, Yankton, president; John Robertson, Hot Springs, vice- president; Prof. N. E. Hansen, Brook- ings, secretary-treasurer. 150 The American Florist. Feb. 8, TheMerigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year: Canada $!.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. 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 Flouist has accepted only trade advertisements. Adverlisements must resich us Tuesday (earlier if |)0ssil)le) as we po to jiress Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS issue: s2 pagbs with covbr CONTENTS. American Carnation Society (illus.) 141 — TUe esliibitiou 141 ^Wediiesday's business session 141 .— Thursday's proceedings 142 — The awards 143 — Otficers elected 143 — The retailers' exhibits 143 — The banquet 144 — Report of committee on final resolutions. . .144 — AcUlitional visitors 145 Calendulas ^ .... 145 The retail trade 145 — Next week in the flower shop 145 — Would it pay to move? 140 Conifer culture 14(j District of Columbia plant regulations 147 Hunkel Co.'s new buildini; (illus.) 147 National Association of Gardeners 148 Express service betterment campaign 148 Cincinnati 148 Cleveland 148 N. y. and N. J. Ass'n of Plant Growers 148 Boston 14H San Francisco 149 Obituary 149 — John P. Shaffer 149 — Mike Cronis 149 — Milton Alexander 149 Spring blooms in Nebraska 150 Plant regulations menace iuc-reases 150 Dracaena canes denied import 150 Cold weather in Mexico 150 Toledo , 152 St. Louis 1.^2 Chicago 154 Detroit , 158 Tennessee State Florists' Association 158 Columbus. O 159 Providence, R. 1 159 Washington. D. C IGO Philadelphia 162 New York 1&4 The seed trade 174 — Seed appropriation bill 174 — New York seed bill objectionable 174 — Nicholoson increases facilities 174 — Government seed contracts 174 Market gardeners ISO — Lettuce troubles 180 Fort Wayne, Ind 180 The nurser,v trade 182 — Illinois State Nurserymen's Association 182 — Tennessee Forestry Association 182 — Tennessee State Nurserymen's Association. .182 — BarbeiTy quarantine proposed 182 An order removing' all restrictions on anthracite coal is expected soon. Mild -weather like that of January, 1919, over such a wide area, has not been experienced since 1880. With 2.000,000 -wonderful girls wait- ing for 2,000,000 heroes, do you think there will be any wedding's in June? CiinYSANTiiEMU.MS were plentiful in Paris this year but were sold at pro- hibitive prices, 40 cents to $2 per bloom being the American equivalent. Spring Blooms in Nebraska in January, In Nebraska, where winters are severe and blizzards were made fam- ous. H. W.- Buffington, a pioneer of Fren cut, has peonies and jonquils blooming' in his yard. He has devoted considiTable time during many years to pioducing early blooming flowers, but the warm weather during January this year has enabled him to hang up a now record. A. E. L. Plant Reg-ulatlons Menace Increases. The proposed regulations appended to the appropriation bill of the depart- ment ot" agriculture, governing the handlmg and shipping of plants, nui-s- ery stock, etc., in the District of Co- lumbia, details of which will be found on another page, delegates to the sec- retary of ag-riculture sweeping author- ity to take whatever action he may see fit to prescribe in the matter of plants or plant products, if "declared to be nuisances" and may be but the fore- runner of what may later affect the en- tire country. Now that the war is over, the federal horticultural board and the department of agriculture will "make the world safe for plants" — if their stock of regulations holds out. Raffia Free From Control. The following communication dated December .31, 1918, reprinted from the British Horticultural Advertiser, was received from the food production de- partment by Charles H. Curtis, secre- tary of the British Florists' Federation, London : "In further reference to your letter of November 14 regarding the release of ra.<5a, I have to inform you that the raffia (control) notice, January, 1917, and the raffia (prices) order, July, 1917, have been cancelled. The posi- tion, however, has not changed greatly for the better, although in the near fu- ture it may b? expected that the usual wholesale houses will be importing from Madagascar. Now that the order in question has been rescinded, there should be no difficulty in securing by next May, or perhaps earlier, an ade- quate supply of raffia, and I hope that it may not be impossible to obtain the release of the small military supply. This matter is receiving attention. Frederick Keeble, Controller of Horticulture. Agricultural Bill Appropriations. The appropriation bill for the de- partment of agriculture for the fiscal year beginning July 1, next, has been reported to the house of representatives by the committee on agriculture. The measure contains the usual provisions for appropriations for carrying out the work which has been prosecuted by the department during the past few years. Largo sums are provided for the va- rious activities of the bureau of plant industry. The sum of $139,780 is pro- vided for the purchase, propagation, testing and distribution of new and rare seeds, and .$82,700 for investiga- tions in foreign seed and plant intro- duction; .$62,020 for investigations of plant diseases, and .$82,315 for the in- vestigation of diseases of oramental ti'ees and shi'ubs for the purpose of de- veloping new methods of control. An appropriation of $3.j8.980 will be re- quired for the purchase of seeds for the annual congressional distribution, and .$30,CS0 for studying and testing com- mercial seeds purchased in the open m.'irket from time to time. These in- vestigations arc made for the purpose of protecting the public from adulter- ated or mishranded seeds, reports be- ing published when such seeds are dis- covered, giving the n.ames of persons offering them for sale. The bureau of markets is to continue its invcsti.gation and development of methods of manu- factvu'ing insecticides and fungicides, the sum of $2."i,0(X) being set .-iside for that purpose and for the investigation of various chemical problems connect- ed therewith. The work of enforcing the act preventing the- manufacture, sale or transportation of adulterated or misbranded Paris green, lead arsen- ate and other insecticides and fungi- cides will be continued by the bureau of markets, and $94,790 will be appro- priated for that purpose. The regula- tion of the importation by the federal horticultural board of nursery stock and other plants and plant products -will be continued, $47,700 being provid- ed for that purpose. B. P. L. Dracaena Canes Denied Import. In a communication from the fed- eral horticultural board to McHutchi- son & Co.. the well known importers of horticultural goods. New York, under date of January 8, 1919. it is stated that dracaena canes will not be per- mitted to be imported into the United States on and after June 1, 1939, on which date the sweeping embargo of the board goes into effect. In a communication to the board dated December 12. McHutchison & Co. in asking \^'hether dracaena canes would be included in the embargo, ex- plained among other things that the imported stock represented varieties that cannot be propagated or produced from seeds or cuttings, or in any other way than by canes; that when im- ported the canes have no roots or tops, being fimply living sticks; that since none of the varieties produced from these canes, can be grown outside of greenhouses in this country, there is no likelihood cf injurious insect pests or diseases being introduced through them, and that no good purpose is served by excluding them; that the living plants from which the canes are cut are from four to 1.5 years old, and that the cutting off of such im- portations will kill this growing in- dustry and absolutely stop home pro- duction. The reply from the federal horti- cultural board follows : "Januarv S. 1919. "McHutchison & Co., 9.5 Chambers street. New York. "We have your letter of the 12th ultimo inquiring whether dracaena canes m.ay be perm.itted entry after June 1 next, as scions or as exempted nursery stock. In reply thereto I re- gret to advise you that on and after June 1. next, the importation of dra- caena canes will be prohibited. "I note your understanding that one reason for the prohibition of plant im- portations is to encourage home pro- duction. In this connection it should * be said that Quarantine No. 37, with regulations, was formulated by the board for the sole purpose of protect- ing the agricultural and horticultural interests of this country from dan.ger- ous plant disea.ses and insect pests. Lester E. Palmer, In charge of Entry of Plants and Plant Products Under Restriction," Cold Weather in Mexico. During the second week in January, Mexico City experienced one of the coldest periods in many ye.ars, the thermometer in many sections .going to eight degrees liclow the freezing point. In some locations, liowovi r, the most delicate flowers .and iilants were not injured. B. F. L. 1919. The American Florist. 151 Wants, For Sale, Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this oOice enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By first-class de- signer and salesman; has honorable discharge from United States Army. Can furnish best of references. Desires a permanent position at good salary. Address Frnnlc, care American Florist, .■JT «'. ::7tli street, New York. Situation Wanted — As foreman on large private estate by single man, age 34, with practical knowledge of all work pertaining to the upkeep of gentleman's private estate, the grow- ing of vegetables and greenhouse work: used to the handling of a num- ber of men. Apply. S. Foulsham, Ridgefield, Conn. Situation AVanted — By gardener flor- ist: middle age; married: child; 20 years experience: references: last place foreman 50,000 ft. glass: capable grow- ing and handling in an up-to-date manner. Go any place for good propo- sition: strictly sober; industrious; can handle men; state wages and full par- ticulars: private, commercial or public. Address L. Le Clere, Cuyahoga Fall.**, Ohio, Stowe Corners, Stoive Tjibern Greenhouses. Help Wanted — Experienced saleslady. Good salary to the right party. Lakeside Flower Sliop, 4700 Sheridan Road, Chicago Phone Edgewater 2670. For Sale — Cheap; greenhouse, 22x24 ft., to be removed; glass 16x18 in.; also small ice box and 10 ft. wall case. Mat. Kostko, .'-.437 W. 2,-,th St., Cicero. 111. For Sale — Greenhouse Location. 5- 10-20 acres in prosperous greenhouse colony on Belt K. R. and only 45 min- utes from Chicago loop. $550 per acre. F. Franklin, 69 W. ^Vashington St., Chicago. For Sale — Two very large green- houses tor raising cucumbers, radishes and lettuce. Will be sold at about one- half their value owing to ill health and advanced age. Money makers; 24 miles from New York City. Send for descrip- tion. W^. K. Mackey, Plainfield, N. J. For Sale — Modern greenhouse plant of 50,000 sq. ft. glass; seven acres ad- joining land; railroad switch; office building; barn; residence; potting shed and boiler house. Good shipping facili- ties. Write or phone. George Seubold, Florist, Huntingburg, Ind. Situation Wanted By a young man. 25 years old, eight years' ex- pe^i^•nce in the wholesale and retail trade of Xew York city: capable of caring for a retail store; understands bu ving in the wholesale market: would like to connect with a wholesale house; all-around references. Address A. F. F.. care American Florist, 57 West 27th St., New York City. Situation Waated "Working foreman or grower by man with ability; all round grower, thoroughly understands the growing of roses, cut flowers and pot plants in general. Life experience. Single man. State wages and particulars in first letter. Address Key 358. care American Florist. WANTED Flower Seed Man for middle west. Give full particulars as to experience, salary wanted, etc. Steady position. Applications will be treated confidentially. Address Key 357, care American Florist. WANTED. Experienced man with cap- ital to join me in enlarging my well known and long established business in the loop. The war being over, I will now move to spacious quarters again. This is a splendid opportunity to be- come associated with a well known and popular florist of Chicago. Address Key 359, care American Florist. Will Buy or Rent Range of greenhouses near Chicago, consisting of 76,000 to 200,000 square feet of glass. State full particulars in first letter. Key 353, care American Florist. WANTED Prices with samples of HOP VINE ROOTS (Humulus Lupulus). Vaughan's Seed Store (Nursery Dept.) CHICAGO ^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi I OFFICIAL S. A. F. ! Shipping Labels I I I Actual size of luat 29is5M inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on euinined paiier; .vuur card, etc., in blaci; and leaf adopted bv the S. A. F. in red. Prices : Per 500, $3.35 ; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. i I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. U m 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO B i i [glg|51«151iaaaag[HliaHl»lHl«llgllHllHllHllgl«tetolH|g|«l»ll«l)»^KK^sKKfSf^f^fsrNrsfS^N^SfVsf^/^^^ PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO Stock is none too plentiful and prices are high. We will do the best we can for all of our customers under the existing conditions. Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted. Buji' Direct From the Groover. .PRICE LIST. Subject to Change Without Notice. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Extra Special $35.00 Specials 30.00 Select 25.00 Medium $15.00 to 20.00 Sliort 12.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $15.00 to $20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 8-00 MILADV Per 100 Select $20.00 Medium $15.00 to 18.00 Sliort 8.00 to 12.00 Killarner > White Klllarney ( PerlOO Killarney Brilliant. .\ Specials $18.00 Sunburst /Select 16.00 My Maryland I Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Ophelia \ Short 6.00 to 8.00 Chnmp Welland. . . . I Per 100 % 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 $ S.OO Valley 8.00 to 10.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Carnations " Extra fancy . . Smilax per doz. strings Adlantum Asparagus, per bunch 76c Ferns, per 1,000 $5.00 Boxwood per bunch, 35o Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.50 Leucothoe Sprays 3.00 2.00 1.00 Mention the American Florist when icriting George Willens, of the AVillens Con- struction Co.. who was witli the Amer- ican forces in France, has been honor- ably discharged and is visiting old friends here. He was in the thick of the fighting, but came through all right and is ready to take up his old line of supplying greenhouses to the trade. Louis Ancrol.T, who was formerly employed in the local wholesale mar- ket, arrived home from France this week, where he was with the Ameri- can troops for nearly a year. He was severely gassed once, and also wovind- ed by schrapnel, but is looking fine now and is glad to be back in dear old Chi. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, and wife were treated to a sur- prise shower at their home at Hinsdale, February 1, by a large number of their neighbors. They will leave shortly for California on an extended visit. Ed. Martin, of Kennicott Bros. Co., is still confined to his home with rheu- matism. 156 The American Florist. Feb. 8, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS MKS. EUSSELL Per lUO Fancy $25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 6.00 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 6.00 Short 5.00 PRICE LIST— ^^.-^^IfoUV^tre^ WHITE AND PINK KILLARNEY Per 100 Select $10.00 Fancy 9. On Medium 7.00 Good 6.00 Short 5.00 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 7.00 Short 6.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 7.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $5.00 Good 4.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Valley $ 8.00 Lilies 26.00 Ferns, per 1.000 $5.00 Smllax. per doz. strings 3.00 Adiantum l.SO Asparagus Sprengeri strings 50 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Boxwood acd other green goods at market rate. Sliipping Orders Given Careful Attention. AH Orders Carefully Packed. Mention the American Florist when writing My Friend Bill Says: Van's iOO%^ Service # Means earnest, sincere, untiring effort devoted to your interests — service such as you have only believed possible to obtain from a member of your own firm — intelligently rendered by one who makes a thorough study of your wants. PERCY JONES INC. Ferns, Boxwood, Galax, Leucothoe, Adiantum, Asparagus and Florists' Supplies. 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Peter Pearson, the well-known grow- er, is having- wonderful success with his bulbs produced at Jefferson Park, which he demonstrated at the last meet- ing of the florists' club. Jn speaking of tulips he says that the variety Proserpine produced by him, and now in bloom, is showing a true bright red color minus the blue tint so noticeable in some of the imported stock of this variety. Andrew Chronis reports that the Alpha Floral Co.'s total sales for last month were by far the largest of any January on record. Saturday, Febru- ary t, was the best transient day the firm ever experienced and reminded one of the good old days when the retail florist business was in its prime. Tom Fogarty, with O. J. Friedman, has been confined to his home for sev- eral weeks with a severe case of blood poisoning in the left hand contracted from a scratch while handlin.g .artificial flowers. Mrs. Fogarty and the two children have also been on the sick list for a couple of weeks. Poehlmann Bros. Co. reports a strong demand for orchids, especially cat- tloyas, which are in large crop. August Poehlmann and Adoliih Poehlmn.nn are again on deck after attending the an- nual exhibition .and convention of the American Carnation Society at Cleve- land, O. H. Van Gelder, manager of Percy Jones, Inc., is well pleased with the de- mand for cut flowers which cleans up the supply regularly. In speaking of the i>rosent conditions he asks the ques- tion, what shape the market would be in if the supply was normal. Miss Olga Tonner, of O. A. & L. A. Tonner, has been unable to report for duty as she expected to this week, being still at home with inflammatory rheu- matism. Miss L. A. Tonner is doing double duty at the store during her sis- ter's absence. George Valker, of Valker's Green- houses, Minot. N. D., was here on a short visit February 3, leaving the same evohing for Madison, Wis., to visit his brother, Clarence, who is se- riously ill there. George A Kuhl, of Pekin, who has been at the Presbyterian hospital for several weeks, is doing so nicely that he expects to be out in about another week, which his many friends are pleased to hear. M. E. Poletsos, proprietor of the store known as the Chicago Florist at 35 Ka.st Adams .street, has .lust renewed his lease for five years. He will con- duct the business tinder his name in the future. AUie Zech. of Zech & Mann, brought home some blooms of the new carna- tion. Democracy, which was on exhibi- tion at the Cleveland flower show last week, and remarks that it ;s a wonder- ful keeper. Harry Gardiner, formerly with A. T. Pyfer & Co., who has been with the colors at Camp Gordon. Atlanta. Ga., ha>! been honorably discharged, and is visiting his old friend«! here this week. George \Vienhoeber is on the 1ob early with a very appropriate St, Val- entine's day window display. A charm- ing young lady wearing a corsage of floweis plays the leading role. James Foley, of the Foley Green- house Manufacturing Co., who has been with the colors, is again on the job, having received an honorable discharge last week. A. Henderson & Co. are overhatiling their new quartet's on North W.abash avenue, which will present a much im- proved appearance after the job is completed. Mirk Jensen, son of Hans Jensen, a former florist at McHenry, who has been with the colors, was mustered out last week at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich. Visitors: Rolf Zetlitz. I..ima, O.; J. J. Karins, representing Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa.; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; Henry Kusik. Kansas City. Mo.; R. C. Kerr. Houston. Tex.; Bl.aine Wil- cox and wife and Glenn Wilcox and wife. Council Bluffs. la.; M. McCarthy, representing M. Kice Co., Philadelphia. Pa.; John H, Dunlop .and H. G. Dille- muth. Toronto, Ont.; Wm. Gammage. London, Ont.; Wm. Hennig. superin- tendent of Scholl Bros., Orion, Mich. Provioknce, R. I. — The Rhode Island Horticultural Society at its annual meeting January 1.5. elected oflicers for 1010 a.s follows : E. A. Burlingame. president; Prof. John E. Hill, vice- president; E. K. Thomas, secretary; I. F. Chase, treasurer. 1919. The American Florist. 157 s^^^^^s ^ If .X3?l«C5?in ^To ^^*=^=^-^^ TSJOX I NIC. _9M^^a^^^^= phones: CENTRAL 2571-AUTOMATIC 48-7S4- CENTRAL 2572 161 NorthWabash Ave, Chicago We have a good supply of stock con- sidering the general market conditions. Try us on Carnations Beauties, Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Calias, Jonquils, Calendulas, Tulips, Freesias, White and Yellow Narcissus, Violets, Daisies, Greens, Etc., Etc. Milwaukee, Wis. GOOD SUPPLY A>;D MODERATE DEMAND. As to market conditions, there is nothing' new to report for , the past weeli; demand grood and supply ade- quate, due to the bright weather. The cut of sweet peas and \aoIeta was hastened enough to bring tlie receipts equal to reciuirements. Roses a,re still on the short side, while some of the split and weak-stemmed carnations hung around longer than was desirable. NOTES. Notices have been sent out by Secre- tary Seel, of the Florists' Advertising Club, calling attention to the first an- nual meeting to be held at tlie Repub- lican Houf-e, February 10, to start with a seven o'clock dinner. This club has just passed through its first year of ac- tivity, and without doubt has been the best means of co-operative work that has yet been planned and found stic- cessful by any other body that we have heard of. It is highly necessar> that all members attend, as new oiBcers are to be elected and other matters of im- portance will come up for discussion. With hardly any frost in the ground and all the snow gone, we enter into th« shortest month of the year with a grateful heart, for the weather for the month of January certainly could not have besn more favorable if made to order So far, so good, with the feeling of satisfaction that the long part of the winter season is a "has been." The A. F, Kellner Co. had the dec- oration for the sixty-fifth annual masquerade ball of the Turn-Verein February 1. Tlie effect was very tasty and delicate, and again proved the artistic workm.anship of the firm. The local automobile show, which came to an end Janu.ary 31, having run one week, was a great success, except [T is gratifying to know of the many Retail Florists that 1 appreciate a Wholesale House that has taken the lead to conform to the principles of "Wholesale Only," YOUR PROTECTION Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Dealers in Cut Flowers and Plants Since 1881 CHICAGO In Business Over 38 Years to the local trade. With the exception of wild smilax, only artificial material was used by their decorator.?. Visitor: Mrs. Lavenhagen, Manito- woc, Wis. E. O. Newport Horticultural Society. At a regular meeting of the New- port Horticultural Society, held in Hor- ticultural hall, January 28, it was voted to hold a show in Convention hall, Newport Beach. June 2.5-20 It was also decided to hold a fall exhibition, the dates not decided upon. An appropria- tion was made to encourage the entries of novelties in flowers and vegetables at each of the monthly meetings dur- ing the year. Carnation Laddie was shown by William MacKay and was awarded a gratuity. At the next meet- ing, February 11, Professor Thomas, of Kingston, R. I., will give an illus- trated lecture on the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, Eng. J. J. B. Union, S. C. — The Rose Hill Green- house Co. ha.s moved into an attractive new store at 1.519 Main street. JOFLIN, Mo. — William Gibson has purchased the interest of O. S. Musingo in the French Flower Shop on West Fourth street. 158 The American Florist. Feb. 8,. \ 5«4«««««««5«««««»«««*««4«4«««««««««4^^ •"^^^"^■•^"^^S^WNt Best Quality Roses Choice stock of Valley, Easter Lilies, Calendulas, Violets, White and Yellow Narcissus, Tulips, Jonquils, Freesias, Sweet Peas, Pansies and all other season- able stock. Don't forget us on Greens, as we have Mexican Ivy, Asparagus Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Green and Bronze Leucothoe and Galax. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Splits, $3 to $4; Choice Stock, $5, $6 to $8 per 100 If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. H^^You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of GUT FLOWERS i#^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION; We are open until 8 p. m. on Saturday, but closed all day Sunday. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. Detroit. EXECDTIVE COMMITTEE MEETIA'GS. The meetings here, January ul-Feb- ruary 1, of the executive officers of the Society of American norists, and a similar meeting of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery, was a most interesting- affairs to the local trade. The sessions of both societies were held at the Hotel Statler, and there were present the following, which included six of the ex-presidents of the national society : President J. F. Ammann, \Vm. F. Gude. R. C. Kerr, Geo. Asmus, E. G. Hill, Chas. H. Totty, Philip Breitmeyer, .Secretary John Young, Treasurer J. J. Hess, Vice-l^resident E. A. Fetters, A. Zech, Jos. H. Hill, Benjamin Hammond, W. L. Rock, H. G. Dillemuth, W. J. Palmer, Chas H. Grakelow, Fred Lau- tenschlager, Chas; S. .Strout. Major P. F. O'Keefe, Jos. Manda, August Hum- mert, A. Pierce, Chas. Graham. S. S. Pennock, Karl P. Baum, Philip Kessler, Chas. Critchell, Edmund A. Harvey, C. C. PoUworth, Irwin Bertermann, W. R. Nicholson, Geo. Arnold, George Hess, also many of the local florists. The work of the delegates commenced early Friday morning and continued all day, not being- interrupted even for the luncheon, which was for convenience served in the meeting room. At G :30 Friday evening, Philip Breitmeyer en- tertained the entire party with dinnei- at the Detroit Athletic Club, where the night session of Ihe officers was held. .\t this meeting. Major O'Keefe awak- ened miu^h enthusiasm by his powerful plea for publicity, and presented copies of colored illustrations with the adver- tisement text to bo employed in the coming publicity campaign. The Arca- dia hall, where the coming S. A. F. meeting and exhibition will be held, was visited by the committee, and its selection by Vice-President E. A. Fet- ters and his committee, heartily ap- Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. whol.e:9Ai.bi florists 30 E. Randolph Street, pi-one Majestic 7175 CHICAGO, ILL. proved. The local florists were privi- leged to witness the .admirable work of this able body of progressive men. who so energetically and enthusiastically plunged jnto the work before them and with rare devotion to the cause they represented, laid the plans for the August convention and devised meth- ods of procedure that are designed for the continuous success of the society. President J. F. Ammann conducted the deliberations oi: the meetings v/lth tact, diplomacy and most evident conscien- tious purpose to advance the interests of the society to the utmost, and his rulings prove him to be equal to his reputation as a parliamentarian. We look for most brilliant work at his hands as president of the S. A. F. Some of the directors present acted in the dual capacity of also the F. T. D., whose officers held some meetings sim- ultaneously with the S. A. F. at Hotel Statler. NOTES. Roses continue scarce and high priced, while carnations are becoming quite plentiful and barely avoiding a glut. Sweet peas are becoming more plentiful and find ready sale. The sup- ply of violets is about equal to the de- mand and the cut of freesia is all used to advantage. Robt. Rah.iley and Thos. Browne left February 1, for Palm Beach, Fla., where thoy will be the guests of Harry Bal.s- ley, who is siiending the winter there. Deep sea fishing .and other diversions will occupy their time for about ll) days or two weeks. Frank Dolsky, of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, who has been in mil- itary seivice in Sejittle, is agrain on duty handling flowers. Henry Rahaley and Norman Sulli- van, who were on a lengthy visit in the east, are again back much enthused by their trip. Chas and John Frueh, who attended the caination meeting at Cleveland, spent a few days here on their way home. J. M. Corey, the dealer in "Dependa- ble Flowers," is the proud father of a grirl. Mother and child doing well. Harry Breitmeyer is expected back soon from Camp Custer. J. F. S. Tennessee State Florists' Association. The fourteenth annual convention of the above association was held in the Hermitage hotel, Nashville, January 2S. There was a fine attendance, ex- cellent exhibits of flowei-s and a very interesting programme, the opinion Tne- ing expres.sed on all sides that the gatherings were gaining in interest and nnportance, and that the meeting of 1019 w.os the best yet held by the organization. The loggia of the hotel was used for the exhibits and the local Horists brought in some of their finest blooms. It would seem hardly possible that there was a scarcity after seeing the roses, carnations and azaleas on dis- l>lay. One of the best collections was shown by the Mclntyre Floral Co.. who had a large vase of Russell rosev 1919. The American Florist. 159 For Your ! t i t Supply of CUT FLOWERS Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. that were unsurpassed. These were as ber H was offered as "Hero day." i larg-e as American Beauty with very Another idea inti-oduced was that in long stems. The vases of Columbia and Ophelia were equally as hand- some. This firm also had a number of pot azaleas in luxurious bloom and the cyclamen plants were fine. The Joy Floral Co. had three Im- mense vases of splendid roses. Russell. Columbia and Ophelia, and some fine specimen carnations in magnificent foim, one of pure white very large and handsome, another of mixed colors, seedlings, produced by their own errow- ers. They also staged niany pot plants and a good assortment of birch boxes. Geny Bros, confined themselves to an exhibit of pot plants, cyclamens in all colors, and beautifully decorated birch boxes filled with cyclamens, ferns and primulas. Charles H.' Tritchler staged a fine showing of ferns and foliage plants and the fir^t blooming cinerarias of the season. The Victory fern, a sport of Verona, attracted much attention. The supply dealers were also well repres^entecl, among those who had space being Lion & Co.. Cohen & Hiller. B. G. Pratt Co., all of New York, the Jas. W, Harris Co., and the Skinner System of Irrigation. THE BUSI^fESS SESSION. The business session was held in the assembly room of the hotel with Presi- dent Leon Geny occtipying the chair. Secretary-Treasurer G. M. Bentley was also in attendance. The papers read were ably prepared and full of helpful suggestions. One subject that claimed particular interest was that of the rul- ing of the federal horticultural board and it was the opinion of all present that this drastic embargo would work a great hardship and curtail the activities of the trade. After an animated dis- cussion a committee was appointed to confer with the legislative committee of the Society of American Florists and work out a plan to secure a modi- fication if possible. The Veteran grower, Edward Truitt, who built the first greenhouse in the state in 3845, complained of the ina- bility of florists in the smaller towns to secure ilowers when needed and suggested that a clearing house be es- tablished in Nashville for the purpose of directing this supply. Harold Joy, of the Joy Floral Co.. and A. Day Mc- Annis approved of this idea, as did a ntimber of others present. Tlie meeting also endorsed the action of the state legislature regarding the adoption of a stale flower to be selected by public school children. R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., past pres- ident of the Society of American Flor- ists, made a stirring talk on publicity and spoke of the great future ahead for the trade, and urged that the slogan, "Say it with Flowers," never be lost sight of. He also advocated the profit- sharing idea. The second Friday in April was suggested as "flower, bird and tree day" — arbor day — to take its place with Mothers' day, and Novem- connection with the thousands of flow- ers growing in the natural woods- Thomas Joy said he had had very good results in using the Michaelmas daisy and golden rod to help out last summer. At the afternoon session, the follow- ing officers were elected for the ensu- in.g year : H. G. Bramm, Bristol, pres- ident; A. J. McNutt, Knoxville. vice- president; G. M. Bentley, Knoxville, seci-etary-treasurer. Knoxville extend- ed an invitation for the 1920 conven- tion. M. C. D. Columbus, 0. GOOD VALENTINE SUPPLY IN .SIOIIT. .Sweet peas are now the most plenti- ful feature of stock, the crop being just in its prime. The bright weather of the past two weeks has hastened maturity in other flowers, and there is no lack of anything, although roses a.re expect- ed to become scarce before the new- crop is ready for cutting, which will be near the first of March. There prom- ises to be an adequate supply of flowers for St. Valentine's day, in the way of violets, sweet peas and carnations, especially. This trade is being boomed by early window displays of filled baskets. Funeral work has dropped off, but business as a whole is satisfactory for the !ime of year. Glass that had been idle for some time is being iitilized for Easter stock. Labor conditions are getting well back to normal. NOTES. Members of the Columbus Horticul- tural Society recently in a body inspect- ed the greenhouses and horticultural building at Ohio State University. A picnic was held in the greenhouses, at which the care of fruit trees for city yards was discussed. The Munk Floral Company, which gives much attention to roses, will soon introduce Columbia and Premier. E. A. and E. R. Munk, accompanied by their foreman, W, G. Engel, recently made a trip to Richmond, Ind., the home of these roses. After sticking close to business all during the war period, H. M. Munk, of the Munk Floral Company, will shortly leave for a vacation of a month or two, which wiil include Florida, Cuba and the Isle of Pines. F. A. Ritchey, a local florist, who has recently returned from overseas, has been home on furlough, btit is still at- tached to the service at an eastern camp. J- Provldeucc, R. I. Trade dviring the past week has been good, with stock plentiful and of good qu,ality. Rose prices remain practically unchanged, while carnations have taken a slight drop. Paper Whites are also lower and sell well. The quality is ex- cellent. There has also been a little pot stock offered. Floral work con- tinties good and this helps to use up ttie stock which arrives daily. H, A. T. Z M E„ A H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Lon^ Distance Phones (Central 3283 (Central .<:284 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White lOUarney Pink Killarney Milady Sunburst Shawyer Ward Ophelia Kilfarney Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brnnner LILIES A heavy »II - the - year - round supply of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. Callas Mignonette CARNATIONS Valley Cattleyas Calendulas Single and Double Violets Wliite and Yellow Daisies Forget-.Me-Nots Pansies SNAPDRAGONS Paper White Narcissus Yellow Narcissus Freesia Jonquils GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galaz, bronze' Galax, green Ferns Adiantiiun Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood Leucothoe ^^SS^2 '-'-■-^^^H 160 The American Florist. Feb. 8, Ifl Our assortment of Cut Flowers will be complete for St. Valentine's Day. Try us on Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. >»»^^^^->^i\l-.^-.'.'.'.vrrgLii^ts.t.-.s>'.'.'.-.-.s.'^s.'>'^^'-'.».».'.--».s.'-s.^».s.»-.-.-.-.-.....-..........^..^^ 182 North Wabash Avenue lo D. Phone, Randolpk 631 CHICAGO ; >i 1 V« WW. '. \ ■■ ■! ■, ' » L L ■. ■- ■■ ■ .. . ir^r^r^r^ VVi.'.lV'. '■■.'. LL'. ■.•.■■■■'■'.'.■.■- »-»-».^»J.-.-......»....-»JL....^.t.,. ...... .,.....,,..,,,.^ ERNE ^ COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, l d. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Washington, D. C. DROP IN DEMANU NOTICEABLE. The reaction seems to have set in, for retail business has dropped off to a considerable extent, and this in face of the fact that last week saw twice as much stock in the market as during- the preceding- seven days. Many of the g-rowers who seemed cut out earlier in the season, are now bringing- in in- creased quantities of flowers. Those who sell locally and deliver their own stock to the stores, are offerlufj many varieties again. The market cannot begin to handle the sweet peas that have been coming- in, althoug-h the prospects of an improved condition are good, due to changing- temperatures. These huge stocks must necessarily find outlet among: the street sellers," and such sales, force the avorag-e down to a low level. The favorite is the shell pink. It la by far the best seller and without ditriculty brings ^2 per hun- dred. The (ithtrs go for less, .-ilthough there is hardly ever a c;\Il for blue, only when the retailer wants to fill out a color design or when there is a gen- eral shortage. White varieties hang fire, and no one wants the straw-col- ored sorts at all. The market is short on roses, and there is not enough to go around. These are the only flowers, aside from Easter lilies, on which the wholesalers are compelled to turn doivn orders. Prices remain high, Hadlev bringing up to .f^ per hundred. The lowest prices for very short-stemmed stock are .fS and .$10 per hundred. The average run of Killarney Brilliant and Ophelia, the leading roses in this mar- ket additional to Hadloy, sell at from $1.5 to $25 per hundred. There are other scarcities, of course, but none that affect the market. Orders for gar- denias, for instance, go unfilled, and for many months, lily of the valley has been almost off the market, but with prices so high as to discour.ige the pi-os- pective buyer. Last week asparagus was very scarce. Through the fore- sight of some of the growers realizing the effect of the lack of shipping space on the supply of Ka.ster lilies, there are plenty of c^Ulas to be had. They have been moving well at .^'J.fiO and .$.'? per dozen, this price being much in ad- vance of quotations at this time last year. The spring- flowers are beginning: to make their appearance, and one now sees in the stores, daffodils, tulips, Ro- man hyacinths, narcissi, plenty of pussy willow, extra fine lilacs, good pansier, etc., and among other offerings well worth mentioning, are freesia and mignonette, of which extra fine stock is to be had. American Beauty roses are bringing from ,«(; to $11.' per dozen, ac- cording: to g-rade. NOTE. Henry Gottenkenny, for many years with Gude Bros. Company, but who left the liusiness some months ago, is back in the game again with Harry Payne. "Bill" Sawyer, also an "old timer." h.avirg been with Ficd H. Kramer lie- fore leaving- for the south, is with the Louise Flower Shop. Zack C;uTick. who was with the Louise Flower Shop, and Frank Weaver, who juit in several years with the Leo Niessen Company, are about to go Into business In the Centre market. B. F. L. 1919. The American Florist. 161 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. ^°'- tf Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 27S8 SMenhouses: Des Plaines, HI. n\%\msAt\ Store . 1 62 N. Wabash Ave. l/IIlCa gO Mention the American Florist when writing & Wholesale Florists 113-181-183 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Weiland-RischCgi FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE '^c J ilUfADlCU Al/C CHICAGO CEiniui.879 194 N.ITADAjn AVE. Illinois Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Sil- larney. White Killamey and Killaraey Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try as. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when ivriti7ig SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per case. Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 square feet). $1.75 Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100 square feet), $3.50 Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVXRGREEN, ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO lu D. Phone. CENTRAL 1S77 and 1D78 ^^WWWTTWW VWW^ I'WWWW^ Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Rower M^ltet^s Chicago. CURK-ENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 2.00@$ 7.50 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1.50® 5.00 300 Hoosier Beauty 8.00® 30.00 Killaraey Brilliant 6.00(3 20.00 Killarney 6.00® 15.00 White Killamey 6.00@ 20.00 Richmond S.OO© 25.00 Prince de Bulgarie 8.00^ 25.00 My Maryland 8.00® 25.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 8.00® 25,00 Milady 8.in the de- mand, and a consequent shading of prices. There ai'e more roses, ytt the market takes them all at, good figures, Richmond is now coming with sevei'al growers who had it a little too early for Christmas. Russell is a;; papular as ever, all medium sized stock find- ing a quick market. The increase is perhaps more noticeable iu carnations, which are now at their best. Very good stock is seen.; .$S is high, and large buyers are talking $40 per thou- sand, but the maiket-hardly warrants such figures as yet. Fi-eesia has been exceptionally fine the past week; there has never been .anything better seeri in this market. Sweet peas are also in- creasing, both in quality and quantity, and are in good demand. Easter lilies, pink Japanese and cal'as move with the market, and clean up well every day. Snapdragon is popular; .some special stock, 36-inch stems, is offered in limited quantities. Daffodils are coming from several new groweis. and there is ciuite a supply of Paper Whites, also Roman hyacinths. The beautiful Iris tingitana has arrived. Cattleyas are plentiful and prices hold fairly good. They have become an unusual flower. The market takes them by the hundred now. where dozen lots used to be sufficient. Violets are more then equal to the demand. February 3. — There were good ship- ments of all varieties of cut flowers this morning, sweet peas and carna- tions being particularly noticeable. Roses are not any too plentiful. The demand was not very active, but prices held about the same as last week. Some speci.al carnations brought as higii as 10 cents. CLUB MEETING. February 2 was "Retailers' night" at the meeting of the florists' club which was held at the Adelphia hotel. It proved a great success, the attend- ance being close to 200, including mem- bers in this city and visitors. Max Schling, 'he well-known New York re- tailer, the speaker of the evening, was at his best, delightful in his expression and demonstration of the art of ar- rangement of cut flowers. His many examples, as finished, were received with applause. His last effort, a loose- ly arranged large bouquet o£ garden cluster put together without string, capped the climax. His description of the Florist Telegraph Delivery and the possibilities of the sale of flowers through its system opened the eyes of many who had never given much thought to the association. Mr. Schling said that he felt fully repaid for his visit, inasmuch as 10 persons asked for membership in the F. T. D. before the meeting came to a close. Charles H. Grakelow made a splendid speech back- ing up the remarks of Mr. Schling. and spoke of the great progress of the F. T. D. and the methods of publicity in the Air Plants Per dozen bunches 11.00 Per 100 bunches 7.60 Prepared Lycopodium Splendid for ba.sket work and for making wreaths, etc. Soft, pliable and everlasting. Per carton of 10 lbs., $3,00. Get Our Complete List of Other Supplies, GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., Prepared Oak Shrubs Fine for Wreath Work. Can be h-.n^ ia green, brown or red. Price per carton $1.75 Water Proof Crepe Paper (For making Pot Covers, etc.) All colors. Per dozen rolls }5,00 Wholesale Florists, 1320 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. 1 Roses, Violets, Carnations, Easier Lilies. All Seasonable Flowers. This ia the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. i : YlioMe Hover MM'KelsS Roses, Buffalo, Feb. 5. Per 100 Beauty. Special 60.00® 75.00 Fancy 40.000 50.00 •' Extra 30.00(9 40.00 1st 12.00(3 20.00 KUlarney 6.00(31 15.00 " My Maryland 6.00(8 15.00 Sunburst 6.00(a 15.00 Ward 6.00(3 10.00 Ophelia 6.00(a 20.00 " Russell 8.00® 20.00 Shawyer 6.00® 15.00 LlUies 15.(10(3:20.00 Cattleyas 60.00® 75.00 ("nrn.itions 3.00® 6.00 Chrysanthemums 20.00® 30.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 3.00 AqparaKUs Sprengeri .35® .50 Violets '1.00® 1.50 MiKiionette 6.(X>@ 8.00 Ferns per 1,000 3.00 Calendulas 4.0O® 6.00 Freesias 4.00(g 6.00 I'aner Whitis ."i.Oii® 4.00 Callas 15.011® 25.00 Romans 4.00® 6.00 Boston, Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 20.00@60.00 " Killarney Queen 4.0O® 6.00 White and Pink Killarney 8.00®12.00 Double White Killarney. 6.00®12.00 Killarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 8.00(?|20.00 Mock 6.00(3)10.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8.oo®12.no Taft 6.00®12.00 Milady 6.00® 12.00 " Ward and HllUngdon 6.00®lo.00 " My Maryland 2.00®12.00 Carnations 4.00(® 8.00 Easter Lilies 12.00(820.00 Valley 6.nO(Silo.on Gladioli 4.00(3 8.00 Cincinnati, Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00® 15.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00CT20.00 Ophelia 4.0ii®15.00 " Richmond 4.00®15.iiO Sunburst 4.00'c?il5.0il " Shawvor 4.00®15.H0 Columbia «.00(»15,00 I.ilium Giganteum 12..'iOW15.(X) Carnations 4.00® R.m Callas 12.50®15.0O Sfweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Narcissus 4 00(t? O.OO Lily of the Valley 4.00® 6.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 we.stern cities as seen by him durins- hi.s recent trip, as did Pre.sidcnt H.nr- vey, who declared it one of the most delig-htful meetings ever held by the club, there beingr quite a number of Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP RIERIT Staple Baskets and SeasonaMe Novelties in Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Carnations. Always high grade Easter Lilies 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Amencan Florist wheti writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Groners of Quality Flowers. 1919. The American Florist. 163 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON k nVNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa. ladies present. Vases of choice sweet peas, grown by W. H. Thompson, Ken- nett .Square, were exhibited by Edward Reed and a large vase of exceptionally fine freesias was staged by the S. S. Pennock Co. NOTES. George Craig, in speaking of the un- usual demand for funeral flowers and the continuing' high prices of the sea- son, says: "W'e felt the flrst impetus September ;U>. It came almost like a cyclor^e, the demand was so unusual. We had our ordinary supply of Uuu- ers, but they were soon used up, and we found on trying to replenish, that the wholesale houses were entirely sold out. The next day prices jumped, and in a week seemed almost prohibi- tive. We have had many go out of the store, scared at the high prices. .Still our business in dollars and cents foots put greater than last year. The grow- ers should certainly be satisfied with the prices they are getting this sea- son.'' Frank Ross is an expert in color coinbinations. He particularly favors a mixture of greens and yellows. The golden tones of Uncle Sam's certifi- cates, he likes to see well supported with his more modest but by no means despised greens. He is getting quite a collection of these famous flowers of trade. Choice Ophelia and Double White Killarney are the high lights of the Edward Reid stock. These, and his good advice to the retailers that the way to do business was to carry a good and sufficient supply, were the interest- ing items of this busy shop. S. S. Pennock, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Campbell, Charles Grakelow, S. S. Skidelsky and Martin Reukauf repre- sented this city at the carnation con- vention. Mr. Grakelow also attended the directors' meeting of the F. T. D. at Detroit. "I think the market is going off a little," is the comment of Manager Duetscher, of the Philadelphia Whole- sale Flower Exchange. We have a good demand for all that comes in. High grade Matchless carnations were a feature. Richmond and Hadley are features of the Jos. Heacock Co.'s stock. Colum- bia is also seen. Cattleyas are a quan- tity item. Berger Bros, clean up well every day. Easter lilies, callas and carnations are headliners here. K. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Pbone Main 1245. P. O. Box 206 444-446 HilwaakeeSt., .Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVX AN. ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS C. A. Kuehn, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florist's" (Brand) SnppUes 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS Write for Price Ust VlloMe Hover MM'Keto Philadelphia, Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 60.00(9 75.00 fancy 35.00i§ 50.00 Mrs. Chas. Rnsscll 15.00® 35.00 Killarney 6.00(^15.00 Hadley m.OO® 25.00 Sunburst 10.00(8120.00 Wards 8.00(9 20.00 Ophelia 8.00(3)20.00 Columbia 15.00(9 Carnations 8.00(g> 10.00 Cattleyas eacb $0.60@$0.75 LiUum Rubrum 8.00@ 12.00 Easter Lilies 25.00 Callas 25.00 Snapdragons 10.00® 15.00 Calendulas 4.00® 8.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Smllax .25 Asparagus String 50® .75 Asparagus bunches .60 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 3.00® 4.00 Violets, single and double 1.50® 2.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 .Mignonette e.00(§ 8.00 Daffodils 10.00 Freesias 8.00® 12.00 St. Louis, Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses. Hadley 3.00® 10.00 Kilhunev 6.00(3 12.00 Wliite killarney 5.00(5)12.50 Il.x.sier Beauty 6.00(1720.00 Russell 10.00®40.00 Suntiurst 6.fK)(3'20.00 Ward 5.00@10.00 Mrs. Shawyer 5.00(912.50 Ophelia 6.00@20.0fl Ferns 4.50 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Milwaukee, Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses, Killarney, W. Killarney. 8.00®20.00 Ward 8.00® 15.00 Mrs. Chas. Eussell 15.00(950.00 Ophelia 10.000?)20.00 Columbia 10.00@35.00 " Hoosier Beauty 10.00®25.00 Carnations, assorted 3.00® 6.00 Cattleyas. per doz 6.00 Calendulas 4.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 3.00 Paper Whites 5.00® 6.00 Narcissus 6.00((? 8,00 Freesia 3,00® 6,00 Callas. per doz 2.50® 3.00 McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange SPECIAL VALLEY ROSES, CARATIONS, VIOLETS Up-tO-the-Minute Service. Sadsraction.Coaraileed. 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Pittsburgh, Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 60.00®75.00 fancy 40.00(g'50.nO extra 20.00(5'30.0I1 No. 1 8,0O®15,0O Hadley 8.0O(a!.35.0O KiUarney 10.00@30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 10.00®25.00 Russell 10.00®50.00 Columbia 10.00@.nO.OO CatUeyas 50.00 Easter Lilies 20.00 LUlum Glganteum 20.00 Camntions 6.00 Valley «.$» Ferns, per 1.000 _„ *■»>> Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.0O Freesias 8.0O Calendulas *-^ DaflFodils 8-00 Violets 75® 1.00 164 The American Florist. Feb. 8, JOSEPH J. IvEVY 56 West 26th Street, WHOLESALE FLORIST Opposite New York Cut Flower Co. Telephones Farragut 8862 and 8863. NEW YORK New York. AlIERICAN BEAUTY SCABCITi' NOTICEABLE. A feature of the -wholesale market during: the past we^ek — if a scarcity can be called a feature — was the short supply of American Beauty roses. It is doubtful if the arrivals in the whole market averaged 1(;m> good blooms per day. TTiat is easily accounted lor by the heavy Chris_tmas cut. Specials brought $1.25 each, wholesale rates. with opportunities for higher prices in cases of necessity. In tea roses, there was no appreciable increase in ar- rivals and prices continued firm. What seems to be an anomaly in the trade is that, while roses continue scarce and high, many orchids are practically g-o- ing- a begging at l.'j and 20 cents each, ■wholesale. We do not mean that the best stock is going that cheap, but passably g:ood cattleyas are. There has been a slight increase in the carnation supply, but the best stock is holding up to .$5 to .$8 per 100, but if clear weather continues, they will soon be cheaper. Violets move slowly, a few of the best bringing $1 per 100. In sweet peas, tulips. Paper White and yellow narcissi, freesias, cut hyacinths and various minor stock, there is a fair supply with prices somewhat easier. A continued and heavy demand for funeral stock keeps lilies and callas moving at good figures. Lily of the valley prices are easier, due probably to recent heavy arrivals of pips. February 3.— The supply of nearly all stocks is on the Increase, and with a light demand, indications point to lower prices, though no great reduc- tion is to be expected. American Beauties are in very light supply, so are gardenias. There is a marked in- crease in the aJ-rivals of sweet peas and narcissi and prices are lower. There is also some increase Tn the .supply of carnations, but prices are firm on the best. Up to the present the receipts of stock have so nearly equaled the de- mand that any predictions would be uncertain. A week of mild weather, with g:ood sunshine, might greatly change conditions, and on the other hand, a week of rain and fog might make a greater change in the opposite direction. NOTES. The various balls and entertiiin- ments that in former years \\-ere given under the broad mantle of charity, had to be omitted last year on account of the coal shortage and other war condi- tions. But now they will be resumed. The first, what the society reporters call "the time honored Charity Ball," will be held at the Waldorf-Astoria on the night of February 7. The ball com- mittee is an imposing list of prominent society ladies, and there can be no doubt that many stunning costumes will be seen. Just where the florists will come in — or come out — in these charitable entertainments, we are im- able to stafe, but it is unlikely that theh' net profits will be large. No re- flections on the managers of the char- ity ball are here intended, but liuring the war many of our citizens learned that the scriptural dermition of char- ity had In one respect been fiiUlUoii in this city. i. e., it covered "a multi- tude of sins." W. N. TJudd f)f Chicago w.as a vis- itor in the wlioles.ale district Febru- ary ]. On the previous evening he had met the incoming London steamer, and From New York Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY BEST QUALITY HOLLAND GROWN In cases of 600 pips $15.00 per case In cases of 900 pips 22.50 per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90 WEST BROADWAY, - - NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. safely escorted to American soil, his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Rudd Speed, and his grand-daughter. Miss Patricia Speed, the latter having been born in London. Mrs. Speed, as Margaret Rudd, went abroad as a Red Cross nurse in the early days of the war, later marrying an officer of the medi- cal force. A new store in the wholesale dis- trict of this city, at 1.52 West 28th street, has hitherto attracted little at- tention, hut seems to be doing busi- ness. It is managed by Al Dorn, and the prospector states that it has "Greeneries at Willowemoc, Sullivan Co., N. Y." It is called the "Cash Floral Company," which is a good name, if it can be lived up to. The Marguerite Flower Co.. 55arnow & Jacobs, has two stores in Brooklyn, one at 1302 Broadway, the other at 5124 Fifth avenue, in the Bay Ridge section. Calling recently at the latter store, which is conlucted by M. Zar- now, we found business active. William Young, who has been con- nected with the florist business in Brooklyn for a number of years, has bouglit the retail business formerly conducted by the late Theodore Kron- bach at 4.519 Fifth avenue, Brooklyn. James McManus. 105 West 2Sth street, whose specialty is orchids, has ,a side line of large plants of Mar- guerite dai.sies from the range of Madson & Christsnsen, Wood Ridge, N. J. L Ebb Weir & Co., in addition to a good store, have a large glass aiea near Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn, .and are actively pushing the pi-opaga- tion of beddi'ig plants. Mrs. Henry Murphy, who has an at- tractive retail store at 5205 Fifth ave- nue, Brooklyn, has printed on her busi- ness cards: "Everybody Loves Flow- ers." J. W. H.awkins has sold his retail store, at 170,8 Church avenue, Brook- lyn, and is now located at Jamesport. N. Y., eng.aged in other business. J. Tryforos & Co.. who have .in at- ti-active store .at 4S2 Willis avenue, near 140th street, leport activity in funeral work. In addition to a Rood stock of cut flowers William Kessler, 11,". AVest 28th Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 110 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing street, is hnndling' well (lowered cycla- mens. Miss Mabel Conkling, bookkeeper for H. L. Froment, is quite ill of in- fluenza. Visitors : Robert Pyle, of Con.ard & Jones Co., West Gi-ove, Pa.: Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; .-V.. E. Kund- erd, Goshen, Ind. A. F. F. 1919. The American Florist. 165 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 88l'4'?St NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farragiit Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST 3532-3533 Farragut 133 W. 28th St,, NbW Yofk All the NEW ROi?ES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All tlie New and Standard Varieties of Koses. Violets. Carnations, Valley Lilies. Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telepboneai Fnrra^nt 800 and SOI Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNG SCO. Wbolesale Commission Florists i 53 W. 181)1 St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4S36. Mention the American Florist when writing WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 2Sfh Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 2Sth St., NEW YORK Tel. COS and 609 Farragut CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farragut 2110-2111. I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years* esi>erieace. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4026 Madison Square. VftoMefIo¥erMM*l(eU New York, Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, specliil Tri.OOfl 1 W.Clfl " " extra and fancy 50.0u@ 75.00 " No. 1 and No. 2.12.00'§) 25.00 Iladley l^.OU^'i .".(». 0" Hooslcr Beauty S.OiJi^ 25.00 Francis Scott Kev 12.0116/ (lii.CKl Columbia '. Ici.nOfS. 3.t.'f7; 25.00 J. L. Mock 10.00® 30.00 Ophelia in.oo® 30.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell la.OOin .->ii.O(» Tattleya orchids, special ^iO.Wfu 0).iM') Rubrums lo.'iura 12. (ni Lilies. L^mgiflorum and Formosum.l."'..'HKri 2n.o i I.ilv of the Valley S.OIlfe 8.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.00® 1.50 Bouvardia iMOdi 6.00 Carnations e.OOrdlO.Otl Gardenias, per dnz 2.00ffi) 8.00 Violets 500 1.00 Paper White Narcissus, per doz. .50'® .tVl Snapdragons, per doz Z.OOiJi) 3.00 Callas, i>er doz S.OO'f? 4.fH) Sweet Peas 2.0^^17 4,iMi Mipnonette. per doz l.OOfS 1.2." Golden Spur narcissus, .per doz. 1.25@ 1.50 Freesias 3.(I0W 5.00 Tulips, per doz l.OOlS 1.75 Iris, per doz 5.00ii?' 6.00 .\sparagus Plumosus. doz. hclis.. 3.00r5) 4.00 Smllax doz. strings 1.50® 2.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Sehenck Traendly & Sehenck wholesale Florists and Cat notver Excban^ 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnati.ins, and all the other best products of the leadin,^ grower.^, CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Phones, 3310-11-12 Farragut Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Pliones 5413 8 6891 Farragut &T \t i 115 West 28th Street, WCW 1 OrK Telephooei^ JJII Farrajnt ^- ^- P'PP"- P™'- United Cut Flower Co., <"«• WHOLESALERS 11 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Me«(tOfi the American Florist when writing fhome] III! [farkagut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N. Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th Av. and W. 26th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary ilention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Hi^est Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greou anil FloiiiU' SuppDo. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.O. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 38T0-3S71 Farragut THe Laipst shippei and Bueim ol cm Flowers A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut j gjf | EstabUshed 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every morning. 166 The American Florist. Feb. 8, ST. VALENTINE'S DAY will cause a big demand for Telegraph Delivery orders and a large percentage of them will be sent to Chicago people. All such orders entrusted to our care will receive the best possible attention — We exchange orders with our customers whenever possible. We lead in filling Telegraph Delivery orders in Chicago. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. Fancy and Dagger FERNS PerlOOO $1.75 Per case. 5,000 7.50 Long Green Leucothoe, per lOOO W .00 Medlom Green Leucothoe, per loco 3.50 Short Green Leucothoe, per 1000 2 00 Long Bronze Leucothoe. per lOOO 4.50 Medium Bronze Leucothoe, per lOOO 3.60 Short Bronze Leucothoe, per 1000 2 50 Green iiud Bronze Galax, per 1000 1.25 " ■' " •' per ease, 10.000 9.00 Blue Berry Cedar, per pound lO Very Large Dark Green Laurel Leaves, per lOOU 1.50 Terms: Casli with order. Stone Mountain Evergreen Co. Route 1, BUTLER, TENN. Trade Directory Containing thft Nam«i uid AddTou«t of Florliti of the TTnlted Btatei and Canada Price: $3.00 Postpaid American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO VALENTINE'S DAY No. 1. Tumbler Baskets, in all colors, with metal liners No. 2. Cut Flower Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep. 24 to 32 inches over all, in all colors and complete with metal liners No. 3. Plant Baskets, medium size, assorted shapes, in all colors, complete with metal liners Write for Catalog. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., chicmT ill' .""'.''.'.' $8.50 $9.00 $15.00 t * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * + * * 4. •l**I**t**f*4*44*^4*<3*<3*SJ ****V/vllE/ ^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. STRAXrORD WALNUT STS. Mention the American Florist when writing BRAMCHKS: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTIMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, YA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 4*-i65-4266 Farragut. 43 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists; XfmiiT- VrkT»b- We ai-e in the Heart of 1^ CW X Ul IV. And give special attention to steamer rnd the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stock In the market. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Albatiy^ N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dliirered in Albany and vidnilj oa telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Telephone.s, LOUIS MICHEL U5S2-U583 Mnln. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists CoiiMlKiinionfN Solicited <8 WUloughy St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGERS Elks' Bnlldins. DavtOll O 4 Soulh Jener»on Street, ^-'<* J "-""j ^-'» TcU>Krii|ili onlors for Dnytini will locoive eur liniiiiMliMtc mill clirpl'vil .ittciUioll. EI Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Mention the A merican Florist lohen writing Brooklyn, N. Y. I JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones. 270. 271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers %.^<^ HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager. f NnthjtmiV ^^1*^ Funeral Designs. Flowers for all occasions I ^fllarist ) ^'^ '^'^ Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. V^ yBrancli: 214 Hackensack Ri. Ridgc6eld Park, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Slerchants Wo solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 169 DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, for 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. ■WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT St. Paul, Minn. Holm i OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We flU orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph lyeliTeTy. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. DellTcrlea throughout the state and to all steamship docks la Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SniithCo, KEENAN BliDG. Largest Floral Establishment In America. Establlshea 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELAMi EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 21 Rft RfnAiiUTAV x-i oAf* e^hn^i.. Weare in center of residential sec- 1 OO OruaUWiiy, TcL 9414 Schuyler. tion. between 77th and 78th streets. Ifember of Floritts* Telerraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyi-es. lOG State St. Albany, N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Tbos. F. Gal vie. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist. Brooklyn. N. Y.— Hugo H. Jabu. Brooklyn, N. 1'. — Joseph Trepei. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir. Inc. Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago— Brigga Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 \V. Madison St. Cl'icago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— SL-hiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — n. W. Sheppard. Cleveiaud, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier liosery. Detroit, Mich. — Central FIo:al Co., 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitnieyer'a Sons. Duluth. Minn.— Dulutb Floral Co. I>uluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapuls, .Mich. — Grand Rnpids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith, Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Jersey City, N. J. — H. G. Weidemann. Kansas City. Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kausas City. Mo. — Win. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Ijncoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey, Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Froy. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saake. I-os Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baunier. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can.- — The Dominion noral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Nev.ark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Eros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New I'ork — A. ileyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Song. New York— Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottmiller, New York — Leikens. Ni?w York — Melandre Bros. New York — McKermey, 503 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — Orchid Florists, 100 W. 57th St. New Y'ork — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swohoda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. P:iterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's S'ons. Philat^elphia, Pa. — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keeuan BIdg. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Salt Lake City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. .Springfield, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Louis. Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St. •San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. !?eattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Steubenville, O. — Hu9croft*s Flower Shop. Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tncoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Goroer Broadway and Gratiot AvoRvas. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Uembera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Oess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. PHONES: 1501 andL1582 Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Dunlop's Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Flowers DeliTcred Aiywitr!, Phone, 1952 Bedlord HUGO H. JAHN FIX)RIST 710 Nostrand Arenne Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T, Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C.— Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass, — Llttlefield Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 170 The American Florist. Feb. 8, THOS. F. GALVIN nro. NEW YORK BOSTON Js^i'""' — rsei — Fifth Avenue Boylston Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LAJRGBST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. ^S^ 33d lawk Avfl Telephone Store- «•«»'» LBWIS AIB., No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long Island. Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ^iiioiinnimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiuoiiiiiniiiiiiiiiii^ g Cincinnati, O. I I HARDESTY & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street § S THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1 S EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. S %niiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiuiii# Mention the American Florist when loriting Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone COG, Long Dlst., Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing EDWARD SCEERY 4 Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders forChicago and Sab- orbs to All orders carefully filled fe^;j^^*°|^onSt under the luperviaiou oJ ^^HiCAS2^ GEORGE .HSMU8, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'eeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when ivriting Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhooses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- ■ula ol Michigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Ilotli Phones, 527 Special attention to mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when loriting Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son ArtlNtle npNignx and Fresli Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Mention the American Florist whemvriting Tacoma, Wash. California Florists wlU take rare of all tcleffrapblc orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist ivhen writing New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cop. 72d St. Plione Columbus 5408 Brnncb: 840 ^Vestehestep Ave., Bronx Phone: Intervale 4990 Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., BT. AV. Miss Louise AV. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franltlin 357!), 3841, 3842, Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Lenox Plant Specialists "'one. ji|[ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East New York G.E.M.STUJnPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE Member of Florists* TViIegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist whenicrlting Jersey City, E Jo H. G. WEIDEMANN^S FLOWER SHOP 'IZ'l ]\lonti<'ello Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. il/cH(ioH the American Florist when writing ' Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. L GRUS. PrtsideoL 1 iOl Ql wO* E. P. NEIMAN, S«a.UiT. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. fUnrislt 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. •■ ■* Members Florists' T*'lei:rapb Delivery Associatiou. ■ Mention the American Florist token wyHting DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist KstiiblisluHl in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Rlverdale. 1919. The American Florist. 171 New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Fbone, Columbus 6883 Bniches: 7703 Broadway, 166i Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities teo«lve our per- ■onal attention. Quality q,^ and -^ .^ pROMPTNeSS ™A^^^" — The Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE F.T.D. SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modem Gliiss. Fhst-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F, H. WEBER N. B, Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered Id City and State on tbort notice. Memter of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction. n||| ||T|I U||||l Wearethecenterofthegreat UULOin, miUHi Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S LITTIEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockf ord, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Xe^vburyport, Mass. Covers All New England Points m YORK CIIY McKENNEY 503 Finn AV6i, eSPO^Murray HUI KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. JXOWkRS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'd Me7ition the American Florist when writing Wholesalt and Rstiil Florist C. n. TREY 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. will nil orders for the West on short notlc* Trade discounts. First-class stook. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Orchid Florists, lac. FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS John Chnni^uris, President 100 West 57th Street Corner Sixth Ave., Telephone Circle 643 3343 W. MA.01S0N ST. Colorado springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral C\h AVhoIesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 7S5 EncUd Ave. CLEVELAND Orders will be care- fully eared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders io Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and ihe other in the select north side residential district. NEWARI, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists* Ttelegraph Delivery. New York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75tli St. Orders B) Telegraph fVomptl; Filled Phones 1562-1653 Columbus Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 yeari. N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in BufIalO,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Lang Floral £c Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Olslahoma. Louisiana. New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery- Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNAH & SONS wUl fill yoor or- ders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. 172 The American Florist. Feb. 8, LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St, New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenne, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and aatisfaction Memtier of Florlsti' Telegraph Selivary. Yonkers, N. Y. New York floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. S22 SO. HICHIGAN BLVD.. AacfilariiiTii Anui, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when toriting San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 53.3-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Tlorists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisbiir*?, Pa. Night and (\ny service In all Central Peuiisylvaula. Mention the American Florist when writing For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly A. MEYER, NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C, Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 90O Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grand Avenue Mail OP telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully e.xeciited. Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whemoritiiig !iiiBiniiiiiiiiii[niiiii[Bi!iiinjiBiiB[ii»iiiiiiBi;iBiiiiiaiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwiwiniit|iii! I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE j I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | iiinijliraiiHiiaiiiwiiiiimiiiimi.iiiiiiwniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwiriiwiaiiiBiii.iiHi.iiii Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. ^fcntion the American Florist xchen writing Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. - 132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in either city and adjoining territory. Hemlers of Florists' Telerraph DeUvery, St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIH6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, i MASONIC TEMPLE Uember of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiya h'e^«Tof Newark, N. J. The Rosary Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries lo any lown orcily Telephone within 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 "AVE NEVER SLEEP" SusEs Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Dp-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. ^L Every Flower in Season '™ Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenne Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroffs Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed 1919. The American Florist. 173 Worth While Quality SEEDS. Florists' Flower Seeds Now ready — send your orders to- day— many items are in short sup- ply this season — you may not be able to get the varieties you want a little later. ASTER — Tr. pkt. Oz. Queen of Market, white, shell pink, rose, crimson, lav- ender, light blue, dark blue, purple.$0.25 $1.75 Vick's Late Branching, white, shell pink, rose, carmine, crimson, lavender, light blue, dark blue, purple 25 1.50 Crego, white, shell pink, lavender, purple 25 .... American Beauty. .50 1.75 ASPARAGUS — Plumosus Nanus, northern green- house grown, 250 seeds, $1.00; 1,000 seeds, $3.50. Sprengeri, 1,000 seeds, $1.00. ANTIRRHIN U3I — Silver Pink 1.25 .... Nelrose 75 .... White 75 Yellow 75 .... ALYSSTJM — Little Gem 20 1.00 AGERATl'M — Little Blue Star. . .35 .... BEGONIA — Vernon 25 .... Erfordii .35 .... Gracilis Luminosa .35 .... CALCEOLARIA — Winterson's Com- bination Mixture. .75 .... CALENDULA — Orange King 15 .75 CANDYTUFT — Empress 25 1.00 CEXT.\UREA — Candidissima 35 .... Gymnocarpa 20 1.00 CINERARIA — Winterson's Com- bination Mixture .75 .... COBAEA SCANDENS — Purple 20 .20 .30 White 25 DRACAENA — Indivisa GYPSOPHILA — Elegans HELICHRYSUM — Monstrosum fi. pi., mixed 25 HELIOTROPE — Lemoine's Hybrids .50 IPOMOEA (Moon Flower) — Grandiflora Alba. . .20 1.00 1.50 1.25 .75 LOBELIA — Tr. pkt. Crystal Palace Compacta Dwarf. $0.2.5 Speciosa Trailing. .20 -AUGNONETTE — Machet, True 25 MYOSOTIS (Forget- Me-Not) — Dissitiflora Blue. . .30 NICOTIANA — Affinis (white) . . . .15 PENNISETITM — Ruppelianum 20 PETUNIA — Snowball White. . .25 Rosy Morn 25 Howard's Star 25 Giants of Califor- nia 50 Giants of Califor- nia, Ruffled 75 Double, mixed, finest 1.00 PHLOX — D r u m m o n d i i, Grandifl., mixed.. .25 PROIULA — Obconica Grandi- fl.. mixed 75 PANSY — Winterson's Com- bination Mixture. .75 RICINUS — Zanzib a r e n s i s, mixed 10 SAL^^A (Globe of Fire) 35 Zurich 50 Bonfire 35 Splendens 25 Drooping Spikes.. .35 THUNBERGIA — Alata Mixed 25 VERBENA — Mammoth, White. .25 Mammoth, Pink . . .25 Mammoth, Blue .25 Mammoth, D e fi- ance (Scarlet)... .25 Mammoth, Mixed .25 VINC.\ — Alba Pura 20 Alba Rosea 20 Rosea 20 Grow Vegetable Plants for Spring Sales CABBAGE — Early Jersey Wakefield ? Early Summer. . . Succession Allhead Early. ... Hollander or Dan- ish Ballhead .... All Seasons Fottlers' Improved Brunswick Late Flat Dutch. . Glory of Enkhui- zen American D r u m- head Savoy Mam'th Red Rock Oz. CAULIFIX)WER — . Oz. % lb. Early Snowball. . .$4.50 .... .... Early Erfurt 4.50 .... .... Dry Weather 4.50 .... CELERY 1.00 White Plume 50 .... Golden Yel. Self- Blanching (F r. Grown) 1.50 .... CEI.£RIAC — Giant Prague 35 .... EGG PLANT — Black Beauty 75 .... LETTUCE — Grand Rapids Forcing 20 .60 Early May King. . . .20 .60 PARSLEY' — Winterson's Extra Green Curled 15 .50 PEPPER — Ruby King 60 2.25 Large Bell or Bull Nose 60 2.25 Chinese Giant (True) 75 2.75 RADISH — Scarlet Globe (Re- selected 30 .90 TOMATO — Improved Acme.. .45 1.50 Liv'gston's Beauty .50 1.60 Early Dwarf Champion 50 1.60 Dwarf Stone 50 1.60 Golden Queen 50 1.60 Ponderosa 75 2.50 True Stone 40 1.25 True Earliana 60 2.00 Livingston's Globe .50 1.60 June Pink 50 1.60 John Baer (True) .75 2.50 Large Flowering Cannas STRONG, DORMANT ROOTS 2 to 3 Eyes. Per Per 100 1,000 King Humbert $4.50 $40.00 Yel. King Humbert. 4.00 35.00 Express 3.00 25.00 Souv. A. Crozy 3.00 25.00 David Harum ....... 3.00 25.00 Florence Vaughan . 2.75 22.50 Duke of Marlbor'gh. 2.75 22.50 A. Bouvier 2.75 22.50 Black Prince 2.75 22.50 Gladiator 2.75 22.50 Oz. Vi lb. Venus 2.75 22.50 Meteor 5.00 45.00 $3.50 Rosea Gigantea 5.00 45.00 3.50 Improved Mt. Blanc. 4.50 .... 3.50 Wintzer's Colossal . . 5.00 .... 3.50 Pennsylvania 2.75 22.50 Firebird 6.50 .... 3.00 Wyoming 2.75 22.50 3.00 Madame Crozy 2.75 22.50 Egandale 3.00 25.00 3.00 Austria 2.75 22.50 3.00 Richard Wallace. . . . 2.75 22.50 Charles Henderson. . 2.75 22.50 3.00 Crimson Bedder. . . . 2.75 22.50 Allemannia 2.75 22.50 3.00 Hungaria 3.50 32.50 3.00 Louisiana 2.75 22.50 5.00 .50 5.00 2.50 2.00 2.50 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 44 Baby'' Gladiolus Blushing Bride, 100, $1.65; 1000, $15.00 Peach Blossom, 100, 1.65; 1000, 15.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., Winterson"s'"eed store 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 174 The American Florist. I Feb. 8, The Seed Trade J "i!:: American Seed Trade Association. F. \V. Bolgiano, Washington. D. C, Presi- dent; Wm, G. Scarlett, Baltimore. Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C, E. Kendel. Cleveland. O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh aiinu:il meeting; will be held at Chicat^o, June, 1919. New York. — The Wliolesale Seeds- men'.s Leagrie will hold a meeting at the Hotel Astor, February 14, at 11 a. m, EUOENK Sci[.\ETTEL. of Vilmorln-An- rieux & Co., Paris, France, :.s making an extended business tour of Alsace- Lorraine, his native land. Ch.4Ble,s Dickinson, of the Albert Dickinson Co., Chicago, has been made a member of the waterways committee of the Association of Commerce. Miss Nina Isabeli.e Peek, for sev- eral years past of the office force of Vaughan's Seed Store, New York, was married at Jersey City, N. J., February l,"to Reginald A. Lawrence. New ORLEAN.S, La. — Chris Reuter re- ports mail-order business has opened up \\ell, and while orders are not as numerous as last season, they are larger in amount, indicating that real war gardeners are planting as much if not more than last year. Visited Chicago : W. H. Small, of W. H. Small & Co., Evansville, Ind.; Carl Chesmore, of Chesmore Seed Co., St. Joseph, Mo.; J. W. Edmundson. of California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Calif.; Wilfred Olson, repre- senting Filer Seed Co., Twin Falls, Ida. Toledo, O. — The clover market closed fairly steady February 3 at .$24, regis- tering a drop of 75 cents during the preceding seven days. February was quoted at $23.80 and March at !(;2.S.25. Timothy declined 10 to 15 cents during the week, cash being offered at $4.70, February $4.80, March $4.85, April $4.90, May ,$4.05 and September $.5.45. Seed Appropriation Bill. The appropriation bill for the depart- ment of agriculture for the fiscal year beginning July 1, ItHO. reported to the house of representatives, contains the usual provisions for appropriations for carrying out the work which has been prosecuted by the department during the past few years. The sum of $130,- 780 is provided for the purchase, prop- agation, testing and aistribution of new and rare seeds and $82,700 for investi- gations in foreign seed and plant in- troductions. An appropriation of .$358,- 980 will be required for the annual con- gressional distrilnitlon, and $3(>,GS0 for studying and testing commercial seeds purchased in the open market from time to time. These investigations are made for the purpose of protecting the public from adulterated or mi-sbrand- ed seed.s, reports being published when such seeds are discovered, giving the names of persons ofTering them for sale. B. F. L. New York Seed Bill Objectionable. Marsh.ill H. Duryea, of thn Nungcs- ser-Dickiiison Seed Co., New York, state correspondent at Americjin Seed Ti-ade .Association, in a communication dated February ,3, calls attention to a new seed liill introduced in the New York state assembly known as "No. 185, Int. 183. An act to amend the agricultiiral law in relation to agTicultural seeds and the sale thereof," the objectionable features of which are as follows : The bill calls for an absolute per- centage of purity and germination, which is an impossibility, as a margin of tolerance is always necessary. It has been requested, therefore, that where the word percentage is used it be preceded by the word "approxi- mate." .Section 344, which deals with the ex- emptions from the provisions of the act, reads : "When seeds are not sold from a place of business where agricul- tural seeds .are kept for sale, .as such, it shall be presumptive evidence tliat such seeds were not sold or exposed for sale for seeding purposes." This ex- emption would permit farmers to buy seeds from each other and sell them, which would a.ct as a discrimination against the .seed dealer. -4s the bill is of vital impoitance to everyone in the state handling seeds, it is urged that a telegraphic request tor a copy of it be made to assembly- men at once and views on same ad- dressed to Marshall H. Duryea, P. O. Box 202, City Hall station. New York. Nicholson Increases Facilities. Robert Nicholson, well known seeds- man of Dallas, Tex., has leased for a period of 10 years a building at 2118 South Lamar street. The structure, which has two floors and basement 100x100 feet, is being supplied with equipment of the most modern type, the cost of which will be approximate- ly $10,000. A seed laboratory has also been installed under the supervision of an expert analyst. The new building, with the quarters now occupied, gives a storage capacity of about 50,CKX) square feet. Trackage, with a capa- city of six cars will be a decided ad- vantage dviring the rush season in car- ing for the heavy carload business in field seeds. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade f^i SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. uiiwinnBiwiniijBiiBDii THE W. C. PRESSING! SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. I Growers Exclusively of i Sweet Corn Seed ii'BiwjiaiiRiwiiairi Government Seed Contracts. That the market Is very unsettled is indicated by the range :n prices quoted to the United States department of agriculture, February 4, for the con- gressional supply, with figures greatly in excess of those quoted last year. That there is plenty of seed is evi jenced by the fact that on the California items, beet, carrot, lettuce and onion, every seedsman who put in a proposal, bid on these. The range of prices thereon is wide. In some mstances, bids are just double one another. In peas, one was for about $8, another for $10, while usually the variation has not been more than 10 per cent. The following firms appear in the list of bidders : Aggeler & Musser Seed Co, Los Angeles, Calif.; Barteides Seed Co., Lawrance, Kan.; W. W. Bar- nard Co., Chicago; Beaver Park Com- mercial Club, Penrose, Calif.; John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif.; F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D. C; Henry Bradley, Palmyra, Mich.; Bras- Ian Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif.; A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich ; Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mil- ford, Conn.; C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley. .Neb.; Ebbert Seed Co., Rocky Ford. Colo.; Henry Berrien Pish, Car- pinteria, Calif.; .fVlex. Forbes & Co.. Newark, N. Y.; J. E. Gaugher, Swink, Colo.; Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro. N. J.; Johansen Sons' Co , El Monte, Cnlif.; Mrs. M. W. Johansen, El Monte, Calif.; Kimberlin Seed Co., San Jose, Calif.; David Landreth Seed Co., Bristol. Pa.; Mangelsclorf Seed Co., Atchison, Kan.; R. C. McGill & Co., San PYancisco, Calif.; Mclliienny Co., Avery Island, La.; Northrup King & Co., Minneapo- lis, Minn.; King Pharr, Catherine. Ala.; L. C. Pharr, Catherine, Ala.; Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif.; Philii) .1. Keifel, Rocky Ford. Colo.; Rogers Bros., Alpena, Mich.; Waldo Rohnert Gilroy. Calif.; Routzahn Seed Co., Ar- roye Grande, Calif.: Norman Serphos, Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St„ CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Tratle Only. Onion. Lettucb, Carrot, Pausnip. Parsley, Cblert, Kndive'. Salsift. Named and Mizsd (jrandiflora and spenckjl sweet pea and 3umfl0wbr. Seed Growers SAN JOS£, CALIFORNIA Company 1919. The American Florist. 175 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. New York; Walter P. Schell. Harris- burgh, Pa.; J. M. Shaulis, Rocky Ford, Colo.: Sioux City Seed Co., Sioux City, la.; Standard Seed Farms Co., Stock- ,ton, Calif.; Stokes Seed Farms Co., Moorestown, N. J.; Stumpp & Walter Co., New York; H. Van Buskirk Seed Co., Rocky Ford. Colo.; Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont, Neb.; T. W. Wood & Sons. Richmond, Vo.; S. D. Woodruff & Son, Orange, Conn. The following prices cover the range of items : VEGETABLE .SEEDS — CO^'TR.\CT. Beans $().10-?0.15 per lb. Beets 22- Xi " •' Canteloupe .33 " Can-ot a4- .37 " " Corn 4.00- 5.00 per bn. '" .09 per lb. Cucumber 35- .40 " ' " Lettuce 34- .45 " " Muskmelon 30- .40 " •■ Okra '. . .1214 " •■ Onion .S,S- 2.00 " " Parsley 27- .28 " '■ Parsnip 22- .35 " " Peas 08W.-.13 " " " Alaska 6.00 per 1. 11. Radish 26- .40 per 11.. T..mato 80-1.00 ■' " Turnip 26- .50 " " \'Er,ETABLE .SEEDS — SURPLUS. Beans $0.10-$0:lS per lb. Beet 23- .40 " " Carrot 24- .00 '■ " Corn 09- .15 " ■ Cnrnmber 34- .70 Endive 35- .40 " •' Lettuc* 7,1- .60 •• ■■ Muskmelon 20- .60 " '■ Okra 10- .13 " ■' Parsley 32- .35 " ■• Parsnip 60-1.00 " ■' Pens 06- .12 " ■ Pumnkin .30 " ■ Kadisli 35- .65 " ' Spinach .22 " " .Souash .50 " •■ Tomato 60-1.65 " ■• Turnip .S.3- 1.00 " ■ Onion 75-2.25 " ■■ Wa;ermelon 22- .35 " ■ ' FLOWER SEEDS — CONTRACT. Aster $2.00 per II.. Balsam $1.25-2.00 '• ■■ Calendula 30- .70 " " Candytuft 1.00 ■' '■ , Coreopsis 1 .00 " Cosmos 80-1.60 " ' Dianthus 1.00-2,00 " '■ Eschscholtzia 60- .85 " ■' Miffnonette 55-1.00 " " Morninff Glory 30- .35 " '• Nasturtium ■ 35- .65 " Ponny, Shirley 70-1.00 " " Schizanthus 1..50 " Stocks 2.00 " ■ Sweet pea 45- .50 " " Zinnia 1.70- 3.50 " " FLOWER SEEDS — SURPLUS. Calendula $0.50 per lb. Candytuft .75 ■' ■' Centaurea 1.00 " " Cosmos $0..50- .05 " " Dianthus .6.5-1.00 " " Eschscholtzia 50- .70 " " " Larkspur 2.00 " " Mipnonette .55 " " Morninff Glory .35 " " Nasturtium 40- .55 " " Petunia 3.50 " " Phlos 7.00 " ■• Poppy S8- .70 " " .Sweet pea 35- .40 " •■ Verbena 4.00 " ■■ Zinnia 1.75 " " SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABLISHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks ot Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Manrfel-Wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Ctiard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. EngUsh Catalogue on AppUcation. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. mention the American Florist when ivriting BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write iot prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO 3Iention the American Florist when writing WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers 5PPriAITIP^» Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Music and SrCvlALllGJ* Watermelon; Pumplcin and Squash. FREMONT, .... NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist when ivriting Lilium Giganteum 7-9 In. and 0-10 In., for immediate delivery. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Bldg., New Yorlt City Mention the American Florist wlieti writing SEEDS Flower and Vegetable WHOLESALE ONLY ROUSTAN SERVAN & CO. Establisheil r843 SEED GROWERS Saint-Remy-de-Frovence, FRANCE Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIAL OFFER 500 lbs. YeUow Canary Island Onion Seeds ill Wr per lb. 200 lbs. White Palmero Onion Seeds at $1.25 per lb., all last crop seeds. F.O. B. Habana. Cash with order or good references. Albert R. Langwith S Co. 66 Obispo Street, HABANA, CUBA Mention the American Florist when writing BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | a Wholesale Price List for Florlsti S M Q>nd Market GardeDers s %iiioiiniiHiiiiiiiiiioiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiinnniiiinininininnn# Mention the American Florist when writing 176 The American Florist Feb. 8, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries lo HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writi^ig Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED $30.00 per case of 1000 15.00 per case of 500 J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Sets, and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also otlier items of the short crop of tbis past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF &. SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Special ties : Beets, Mangoes. Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES - RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Fillin g Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. Mention the Americgn Florist when writing Contract Seed firowers Pepper, Eegplant, Tomato. Vine, Seed and Field Com. Specialties : Correspondence Solicited. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON I'EDIIICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing BODGER'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. BEFORE PLACING ORDERS -FOR- SWEET PEAS Spencers, Grandifloras, Etc. Asters and Flower Seeds IN GENERAL Tomato, Lima and Pole Beans WRITE US Now is the Time to Place Orders for 1919 Flower Seeds. Correspondence solicited. JOHN BODGER & SONS CO. Contract Seed Growers, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 1$.©. MS Ciller-: &^. C'©.. V .WHOLESALE SEED GROWERSJ^^ SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST ^ - -..▼ ^.^ . -..-r^-,^^^ CABLE ADDRESS. -MCGILL-SEED" ^ A T TI^rf-fcWVTl A SAN FRANCISCO san franc, sco CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing I 1919. The American Florist. 177 DREER'S FINE SWEET PEAS We offer below a line of the very best Orchid-flowered and Grand- — «t~-~. iflora sorts. For complete list including the Early Forcing kinds ' " see our current Wholesale Catalogue, copies free to florists on request. , Orchid-Flowered or Spencer Sweet Peas This type is distinguishecl from the grandillora sorts by the extraordi- nary eize of their flowers and by the standard being crinkled and wavy. They usually bear four blossoms on a stem, and are as easy to grow as the commonest sorts. Owing to their being shy seeders, they will always be higher in price than the grandifloras. Oz. Agricola. Light lilac or lavender-pink !;0.:!5 Barbara. A beautiful rich salmon ao Blanche Ferry Speneer. An extra selected stock of this fine pink and white Blue Monareh. Rich deep navy-blue Blue Picotee. White edged violet-blue Constance Hinton. The largest and finest white, -black seeded and a strong, vigorous grower with very long strong stems Conntess Spencer (true). A lovely clear pink Dobble's Cream. The finest primrose-yellow .20 I'^lfrida Pearson. The largest and finest light pink *2T* Florence Nij^htingrale. The largest and finest pure lav- ender Hercules. A very large flowering Countess Spencer King; E]dn-ard Spencer. Crimson scarlet King ^Vhlte. Considered the largest and finest pure white, white seeded Margaret Atlee. The largest and finest rich pink Sweet Pea — the '"Spencer Supreme" -O Margaret Sfadison Improved. Azure blue, developing to a clear light lavender ;.'3 Mrs. Cnthbertson. The finest bicolor, standards rose- pink, wings blush white :;0 Mrs. Hugh Dickson. Salmon-pink on a cream ground.... .CIO Old Rose. A beautiful old roFe color ;{0 .20 .30 .I'O •M •M .•M .25 i/i -lb. .$0.75 1.0(1 .00 1.00 .00 .60 .00 .00 .00 Lb. i2.S0 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2..->0 2.0(» 2.00 2.50 2,0n 2.50 2.00 2..50 2,00 2.50 Othello Spencer. A rich, deep maroon of immense size... R. F. Felton. Considered one of the finest lavender sorts Rosnbelle. The finest rich rose variety Royal Purple. Rich royal purple, a very distinct color... Scarlet Emperor, A brilliant deep scarlet Thos. Stevenson. Brilliant orange-scarlet WTiite Spencer. A pure white Countess Spencer of very large size 20 Orchid-flowered ]>llxed 1,5 ,20 >25 ,20 ,30 30 20 .00 .60 1.00 .00 .00 1.00 1.00 ,60 ,60 .50 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 1.75 GRANDIFLORA SWEET PEAS We have reduced our list of the Grandiflora varieties to the very best kinds, all of them sorts that are suitable for cuttinB, U-lb. Lb. $o.2o «O.I.O Blanche Ferry. Pink and white Dorothy Eciilord. The finest white 20 Frank Dolby, A large wavy flower, pale lav- ender 25 Flora Norton. The most pronounced bright blue 30 Janet Scott. Grand rich, deep pink 20 .60 .75 .60 .60 H -lb. Lb. King Cdtvard VII. Rich deep crimson scarlet ..f0.20 $0.60 I--ady Grisel Hamilton. Pale lavender .20 Lord Nelson. Rich navy blue 20 Nora lin^vin. A superb pure white cut flower variety with wavy petals 25 Prima Donna. Deep pink, fine 20 Dreer's Peerless Mixed 20 .00 .60 .00 .00 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. JlfcJifiojt the American Florist xohen writing THE J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Sqiiasti and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. ^ 1 1 1/ ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required, fflustraled Catalogue Free, KELWAY & SON ^^M" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT." Mention the Ameriaan Florist when writing 178 The American Florist. Feb. 8, ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Ready for immediate delivery. ORDER EARLY. 1,000 lOU Good Cheer $30.00 $3.50 Aviator 30.00 3.50 Nancy 30.00 3.50 Mrs. C. W. Ward 30.00 3.50 White Wonder 30.00 3.50 White Enchantress 30.00 3.50 Enchantress 30.00 3.50 l.OOO Rose-pink Enchantress $25.00 Rosette 30.00 Albert Roper 25.00 Beacon 30.00 Herald • • 25.00 Alice 20.00 Thenanthos 20.00 lOO 3.00 3.50 3.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.50 Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Northern Michigan Grown RADISH SEED Now ready to contract 1919 crop. Write for contract prices. Lou S. Darling Seed Co. PETOSKEY, MICH. Mention the American Florist xehen writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnril P.nnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. millUlU, UUIIH. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAI^. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet* Currot, E^ndlve, Lettuce* Onion and Iladlsh. CorreBpoDdeuce Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our I9i9 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt & Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. Michell's New Crop Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS NORTHERN GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED 1,000 seeds, $ 3.00; $13.75 per 5,000 seeds. 10,000 seeds, 25.00; 56.25 per 26,000 seeds. NEW SCARLET SAGE AMERICA OR GLOBE OF FIRE The finest and brightest Salvia to date. Per trade pkt., 5Uc; $5.00 per oz. Also all other Seasonable Seeds and Supplies. Send for Catalog. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Americaii Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon. Squash and Pumpkio, Sweet, Flint and Dent Sesd Corn, Meyition the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stoclis are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade S'eed. TOMATO. PepiKT. Kssplfi'it. SquHsb, Pumpkin. Cucumber aud Wutcruielou Seed, and Field Corn on contrael. coiikksi'oxuknce: SOLICITIi^D Get Quotations From a LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED moomsdale Brfstol, PH. Mention the American Florist when xcriting TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nastuitidm Specialists. AVholcsalo Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago 1919. The American Florist. 179 Vauglian's Flower Seeds for Sowing Now. Extracts from "Florists' January Price List," just issued. Ask For It. VEEBENA— Vaughan's Best Mixture. AGERATUM. Trade Pkt. Imperial Dwarf, Blue $0.10 Imperial Dwarf, White 10 Blue Perfection 10 Little Blue Star, % oz. 75c 25 ALYSSUM. Maritimum, Sweet Alyssum .05 Vaughan's Little Gem, extra fine strain, lb., $7.00 10 Oz. $0.60 .60 .60 ANTIRRHINUM. Golden King, yellow Queen Victoria, pure white. Venus, apple-blossom pink.. Silver Pink, V's oz-, $1.00. .16 .16 .20 .25 .80 .80 1.00 Vaughan's Special Mixture 20 ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus. Northern Greenhouse Grown. Per 100 seeds. 60c; 250 seeds. $1.00; 1,000, $3.60. Sprengeri. 100 seeds, 16c; 250 seeds, 26o; l,000~seeds, 76c; 5.000 seeds, $3,60, ASTERS. Queen of the Market Aster, White, Pink. Light Blue, Dark Blue, Scarlet. Flesh. Laven- der. Eaclr ot the above. i,i oz.. 25c; trade pkt., 10c; oz.. 80c. Queen of the Market, best mixed, trade pkt.. 10c; oz.. 60c. We Carry a Most Complete Line of Aster Seeds for Florists. % . ^-fiiiMUfir^^ I^^^^h^Hm3^ ^ BEGONIA. Trade pkt. Gracilis Luminosa, foliage lustrous red- dish brown, flowers fiery dark scarlet, 1-32 oz.. $1.60 $0.26 Glory de Chatelaine 50 Prima Donna, larpe transparent rose flow- ers. 1-32 oz.. $1.60 36 Vernon, red leavetl and red-flowered, oz.. $3.00. H oz., 60o 16 Erfordia, rosy carmine. 1/32 oz., 75c 26 BEIyMS (Daisy). Trade Pkt. Mammoth Mixture. ^ oz.. 60o $0.26 Mammoth, White 25 Mammoth, Pink, \ii oz., 65c 25 Giant Hyacinth-Flowered, lected stock, lb., $5.00. CANDYTUFT. Extra se- .15 Oz. $4.00 4.00 4.00 .60 CELOSIA. PETUNIAS. Large Douhle-Flowered Sorts. Double Large-Flowering, extra choice. Mixed l.OOO seeds, $1.25; 10,000 seeds, $10,00; 50;i seeds, 66c; 1/04 oz., $3.00, Double Large-Flowering Fringed, best mixed, l.OOO seeds. $1,25; 10,000 seeds, $10,00; 500 seeils, 65c; 1/64 oz., $3.00. Vaughan's Special Mixture Double, extra clioiee. l.iiOO seeds, $1.25; ooo seeds. 66c: 1/64 oz., $4,00, Single Large Flowering Sorts, Trade Pkt. Large-Flowering, finest mixed, 1/16 oz.. $1.60 $0.26 Fringed, mixed extra choice, 1/16 oz., $1.80 26 Giants of California, true. 1/16 oz., $1,80. .26 Triumph of the Giants, 1/32 oz.. $1.60 60 Balcony Queen. Rich velvety violet with wliite Idotciies 60 Vaughan's Best Mixture of Large-Flowering Single Petunias. Trade Pkt. (1.000 seeds). 60c; 3 pkts. for $1.35. Trade Pkt. Oz. Pyrethriun. Parthenifolium Aureum. Golden Feather $0.10 $0.40 1.60 Cristata (Coxcomb): Dwarf Presi- dent Thiers 25 Dwarf Empress, crimson. H oz.. 60c .26 Childsii, Chinese Wool Flower, is oz., 75c 25 CENTAUREA, Gymnocarpa 10 Cinidiiiissima 26 COBAEA, Senndens, Purple 10 .S.Miidens IHore Alba. White 16 COLEUS. Vaughan's Rainbow Mix- ture. 1/32 oz., 76c 26 Kxtra Choice, large leaved mixed, 1/16 oz.. $1.00 26 DRACAENA Indivisa, lb.. $3.00 10 Indivisa Latifolia 10 Australia 15 GREVILLEA. Robusta 15 HELIOTROPE. Mammoth Flowered, mixed, % oz.. 45c 26 1.60 SALVIA SPLENDENS. 2.00 Clara Bedman 26 Drooping Spikes .25 Fireball 36 2.00 2.26 3.00 .50 1.80 .35 .80 .30 .40 .60 .60 Bedding Queen, Crystal Palace 40c. IjOBELIA. H oz.. 40o Compacta, true. ,20 2.60 STOCKS. Double Large-Flowering, Dwarf, German 10 weeks, Canary Yellow. Dark Blue. Crimson, Brilliant Rose, Light liiue. Blood Red, White, Flesh. Each of above Vft oz.. 36c. Extra choice mixed, % oz., 36c Giant Perfection or Cut and Come Again, Skv Riue. Light Blue, rlesh. White. Dark Blue. Canary Yellow, Pink. Scarlet. Each of the above, iean introductions of last 76c; Trade year, all grown separately, and mixed in the rijht proportion. Trade pkt., 25c; 1,4 oz., 60c; oz., $2,00; 2 0Z3., ,60 ,26 ,15 2.00 1.00 See Catalogue for list of separate varieties. $3.50, Our Trade Packets Contain Double the Quantities of Most Dealers. Four Complete Catalogues Annually. We Want Your Card for Our Mailing list. Mall It Today. 10% cash discount on flower seeds if cash is enclosed except Asparagus and Cyclamen; discount on these is 2%. 43 Barclay Street, 31-33 W. Randolph St., CXxX/^rxnn. NEW YORK. 803 W. Randolph St. V/lllCagU Vaughan^s Seed Store, Geraniums Nutt, strong, 2-in., per 100 $2.00 Viaad, strong, 2-in., per 100 2.00 Rlcard, strong, 2-in., per 100 2.00 Dracaena IndiTisa, good, thrifty stock for growing on, 2-in., per 100 2,00 ELMER RAWtlNGS, Allegany, 3V. Y I Robert Craig Ce PALMS I High . ■ ClaM ^ 1 and Novelties In decorative Plants. = I Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | e^.„^A^^^ -,■ Tniliitna iiiffliiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiiiie Liaiayeiie - v" " inaidna CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., 180 The American Florist. Feb. 8, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia. Pa.. President; C. W. Waid. Grand Rapids. Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Prices of iHdoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicag:o, Februai-y 4. — Cucurabers, 2-dozen box, $5.00 to $6.00; celery; crate, .$2.75 to $3.25; head lettuce, create, $4.50 to $5.00; radishes, per dozen bunches, 50 to 60 cents; toma- toes, 6 baskets, .$9. to $9.50. XeT\- Torii, Februai->- 3. — Celery (state), per case, $.5.00 to $10.00; cu- cumbers, $1.00 to $2..50 per dozen; mushrooms, $1.00 to .$2.25 per basket; tomatoes, per pound. 20 to 4.5 cents: lettuce, per package. .50 cents to $6.0<^; radishes, per 100 bunches, .$3.00 to $5.00. Vegetable Markets. Reports received by the bureau of markets, United States department of agriculture, for the period January 28- February 3, indicate the movement of vegetables is still decreasing with a decline in prices. The drop in potato prices in the middle-western m_arkets was severe and moderate in the east. Chicago carlot offerings were especially weak, declining 30 cents to a closing range of $1.50-$1.55 per 100 pounds for No. 1 sacked northern ivhite stock, which also ranged lower in jobbing markets .at $1.70-$2. "Waupaca ranged 10 cents lower, closing at $1.50-$1.55 f. o. b. Maine Green Mountains lost five cents at shipping points. Cali- fornia fancy white stock strengthened to a range of $1.85-$2.10. Onion values were sustained at the prevailing range of S2-$2.25 for good sacked red and yello'W' stock in consuming markets with extremes of $1.7.5-$2.15 in a few cities. "SVestern New York shipping points closed firm at $2-$2.10 for the best stock. Cabbage was slightly lower. New York Danish seed weaken- ing in producing sections and closed at .$21-$24 per ton in bulk f. o. b. and $18- .$28 in consuming markets. Wisconsin Holland seed weakened to $18-$20 f. o. b. shipping points. Florida stock went at $1..50-.$2.2.5 per hamper in eastern markets. Celery was nearly steady. California Golden Heart was firm at 8.T cents to $1 per dozen bunches f. o. b. producing sections and ranged $7.50-.$f) per crate in most consuming markets, although reaching $10-$12 at New York and in a few southern markets. Florida stock sold at $.5-.$5..50 in northern mar- kets. Bean prices continued v.eak. Lettuce Troubles. t/ettuce conditions have been .abnor- mal for some time. Owing to high prices in the late summer and early f.all, and expected scarcity of coal, growers rushed in an early crop in Oc- tober, which struck a fl.at market, ow- ing to outside competition. With no freezing weather up to December and ample moisture, outside competition was keen away beyond the normal time. Then the cloudy weather had its effect In December, and at present growers are "off crop" and prices soar- ing. To stun up, we have never seen the market as bare, prices as high, and quality as poor. We have visited some of our growers, and find tlie practice of the unpardonable sin in lettuce growing, forcing the crop by the aid of high temperatures and ventilators closed. The fact is that a "good warm house" is no place for lettuce; what lettuce needs is the sleeping porch treatment, which is plenty of air and low temi)eratures. We have seen houses of lettuce all down as if a storm had laid the plants over, simply be- cause they are too weak to stand up. This condition also invites disease, of which there is plenty. With empty houses ready for replanting' and a scarcity of plants, the same treatment has been handed out to the young stock with the same result. One grower told us : "We never had such weak plants before." It takes a good deal of self- control to keep cool under pressure, but that is just what is necessary at present. Go slow; keep cool; open the ventilators; is sound advice. With coal easier and cheaper, circulate fresh air. .\nother feature is the replanting of dry houses. It is ba'ES.S GOOD. The call for flowers has been active and finished a month of satisfactory business. Many social activities are again starting and flowers are in de- mand for dances. There has been a steady counter trade and normal de- mand for fimeral work. The sun- shiny, warm weather has increased the supply to quite an extent, and this in- crease had affected prices in some in- stances. Roses are scarcer tha.n any other flowers. Callas are in very good supply, and Easter lilies show an in- crease. Cattleyas are quite plentiful. Spencer sweet peas are fast becoming a factor. Some very fine tulips, and Golden Spur are bringmg $5 and $0 per dozen. Violets are in good sup- ply. NOTES. The Flick Floi-al Co. is specializing in handsome pot bulbous stock in fancy receptacles. They are receiving some excellent Columbia and Shawyer roses from their greenhouses. This firm is also harvesting a good crop of lettuce. Miss Marguerite Fliclc has re- turned to the store, after spending three weeks as the guest of her aunt. Miss Helen F. Patten, of the Patten Flower shop, Toledo, O., and at De- troit, Mich. The Dos«ell Floral Co. had a very .active week. They are showing some fine Spencer sweet peas and Columbia roses. Mrs. R. W. Doswell. who was injured recently in an automobile ac- cident, is reported to be recovering very satisfactorily. A. J. Lanternier & Co. have the flor- ists' slogan "Say It Wilh Flowers" on their new Overland delivery car. They are featuring some fine bulbous stock, particularly tulips and hyacinths. F. J. Knecht & Co. are cutting a very fine crop of roses, and are e.K- periencing an excellent demand for them. H. K. Mushroom Growing By B. SI. Dnggar Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price. $1.60. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGn Vaughan's Gladiolus AMERICAN GROWN, ESPECIALLY SELECTED For Greenhouse Forcing or Planting Out For Sure Summer Blooms. Per 1000 America, First $22.00 America, Second size 17.00 Augusta, First 20.00 Augusta, Second size 16.00 Panama, First 32.50 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First 45.00 Europa, First 60.00 Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First $20.00 Mrs. Francis King, Second size 16.00 Chicago Wlilte, First 27.50 Chicago White, Second size 22.00 Myrtle True), First 75.00 Schwaben, First 40.00 Vaughan's Florist Mixed, First size 16.00 FIRST SIZE 1 's inch and up, including some two Inches in diameter and some larger. SECOND SIZE, 1\h-1»8 inch. SPECIAL FLOWER SEED PRICE LIST. All Early Stocks. Ask for it. CHICAGO VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, new york W««»«««S««{«S««««»»«5«*«S««««*5«*W«*««S«4«*««««*5*J««««*^^ 1919. The American Florist. 181 CHRYSANTHEMUM CDTTINGS All the best tested and tried com- mercial varieties; also POMPONS, guaranteed absolutely free from dis- ease. Will start shipping March 1st. C. U. LIGGIT Oriice: 325 Bolletiji Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, - - PA. llenUon the American Florist vrheti writing R° MORE AND BETTER KENTIAS than ever. Joseph Heacock Company WYNCOTE PA. WRITE FOR PRICES Mention the Americaji Florist ichen tcriting We have the following plants ready for shipment: Coleus ii! :-if:;-d cutiinj:?. Heliotrope in ^J^-incb aud routed cuttings. Moonvines in iK-inch and rooted cuttings. Salvia in 2^-inch and rooted cuttings. Sander and Marguerite Daisies. 2Sinch and rooted cuttings. Rose a nd Ivy Geraniums. 2 i->-inch and rooted opttinss. Spren^eri. 2^j-inch. S-inch and 4-incb. Begonias. Chatalaine. 2^-inch. 3-inch and 4-incti. I.f)[niD.>sa, 2*_.-iDch and 4-inch. GEO. A. KUHL, Pakin, HI. Mention the American Florist vrhen writing GERANIUMS Rooted Cattin^S. None for sale aovr. Orders bo-T'ked for s'lnmifr delivery only. S. A. Nutt, Bnchner, Ricard. Poitevlne. Asparagus Plume sus.— My usual high qualit>' of stock. Deli\>rries beginning Mav 1st at 13.50 per ICM). *30.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Clirysantbeinuin Xoveltles My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. FLORIST'S FLOWER SEEDS NEW CROP AND SUPERIOR STRAINS. H 50c. Ageratum — iHvarf Blue, ^ oz. 15c. Alyssum — • Little Gem. ^ oz.. 15c: oz., 50c. Sweet, oz. 20c; U lb.. 60c. Antirrhinum, (Snapdragon) — Pink. Scarlet, each. % oz.. 20c. White. Vellow. each. 14 oz., 20c. Mi\'-tl. '4 oz., 15c; 02., 4<>c. Asparagus Sprengeri — HMt set Us fur lOo : 1.000 for 75c. Asparagus Flumosus Kanas — hH) seeds for 5nc: 1.000 for $3.50. ASTEHS. Lady Boosevelt — A splendid varietv. Trade Pfct.. 20c 07... .Ttk-. Crego Asters — -Magniticeut for cutting: IU'M\ Lavender and White, each. Trade Pki.. 20c; U oz.. 50c. Rose King — Kn*>rnK'iis quilled flowers, fine for cutting. Tru'le I'kt.. 25c; U oz., 50c. Vick's Mikado — A large, graceful flower for cutting. Pink, White and Rose. each. Trade Pki.. 20c; U oz.. 40c. Lavender Gem — An farlv Lavender. IVade Pkt.. 25c: », Queen of the Market— I»ark r.lup. Crimsou. each. 1^ oz., 15c; '•_• oz.. o'.'c. Light Blue. Pink. each. ^ oz., 15c: % oz., ."RK?. Snowdrift. Pure White. ^ oz.. 15c; % oz.. .>0f. Mixed, 's oz.. 15c: V. oz.. 40c. Branching. Late. Extra" Select Stock- Flowers largo, double on long stiff stems, excelleut ifor cutting. White. Pink. each, i^ vz., 20c; H 02., 60c. I-avender. Purple, each. % oz.. 20c: % oz.. 60c. Dark Red. H or., 20c: ¥* oz.. OOc. Mixed. J4 oz., 3oc; 1 oz.. 7dc. Admiration — Finest pink for florists' use. Tradf Pkt.. 25o: ^ oz.. 50c. Balsam — Camellia flowered, double mixed oz , 40c Bachelor's Button — Double Blue. »i4 oz., 20c. Begonia — Grar-ilis Lnmioosa. Prima Donna. Triumub Each. Trade Pkt.. 50c. Calendula — Oraoge King., oz.. 15c. Candytuft — EJmpress. very large, white, oz White. Rocket, oz Little Prince, dwarf white, oz , Celosia — Ostrich Feather. Tall, mixed. 14 ok , Thompsoni Magnifica. mixed. 'U oz Childsii (Wool Flowen. Trade Pkt Centaurs a — Gymnocarpa, *« oz., 25c. Imperialis, mixed, ii oz., 20c. Cobea Scandens, Purple, oz., 30c. Coleus — Finest Hybrids, mixed. Trade Pkt.. 50c. Dracena Indivisa — Trade Pkt.. 10c: oz.. 45o. Ipomea Grandiflora (Moon-flower) — oz.. 30c. Ipomea — Heavenly Blue, oz.. 50c. Lobelia — Eriuiis Speciosa, Trailing Blue. % oz., 15c. Crystal Palace Compacta. 1^ oz., 25c. Mignonette — Machet. Large Flowered Strain, oz., 25c. Allen's Defiance. (Extra Select), oz.. 35c. Grandiflora. oz.. 10c; ^i lb.. 35c. Marigold — Double African, Ijemon. oz.. 50c. rv»uble .\frican. Orange, oz., 50c. r»onMe .African. Mixed, oz.. 25c. Petunia — Double Grandiiiiira Fringed Mixed l.Ot'O s^eds. $\.-Ai, Giant Ruftle. Stocks — Dwarf. Large Flowering. Double Ten Weeks. Mixed, ^s oz.. 35c. Ten Weeks, separate colors, each. % oz.. Verbena < Mammoth Flowered) — Bine and Purple Shades, i^ oz. 40c- oz $1.25. Pink. Scarlet, each. % oz.. 40c; oz.. $l"25 White, M oz., 40c: oz.. $1.25 Mixed !.» oz.. 40c: oz., $1 25 THE STORKS S HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist v)henv>riting ROSE STOCK Be Independent. Grow vour own ROSE STOCKS for budding or graftine. Those using ROSA MDLTIFLORA JAPONICA STOCK prefer it to Manetti. We offer for immediate delivery N>w Crop unhuiled seed at $4.50 per !b. McHUTCHISON S CO., 95 Chambers St„ New York, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application, liAGER & HlTRREIili, Smnmlt, N. J. Mention the American Florist xchen writing Alonzo J. Bryan ^Miolesale Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY GroTirer of Geraniums, Fuchsias. Heliotropes. Cancas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See our display Adv. in American Florist, April 6, 1918, page 612. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing i 182 The American Florist. Feb. 8, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Maytiew. Waxaliachie. 'i'fx., Presi- dent; J. Edward Mioii. Morrisvillp, Pa.. Vice-President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Con- pressSt.. Boston. Mass., Secretary and Coun- sel. I'^orty-lour annual convention will be held at Chicago m 1919. Visited Chicago : Henry Chase, of Chase Nursery Co., Chase, Ala. L,K Rov, N. Y.— With mild weather causing- fruit trees to bud, it is feared freezing weather will destroy the pros- pects for a Iruit crop. New Yoek. — ^Three thousand dead trees in the city parks have been cut down during' the last year and the wood will be distributed to the poor. A. II. Hill, of the D. Hill Nursery Co., Dundee, 111., delivered an excellent address on the "Culture of Conifers" before the Massachusetts Horticultur- al Society, January 18. Abstract of the address will be found elsewhere in this issue. Columbus, O. — The twelfth annual meeting of the Oliio Nurserymen's As- sociation was held here January 29, and the following officers elected for the ensuing year: H. S. Day, Fremont, president W. N. Scarff, New Carlisle, secretary; A. R. Pickett, Clyde, treas- tu'er. The limiber interests are said to be the principal promoters of the proposed regulations against the importation of nursery stock, etc. Forest fires, well within the jurisdiction of the depart- ment of agriculture, will, we believe, account for much greater lo?s of our native and home grown timber than all imported insects and diseases. Illinois State Nurserymen's Association. The second annual convention of the Illinois State Nurserymen's Associa- tion opens at the Hotel LaSalle, Chi- cago, the meeting continuing two days, February 5-6, with a good attendance and a well-balanced and interesting programme giving every indication of profitable deliberations. The visitors will be welcomed to the city by a mem- ber of the Association of Commerce, and following the address oC Guy A. Bryant, of Princeton, president of the state association, A. H. Hill, of Dun- dee, will speak on "Methods and Propa- gation in Relation to Federal Em- bargo." The sub.iect will also be dis- cvissed by George Klehm, of Arlington Heights, and B. J. Vandcivort, of Bloomington. "How to Make the Most Money fiom an Acre of Peonies" will be the topic of William Peterson, Chi- cago, and with the discussion to fol- low led by L. F. Dintelman, Belle- ville, should prove interesting. Other features of the programme include "Plant Industry of Illinois," by Hon. Charles Adkins, director of agricul- ture. .Springfield; "What are the Ethics of the Nursery Trade'?" by J, A. Young, Aurora; "Nurserymen's Credits," by F. S. Webb, Chicago; "Evergreens, Their Planting and TTse," by Thomas A. McBeth, Springfield, O.; "An Ac- counting System for Nurserymen," by Alvin E. Nelson, Chicago; "The In- spection of Nurseries in Illinois," by P. A. Glenn, chief inspector, Urbana; "Propagation of Host Plants of the San Jose Scale and Wheat Rust," by F. W. Von Oven, Naperville; "Standardizing Prices in the Nursery Trade," by E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, Iowa. T]IE VISITORS. The following were among those in attendance : A. M. Augustine, Normal; Miles W. Bryant and Guy A. Bryant, Princeton; Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala.; A. J. Cultra, Onarga; L. F. Din- telmann. Belleville; C. G. Ferguson, .Shenandoah, la.; T. J. Ferguson, Mil- waukee, Wis.; Paul V. Fortmiller, New- ark, N. Y.; A. H. Hill, Dundee; D. Hill, Dundee: V. D. Hill, Dundee; B. J. Harms, Libcrtyville; George Klehm and George C. Klehm, Arlington Heights; Clyde Leesley, Chicago; F. J. Dittle- ford. Downers Grove; Thos. A. McBeth, Springfield, O.; Robt. C. Menke, Har- vard; Alvin E. Nelson, Chicago: Chas. A. Palm.gren, Glenview; Wm. A. Pe- terson and N, H. Peterson, Chicago; Wm. .Saddler, Bloomington; B. J. Van- dervort, Bloomington; F. W. Von Oven, Naperville; E. Welch, Shenan- doah, la.; Geo. A. AVashburn, Bloom- ington, Otto Wittbold, Chicago; L, E. Worth, Aurora; J. A, Young, Aurora. Tennessee Forestry Association. Tennessee must preserve iter forests, and to this end there has been organ- ized the above association. The organ- ization has been perfected by .he adop- tion of a constitution and the election of the following officers : J. M. Overton, Brentwood. Tenn., president: Thomas Le Sueur, Nashville, W. B. Townsend. Towr.send. and .T. W. McCIure. Mem- phis, vice-presidents; J. H. Whaley, Nashville, secretary-treasurer. The constitution provides for a board of council to direct the affairs and the following have been elected : J. K. Williams, Fayetteville: Fred Am, Chatt.anooga; Harry Weir, Memphis, and R. S. Maddox, state forester, Nashville. It is believed much good in the preservation of the forests of the state will be accomplished by this organization. M. C. D. Tennessee State Nurserymen's Ass'n. The annual convention of the above association was held at Nashville, J:-in- uary 30. Experts in shrubbery, forestry and landscape gardening made inter- esting tallvs, and the large gathering of nvuserymen from the state and out- side poiijts derived rnany benefits from the interesting discussions. George W. Poague, of Graysville, presided, with Secretary G. M. Bentley in charge of the minutes. George P, Moulder, of the city park commission, advocated the planting of oak and fir trees, which are a long- time in maturing, and which would create permanency in landscape work. and prepare a way for futtu-e gener- ations. "How to M.i.ke Tennessee moie Fruitful .and Beautiful," was the sub- ject of an admirable paper by Miss Mary McGow.'in. It was claimed the state surpasses any other in the mat- ter of natural scenic advantages with its many trees, plants .and vines and the spruces .and cedars of the IriUs, the greatest and richest in the world. M. C. D. Barberry Quarantine Proposed. Through the co-operation of the de- . partm.ent of agriculture with state of- ficials, local organizations and individ- uals, the susceptible species of berberis and mahonia have been very largely eradicated from some states, but these plants are still prevalent in many of the regions of the United States. It appears necessary, there- fore, according to the department, to quarantine the states of Alabama, Ari- zona, Arkansas, California, Connecti- cut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mary- land, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Ne- vada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Caro- lina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Cai-olina, Ten- nessee. Texas, Utah, Vermont, Vir- ginia, Washington, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. A public hearing will l>e held at Room 11, Federal Horticultural Board, Washington, D. C, at 10 o'clock Feb- ruary 24, 1919, in order that any per- son interested in the proposed quaran- tine may be heard either in person or by attorney. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages, illustrated. Price $1.50. American Florist Co. ■140 .S. Dearborn St., Chicago VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberrls Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. _h. PONARD a rSn WEST GROVE Tne UjoNES CO I » I " Robe.-I Pyle, Pres. PENN'A, Anl.Winlzer.Via-Pies. Specialists in Specimen %M FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Ilnrdy IChododeiidrons, Azaleas, Box- woods, Hollies and a eoiuplete line of Coniferous Evergreens. AVrite for Prtces COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc . EUUEIvA. CALIFORNIA. Mention the Atnei'ican Florist when writing Hal's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETUgTMO Specialists Lareest Growers ia AllKlica Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PE.^COCK Dj\irLIA FARMS, P, O, Berlin, N. J. WiUiamstown Juno., N. Y. Mention the American Florist ichen wi-itiiio 1919. The American Florist. 183 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. CARNATIONS. DRACAENAS. Asparagus pluinosus. Usual high quality stock. Deliveries beginning May 1, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Carnation Cuttings. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. C. U. Ligglt. 325 Bulletin BIdg., Phila- delphia, Pa. Dracaena Massangeana, 3-in.. $30,00; 4-ln,, $50,00 per 100; 5-in„ 75c to $1,00, 6-in,, $1,25 to $1,50, Dracaena Terminalis, 5-in,, 50c to 75c; 6-in„ 75 to $1,00, Poehlmann Bros Co,, Morton Grove, lU, Carnations. Ail high grade stock. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind, ■1-inch pots. $8.(X) per 100, Cash. W. H. CULl' & CO.. Wichita. Kan, Dracaena Indivisa, good thrifty stock tor grow- ing on, 2 in,. $2,00 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs, Allegany, N, Y. Rooted carnation cuttings. Beady for imme- diate delivery. Order early. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Peter Beinberg, 30 R, Randolph St,, Chicago, BUTiBS. PERNS. Bulbs. Gladioli. Clean, healthy, fine stocli, ready to ship. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this issue. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-in,, 30c each. CHRYSANTREMUMS. $3.50 per doz,; 5-in,, 40c each, $5.00 per doz,; 6-in,, 75c each, $8.50 per doz.; 7-ln.. $1.00 each, $11.00 per doz. Whitmanll, 6-in., 50c each, $6,00 per doz,; 6-in,, 75c each, $9,00 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. POMPONS, AN EARLY VARIETY OI' DOUBLE WHITE POMPONS. I-LOWERS READY ABOUT OCTOBER 15TII, 'nUs Pompon is the only early white on this market, and has the field to itself, CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS, Per 100, $5.00. BASSETT & WASHBURN. f-Ireenhouscs. Store & Oflice. liinsdalc. 111, 178 N, Wabash Ave, CHICAGO, Bulbs. Lilium Rubrum. L. Melpomene, L. Magnlflcum and L. Giganteum. For sizes and prices see display advertisement on fix)nt cover page of tills issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Ferns. Boston and Roosevelt, 2%-in,, $6,00 per 100; $5ii.00 per 1,000, Whitmani, Teddy, Jr,. and Veronii, .f«.50 per 100; $55,00 per 1,000, S, S, Skidelsky & Co.. 1004 Uncoln Bldg.. Phila- delphia. Pa. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum. Put In cold stor- age free from frost and now reinspected. 7-9-ln., ( 300 bulbs to case ) , $25,00 per case, L, Kubrum, 11-12-in,, $12.00 per 100; 12-14-in., $16.00 per 100, Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorli, Ferns. All well grown, healthy stock. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. Y. Christmas Gold, A golden yellow buttou that will he in all the markets ne.xt Christmas, $2.50 per doz.. $17.50 per 100, $150,00 per 1,000. A, N. Pierson, Inc. Cromwell, Conn, Bulbs, Lil, Giganteum, 7-9 and 910 In,, for Immediate delivery. Write for prices, Yolto- hama Nursery Co,, Ltd,, Woolworth Bide., New Yorlc City, Ferns. Boston, 7-in., special price of 75e each; 6-in.. 50c; 8-in., $1,00; 9-in„ $1,50 each, Whit- manll, 7-in,, 75c. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago, Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. Write for list, Elmer D, Smith & Co,, Adrian, Mich, Bulbs, Lilium Giganteum from cold storage, 7-9 in, (300 to case). Write for prices, Chas. Sehwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Ferns, fancy and dagger, per 1,000, $1,76; per case of 5,000, $7,50, Stone Mountain E?v- ergreen Co,, r, f. d. No. 1. Butler. Ttenn. cocos. Cocos Weddeliana, 5-iD,, $1,00 to $1,50 each, Poehlmann Bros, Co,, Morton Grove, 111, Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwlg Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov, Minn, CANNAS. Cannaa. Large flowering. Strong dormant loots — 2 to 3 eyes. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. COIiEUS. PICUS. Rubbers, 3oc, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Colcus, Christmas Gem, large stock, 3-In,, $10,00 per 100; 4-in,, $20,00 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. PREESIAS. Canna Boots, per 1,000, (our selection). $40,00. • aughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. CROTONS. Freesia Purity Mammoth, %-in, and up. Prices on application, J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay CARNATIONS. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Crotons, all the way from 4-ln., to big tubs; prices range from 60c to $10.00 per plant. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111, St., New York. GERANIUMS. Extra flue stock ready for immediate ship- ment. The best possible obtainable. Order early. „^. 100 1000 DAHI/IAS. Geraniums. Nutt, Viaud and Ricard. strong, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. NOT THE QUANTITY BUT THE QUALITY The best cut flower and garden varieties. Get our prices for best quality stock, LYNDHURST FARM, HAMMONTON, N, J. Alice 4 no ^'i on Ward 4 00 ^=i 00 5?Per 4.00 35.00 Cnenanthos 4 no 'Ifl fHi GLADIOLUS. victory 4.00 35.00 WIE/TOR RROS Gladiolus. Especially selected for greenhouse forcing or planting out for sure summer blooms. .'Vmerican srrown. For varieties and prices see display advertisemeut elsewhere in this issue. Vau.shan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, 30 East Randolph St,, Chicago, 111. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Pe» cock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Jet., N. J. If You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds Atiout It. 184 The American Florist. Feb. 8, I GREENS. Green Goods. Stock of best quality and guar- anteed to please. For list and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. J. N. Pritciiard. Elk Park, N. C. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax. $3.00 per case. Natural log moss, per bag, $1.75. Peipetuated sheet moss, per bag, $3.50. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax, ^.00 per case. Natural log moss, pe.: bag, $1,75. Perpetuated sheet moss, per bag, $3.50. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala, Southern -wild smilax, 50 lb. case, $2.25. J. A. Curry & Co., Drewry, Ala. IVIES. English Ivy, 4-lnch, $15.00 per 100. The George Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. KENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsterlana, estra tlno 214-in., $14.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; 3-lu., $25.00 per 100, $220.00 per 1,000; 4-in., $50 per 100; 5-ln., $12.00 to $15.00 per doz.; 6-in., $2.00 to $2.50 each; Forsteriana, 5-in.. made-up, $1.50. Poeblmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Kentias, Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 2^-ln., $1.25 per dozen; 5-iu,, made-up, $9.00 per dozen. The George Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. liEUCOTHOE. Leucothoe, green, fine stock. Long, $4.00; medium. $.3,50; sbort, $2.00 per 1,000. Bronze, long, $4,50; medium, $3,60; short $2.60 per 1,000. Stone Mountain Evergreen Co., r, f, d. No. 1, Butler, Tenn, LiIIiY OP THE VAIiliEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Just received, $30.00 per case of 1,000; $15.00 per case ol 500. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. V&lley Pips for quick forcing, $25.00 per 1,000, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. MAGNOIilA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size. $1.75 per carton; In 100-lb cases, $22.00 per case. The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte. Ind. Magnolia leaves for preparing purposes, 3 to 5- in, long, 70-lb. case. $3.00. J. A. Curry & Co., Drewry, Ala. ONION SETS. ONION SETS Bed at $2.50, Yellow at $2.50 per bushel of 32 lbs. Choice quaUty. J. C. ZAPLEWSKl & CO., Norwood Park, 111. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England, Cattleyas, Laelllo- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. Orchids of all kinds, establL^hed and semi- established. Lager & Ilurrell, Summit, N. J. PAIiMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants, Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa, PRIMULAS. Baby Primulas, 4-in., 25c; 6-ln., 35c; Bin,, 50c. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. PTERIS. Pteris Wimsetti. Nice bushy plants for Christ- mas baskets or boxes. 4-iuch, $10.00 per 100. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PUSSY WILLOWS. Pussy willows for forcing, full of buds, never been finer, IS to 30-in.. $3.00 per 1.000; 2 to 4- ft.. $6.00 per l,00o; 4 to 6-ft.. .$10.00 per 1,000, Handmade pussy willow cuttings, $3.50 per 1,000; Hand-made Cornus stolonifera, $3.50 per 1.000. Cash with order. Packing free! Satis- faction or money back. MINNEAPOLIS. NUR- SERY, Minneapolis, Minn. ROSES. RICHMOND BENCH PLANTS. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1.000. WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. Kiises. Bench grown. Richmond and Miladv. $10.00 per 100. $90.00 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. SEEDS. Cabbage Seed. Genuine imported Daiiisli grown, 1918 crop. Per lb. Copenhagen Market $10.50 Ili.lUmder 9. 00 Danish Bullhead 9.00 Danish Roundhead 9.00 Let US quote you on other seeds. It will pay vou. STANDARD SEED CO., Itiuine. Wis. THE FAVORITE BLUE DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA SEED. Blooms first year from seed. It will soon be time to make first sowing; make several sow- ings to have a succession coming on. Order now. $35.00 per lb., $17.50 per % lb.. $8.75 per 'A lb., $2.25 per oz, MARTIN KOHANKIE, Ohio. Seeds. New crop flower. Aster and Verbena. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Henry P. Michell Co., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Florists' flower. New crop and su- [terior strains. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Conti'act growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn, J, C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Rose Stock. New Crop, unhulled Rosn Multiflora Japonlca stock for immediate delivery at $4.50 per lb. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, encumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract, Edgar F, Hurlf, Swedes- boro, N, J. Seeds. Flower for early sowing. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Seed, Sweet Peas, Orchid-flowered or Spen- cer and Grandlflora. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Is- sue. Hpnrv A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia, Pa, SEEDS. Seeds. Florists' Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash .Vve., Chicago. Seed. Cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very best strains. Prices on application. .1. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cncmnbera, mnsk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley Neb. ' Seeds. Aster, new varieties. IVjr varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N, Y. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. Wholesale only. Ronstan Sirvan & Co. (established 1843) seed growers. Salnt-Remy-de-Provence. France. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed in general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co.. Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet com, onion, turnip, radish, beet etc The Everett B. Clark Seed Co,, Milford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jeroms B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds J Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott St,. Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Robnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of eveiT descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash Western Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds: ^ecialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Irfonard Seed Co.. 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Vegetable, flower and forage. Simon Louis Freres & Co., Bruyeres le Chatel, France, Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. Seed, flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, Calif. Garden seeds; all varieties. I. N. Simon A Son. 438 Market St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations fi-om Laudieth, Bristol, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 185 SEEDS. Seeds. Write for our 1919 special price list for market gardeners and ilorists. Wm. Henry Maule, Inc., 21st and Arob Sts.. Philadelphia. Seeds. Asparagus plumosus Nanus, green- house grown. 45c per 100, $3.50 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasonable varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Seed. Radish; Northern Michigan grown. Write for contract prices. Lou S. Darling Seed Co.. Petoskey, Mich. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For Sale. San Luis Valley Field Pea seed; sold in ear lots only. FBLIX GARCIA. Garcia, Colo. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing .Seed Co., Norwalk, Ohio. STOCK WANTED. Wanted— Tiailing Qneen and other Fuchsias. Write what you have. CONCORDIA GREENHOOSES, Concordia, Kan. MISCEI/LANEOUS. Greenhouse glass, heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchbnrg, Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.00. The Bxcell Laboratories, 115-117 E. South Water St., Chicago. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Inc., Eureka, Calif. Japanese Kyogi chip mats, 24x36 inches, $3 per d08., assorted; $17.50 per 100, solid colors, »20 per 100 for checkered (two colors) mats.— Takeucbi Bros.. 444 Bush St., San Francisco. Calif. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see disflay advertisement elsewhere in tMs issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Prepared Lycopodlum. Splendid for basket work and making wreaths. Per carton of 10 lbs.. $3.00. George H. Angermuller Co., 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo, Feather flowers; used by many florists for profltable side line. A pre-eminent home flower. DeWITT SISTERS. Grand Blvd., Battle Creek Mich. No. 63 special cards. 1,000. $1.20; 3.000. $3.30; 5,000. $5.25; 10,000, $9.50. The John Henry Co., Lansing. Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404, Dimdee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed Arms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford. London, England. MISCELIiANEOUS. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Dreer's "Rlverton Special'* cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. PhUadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlin Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points. 1.000, 90c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Refrigerators. Write for catalognc. Buch- lilnder Bros.. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. GIblln & Co.. Ctica, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Winter Stocks. Write for list of soft wooded plants. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, III. Mastlca for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway, New York, Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp. Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10.000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse hollers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Katon, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co.. rhiladelphia. CHIFPONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain. 4-ln. and 6-ln. chifl'on. Joseph Ziska & Sons. 109-75 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florlsts's supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons. 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenliouses and conservatories. Plans and slvetclies submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 SbeBield Ave. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and all greeiihouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Monlnger Co.. '.108 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior In construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar nosts. etc.. everything in lumber. Adam Schlllo' Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur- ing Co.. Des Plalnes. 111. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. U will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Ivalser Co.. '251 Elm St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. POTS AND PANS. We have a halt million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2y4-ln.. $5.53; 2%ln.. $6.50: 3-ln.. .$8.45: 3%-in.. $10.40: 4-in.. $13.00 P" Ij^SS' less 25 %. No charge for packing. THl/ l»t.u. WITTBOLD CO.. 745 Buckingham Place. Chi- cago. Vebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial hv skilled workmen in a modem plant. Write for prites, Kahler Pottery Co.. Omaha. Neb. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesvllle, 0. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon S"t., Chicago. Pots We are iirepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc.. Cambridge, Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne. $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Maal- ..^on, N. J. Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. I-lnest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 3oc for 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 204 Randolph St. Detroit, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 186 The American Florist. Feb. 8, CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. S5c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. Win. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springflelil, Mass. PllUbnry Carnation Staples. 1,000 for S5c: 3.000 for Jl. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years, list. Joseph Ziska & Sons, Cliieago. Write for Chicago. Chicago. Y. WHOIiESAIiE CUT FliOWEBS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amiing Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermuller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. Beining, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Biullong, 7. A. Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers* Assn., C/oan, J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fexy, D., New York. Poerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P.. New York. Froment. H. E., New York. Fntterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. GrosBberg-Tyler-Finnerman Co., Hart, George B., Rochester, N. llcnshaw Floral Co.. Inc.. New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones. Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F. Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler. Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Knehn, 0. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekin, lU. Kuslk & Co., Kansas City, Mo. Levy, Joseph J., New York. Mackie, William, New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. N. Y, Cut Flower Exchange, New York, Neldlinger Co., Joe. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Nies8en Co,, The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Pappas, Nicholas G. & Co., New York. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists* Escbange. Plerson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Pothlftiann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reld, Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reinherg. George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicngo. Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Miuu. Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York. Ruach & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan. W. F.. New York. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn. N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., ChaB H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Va}ighan, A. L. & Co., Chicngo. Welland & Rlsch Co., Chicago. Wletor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L.. New York. Young & Co., John, New York. WIttbold, Geo. Co.. Chicngo. Zech & Mann, Chicago. NEPDNSET "^-^^ir' FLOWER POTS Do you want to save all loss from pot breakage? Speed up rooting, transplanting, handling and shipping? Save several hundred percentof first =#'-^-' cost? Greatly reduce freightand express bills? ^^~ ''~^' Then buy Neponset Waterproof Tough and durable. Hold moisture better than clay pots. Made in standardsizes of scien- tifically treated waterproof paper. Weight one-tenth as much as clay pots. Now is the time to order pots for early planting. Immediate shipments. Endorsed by leading florists. You owe it to your- self to try Neponset Pots in your work. If your dealer cannot supply you, send for BIRD & SON EastWalpole Mass. Send me Free Samples and prices of Neponset Water- proof Paper Flower Pots. Address . The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, wbllo fly, tbrips and soft scale. Quart. $1.00 Gallon, $2.50 FUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af fectlng Howers. fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50 VERMINE. l^or eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart. $1.00 Gallon. J.'i.OO Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON, N. 3. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnlverlred or Shredded CATTLE MANURE I'ulverized SHEEP MANURE The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten tears. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Cblcago. Mention the Amevicnn Florist when writinr; Mention the American Florist when writing If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Atiout it. 1919. The American Florist. 187 Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subcription tor weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (International money order.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. m HORTICULTURAL PRINTING GOMPAIty BURNLEY ENGLAND. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS FrM From Bubbles— Uniform in Thickoess. PAINTS and PUTTY _ , i.,i.. (Semi-Pasle.) The Greenhouse While paim particular Florists Prefer. It will pay you lo get our estimates. ^"^ DWELLE-KAISER co 251 Elm St., BUTFAIO, N. Y. Split Carnations Easily Mended with PiUsbury's Carnation Staples No tools required. Mclntyre Floral Co., says it's a success. 1000, 350 ; 3000, SI, postpaid I, L. Pillsbury, bksbng, m. NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating, Ask Tour Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS. Wichita, Kan. JANU.VRV EUSINES.S VERY SATISFACTORY. Januaiy was a g-ood month for the local florists, with the volmne of busi- ness showing' an increase probably bet- ter by 30 per cent than the same period last year. The weather has been un- usually mild, with plenty of .sunshine, and greenhouse stock has done well and was disposed of at good flgrures. Social functions have begun to take on life and this has helped consider- ably. Funeral work is still the big item and the variety and colors used are gov- erned mainly by what is to be had Local florist.s have long since drawn away from any particular fad for light colors only or .any special shade fin funeral flowers. NOTES. C. A. Rose, Charles P. Mueller and W. H. Culp & Co., all of whom conduct city stores, are surely doing their part in decorating their windows to Keep up the interest in flowers. It can truly bi' said that these establishments rarely fall behind in having: the most attrac- tive displays in this city. Visitors : Berthold Guintert, New- ton, Kan.; Wm. Hasselmann. Indepen- dence, Kan.; W. T. Smith, New York. C. We only manufacture one kind of Sash Operators and that is the best kind. A trial order convinces. A complete line of Greenhouse Fittings. Write today for catalogue. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist ichen writing DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. ICO 50 Win $1.50 $15.00 $110.00 HO lOin 0.95 10.50 77.50 70 8 in 0 75 8.25 62.50 The Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest- Fainted green and bound with electric welded hoops. The lour largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants. Buits and Supplies, 7 14-7 16 Chcstnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALFTY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requiiements. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Factory at LMiisville, Neb. Office: 928 Omaha National Bank Building. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK Worid's Oldest ud Largesl Mairo^ctiirers or FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWSSCO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 8E0. KELLER & SON, Manulactnrers of Red Pots Before buying write for pricof 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CmCAGQ. Mention the Avierican Florist when writing Azalea Pots, Hanglns Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns, Btc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled L-abor, The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "MoNS Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO., 200 Fifth Avenue New York Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as eflSclent as glass for liotbeds. cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd.. 35c; 25 yds., at 34c; 50 yds., at 33c; 100 yds,, at 32Hc. Let us figure on your larger orders. For iiarcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. 188 The American Florist. Feb. 8, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 187 \lfredLozierRosery.l71 AllenJ K 165 Alpha Floral Co 166 Amer Bulb Co 1 ^mliDeECCo 161 Anderson S A 171 AD^ermueller G H Co 162 Apbine Mfg Co 186 Astoria Florist 169 Avenue Floral Co., .171 Baer Julius 170 Barnard W W .Co.. .178 Bassett& Washburn. 154 Baumer Aug R 172 Baur Window Glass Co IV BaFer8dorferH&Co.l6! Beaven E A Ibl Bege row's 169 Bereer Bros ■..162 Berning H G 162 Bird & Sonlnc 186 Bodeer J & Sons Co. . 176 Boland JB 172 Bolgiano ] &Son....l78 Bramley&Son 172 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 174 Breitmeyer's J Sons.. 169 Briegs Floral Co.. ..171 Broadway Florist. . .170 Brown A ] Seed Co.. 174 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 176 Bryan AlonzoJ 181 Bnchbinder Bros HI BnckbeeH W 171 Bodlong J A 158 BnrneeW A Co 175 Caldwell The Woodsman Co 161 California Florists.,. 170 Central Floral Co...l7Z Chicago Feed& Fertilizer Co 188 Chicago Flower Growers .'^ssn 160 Clark E B Seed Co.. 178 Clarke'aSonsD 171 Clay &Son Ill Coan J J 165 Conard & Jones Co.. 132 Cooke Geo H 172 Cottage Gardens Nursinc 182 Cowee W J Ill Coy H CSeedCo....l78 Craig Robt Co 179 CnrryJ A & Co 161 Danker Fred A 171 DardsChas 169 Darling LS Seed Co 178 uietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co.169 DornerF&SonsCo.l79 Drakos Co 168 DreerH A... 177 187 188 Duluth Floral 1-0....171 Dunlop John H 169 Dwelle-Kaiser Co, .187 Kble Charles 168 Edwards Fold Box.. Ill Erne& Co 160 Excell Laboratories. 11 Byres HG 168 Fallon Florist 168 Fish Henry seed Co.. 178 Foerster Co Joseph.. 160 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo Ill FordM C 165 Ford William P 165 Fox J M & Son Inc. .170 FrauenlelderC 171 Ereeman MrsJ B....170 FreyCH 171 Frey & Frey 171 Friedman 172 PromeatH E 165 Futterman Bros 164 Galvin Thos F 170 Garland Mfg Co IV GasserJ M Co 169 Giblio & Co Ill Gnatt TlwOve Co.. .152 Sodineau R & M....176 Goldstein 1 165 GorhamPrinterylncIlI GrakelowChas H...169 Grand RpidsFloCo.ni Grossberg-Tyler- Finnermann Co 158 Grimm & Gorly 172 Gude Bros 168 HabermehlsSonsJ J.168 Hardesty & Co 170 Hart George B .165 Hart Henry 168 Haven Seed Co The. 178 Heacock Jos Co 181 Heinl John G&Soo.l71 HendersonA&Co. I 17,? Henderson Lewis. ..169 Henry Co The John. 154 Henshaw Floral Co .165 Hentz &Nash 164 Herr Albert M 181 Hess & Swoboda 169 Hession 170 Hews & Co A H 187 HillDNursCo 182 Hoerber Bros 161 Hollywood G'rdens.l69 Holm & Olson 169 Holton&HunkelCo.l65 Hort .Advertiser 188 Hort Trade Iournal..l87 House of Flowers... 168 Hurfi Edgar F 178 Hurst &Son 176 Huscroft G. L 172 IckesBraun Mill Co. IV IdlewildGreenhs 172 Jahn Hugo 169 Jones Percy 156 Joy Floral Co 168 Kahler Pottery Co. .187 Kasting W F Co.... I Keller Pottery Co Geo 187 Keller Sons J B 170 Kelway & Son 177 Kennicott Bros Co. .157 KervanCoThe 165 Kessler Wm 165 Kottmiller A 168 Kroeschell BrosCo..III Kruchten John 161 KnehnC A 163 Knhl Geo A.. 181 Lager&Hurrell 181 Laodreth Seed Co. . . 178 LangFlo& Nnr r^.l7l Lange A 167 168 Langwitb A R& Co. 175 Lehorms J J 170 Leikens 172 Leonard Seed Co.... 175 Levy Jos J 164 LiggitC U 181 Littlefield Florist ...171 Lockland Lum Co... IV London Flow'rSbo .172 Long Island Flo Co. 168 Louis Simon Freres &Co .. .175 Louise Flower Shop. 170 McCallum Co 163 McGillRC&Co....l76 McHntchison&Co. .181 McKenney 171 Mackie William 165 Malaodre Bros 171 Matthews the Flo'it.l70 MatthewsonJE 168 May & CoLL 172 Meconi Paul 165 Metairie Ridge Nursery 171 Meyer A 172 Michell Henry F Co 178 Miller Floral Co 171 Miller & Mnaser 161 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel 172 Nat' Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co.. . 162 Newell A 171 N YCntFlowerEx..l65 NY Floral Co 172 Nicotine MIgCo 187 N lessen Leo Co 162 Okmulgee Window Glass Co Ill Orchid Florists 171 Palmer W J & Son. ..170 Pap pas Nicholas G. .164 ParkFloralCo 170 Peacock Dahlia Fr.. 182 GREENHOUSE BBST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & OO. 2203 I.,UMDEIl ST. CHICAGO, ILL. Pearson EW 171 PedrickGR&Son..l76 PennThe Florist.. .172 Peters & Reed Poty.. 187 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 163 Philips Bros 171 PierceFO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 174 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 171 Pillsbury I L 187 PittBburgCutFloCo.162 Pode8ta&Baldocchi.l72 Poehlmann Bros Co. 153 Pollworth C C C0...163 Polykranas Geo J ... .165 Potter Floral Co. ...168 Pressing Seed Co WC 174 Pritchatd JN 166 Pulverized Manure CoTbe 186 Pyfer AT& Co 1^5 RaedleinBasket Co. .166 Randall A L Co 161 Randall'sFlowShop.172 Randolph & Mc- Clements 171 Rawlings Elmer 179 R eady Reference 183 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ftg House. ...Ill Reid Edw 162 Reinberg Geo 161 Reinberg Peter. 155 178 Rice Bros 163 Kice Jerome B Seed Co 175 Riedel & Meyer 165 RobinsonJCSeedCo.177 RockWmLFlwrCo..l71 Rodgers J W 168 Robnert Waldo 178 RoseryTheFlor'ICol72 Roustan Servan&Col75 Koutzahn Seed Co .178 RuschG & Co 163 SaakeO C 168 SalrerSeed Co 172 Sceery Edward 170 Schiller the Florist.. 170 Schillo A Lum Co ...IV Schlatter W & Son 170 188 Schmidt Chas L 172 Scbwake Chas& Co. 164 ShafierGeoC 172 SharpPartridge&Co.l8S SheppardH W 172 Sheridan Walter F.. 16^ Siebrecht George C. 165 Simon & Son I N....177 Situation& Wants. ..151 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W & Co. ...160 Smith&CoE D 181 Smith & Fetters Co.. 171 Smith Henry 171 Stone Mountain Evergreen Co 166 Storrs & Harrison... 18 1 Stumpp G. K.M....170 Takeuchi Bros Ill Thorburn JM & Co .176 Tonner O A&LA..154 Totty ChasH 181 Traendly&Schenck.l65 Trepel Jos 170 Turner Bros 187 United Cut Flo Co. .165 Vaughan AL& Co.. 157 Vaughan's SeedStrre I 179 181 Vick'sSons Jas 178 VincentR ]r &Sons Co I WalkerFCo 168 WeberFH 171 WeidemannHG....170 Weiland&Risch....l61 Weirjames 168 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 175 Wietor Bros 156 Williams MrsE A. .172 WittboldGCo 168 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Goldenson.168 Woodru2SD&Sons.l76 YokahamaNurs Co .175 Young A L &CC0..164 Young John & Co. ..165 Young & Nugent.. .168 Zech&MaDD....159 161 KoIoBS if you mend your split cariia lions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 350 per 1000; 3000 forSl.OU. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatier Before &, SOIK 422 Main Street, Sprlntfeld, Mass Mention the American Florist lehen xoriUng A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postage, Jl.OO. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lo\vdham. Notts. Address KDITORS OF «H. A.," L,0\VDIiAN. NOTTS, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when urriting Xreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioases Drive easy and true, became both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not tusu No rights or lefts. The Peerless Clazint Point Is patented. No others like^ it. Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000.90c. postpaid. I Samples free. I EEKST A. SBCEB.l 714 Ctaastnnt Straet> FUlddolphlA. Mention the American Florist when writing ULTIMATELY YOU'LL m^^Sk DEMAND BRAND When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW? CHICAGO FEED .fc FERTILIZER COm V. S. YARDS, CHICAGO Eastern Office G. G. Green, Jr., Beal Est, and Trust BIdg., Philadelphia, Pa, Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory -OF THE- Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen OF THE United States and Canada. PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street CHICAGO BmBrica is "the Prau; at tbs Uessel: thsre may be mare camfort Mmidships, but wb are tbe £rst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. LU. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 15, 1919. No. 1602 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Otlioe at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, lh"9. Published Evert Satubdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St, Cbicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465: Registered Cable Address: AmeHo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. Sl.OO a year; Canada, S2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, J2.50. Volumes halt 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. F. Ammann. Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich.. Vice- President; John \otivo, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J, J. Hebs, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-fifth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 19-21, 1919. Thirly- ■iith annual convention at Cleveland. O., 1920. ■I ■umHnmwnB SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS, i ■ ■iTi^rMliFWll»nM[WlllMll»ir«il«rMll«IIMn«lM[l»ll»ll«ri«111»mMMIIMllMlMll«UM]MlMlMIIMlMI]M!MI— llWllBMniMui AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY, Nest annual meeting and exhibition, Chicago, January, 1930. Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago. Vice-President: A. F. J. B»UR, Thirty- eighth 8t. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Nest Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 1919. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, 8842 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary, AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Ofpicer* — Benjamin H iMMOND, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst. 111., Vice- President; Peof. E. a. White, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaca, N. Y,, Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Officers— G. W. Kerr Doylestown, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. Grat, Bellevue Rd., Newport. R.I., Secretary. Next annual exhibition, June, 1919. Sweet Peas. A bed or bench of sweet peas sown at this time will produce a nice crop of flowers in spring when the winter- blooming: plants are nearly through flowering' and the blooms beginning to grow small and before any outside can be had. The newer Spencers make splendid varieties to plant at this time and, while they will not bloom as early as the winter flowering varieties, yet will flower before the warm summer weather, and the beautifully formed flowers make a welcome change. Se- lect a bench with plenty of head room, for these easily grow to a height of six or eight feet under favorable con- ditions. The seed can be sown six inches part in rows, with about three feet between rows, and lightly covered. It is just as well to sow two or three seeds together, and when they begin to grow, thin out to one plant. The beds must be watered sparingly until the plants are large enough to twine on the supports, for they damp off easily, even when five or six inches high, if over-watered. As soon as the tendrils on the vines appear provide some support for them to twine upon and keep the plants growing erect throughout their culture, or crooked stems and worthless flowers will be the result. A cool house is far better for these plants than one having a warm temperature. Aphis is often troublesome in growing sweet peas, and a spray is far better with these plants than fumigation. Chrysanthemum Stock. This is the time to look over the chrysanthemum stock to see how the cuttings are breaking. There may be some varieties that are not throwing as many cuttings as they should, or some that are not in good health and there are yet s-ome growers that have stock plants for sale, so where from either cause it looks as if the supply might not be sufiicient, new stock should be purchased at once. Where the stock plants are in good health but there are not enough to furnish the requisite number of cuttings, the early cuttings may be taken and rooted and these grown in flats until it is time to propagate the plants for blooming, and cuttings made from these. There are also some varieties of which good cuttings can be pro- cured at this time, but after the first growths are removed do not break satisfactorily. These should surely be taken now and grown on in flats. Notable as one of this class is Miss Virginia Pcehlmann, and some varie- ties, such as President Roosevelt, are short-jointed and slow in their growth, so early cuttings are preferred. It is a good time now to look the stock over and be sure of good plants and enough of them for another season. Stocks. The demand for flowers at Memo- rial day is in many cases for bunches or sprays to lay upon the graves of the departed relatives and friends, and as much show as can be made is often the object, therefore the grower must have a quantity of what are called the cheaper flowers, and stocks are one of the best at this time, for they are large and prominent, make up ^rell in bouquets or sprays, and are quickly and easily grown. The seed should be sown by February 1 to be sure to have them in flower by the end of May. The seed germinates quickly and as soon as large enough should be potted. Many grow them in flats, but to have them early pot culture is bet- ter, for they do not receive such a severe shock when transplanted in the benches. The planting in the benches should be done in the month of March and the plants can be grown In two ways, to the single spike which will 190 The American Florist, Feb. 15, produce a much larger, handsome bloom, or eight to 10 lateral spikes. The former method allows of planting from three to four inches apart, while in the latter the plants should be set eight to nine mches each way. Grow- ing the latter way, that is, to eight or 10 spikes, is the culture most often practiced, and in order to cause the plant to branch as soon as the termi- nal flower forms it is rubbed out, and the laterals W'ill grow at once. To have these laterals in bloom for Me- morial day the terminal bud should show by the last of April, which will allow abotit four weeks for the growtli of the laterals and tlie finishing of the bloom. Constant fumigation will be necessary to keep the plants clean of aphis, which very rapidly accumulate on the succulent growth unless kept in check. Hydrangeas. The plants of hydrangeas that are to be in bloom for Easter should be started at once, for it is much better to grow them along slowly than to wait and bring them in later and force them much harder. This will give the plants more natural conditions and they will finish with shorter-jointed growths, being not nearly so tall, and well furnished with large heavy foliage completely covering the stems. The plants started at this time should be first placed in a greenhouse having a night temperature of 40 to 4.5 de- grees and if the buds and stems look very dry, frequent syringings of the branches will quickly make the buds fill up. After the first leaves are fully formed the plants can be moved into a WaJ'mer house and they should come along nicely for Easter — a house with carnation temperature should bring them in bloom by that time, but if the buds are not well set early in March a still warmer temperatiu-e will be re- quired. If grown in a warm tempera- ture keep a sharp lookout for red spiders, which gather on the blooms and quickly ruin them. Begonias of Lorraine Type. For the large plants for next win- ter's flowering we are placing the cut- tings in the propagating bench now. The plants wore selected before Christ- mas and strong, healthy specimens taken for propagation. Tlie flowers were removed and the plants given a warm location that the best vigor might be maintained. Any leaf show- ing blemish is discai'ded, only clean, healthy leaves being used from which to raise the young stock. A warm propagating bed is chosen for these plants and the stems are inserted in the sand deep enough so that about half an inch of the leaf is below the surface. They are kept moist and warm until they are rooted, when they are potted in 2»^-inch pots and placed in a warm house and shifted along as required. This may seem a trifle early by many grower;; to start the propa- gating of these plants, but there is always demand for some large speci- mens and fine leaves are obtainable at this time and they root easily during January and February when the propa- gating bench is warm. The plants will require considerable care and attention during the heated spell of July and August, but with plenty of ventilation and a light shade, they are easily kept moving and make fine plants for the holidays. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted b^- Robt. Kltt, Phlla., Pa. Freesia Spray. At this time, when freesia is at its height, and cattleyas are plentiful, the combination as show-n in the accom- panying illustration, makes a very good funeral arrangement. Freesia, when well grown, with from four to five open flowers to a truss, borne on long, stout stems, is wonderfully effec- tive in all kinds of loose spray and de- sign work. Many growers spoil splen- didly grown stock by cutting too soon; it should always carry from four to five opened flowers before being ready for market, then the remaining buds are white in appearance and will all open in water. Max Schling's Bit of Palm Beach. Floral Arrangement and F. T. D. The February meeting of the Flo- rist's Club of Philadelphia deserves more than passing mention, as it had much in it to interest the whole craft. It was retailers' night, of particular interest to this artistic branch of the trade. There was an attendance of about 200, quite a few of whom, were ladies, nearly all active workers in stores. There were also a nimiber of retailers from nearby cities and towns. Max Schling, of New York, who .ad- dressed the club on the arrangement of cut flowers and color combinations, was at his best. He said he did not claim to be an arlist, but only a plain gardener. Ho had now Vieen 20 years in business, and while he had worked hard, had tried to keep young and smiling. He said the florist should learn to work quickly in placing his (lowers, and be able to make some- thing out of pretty nearly nothing. On an already prepared m.agnolia wreath, made on a single flat w-ire frame, and covered with salt hay instead of sphagnum, which was scarce, he quickly arranged several forms of dec- orations, all with fresh flowers. One of 12 cattleyas was very showy, another of a variety of a half-dozen kinds, to- gether with some croton sprays, was effective. Flowers for funerals should be as bright and attractive as for any other occasions, in his opinion; they are not to remind one of their sorrow, but, if possible, to cheer them. A smaller, closely made magnolia wreath, full round, alike on both sides, was, with a spray of well berried holly, a little mistletoe, together with a red bow, sold at Christmas for $10, which while it showed much better than 100 per cent profit, was a proper reward for this rush period. These wreaths should be made in quantity during dull periods- In speaking of prices, he said the customer should always be treated fairly. He tried to give a little more than lie promised, and return the customer's confidence with good ser- vice. Last winter evei-ybody preached economy, for many gifts. He had found a basket of fruit and flowers a success, the fruit being used to sell the flowers which were attached to the handle in tubes of water. This sold from $15 to $.35 depending on the flowers used. Florists should be prepared to exe- cute the small order. Fibre and par- rafiine cups, gilded, cost but a trifle, in which a few flowers nicely arranged, made quite a showing, much more so than when in a box. They were all ready to be placed at the bedside in a hospital. Such an order could be made up to show a good profit and sold for $3. All 10-cent stores sold small glass vases which answered the same purpose. A small handle or tumbler basket was filled. The flow- ers in this, he said, should be arched over by the handle to show as in a f2-ame. It w.as a mistake to cover the handle; just a small bow of narrow ribbon was all that was necessary. Croton sprays were used to good ad- vantage in this and other work. Small home-made boxes, decorated with hand painted Japanese panels on nice paper, when filled with flowers were quite salable. Mr. Schling demonstrated that all colors looked well together, if tised in the right combinations; the addition of a spray or two of maiderhair smoothed and modified colors wonderfully. He had arranged a Palm Beach scene in his window, but this, while it attracted considerable attention, did not bring people into the shop. He always liked to make the window attractive with floral arrangements that were complete in themselves and salable. Along the same line, he made by means of a tin pie plate, with an upright tin pipe soldered a little off the center, which held a glass tube, a miniature Palm Beach. S.and and pebbles covered the plate, a small kentia was cut off. and with some flowers filled the tube. At^ the foot of this palm tree, reclining oi. the sand, was one of the little "splash me" Fi-ench dolls. The flowers used were of good quality. These little con- ceits at once became popular, and were priced at $7.50 to $10 each. Tliere had been a large advance sale for them to be used as Valentines. He also showed a Valentine kiddie, which at- tached to a flower tube filled with flowers, with a red ribbon bow, made a very pretty and salable Valentine. Be sure the ribbon is red, as that is the color of love. 1919. The American Florist. 191 In speaking of the business, he said, the florist must put his heart and soul into his work. In working- with flowers, lie must make his fingers re- spond instantly and follow the l^ent of his mind. A man who is busy at his work, has his mind on it, and if you ask him about something else, he will give you an absent minded answer. While talking, Mr. Schling was arrang- ing all the flowers he had been work- ing with in a large loose cluster, pick- ing up one after another without se- lection, each seeming to fit in as he placed it until all were used up, the re- sult being a large, handsome loosely arranged bunch that was held in one hand without string or other wrap- ping. String, he said, cut into the stems and should only be used when the bunch was finished and just enough to hold them together, then the flowers could be easily separated, if the recipient so desired. He laid no claim to any special gift of art — ■ anyone who loved flowers could soon learn to arrange them. If they were happy in their work, and put their mind, and enough energy into their business, they were bound to be suc- cessful. Mr. Schling was frequently applauded, and at the close, received a standing vote of thanks. He was then asked to tell of his experience wifh the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, which he did, going into very inter- esting detail, and incidentally describ- ing his methods of advertising. The F. T. D., he faid, was as yet in its infancy. It had made good strides in the past few years, which proved that it had great possibilities. In every large store, there was work enough now to keep one clerk employed just to look after this business. About 15 years ago, he had first been asked to deliver flowers in San Francisco, and later in St. Louis. He shipped these from New York, using cypripediums, cattleyas, etc., which had carried safe- ly. He had shipped made-up wedding bouquets to Cuba, which had arrived in good condition, as well as 1.400 carnations, not one of which was spoiled. Comparatively few people know any- thing of this telegraph system of de- livering flowers through florists' agen- cies in other cities. Every florist should tie up to this system; the more agencies the more business, 'i^ie man who does not join, loses out. His competitor, being a member, features the association and customers order here, thinking that as their florist hav- ing said nothing about it, he does not use the system, and this order and perhaps others are lost. The longer they wait, the worse it will be, as ini- tiation fees are to be raised. A man cannot lose, he only gains if he joins. His firm had filled 7S0 orders during last December amounting to $11,000. Of this, .?.5,000 came from Europe. The orders originating in one's store were most profitable as there was a clear 20 per cent in it, without any risk, the distant correspondent hav- ing to furnish the flowers and do the work. The membership in the F. T. D. gives a man prestige. It is a socie- ty of one for all. all for one. Mr. Schling is a great believer in printers' ink. His advertising in Ne^w York papers alone for last year was $11,000. He advertised very extensive- ly all over the world, both in news- papers and by posters, which -were to be seen in consvilate offices, hotels, ex- press depots and other prominent places everywhere. Last year his busi- ness was over $180,000, of which $-l'2,- FREESIA SPRAY. 000 was spent in various forms of ad- vertising. All kinds of annual events, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and everything of importance, was kept in the minds of customers by means of follow-up letters. All orders were minutely recorded so that tliey could all be duplicated to the flower if neces- sarj'. In closing, Mr. Schling said he believed the F. T. D. will grow to be big.ger than the S. A. F. The pub- lic will welcome the organization, be- cause it gives service. Compare the service given by the florist with that of any other trade. The florist handles a very perishable stock, and frequent- ly has the shortest kind of notice to execute orders for flowers which he is expected to have on hand. The F. T. D. will educate the public to order in advance and put more system in the business, so that the hours of ser- vice will be shortened. It will be raised to a higher plane and become a profession that men with college education will bo glad to enter. It will be supported on all sides, both by the grower and producer of flow- ers, and the public, who will both give and get the right kind of service. President Harvey, who had attend- ed the recent S. A. F. executive com- mittee and the F. T. D. meetings in Detroit, spoke of the great publicity movement in the western cities, where in the local advertising in the various sections, very encoiu-aging results have been obtained. If only % to % of one per cent of each man's annual business was set aside to be used by the national prblicity committees of the S. A. F. and this would .scarcely be felt by anyone, they would have more than they could use for any- thing they now have in mind. Some surprises in this publicity movement were coming that were almost revolu^ tionai-y- Charles Grakelow, a director of the F. T. D., who also had attended the Detroit meeting, was full of enthu- siasm. Some wonderful work had been done in Detroit, both by the F. T. D. and S. A. F. to advance the cause of publicity. Everybody was optimistic, particularly the growers, who were all anticipating great crops next season. He said all retailers should get on the F. T. D. bandwagon, join and pay their dues, and not to then sit down and wait, biit to be active and hustle and boost the organization to the limit. A wheelbarrow is a very useful article, but is is of no use if you do not push 192 The American Florist. Feb. 15, it, so do not join tlie F. T. D. just to become a member, but to be also a worlier. There are about 700 members in the United States; 40 new ones joined in January. There were those who expected to see 2,000 in the ranks in another year. It is not what we gain, but what we give, that even- tually counts. In the west, great suc- cess had followed their efforts in pub- licity. In Milwaukee, Wis., .$0,000 had been raised last year, all spent locally with great and direct benefits. He wanted to see retail florists every- where become members of the F. T. D., particularly his fellow members of the trade in Philadelphia. They had shown what they could do in the great national flower show, when they had piled up a record attendance of over 100,000. By pulling together they could also make Philadelphia the greatest F. T. D. city in the United States. As a result of the information brought out and the enthusiasm of the speakers, 10 new members were se- cured for the F. T. D. Next Week in the Flower Shop. The season is at hand when special displays are in order, when stock is becoming so plentiful that one thing can be featured after another, and the interest kept up so continuously that business will be just one good cus- tomer after another, marching to the meri-y jingle of the cash register. Sounds optimistic, does it not? But there are stores in every large city in the land, and in many of lesser size, of which the above is a good descrip- tion. Where they are not satisfied with one success, but have another planned to follow on, and others wait- ing like runners in a relay race, so that excitement or interest shall never be allowed to lag. No two men do business exactly alike. They may cater to the same class of people, yet have a very dif- ferent way of presenting almost the same line of plants and flowers. One will attract notice by attention to small things, always having some lit- tle conceits made up all the time — something that looks inviting and ready at once to take .along. The other does not find time to bother with such small mattere. Of course, they are made up when ordered. "We do not do much of that kind of work — there is nothing in it anyhow." Such a man wants to wake up. There is "something" in it, sometimes a great deal, as one small sale will lead to others, and when a transient buyer becomes a regular, a great gain has been made. It is an important matter to have the store clean and inviting early in the morning. All water in the jars or vases in the case should be changed the last thing at night. This, if left to the morning, is often interfered with by a run of early phone orders, which demand immediate attention. and then this u.sually sloppy operation is going on when customers are .about. It is very bad practice to be taking off outside petals and damaged foliage in the presence of those who want to know if the flowers they are getting are fresh. Nothing passe should ever be allowed to remain in the case. There should be a box in the rear or the basement for all such stock, which may be good enough for some pur- poses. Sweeet peas are good to feature at this time. They are about at their best and moderate in price. Small vase or tumbler baskets, holding a bunch or a little more tied with a narrow rib- bon bow, can be made very attractive. A window of these 'baskets, a number suspended from the ceiling to fill the space from top to bottom, is sure to attract attention, while a speci>al price card is quite sure to start them on their mission. Bunches of sweet peas, wrapped or displayed in cornucopias of wax paper, a number in a bowl or bowls on the end of the counter, or on a table together, will be found much more salable than if packed in jars or vases on the shelves of the case. Make a daffodil week. They are to be had now in quantity, both cut and in pots. Sprays of pussy willows, stuck in the pots, or in small baskets J. J. Trevis. Pres. Montreal Qardeners' and Florists' Club. of the cut sprays, are good company. Decorate the pots with white and yel- low paper, the yellow inside, and tie with yellow fibre ribbon. Such dec- oration will aad 50 per cent to their selling value. Primula obconica is a good seller. When well done, it is very showy. Trim these pots with white and pink paper inside to match the flowers. Arrange two or three dozen in .a decoi-a- tive grouping and see how quick they will move. Are you a member of the F. T. D.? If not, you are standing in your own light. When your name gets on the list, you are in line for promotion un- til step by step you get up among the leaders. Any man, who gets in line, and will work and feature this .asso- ciation and its work will add 30 per cent to his business each year. Thi.-* is not "hot air." It is cold facts right from men who hove seen the light and are now on the tr.ack, spi.'eding .ahe.ad. Have you heard from the S. A. F. publicity committees? They have hitched their wagon to a star twice as bright as that of ji year ago. They .ar^ Iil.nnning for a campaign to cost $l(10.(i(M>. If you arc not now in this movement, you h.ave just got to come along. Identify yourself with it at once. Send in your good will check. It will come back many times over. Washington's Birthday. One must be up and doing these days, going after business in every possible way. Taking advanta,ge of all current events and anniversaries by featuring them In advance, calls attention to the store. Frequent changes in decorative effects will be noticed by the hundreds, and perhaps thousands, that are passing daily, until they will ofttimes go out of their way to view this window. The decoration in honor of the birthday of the "Fath- er of his Country" fui-nishes an oppor- tunity that should be made the most of. It is a legal holiday, a time when many have leisure, and the streets are full of pleasure seekers. While the observance of the day has not much prestige as a floral holiday, yet it has possibilities. All winter holi- days are festive — Thanksgiving, Christ- mas, Now Year's, St. Valentine's day, Washington's birthday, and Paddy's day are all celebrated by social or club dinners or other anniversary celebra- tions, at which the florist is almost sure to be asked to furnish plants and flowers, without which no public or social function is considered complete. Many patriotic individuals and so- cieties celebrate February 22 with meetings and dinners, at which the decorations are always a feature, alt of which should be encouraged biT a good stock of flowers in the national colors, worked up in various ways, pre- vious to the day, so that its coming is heralded and brought to the attention of the public. The mythical story of the cherry tree appears to be irrevocably attached to the day, so that a plentiful supply of the artificial fruit should be on hand. Of course, the hatchet is also a fea- ture, which must be largely in evi- dence. For the window, a small four-foot dog-ivood or cherry tree (the dogwood is the best shaped in small sizes), trimmed with cherries and leaves, and set into a tub. Is attractive. A good sized bust of Washington, placed on or draped with ,a large flag, is a good feature. A number of small trees, made up in the same manner and placed in C-inch pots covered with crepe paper, tied with a bow of red. white, and blue ribbon, and a small hatchet thrown in will be found deco- rative and at the same time salable. A small branch with a dozen or so cherries, tied to which with a narrow red. white, and blue ribbon is a minia- ture hatchet, m.akes a good finish to the top of a box of cut flowers. Larger hatchets, to which red and white car- nations and some cornflowers are tied with the tri-color ribbon, are quite salable. Pans of from three to a dozen Dutch hyacinths, red, white and blue in color, with crepe cover and tied with a narrow ribbon are nice for the table, to be used instead of the fernery. For the more elaborate function, .a center of feru'^, from which rise cherry trees and a small bust or two of W.a,sh- ington, with small vases of red and white c,arn.ati('ns and cornflowers, is appropriate. Boutonnicres of the s.nme flowers, with very naia-ow tri-color I'ib- bon bows, should be at every plate. Even if not much business is ex- pected, the decorated window, as a re- membrance of the d.ay. is a^lways an .attractive feature, calling attention to the store and its handiwork. Small li.askets are now offered by the supply houses with pl.astic cherry and hatchet ornaments, which c.nn be filled nicely and tied with, tri-color ribbon bows and .a small branch of cherries. 1919. The American Florist. 193 Primula Obconlca. One of the most satisfactory win- ter flowering plants of the primrose family is the obconica. Planteck out on a table, or grown in pots, it will give from the middle of January two to three months' continuous bloom, fur- nishing trusses of flowers ranging from white to deep pink, that are very useful for wreaths and other funeral designs. As a pot plant for house dec- orative purposes, it has a large sale, and is included in many florists' stocks. The degree of perfection to which this plant may be grown Is shown by the accompanying illustrations of stock in four and five-inch pots. To have such a showing of bloom by Jan- uary 20, when the photographs were taken, is quite a feat. Puch stock as this could be sold by the thousands to retail florists all over the land. The single florets on the smaller plant were two inches in diameter, of a beautiful light shade of pink. The laj-ge plant is in a five-inch pot and carried eight heads of bloom of a bright pink. The illustration gives no idea of their bright, fresh, vigorous appear- ance. They were so different from the obconica as generally seen as to seem like an altogether different variety. They show a finish and quality that wins the blue ribbon of approval from all who see them, and stamps the grower as a genius in his profession. Tlie plants are undoubtedly given something of a stimulating character, but we venture that it is not ground wishbones. President J. J. Trevls. MOXTREAT CVKDENERS' -\XD FLORI.9TS' CLUB President Trevis, whose life has been practically devoted to growing flowers, has been a resident of the Dominion for the past 10 years, the first three of which were spent in the einploy of Hall & Robinson, who conduct an up- to-date establishment at Outremoint, Que., the remaining period in the capa- city of private gardener. Previous to coming to America he was in charge of one of the most attractive estates in Sussex, Eng., with eight acres devoted to flower gardens, a rock garden and other features, one of the most attrac- tive of which was a pergola 1,500 feet in length covered with rambler roses. He also took pride in the old English style of herbaceous borders of hand- some shrubbery. President Trevis says that from the time he was apprenticed, the growing of flowers to per- fection and the science and study nec- essary to attain success and do justice to both himself and his profession have guided his endeavors, and he adds : "A gardener never gets through learning." Crxv'^XAND, O. — The Cleveland Arti- ficial Flower Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000. B.\l.TIJtORE, Md. — J. L,. Towner is now manager of the Baltimore Wholesale Florists' Supply Co.. George J. Muhly having opened a business at 512 St. Paul street. Worcester. Mass. — The Quarry Flo- ral Co. will build a range, boiler house and store with office in connection, at 877 Main street, the site of the fornver Thayer estate. TJlTCA, N. Y. — The Whitton green- house property including seven build- ing lots has been purchased by St. Joseph's infant home adjoining, the grounds of which are to be enlarged. PRIMULA OBCONICA IN 4-INCH POT. From Photo,{raph Taken January 20. Flowers Two Inches Diameter. THE CARNATION. Carnation Novelties at Cleveland Show. The exhibition of the American Car- nation Society at Cleveland, January 29-30, may be said to have been made up largely of novelties and seedlings, very few of the standard or better known varieties being represented by more than one vase of flowers. In the classes calling for 50 blooms to a vase, we found one vase each of Matchless, Enchantress Supreme, White Enchan- tress, Belle Washburn, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Pocahontas and Rosalia. The rest of the varieties exhibited wer% either novelties sent out during the last year or two, or undisseminated seed- lings, among the latter being some that showed great promise. The salmon pink variety. Laddie, made a wonderful showing, and the large vases of these were a leading fea- ture of the exhibition. The color, form and size of flower, as well as its strong, rigid stem, entitles Laddie to be classed as the leader among carnations of to- day. While it is not to be expected that so large a flower will be as free of production as a flower of average proportions, yet, considering its size, Laddie is a clean-cut grower and a good producer. The best blooms of Laddie on exhibition were shown by the Joseph H. Hill Company, Rich- mond. Ind., and S. J. Goddard, Fram- ingham, Mass. Ruth Baur. a beautiful light pink, showed up well and proved to be a good keeper. This variety looks like a good commercial flower. It has fine color, good form, excellent stem and made a very fine showing. Batir & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, Ind., were the exhibitors. Donald is one of the most promising among the new crimsons or maroons. The color is good, the size of flower above the average, of good form, and carried on the best of stems. It is a very fine variety of this color. Exhibit- ed by Strout's, Biddeford, Me. Sunshine, a yellow that is in a class by itself, is a very fine variety in every respect. It is well named as to color, which is bright and clear, without any tracings of red in the petals so pro- nounced in the other yellows that we have had. The flowers are of good size and fine form, with strong, rigid stems. It was exhibited by Strout's. White Delight is a white sport of Pink Delight. Growers who are suc- cessful in growing Pink Delight will find its white sport a good variety, with the best of keeping qualities. Also ex- hibited by Strout's. Bernice appears to be a good com- mercial crimson. This variety has been shown at the carnation exhibitions be- fore in equally as good form as at Cleveland. It is a fine variety for any- one desiring a good commercial crim- son. Exhibited by W. D. Howard, Mil- ford, Mass. Topsy is another new crimson of the lar.gest size and good form, a very fino large variety of good keeping qualities and stout stem. Exhibited by Joseph H. Hill Co. Red Cross is a fine looking red com- mercial variety on the order of Beacon, of which it has every trace of being a seedling. A promising red variety, ex- hibited by Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Edna, a very bright red variety of good form, is a little undersized when compared with some of the other new ones on exhibition, but all of its other points are good. Exhibited by Nic Zweifel, Milwaukee, Wis. Democracy, a very large, flesh pink variety that looked fine when first staged, went down after the first day. It showed the appearance of having been grown too warm and close. Ex- hibited by Gude Bros. Co., Washington, D. C. Denver is a light pink sport of Mrs. C. W. Ward, .somewhat on the color of Cottage Maid, though a little lighter. This variety has the fine keeping qual- 194 The American Florist. Feb. 15, ities of the Mrs. C. W. Ward. Shipped from Denver, Colo., after having been cut two or three days, it was in fine condition at the end of the show. Ex- hibited by G. Brenker, Denver, Colo. S. J. Goddard. Framingham, Mass., jointly with Fred Dorner & Sons Com- pany, Lafayette, Ind., exhibited .several very fine seedlings xmder number. Es- pecially noteworthy were two or three of the light pink shade and the bright reds. Rolfe Smith, with the Joy Floral Co.. Nashville, Tenn., put up a table o£ seedlings, three and four of a kind, ajnong them being some very promising looking tJowers. A. J. Stahelin, Redford, Mich., staged a rose pink seedling, and a variegated seedling, both of which were good flow- ers and looked to be good commercial varieties. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor. O., exhibited a very large red seedling, which, if it had a brighter color, would atttract considerable attention. C. W. Johnson. Increased Production Will Be Profitable. Never before, in the history of the florist indtistry, has there been such a demand for practically every line of stock, and never has there been such a marked shortage of supply. The war ended (so to speak) almost as suddenly as it began. At the begin- ning, there were large stocks of every- thing, but these gradually dwindle^, and in many instances, were lost en- tirely. Upon the signing of the armis- tice, it was of course impossible for a florist (like a manufacturer), to turn to raw material and either increase or decrease the supply on short notice, so that today, coupled with the many restrictions that hampered the florist business, they find themselves far from meeting the demands of their trade because there are not enough stocks to work on. It has been stated that the nursery business does not return the profit it should. Personally, I feel it is this way to a. large extent with the florist business, especially with the glower. No one can deny that it calls for hard and constant effort with an "always on the job" idea. There is considerable waste of product, that cannot always be avoided, and for that reason alone, it behooves every florist to educate the flower and plant buy- ing public that they will have to pay a fair price for cut flowers, etc. An important point to keep in mind is that during the period of the war, due to many reasons, not a few florists quit business. Some few will resume, while others will not. This has created two effects that are now apparent : The first is a shortage of cut flowers, and the second, good prices for what is available. The war has taught the trade valua- ble lessons. It has discouraged waste, it has encouraged a closer application to business, and really, many of us wonder how we went through it and survived. For 1919, every florist should resolve upon a few important things, remembering that it is our business that really keeps us, and I have al- ways dwelt on the theory that it should command the most and our best at- tention. First, do not grow surplus for speculation; it has .a tendency to lower prices. Second, get fair prices for your products, especially where fine quality and good trade demand It. Third, avoid w.aste in all forms; it surprises one to know how this pulls down the credit side of the ledger, and fourth, try and have what your trade demands. Get back gradually into your regular channel of crops, elim- inating the things that do not pay, and keeping in vogue the methods that you found made you, during the war, help yourself. One might go on indefinitely citing suggestions that would prove valua- ble, and let me conclude in saying, "Keep the florist industry on a high plane." Do not make it a cheap busi- ness; make it a paying proposition. Just think how many of you spent some years of apprenticeship to learn the business, .some serving without pay. Are you not entitled to the same return of profit as any other line? Certainly, yes, and it lies within the province of every florist to make his CHRYSANTHEMUMS Sergt Otis L. Bullock. Son of Mrs. E. M. Bullock, Elkhart, Ind., Who Expects to be Mustered Out Soon. business profitable. Study market conditions as applied to cut flowers and plants; observe the law of supply and demand, as is done in every in- dustrial business; and then make your price. Because carnations brought a dollar a dozen a year ago, that has no bearing on what you can get today. Grow suflicient stock to meet all nor- mal demands, and which will be taken at a profitable price. Do not grow stock just to fill tip benches, unless you are sure you can sell it at a profit. Remember it costs time and money to produce it. Try to figure a market before you grow it, and after all, do not have empty greenhouses; nothing deteriorates more rapidly. Make them work for you. I did not want to use the words spoken today by a prominent grower in Philadelphia, but it might not be amiss, although I never believe in rubbing it in. He said that many florists were ill; they needed a tonic that would boost them. Now, it is bet- ter to take the medicine yourself than to have it administered, so let us all wake tip, if we have been sick, and prepare for a larger spring trade than was ever experienced. A Booster. Chrysanthemum Season of 1918. P.iper b.v Charles 11. Totty, Madison. N. J., read at- the annual meeting of the Tennessee State Florists' Association at Nashville, Janu- ary 30, 1919. The chrysanthemum season just closed was noted for the prices ol> tained and the rapidity with which the ■ crop was moved, once it was in shape to handle. Several factors contributed to this. Undoubtedly, the influenza epidemic was considerably of an influ- ence during the month of October, but that does not explain it for the month of November, when the demand for floweis and the phenomenal prices still kept up. A factor that has not been considered by some men, because they have not given the matter thought, is the publicity campaign of the Society of American Florists. At the conven- tion in August, we had the matter of publicity before the committees and decided that there would be a great many more chrysanthemums than the market could asimilate, due to the fact that many florists figured on growing a crop and then closing up their houses for the winter on account of the fuel restrictions. These conditions pre- vailed to a greater or lesser extent throughout the country and the pub- licity committees devoted $10,000 for the purpose of advertising the beauty and uses of the chrysanthemum. I have heard men say this advertising did no good to them as individuals, and they could see no direct benefit from it. They do not stop to figure that the cre- ation of a sentiment in favor of this or that article is all that any national ad- vertising campaign is planned to do. The details take care of themselves later. All national publicity can do is direct the thoughts of men and women to some particular thing or channel and the results will speak for them- selves. I am positive the results spoke for themselves in no uncertain voice in moving the chrysanthemum crop this fall. There were more chrysanthe- mums grown than ever before in the hi.story of this country. We were favored with a specially good fall last year. It was ideal weather for the perfect development of chrysanthemums, especially the earjy flowering type which are now grown in large quantities in many sections for the New York market. I presume the members of the Tennessee State Flor- ists' Association are more or less fa- miliar with this type and varieties, but if not we will give a list of a dozen which we found very profitable. Tliey are as follows : Pink — Chas. Jolly, Belle Mauve and Madame Marquis. White — Cranford White, Normandie and Smith's Advance. YelloT\- — Yellow Advance, Cranfordia and Etoile d'Or. Bronze — -A. Barham, Mrs. H. Craig and Crimson Pride. These bloomed magnificently out- doors, and with the phenomenal de- mand coming at the time they Hower- pd. on account of the epidemic, were a very profitable proposition. We also had some side benches in the .frreen- houscs planted with these varieties. They were set out a foot apart and the plants pinched several times and then allowed to come, on the average of a dozen blooms to a plant. Not one of these flowers did we wholesale less 1919. The American Florist. 195 than $2 per dozen, and if some of our large growers with a million feet of glass could follow this record, the flow- er business should be on a much more profitable basis than it is at the present time. One man of my acquaintance made a small fortune out of the Ca- price chrysanthemums which he plant- ed out in the field. Undoubtedly, the Ca- price or Cap family, ,as they are called, is known to all on account of their won- derful adaptability as pot plants. There are eight sorts, all sports of t^e French variety, Caprice du Printemps, which I introduced to American grow- ers some eight years ago. The flow- ers are large and spreading and are splendid for making up funeral de- signs. The plants are of ideal, dwarf habit, so dwarf, in fact, that they need no staking. GREENHOUSE TTPES. The varieties grown in greenhouses naturally differ in many states. We will give a short list of what we found very profitable with us. In white our varieties were Smith's Advance, Alice Day, October Queen, Wm. Turner and Louisa Pockett. These flowered with us in the order named. Smith's Ad- vance, during the early part of the season, made a hard, scrubby gi-owth, almost refusing to grow at all, conse- quently our plants all ran out into sprays which proved to be just what the market was looking for since the early asters were gone and the epi- demic made a tremendous call for white flowers of any description. The other varieties also gave us splendid returns. The two last named, Louisa Pockett and Wm. Turner, averaged us $9 per dozen wholesale, for some 800 blooms. This is a phenomenal price for they were grown a foot apart, ex- actly as they would be for exhibition purposes, and therefore, as a business proposition at this time, the price does not begin to compare with the returns from the early flowering varieties men- tioned above at $2 per dozen. In yel- low, the most profitable sorts were Golden Glow, Chrysolora, Marigold and Yellow Turner. The Turner varieties, yellow, and Wm. Turner, the white, will be enriched in 1920 by a pink sport, having all the Turner character- istics, for which we predict a record- breaking sale. Bronzes do not figure so largely in the wholesale florists' list, and I think wrongly so, because there is a strong call, at least in the New York market for chrysanthemums that will blend with the autumn foliage. The most profitable sorts are October Herald, President Everitt and W. H. Waite, all of which give an excellent account of themselves. Pink, were the least profitable of all sorts, and the onlv kinds we considered really good this year with us were Unaka and Pacific Supreme. The former must be taken on a very early bud or its lack of petal- age is not at all satisfactory. Some growers of my acquaintance tell me they did splendidly with McNeice. and others made considerable money from Chieftain. We always c-onsidered Chief- tain was hardly large enough to bother with. Three late vai-ieties for our last cutting were Autocrat, white; Tekon- sha and Glenview, bronzes, and these can be recommended to any florist looking for Thanksgiving flowers. In this late list I do not mention Chad- wick, because I do not grow it and am simply giving you our experiences of the season just closed. Chadwick is such an vmsatlsfactory variety to re- produce that we were compelled rather regretfully to close it out. PRIMULA OBCONICA IN 6-INCH POT. From Photograph Taken J:inuary 20. POMPONS AND SINGLES. During the past fall, these types had a splendid sale, and were disposed of at a profitable price in large quantities. I know our records show Connie Dick, and Pink and White Doty wholesaled at 75 cents per bunch of only four sprays in a bunch. These were wonderfully fine with us this year and were ahead of anything else in the pompon section, as regards returns for the space cov- ered. Western Beauty and Mary also did well with us in November. Mrs. Frank Wilcox, or Mrs. Frank Beu, as it is sometimes called, came near swamping the market the latter part of November, thei"e was so much of it grown. I am sure it will pay any man who wants pompons for Thanksgiving to grow plenty of Western Beauty, a first-class pink variety and Pink and White Doty and Connie Dick for his early varieties. Singles are equally as profitable as pompons, but much of the stock seen in the market last year wa.s absolute trash, although under the conditions existing at the time, was disposed of at some price or other. The ideal sin- gle must have a strong, robust habit with the flower stalk perfectly stiff in order to hold the flower upright and the blooms must have three or four rows of petals in order to give them texture enough to be bunched and shipped around as is necessary in the whole- sale market. Where a grower grows and sells his own flowers he can take some of the older singles with just a single row of petals and use the sprays for decorative work without too much handling. They are beautiful, but not of much value in the wholesale market on account of having but a single row of petals and being unable to with- stand any rough treatment. We have for years made a specialty of singles and are now getting the re- sults of our experiments in discarding" long lists of those we did not consider of value. While we catalogue some 70 varieties, I have trimmed the list down for a commercial man to some 12 or 14 sorts, which are as follows : White — Mrs. Waitc, Mrs. A. Phillips, Veronica, and Mensa. Yellow — Mrs. Lou Thompson, Golden Mensa and Vivian Cook. Bronze — Bronze Buckingham, Ida Katherine Skiff and Portia. Red — H. Marie Totty and Supreme. Pink — Charlotte Waite, Ivor Grant, W. Buckingham and Mrs. E. D. God- frey. The last named, Mrs. E. D. Godfrey, was grown by the thousands for the New York and other eastern markets, and was the only chrysanthemum left in good shape for Christmas. It was raised by Wm. Waite, a private grower, in Scabright, N. J. We procured the stock fi-om him and introduced the va- riety to the trade seven or eight years ago, and neither the originator nor my- self made .$5 out of it, yet today it is the most largely grown single in com- mercial cut flowers. I just mention this in passing as one of the reasons why the introducers of novelties are not especially worried over their in- come tax returns. In conclusion, gentlemen, the chrys- anthemum has a well defined place in American horticulture, and while, in common with other flowers, it has its "ups and downs," it is the kind of a crop that can be grown with a mini- mum of expense, and after it is cut the space can be used for another crop for winter work. I .spent many years growing the largest collection of or- chids in America, and the rose is my second choice, but somehow every fall I turn to my first and only love — the chrysanthemum. National Publicity for Flowers. The two publicity committees met in joint session at the Hollenden hotel, Cleveland. O., January 30, with Presi- dent J. F. Ammann presiding. T*wo members only were absent, for reasons m.eeting the approval of the assembly. A full report of the proceedings must, necessarily, bo deferred until receipt of the transcript of the notes of the oflicial stenographer, but the following may be advanced : The minutes of the' conferences of the chairmen of the two committees, the president of the society, and the secretary, held in Buffalo last June, and in Cleveland last October, were submitted! and approved. SecretatT^ 196 The American Florist. Feb. 15, Young- presented a financial report covering- in detail the work of the pro- motion burep.u and the status of the publicity fund, from its inception to the close of last year, which received the careful consideration of the com- mittees, and Wets, on motion of Chair- man Asmus, of the publicity finance committee, i-eferred to the society's executive board, with the request that that body appoint a committee to audit it. Major P. F. O'Keefc, of the P. F. O'Kec'fe Advertising- Agency, Boston, submitted a report of the work accom- plished through advertising placed for the months of January and Februarj of this year, covering 33 magazines, with a circulation of, approximately, 21,000,000. The report was wholly sat- isfactory to the committees. Ma.jor O'Keefe had prepared, and submitted, a very complete plan of campaign for 1910, with sketches and other mate- rial, v,'hich was warmly commended by the meeting, and adopted. The com- mittees also entered into a contract -with the O'Keefe Advertising- Agency to take charge of the advertising dur- ing the 19] 9 campaign. Upon the recommendation of the publicity committee, concurred in by the publicity iinance committee, the O'Keefe Advertising Agency was au- thorized to proceed with the spring advertising, according to the follow- ing schedule, at a cost, approximately, of $2e ex- pended during the year for publicity. SUPPORT FROM AnROAD. That tlic publicit.v campai.Tn is ex- citing interest .abroad is evidenced in a cheque for £2 ($10) which C. Engel- mann, the well-known carnation grow- er of Saffron Walden. Kngl.and, sent to Albert Pochelon. .secretary of the F. T. D., as a contribution to the pub- licity fund, with his best wishes. As Chairman Henry Penn, to whom Mr. Pochelon remitted the cheque, says, "This shows the relative interest of our English brethren, of which our home folks should 'sit up and take notice.' If florists in England send money towards a campaign for public- ity for flowers in this country, what should we expect from oiu- own?" Mr. Pochelon remarks, "This certainly shows the spirit of joining hands across the sea. It should wake up some of the boys on this side of the ocean who have not yet seen fit to contribute towards this most benefi- cial work, carried on for everyone en- gaged in the growing- or distribution of the products of our industry." Mr. Nonsubscriber, the campaign for 1919 is well planned and is under way. Are you g-oing- to support it, as, surely, your conscience dictates that you should? If you are in doubt on any point, will you not communicate with this office and have that doubt removed? The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years unless otherwise stated : VVm. A. Dawson. Willimautlc. Conn $ 10.00 M. W. Roren. Parkerforil. Pa 5.00 J. Aldous & Son, Iowa City, la. (1 yr.) 10.00 .■^ofus Bertelson. Babylon. L. 1 5.00 I.. B. CotWlngton. Murray Hill. N. J... 50.00 Mrs, W. D, Brown, Bessemer. Ala 5.00 Sanders Fl. Co.. Salt Lake City. Utah... 3,00 N, B, & C. B Stover. Terre Haute. Ind. lO.W McRae & .Tenkinson, New Kensington... 20.00 Chas. A. Main, Maplewood. Mo 5.00 Sigmund Kahn, Bulls Head. S. I. (1 yr.) 10,00 Saginaw-Bay City Floral Society (1 yr.) 25.00 Fisher & McGrath, New Castle Pa 5.00 W. Guy Payne. Pottsville, Pa 10.00 The Rosery, Minnipeg. Man. (1 yr.) 10.00 Van Scoter & Son, Bath. N. Y 5.0<1 •John H. Svkes. AUeutown. Pa 5,00 Gerlach, Tlie Florist, Piqua, 0 5,00 Robert G. Freytag. Montclair. N. J 5.00 Wm, J. Newton, Norfolk, Va 25,00 Grulich & Sons, Holioken. N. J 5.00 Christina Metcalt. Brooklyn. N. Y 5.00 Ernest H. Frenklng. Trenton, N. J 10.00 .Tohn R. Mitchell. Madison. N. J 5.00 Rupert Kienle. Philadelphia. Pa 25.00 .T. G. Papedem & Co.. New York City.. 25.00 Stenson & McGrail, Uniontown. Pa 10.00 Bristol Floral Co.. Bristol. Tenn 15,00 Forest Hill Ghs,. Chattanooga, Tenn... 10.00 Genv Bros., Nashville Tenn 25.00 C. H. Trichler. Nashville. Tenn 10.00 Truett Fl. & Nurs. Co.. Franklin. Tenn. 5.00 .Toy Floral Co,. Nashville, Tenn. (3 yrs.) 60.00 U. ,T. Virgin, New Orleans. La. (3 yrs.) 2o.00 A. .1. MeNutt. Knoxvlllc. Tenn 10.00 Anderson Floral Co.. Lebanon. Tenu.,,, 25,ii0 Chas, Eble. New Orleans, La 5.00 Chas. L. Schmidt. Harrlsburg. Pa........ 20.00 L. A. Hutchinson. Caribou. Me 5.00 M. Rice Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. (1 year) 100.00 J, C, Rntenschroer, Cincinnati. 0 2.00 O, Smith & Sons, East Orange, (1 year) 10,00 Valley Floral Co.. La Junta. Colo. (1 yr.) 5.00 II. G. Berning. St. Ix>uis, Mo. (1 vr.).. 100.00 Albany Flo. Club. Albany. N. Y. (1 yr.) 2.5.00 Henkes Bros.. -R'ntervliet. N. Y. (1 yr.) 10.00 E. P. Rodman. Washington, D. C, (1 yr.) 25.00 A. T. Eichel. Chicago (1 yr.) 5.00 $800.00 Previously reported $28,230.50 $29.0.-50.50 John Young, Sec'y. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meetings.] Grand Rapids, lAich., February 17. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Garloners* Club at office of member. Edward FreyliniT. secretary, 1057 Wealthv a^■cnue. Grand Rapids. St, Louis. Mo., February 17, 2 p. m. — Retail Florists' Association of St. Ijouis. No definite meeting place. Charles Young, secretary, 1406 Ollvo street, St, I^ouis, Boston. Mass.. February 18. 7:30 p. m. — Bos- ton Gardeners* and Florists' Club. Ilnrticultural luiU. Wm. N. Craig, secretary, Faulkner farm. Brookllne. Mass. Pittsburgh, Pa., February 18. Noon. — Retail Florists' Association of PItlsitnrgli district. Lnncll at Seventh .\^■euue hotel. OivUle Crissman, sec- retary. Diamond Bank building, Pittsburgh, Portland, Ore.. February 18. — Portland Floral Society. M;isonic Temple. F. A. VanKlrk, sec- retary, 01 East 5(!th street, Toronto, Ont., February 18, 8 p. m Garden- ers' and Florists' Association. St. George's hall. Elm street. George Douglas, secretary, liOO Merlon street. Toronto. Lancaster, Pa.. February 20. 8 p. m. — Lancas- ter Comity Florists' .Issix-iation, Ciiainber of Commerce. Albert M, Ilerr. secretary, Lancaster. Your Opportunity. A real campaign for more uses of flowers is now on, and your publicity committees, have much to tell the American public that the florists of the United .States and Canada, are pre- paring to serve them. Will you be pre- pared locally to also tie up to the cam- paign of "Say it With Flowers" so that you may make the present campaign a producing one? Just think of the time when every- one felt this was an impossibility. Now look at those who have contributed, and who still further show faith by in- creasing, and others by doubling their subscriptions after reviewing the bene- fits of last year's publicity. Are you among- the "also ran" class, or among these who contributed and felt its pulse? Work with the campaig-n locally and nationally. The florists, who are con- tributing to this fund, are making flower-history tor the future, for by their conduct of giving, they are un- consciously widening- the channels for more flower- btiying and helping every- one connected with the development of flowers. Can you afford not to give to this unselfish cause which is for the good of all? The florists have always proven themselves worthy in every cause that was a worth-while one, and we have every reason to feel this campaign will succeed beyond our fondest hope. "Say it With Flowers" will be a household word when one is in doubt as to the query, "What shall it be?" so that all who connect themselves with it will be eventually rewarded. You can make its scope as broad as you wish by simply doing your duty in contributions. Will you permit yotir neighbor to do it or will you help? Henry Penn, Chairman Nat. Pub. Committee. Cincinnati. SUPPLY NOTICEABLY SHORT. The market is very short on stock. All receipts are meeting with a good demand, cleaning up readily and are bringing satisfactory prices. Shipping business continues good. The rose market is very short of stock. AH growers who furnish this flower to this market seem to be off crop. Carnations are not as plentiful as they were and are cleaning up from day to day. Sweet peii^, however, are fairly plenti- ful and meet with a good call. The Easter lily receipts are somewhat short of the demand for them. Rubrum and callas have a ready sale. Bulbous stock is becoming- fairly plentiful and the next two weelcs should see a good sup- ply in this line. Receipts include jon- quils, daffodils, tulips, Dutch hyacinths, Roman hyacinths, yellow narcissi. Pa- per Whites and freesias. Some excel- lent snapdragons may be had. Other offerings are orchids, single violets, calendulas, baby primroses, wallflowers, and forget-me-nots. NOTES. Dan Gray and Harry Gray are at Hoboken, N. J., having returned from overseas. Geo. Kessen has received liis dis- charge from the service and is with the William Murphy Company. After C. E. Critchell's return from the Cleveland meeting of the American Carnation Society, he had as his guests Allan Pierce. Waltham. Mass.: George Arnold. Boston. Mass.; Jos. Hill. Rich- mond. Ind.. and William Nicholson, Framingham, Mass. . H. MouL-rRiE. GA. — The Moultrie Floral Co. has added one l.ar.ge house to its range and has opened .a downtown re- tail store. 1919. The American Florist. 197 San Francisco. INCREASED SITPLV A^D DEMAND WICAlvEU. Trade has slackened up a little since our last report. The supply of flowers is increasing: considerably. Roses are becoming more plentiful every day, but as yet there has been very little de- cline in prices. They are about the same as last quoted. Outdoor flowers are coming" in freel.w particular^' aca- cias and a few of the flowering peacii- es and almonds. From now on these can be expected in large quantities. Daffodils and hyacinths are to be seen everywhere, but no tulips are in yet. Sweet peas are improving a good deal and some excellent stock of the winter flowering specimens are now in the market. The sale for them is good and at fair prices. Carnations are much more plentiful and prices have gone down considerably. Reds, in par ticular, ai-e in over supply. The street peddlers are using a great deal of them. While violets are now at their height, and though large quantities are being shipped away, there seems to be quite a surplus every morning. Cattle- yas are quite plentiful, more so than at any time during the season. The call was very l^risk for them last week. Gardenias are in ample supply, but prices are firm. Snapdragons have been coming in during the week and sell readily. Fine pri<;es are being obtaineil by the growers for good stock. Cut ericas ai'e in large supply. Ferns of every description are still scarce, .•mil so is asparagus. Tust now there is noi much demand for pot plants. NOTES. At the gneenhouses of the MacRorii' McLaren Co.. a large stock of flowering plants is being put into shape for Easter. The azaleas are extra good and a very large quantity is bein.g grown here this year. Nursery trade is also good at this establishment. The J. B. Boland store had the large decoration aboard the Dutch war ship which has been in port for a week. II was the work of Manager John .Silvers. and was splendidly executed. Pelicano. Rossi & Co.. had a ver.\ .heavy run of funeial work tlic past week. Trade is all that could be wished for at this store. .Shellgrain & Ritter are much grati- fied at the way business has kept uii With them since opening their new store on Kearney street. M. H. Ebel, the Sacramento florist, was a visitor this weeli. He reports a brisk trade in his city, chiefly funeral work. JAME.S T. L.Y.\(II Walter Kleinstarink. who has re- turned from service in France as a member of a hospital headquarters company, is now at Camp Taylor and expects to be mustered out soon. John G. Bettman & Son are adding one house. ^.'jxloO feet, to their estab- lishment, to be devoted to roses. Fer- dinand Craham is now with this firm. John C. Ruysenaars, formerly witli the F. Walker Co.. is now in charge of the landscape department of the Jacob Schulz Co. The F. Walker Co. is adding one house. 2(!x230 feet, to be devoted to roses and cut flowers, H. G. W. Louisville, Ky. KOTES. The Society of Kentucky Florists has sent a protest to the chairman of the federal horticultural Ijoard in re- gard to the embargo to be placed on plants effective June ]. but have as yet received no reply. A similar pro- test was nlso .sent to Senator Shirlev and the Hon. J. C. Cantrill. and both of these gentlemen h.ave replied to the effect that thoy will do what they I can to seoiire a modification of the ruling. Willis B. -Reynolds, formerly with the F. Walker Co.. and brother of P. \. Reynolds, the well-known florist, has the sympathy of his many friends in the sad death of an infant son. j who wa-s burned recently his cloth- I ing catching fire while playing with matches. Oscar F. Kleinstauher of the United States navy, was picked up uniniured after the vessel on whi<;-h he was one of the crew was sunk by a mine. The boat he was on previously was sunk ' by a submarine. Pittsburgh. .MARKEr I:E.\1A1.\s rSCHAXGEl). The market has changed very little during the past week. Carnations are more plentiful and somewhat cheaper, the best being offered at si.x cents, the balance at four and five cents. Roses are still in short supply and art high in price, ranging from 10 to .">(> cents. Lilies are coming a little stronger, but clean up at .$2."> per KK). The best sweet peas of the season have arrived and command .$;{ per ItX). Papei Whites are plentiful, but the price re- mains at five cents for fancy stock. Jonquils have begun to make their ap pearancc and are ne of the best they have ever at- tended. Ed Niggel entertained the male members of the McCallum Co.'s force at a stag at his residence in Wildwood. where a very enjoyable evening w,as spent. Morris Stein of St. Paul, Minn., for- merly of this city, who has recently been mustered out of the navy, visited friends here on his way home. The decorations for the victory ban- quet of the Chamber, of Commerce were in the capable hands of Mr. James of the William Penn hotel. William Loew-, of this city, and Jo- .seph Thomas, of Greensburgh. left February 0 on a two weeks' trip to Florida, M, OBITUARY. Manus MutlUod. Marius Mutillod, proprietor of the Secaucus, X. J., Exotic Xurseries. died at his home in Secaucus on the morn- ing of February ly, of pnevimonia, after an illness of one week. The news of his death came as a shock to many of his friends, the writer included, for but few of us knew that he was ill. In our issue of February 1, there was pub- lished a brief sketch of the decoration in the new Hotel Commodore, which was probably Iiis last important work. (In the evening of January 2.S, the writer, in company with ex-President Totty of the 6, A, F., called at the hotel to look over the decoration, and by ac- cident met Mr. Mutillod, who had just finished the final details. We had a short- talk with him. and after we came away. President Totty, who has had wide acquamtance and experience, remarked, "That is one of the ablest men we have in the business,." a re- mark that has been echoed by many others For versatility and originality and the ability to successfully carry out his ideas, he had few equals in the trade of this country, and certainly no superiors. A grower, landscape gardener and decorator, and a green- house builder, there was no branch of the business that he could not take up and turn out good work. Leading architects and hotel men of New York have paid tribute to his genius. He was born in France about .50 years ago, and has been connected with the trade of New York and vicinity for over 20 years. He had held the posi- tion of landscape gardener and deco- rator for Charles A. Dards. and at the same time built a range at Secaucus of about 1(X),000 square feet of glass which has always Ijeen well stocked with palms, ferns and a variety of other plants. He had also built a fine home. He is survived by his widow, a clever and educated lady, who is also ■well informed on horticultural matters. A brother was, some years ago, associated with him in business at Secaucus. but he removed, we believe, to California, nrs. Mattle McFarland. Mrs. Mattie McFarland. wife of Wil- liam P. McFarland, well known florist of the firm of McFarlands. Florists, .'Vkron. O., died at her late residence, January Z\. aged (JO years. Mrs. Mc- Farland was an estimable woman, highly respected in the community in which she lived and was prominent in fr.aternal circles. Funeral services were held Febru.ary 2, with interment in Glendale cemetery. Many handsome floral tributes accompanied the re- mains to their last resting place. William R. McClane. William R. McClane, one of four brothers who were assotf^iated and suc- ceeded to their father's business at his death, passed away, February n. He leaves a wife and four children. All of the brothers have been sufferers with the influenza during the past two weeks and their two stores had been closed. The funeral was held February 12. There was a profusion of flowers from his many friends in the trade- New Albany, Ind, — Anders Rasmus- sen has a fuel reserve of 600 cords of wood. Phoenix, Ariz. — Dr. Richard Ernest Kunze. famous as a grower of cactus and a writer on plant life, died here recently, age .tl years. 198 The American Florist. Feb. 15. TheAmerican Florist E8TABI.I8BED 1885. Kubscrfption, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada 83.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. When sending us change of address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertisiuf; rales on application. From the first issue The American Florist has accepted onl} uade advertisements. AdvenisHinents must reaich us Tuesday (earlier if possil)te) !is we po to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the t»Dlni<>i)6 of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS issue: 52 PAGBS WITH COVBR CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 189 — Sweet peas 189 — Chrvsanthemiim stock 189 — St«-ks 189 — Hydrangeas 190 The retail trade (illus.) 190 — A f reesia spray 19tt — Floral arrangements and the F. T. X) 100 — Next week in the flower shop 192 — -Washington's birthday 192 Primula ohconiea 193 President J. .1. Trevis (portrait) 103 The carnation 193 — Carnation novelties at Cleveland show.... 193 — ^Increased production will be profitable. .. .194 Sergeant Otis L. Bullock (portraiti 194 The chrysanthemum 194 — Chrysanf ht-mura season of 1918 194 National publicity for flowers 195 Your opportunity 196 Cincinnati 196 San Francisco 107 Louisville 197 Pittsburgh 197 Obituary 197 — Marius Mutillod 197 — Mrs. Mattie McFarland 197 — ^Willlam E. McClaue 197 Personal 198 Plant embargo situation unchanged 198 Window glass 198 American r>ahUa Society 198 British Florists' Federation 198 Chr,vsanlheinum Society of America 198 Ice shortage 198 Washington, D. C 200 Detroit 200 Chicago 202 Chicago Florists' Club 204 Milwaukee , 206 St. Loius 207 Fort Wayne 208 Rochester 208 Philadelphia 210 New York 212 New York Florists' Club 212 Providence 214 Albany 214 The seed trade 220 — Gladiolus imiiorts into Great Britain 220 — Burpee oflicial honored 220 —French bulb outlook for 1919 220 — Retail cataJogue prices 221 — Weeber & Don's historical calendar 222 — Forage T'lant seed ini|K>rts 222 Market gardeners 22S —Soil fertilltv 228 Boston 228 The nursery trade 230 — Memorial trees for soldiers donated 230 — -European borer control urged 2,30 — National apple show 230 — Illinois State Nurserymen's Association. . .230 — ^Plant embargo endorsed 230 Farm after the war 2.30 Kansas City 235 Lead is now five cents per pound. Coal prices are declining. Buy only a limited suppfy at a time. Cotton twine has declined in price from 71 oent.s to .50 cents per pound. At the annual meetinp of the Na- tional nose Society of Enp:land, Janu- ary 21 last, it was stated the society had A.HI'iO paid up members Personal. Harry A, B;i.rnard, the veteran rep- resentative of the Stuart T^ow Co.. London. Enpr., is m.Usinfr prpparatlon.s for his annn.al tour of the American trade. His firm has just Issued its first orchid catalopne since the outbreak of the war. The senate and legislature of Tennes- see have introduced bills to recognize Mothers' day, the second Sunday in May, and requesting its observance by the wearing of flowers and in church services. Plant Embarg:o Situation Uncliangred. From statements made by the fedei'al horticultural board, following a con- ference with a delegation representing the Society of American Florists, Feb- ruary tJ, little change may be expected in the proposed plant quarantine. C. L. Marlatt, chairman of the board, presided, and G. B. Sudwarth and K. F. Kellerman. members, were also present. The trade interests were ably represented by William F. Gude. Washington representative of the S. A. F.; Secretary John Young, F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y.. and J. D. Ei.sele, Philadelphia, Pa. The confer- ence lasted six hours, but the delega- tion was told that it had presented nothing that would add to the testi- mony and evidence previotisly fur- nished to the board which sought to meet .all of the contentions advanced in the interests of the trade. The com- mittee had originally requested an in- terview with Secretary of Agriculture Houston, but they were referred to the feder.al horticultural board. The con- ference was far from satisfactory, the board showing little inclination to make any move to meet the wishes of the florists, and holding to the belief that American horticulturists and nurserymen could produce all stocks of vital need to continue the industry. It agrees that there are some things that perhaps cannot be produced, but there will be other things to take their place. Even though the board declines to recede from the stand it has taken, the trade is not without hope that more satisfactory action vi'ill be taken in the near future, as congress is being lit- erally flooded with protests petitioning legislative action, and from their num- ber they cannot very well be over- looked. Senator Peter F. Gerry, of Rhode Island, has taken up with the secretary of agriculture, the protest of the New- port Horticultural Society against the embargo, it having the sig'nature of the five officers of the organization and sent on behalf of the l-4<> members who for the most part are commercial gar- deners, florists, nurserymen and super- intendents of estates. The action of the Newport society is similar to that which is being taken in all sections of the countrv. B. F. L. Window Glass. The French government has placed an order in Pittsburgh for lOT.fKVt cases of window glass, amounting to 214.000 boxes, with assurances that much Inrger orders are coming in the near future. Th(^ first of the glass is to be on shipVioard in New York by March l.'i. It is understood the order was divided bet\veen the Americ.in Window Glass Co. and the Consolidated Windov.' Glass Co. The first named will furnish one- half of the order, the Consolidated one-fiuarter and the balance will be divided among smaller companies. The price is iinderstoo,0(X) tons. Natural Ice in the past vears has averaged ^ j about 1..500,0(Xt tons. ,il 1919. The American Florist. 199 Wants, For SaIc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. ror Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this olBc* enclose 10 ceuts extra to cover postage, etc. Sitaatlon ^Vanted — By flrst-class de- signer and salesman; has honorable discharge from United States Army. Can furnish best of references. Desires a permanent position at good salary. Address Frank, care American Florist, ."iT W, 27th Street, New York. Situation 'Wanted^As foreman on large private estate by single man, age 34, with practical knowledge of all work pertaining to the upkeep of gentleman's private estate, the grow- ing of vegetables and greenhouse work: used to the handling of a num- ber of men. Apply. S. Foulaham, Rldeefleld. Conn. For Sale — Cheap; greenhouse, 22x24 ft., to be removed; glass 16x18 in.; also small ice box and 10 ft. wall case. Mat. Kostko, 5437 W. 25th St., Cicero, HI. For Sale — Greenhouse Location. 5- 10-20 acres in prosperous greenhouse colony on Belt R. R. and only 45 min- utes from Chicago loop. $550 per acre; K. Franklin, 69 \V. AVashlnston St., Chicaso. For Sale — Two very large green- houses tor raising cucumbers, radishes and lettuce. Will be sold at about one- half their value owing to ill health and advanced age. Money makers; 24 miles from New York City. Send for descrip- tion. W. K. Mackey, Plalnfleld, N. J. For Sale — Modern greenhouse* plant of 50,000 sq. ft. glass; seven acres ad- joining land; railroad switch; office building; barn; residence; potting shed and boiler house. Good shipping facili- ties. Write or phone. Georgre Seubold, Florist, HnntlnKburgr, Ind. Help Wanted Good all-around greenhouse man for small private place in Chicago; one able to fire preferred; $22 per week to start. Address Key 362, care American Florist. Help Wanted Experienced Vegetable Gardener, good salary, permanent position. Write C. F. APPLEGATE, Superintendent State Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, la. Gardener Wanted Man with general preenhouse and gardening experience who understands landscape work for permanent positional our Greenfield Plant. Good opportunity for capable gardener or florist. ELI LILLY & COMPANY Employment Dept. Indianapolis, Ind. Will Buy or Rent Range of greenhouses near Chicago, consisting of 75,000 to 200,000 square feet of glass. State full particulars in first letter. Key 353, care American Florist. Rose Grower Wanted. Expertenoed in grow in j; roses; and who will be able to run place In the absence of owner. If you are looking for steady work, and appreciate good treatment, let me know. Will consider only sober and willing workers. Married or single. .\ddress Key 361, care American Florist. WANTED. Experienced man with cap- ital to join me in enlarging my well known and long established business in the loop. The war being over, I will now move to spacious quarters again. This is a splendid opportunity to be- come associated with a well known and popular florist of Chicago. Address Key 359, care American Florist. Help Wanted SALESMEN For Canadian Territory. We want a few live progressive sales- men for soliciting greenhouse trade in Canada. Must have men that are familiar with greenhouse supplies and also acquainted with the Canadian greenhouse trade. We can offer you a position for twelve months in the year if you can convince us of your adaptability. This is an unusual opportunity for the right man. Address Key 360, care American Florist. iimiiiiviwiiHfliiiiiiiiiiiiim^^ OFFICIAL S. A. F. I Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 23£x5J< Inches i FOR CUT nOWERS: in two colors on ■ euniined paper; your card, etc., in I black and li'af adopted by the S. A. P. i inrcd. Prices: Per 500, $3.35; per 1000, ■ $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of I leaj, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO hmmmmmmximmm^mmmmmi i I 5 I I I :tnBII lHllHlHllHlHl«IIM5TMfl[»lCTgllHllH|g»allHllHlgl»ll«lHlHll;iffi)!51l51l«1tHM«l«l»»HlHfallHlHll''l«'»'«'«lgl«'«ll«"«"«'»'»'«'»tote»»'^ 200 The American Florist. Feb. 15, MAGNOLIA LEAVES Gnatt's Queen Quality Magnolia Leaves. Our Midwinter Special Illustrated Circular. Just off the press, shows many new and novel items of interest to every rtorist. Mail the attached coupon and get your copy. THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Kindly mail me vour illustrated circular MIDWINTER SPECIALS. Name Town State Non- Mouldy Flexible Uniform Size. Our Magnolia Leaves are treated by a special process which makes them non mouldy and flexible. The natural leaves are specially sorted for us by eiperiencfd pickers in the South which assures a uniform size. If you want better magnolia wreaths use "Gnatrs Queen Quality Brand" leaves. Colors: Brown, Green and Purple. t;artons contain ;i|. proximately 750 to 800 leaves. Price. $1.75 per Carton; in 100-pound Cases, $22 00 per Case. 5% cash discount allowed on orders accompanied by Check or Money Order. THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies. Washington, D. C. FLORISTS' CLUB NOMINATES OFFICERS. It looks as though there would be something- of a contest incident to the election of officers of the Horists' club for the ensuing^ year. This became manifest when the following named were placed in nomination for the vari- ous offices : Z. D. Blackistone and Adolph Gude, to be 'president; Harry B. Lewis and George E. Anderson, for vice-president; Captain William H. Ernest and. E. P. Rodman for secre- ^ tary. There will be no contest for the office of trea.surter, fdr William F. Gude was nominated to succeed him- self, and George Field and Captain William H. Ernest were nominated to succeed themselves as members of the executive committee to serve for three years. The principal discussion of the even- ing had to do -with the advertising campaign of the S. A. F., following a talk given by WilUam F. Gude on the results to be obtained from co- operation by the florists all over the country, as a result of \vhich President Z. D. Blackistone appointed a commit- tee composed of R. Ijloyd Jenltins. chairman; Otto Bauer and William Marche to go among the florists and so- licit threc-ycpr subscriptions (o the fund. Mr. Gude also reported on whnt was being done with respect to seeking the withdrawal of the proposed regula- tions of the federal horticultural board wliich go into effect on June ."'■O next, and under the terms of which foreigi: importations would be cut off. It was declnred that with the horticultural trade up in arms all over the country, congress ;ind the depaitmont of agri- culture cannol but help take cogniz- .ance of the m.ntter and take steps to rescind, i-evise. or modify the regiihi- tlons. Z. D. Blackistone stated that he would shoitly name a committee to take up the question of cost accounting for retailers, wholesalers and growers, in response to the request from Presi- dent Totty, of the S. A. F. He is also to name a committee to engage in a membership drive while another com- mittee will make arrangements for a banquet to be lield in connection either with the annual election on March 4 or the mstallation of officers at the April meeting. B. F. I.. Detroit. TUADE CONDITIONS SATISFACTORY. Reports of retailers, and the move- ment of an available stock at the wholesale houses indicate a satisfac- tory condition of business the past week. Occasionally, some carnations of the poorer grades accumulate, and are finally disposed of at a corres- pondingly poor price, but roses are bringing .as higli figures as prevailed during .January, and sometimes even higher. The bright weather is greatly responsible for the wearing of violets: and their use also in funeral work causes the heavy daily receipts to rapidly disappear, though the prices realized :ire not up to the other items on the list of seasonable flowers. Free- sias are still coming in from several growers, and their popularity, despite high prices, is most marked. Holland bulb stock is now everywhere to be seen, but chiefly in pots and pans, and is bringing prices never before rea- lized by all who liandlc them, i^weel pe;ts are becoming more plentiful daily. but are .all easily sold with no indio- tion of a glut or exces^-ive supply. Hardy cut ferns are still scarce and high priced, but the retailers are us- ing satisfactory substitutes freely to even up m.'itters somi'what on the item. NOTES. The ladies' auxiliary of the florists' club, gave their annual ball at Hotel Statler, February 5. The affair was a brilliant and successful one. The ball room was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and nearly 2o0 attended. Nearly all the florists of the city were there, and with their friends, had a most enjoyable time. The society is much interested In the coming con- vention of the S. A. P., and the funds realized from the ball will be used for the entertainment of the ladies ex- pected to attend the convention August next. Mrs. John Warneke is president and Mrs. A. J. Stahelin, secretary. Mich.ael Bloy is assisting Secret.ary Pcchelon in his F. T. D. work. A large room on the second floor of the L. Eemb store will hereafter be tised ex- clusively for the fast accumulating work of this energetic society. Harry Braitmeyer is back again after nearly a year in military .service in France. He is scheduled for an ad- dress before the florist club, giving an accoiuit of his overseas experience Robert Uahaley. and Thomas Browne are still in Florida, and frequent re- ports from their seaside abode tell of their en.ioyment of the southern climate and fishing success. The popular Phil Foley spent several days here the past week Iwoking orders for both commercial and private green- houses to be built soon in this lilsi- trict. Frank Pulsky. formerly of the Michigan Cut Flower Kxchange force, has opened a retail store on West Jefforsou .avenue. Delroy. Visitors : A. Miller. Chicago; Chaa. Schwake. N'ew York: T... F. l~hirnell. Cleveland: S. S. Skidelsky. Philadel- phia; S. Seligman. New York. J. F. .'; 1919. The American Florist. 201 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. INC. 72=74 E. Randolph Street, CHICAfiO. L. D. Phone, Randolph 35 "OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING' CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CATTLEYAS-Ptialaenopsis-Cypripediums Russell, Callas, Easter Lilies, Carnations, Roses, Spring Flowers, Bulb Stock, Sweet Peas, Ferns, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Leucothoe, Galax, Adiantum. NEW NOVELTY Hand-painted butterfly bows. Ready for use. Per dOZ., $2.00. 2 dozen assorted in box. Our Special Assortment of TUMBLER BASKETS Oar selection, inclnding such baskets as Nos. 118 and 126. Each, 30c to 50c. Order now for St. Patrick's Day es' Shamrock Box Two Plants to each box. $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. Green Carnation Dye Per package (enough for four qts. of fluid), $1.00. Plants We Are Now Offering 50,000 extra Sue 2%-in. Kentia Belmereana and Forsteriana, $14.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000: 3-1h.. $25.00 ner 100. $220.00 per 1.000; 4-in., $50.00 per 100: 5-ln., $12.00 to $15.00 per dozen: 6 In.. $2.00 to $2.50 eacb. Made-up 5-ln. Forsteriana, $1.50. Livistona Rotundifolia, 4-in.. $6.00 per dozen: 5-lneh. $9.00 per dozen; 6in. $1.25 each. Crotons, ail tbe way from 4-ln. to big tnba; prices range from 50e to $10.00 per plant. Fandanua Veitohil, $1.00 eacb: 6-in., each. 4-in., 50c $1.50 each; each, 7-iD., 6-lD., $2.50 Rubbers, each. 35c. 60c. 75c, $1.00. $1.50. $2.00 3-ln.. Coleua, Christmas Gem. iarge stock. $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Terminalis, 6-in., 50c to 75c; 6-ln.. 75c to $1.00. Dracaena Massane:eana. 3-in., $30.00; 4-in., $50.00 per 100; 5-in., 75e to $1.00; 6-in.. $1.25 to $1.50. Phoenix Hoebelenii, 5-incb, $1.25 to $1.50 each. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-ln.. 30c each, $3.50 per doz.; 5-in., 40c each, $5.00 per doz.: 6-in.. 75c each, $8.50 per doz.; 7-1d.. $1.00 eacb. $11.00 per doz. SHAMROCKS, 2-inch Pots, $4.00 per 100. 202 The American Florist. Feh. 15, OPHELIA We are cutting a large supply of choice Ophelia Roses, and recommend this variety for present use. Our Russells are the finest for qualify of any in the country. The flowers are away ahead of American Beauty at this time of year. Prices, $1.50 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. Ophelia, Hoosier, Sunburst, White Killarney, Carnations, all our own growth cut especially for the shipping trade. In Effect February 17. RUSSELL $1.50 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. HOOSIER and OPHELIA Long $16 00 per 100 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 per 100 Good short 6.00 to 8 00 per 100 PRICE LIST WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST Ivong $12.00 to $16.00 per 100 Medium lO.CO per 100 Short 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 CARNATIONS $6.00 per 100, depending on quality. Paper Whites, Freest as and Other Flowers at market prices. We call special attention to our Fems, which are the best Massachusetts stock. Extra large. Price, $4.60 to $5.00 per 1000. Asparagus, Sprengerl, Galax and other stock at market prices. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. notice: — We close at 6 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 6 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE a,eenHou.cs. H.rd!irnU a^L.^s Station. ,11. 1^8 N. WabESH AV&., CHICAGO, ILL. Ctilcag:o. BRISK DEMAND 1X)R VALENTINE'.S DAY. The demand for St. Valentine's day is brisk, and from present indications, stock in all lines will clean up com- pletely at very satisfactory figures. Roses are in short supply and com- mand high prices in all varieties, particularty American Beauty, Mrs- Charles Rus.sell and Columbia. Car- nations are in grood supply but are cleaning up nicely at fair figures, al- though prices have had a tendency to weaken the past week. Sweet peas are arriving in larger quantities but the demand is keeping pace with the supply and no trouljle is experienced in selling what stock is reaching the market. Orchids are plentiful, espe- cially cattleyajs and phaUenopsls, of which some especially fine spikes are being offered. Snapdragons .are to be had of fine quality and command high prices. Lilies are holding their own and the same holds true for callas. Iris is ,a factor in the market and so are tulips and narcissi. Freesias are in brisk demand, and the colored varie- ties now make up a big part of the shipments. White and yellow nar- cissi, pansies, white and yellow dais- ies, calendulas, single and double violets, gardenias and lily of the valley are obtainable, but there is hardly ever any surplus in any of these items. The shipping trade was very good last week, but the city de- mand fell off considerably although it is very good at this writing, owing to the lirisk St. Valentine's day busi- ness. The window cards and large streamers issued free to all the local florists arp being used on a large scale for the event and sh(Uild result in much business. "Sav If With Flow- ers" is prominently displayed in both, nnd also in the two advertisements CUT FLOWERS-GREENS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Become one of our customers today. You will never regret it. Do it NOW. O. A.. ^ J^* A. Tori^i^^ei* GS^nVan/supX!"''' 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing which appeared in one of the local dailies for this occasion. NOTE.S. Fred "Mickey" Krauss, who returned recently with the American troops from overseas, is back on the job at E. F. Winterson Co.'s .•-tore. Edgar Winter- son is also on the job here and is tak- ing to the wholesale cut flower busi- ness like a duck does to water. The Winterson store was completely over- hauled and look.s spick and span in its new dress of paint. Brooding over his recent conviction on the charge of having killed 1.">- year-old William tllrey on the grounds of the Saddle and Cycle club. Sheri- dan road and Foster avenue, Nicholas Moga. the club gardener, hung him- self Friday, February 7, in the horse shed of the club. Paul Klingsporn. manager of the Chicago Flower CJrowers' .Association, George Ball, Frank Schramm, W. V. Kvle, Uudolph Ellsworth and B. Abrams. visited the E. C. Hill Co's. greenhouses at Uichmond. Ind.. this week to inspect the new roses. N, J. \\ ietor reports that Wietor Bros, never had such a brisk demand for bench rose plants or carnation cut- tings as this season, meaning to some extent that many of the houses that were closed last winter are about to resume operations. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, and wife, will leave February \~> for Pasedena, Calif., where they have engaged rooms at the Hotel Green. E. B. Washburn and wife are expected here from California about March 1. John Bruckner, '248 West .Wth street, has the sympathy of the entire trade in the loss of his inother, whose death occurred at Milwaukee. Wis., last week at the aogan boulev.ard and is now in possession. Peter Ilile. formerly with the John Kruchten C^o., has enlisted in the navy as flrem.an. Harry Garland is now employed in the s\iiiplv department of Poehlmann Bros. Co. 1919. The American Florist. 203 ,^:${$$gi$»}g$i$$$»ga$g$»s$iggg$»5a<»M!i was made to the local advertis- ing- fund being- conducted by this asso- ciation in conjunction with the Retail Florists' Association. The first two advertisements appeared in the leading morning daily this week for St. Val- entine's day. The bulk of the money will be spent during the periods of plenty, so as to avoid gluts in the future. A. L. Vaughan & Co. received word this week from Mr. Vaughan and fam- ily that they .are at present in Louis- iana, which leads us to believe that they are gradually traveling homeward and are likely to arrive here any day now. Harrv Gardiner has taken a po- sition with A. T. Pyfer & Co.. where he was employed up to the time he joined the colors. It is rumored he will join the ranks of the benedicts in the near future. The Foley Gre.'^nhouse Mfg. Co. will open a downtown office in the new building on the corner of State and Lake .streets, one block from the great central wholesale cut flower market. The Central Floral Co.'s window dis- play for St. Valentine's day is a win- ner and commands the attention of all the passers-by A dirigible with Dan Cupid in control is the eye-catcher. Peter Showsboe. superintendent of the Peter Reinberg greenhouses, and his men are busy planting and quite a number of the benches are now filled with young rose stock. H. B. Kennicott and J. W. McNeely, of Kennicott Bros. Co., will leave for Florida in the near future. J. E. Poll- worth, of the Kennicott Co., is on the sick list this weelc. John Miehelsen, of the F. C. Amling Co.T visited Alois P. Frey's green- houses, home of the colored freesias, at Crown Point, Ind., this week. The Retail Florists' Association had a 10%-inch triple column St. Valentine's day advertisement in the leading morn- ing paper February 11. Morris Grossberg, of the Grossberg- Tyler-Finnermann Co., is back from a business trip through Wisconsin and Michigan. 204 The American Florist. Feb. 15, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., o.L^ip'h'^o'a. CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS MRS. RUSSELL Per lUO Fancy t2S.OO Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 RICHMOND Per lOO Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium ... 8.0O Short 6.00 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 6.00 Short B.OO PPTPl? I fGT" Subject to Cbangre r^IVlVylZi l^lOX Without Notice. WHITE AND PINK KILLARNEY Per 100 Select ...$10.00 Fancy 9.0U Medium 7.00 Oood 6.00 Short 5. West Madison street; Nick Lemperis, 7"J l'"ast Randolph street; Frank McCabe, ISO North Wabash avenue; Frank IC. Matti, 1(177 Olive street; Ijcopold Ro- mausky, 71(1 North Paulina street; 1. U. Biihannon. 7."» East Monroe street: George Gobel. (ilL'il Michigan avenue; George J. Walthcr. i". 12S l.owe avenue; William Wichtendahl. May wood; Ov" IliiMtt, LaPorle, Ind., and Thos. S. Wil- son, superintendent of parks, Indi:in.'i Harbor, Tnd. Vice-president Waller A .Amiing. who was unable to be present :it the last meeting, was installed and pledged his support to the club, after thanking the members for the honor confei-red iipoi' him. President Zech appointed the follow- ing as chairmen of the various commit- tees for the ensuing year, permitting each to select their assistants : Gar- den— J. C. Vaughan. Publicity— Fred Lautenschlagei-. Transportation — Mich- ael Barker. Coal — C. L. Washburn. Booster — Samuel Seligman. Member- ship—Arthur A. Craig. Good-of-the club — T. E. Waters. Mr. Waters im- mediately notified all the menibeis that they were all on his committee, and retjuested them to assist him in every way possible during the following year. A committee consisting of James Mor- ton, Eric Johnson and E. A. Ollinger, was appointed to dr;iw tip suitable res olutions upon the death of the latr President William H, Amling, Nir Karthauser, Thomas McAllister and Conrad Fraueufelder. The committee was instructed to mail a copy of thesi resolutions to the f.imilies of the de ceased members, together with one el' the four magnolia wreaths donated In Poehlmann Bros. Co., occupying a sep ar.ate table, alongside of which were placed four chairs in honor of the numory of those recently called from the roll of membership. 1919. The American Florist, 205 ■ ««»^^<..-.,*^«L^^.^.^..,»-»-^^«-'-»-S.^^^^^^.^ ^ L .X3?iaOI>^R ^Xo PHONES'. CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-7i4- CENTRAL 2572 161 NorthWabash Ave, Chicago We have a good supply of stock con- sidering the general market conditions. Try us on Carnations Beauties, Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Callas, Jonquils, Calendulas, Tulips, Freesias, Narcissus, Snapdragons, Violets, Daisies, Greens, Etc., Etc. YS^ Chairman Lautenschlager, ot the ad- vei'tising committee, gave a very in- teresting talk on the worli of his com- mittee, mentioning that there was ,a balance o£ about .^l,]li(( in " the pub- licity fund. The sum of $.oU0 of this fund was donated as the ]019 club sub- scription to the national publicity eatnpaign, and $2CM3 toward the local advertising campaign of the Retail Florists' Association and the Whole- sale Cut Flower Association. Owing to the' absence of A. Lange, chairman of the publicity committee, George As- mus spoke in his place. He told of the campaign th.at the local florists had in mind, and mentioned that the greater proportion would be spent in the daily papers during- the period of gluts. A start was to be made for St. Valen- tine's day when two advertisements would appear in one of the dailies, cop- ies of which were read at the meeting, together with an advertising sign that could be used on delivery trucks, store fronts, etc. "Pay it with flowers" was prominently displayed in all the copy, showing that the committee was wide- awake, and utilizing all the publicity possible that had already been ex- ploited in the national campaign. Vice- president Amling suggested that all the florists should carry the "Say-it- with-flowers" banner on their autos, es- pecially the design issued by the local florists for St. Valentine's day, L. R. Bohannon, president of the Retail Flor- ists' Association, asked the support ot all those present to aid his organization in securing new members and help his association in every way, as the re- sults achieved would be of benefit to everyone in the trade. E. H. Mazey. Minneapolis, Rlinn.; Georg- Blackman, Evansville. Ind.; A. F. J. Baur, In- dianapolis, Ind., and Thos. S. 'Wilson. Indiana Harbor, Ind., addressed the meeting. WE believe in the spirit and practical application of co-operation between the grower, wholesaler and retailer, with an adjustment of profit for all three. The grower is the source of supply. The commission wholefaler is the best and most eco- nomical means of distribution. The retailer is the most direct means of reaching the consumer. A service between these three factors, that 18 most profit- able to all these interests, requires a spirit of i fficieficy, loyalty and co-operation. Whether a grower or retailer, when you ship or buy, Kennicott Bros. Co. offers yon all the advantages. We do as we say. Oar pjlicy is based on the principles of the "Golden Rule," YOUR Protection C. ^. Johnson, Fred Lautenschlager and George Asmus were appointed to look after hotel accommodations and a suitable meetipg place for the next an- nual exhibition of the American Car- nation Society to be held here next January. Mr. Lautenschlager had this matter up with the Hotel LaSalle man- agement, who advised him that they could accommodate the society during the third week in January, reservations for the regular meeting- dates being im- possible, owing to the annual automo- bile show, which always crowded them to capacity. The committee was in- structed to take up the matter with the 206 The American Florist. Feb. 15, «s«**ft«A«!M!MAeefifiS*fi* >»w»ww»»vy»^^»w>^^ryyyyy «««$S«««4««««S«««S««4««««««««««««««««««^^ Best Quality Roses Choice stock of Valley, Easter Lilies, Calendulas, Violets, White and Yellow Narcissus, Tulips, Jonquils, Freesias, Sweet Peas, Pansies and all other season- able stock. Don't forget us on Greens, as we have Mexican Ivy, Asparagus Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Green and Bronze Leucothoe and Galax. Splits, $2, $3 to $4; Choice Stock, $5, $6 to $8 per 100. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Comer Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of H^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION, We are open until 8 p. m. on Saturday, but closed all day Sunday. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receivine such benefits. American Carnation Society to ascer- tain whether it would be possible to chang^e the date so as to take advan- tage of the hotel's ofCer, The club voted to send a bouquet of flowers from the exhibits at the meet- ing to George A. Kuhl, Pekin, who is at present in the Presbyterian hospital in this city, and T. K. Waters was in- structed to see that they were deliv- ered with the compliments of the club. President Zech spoke briefly of the ex- ecutive committee meeting of the So- ciety of .\merican Florists, held at De- troit, Mich., recently and Paul Klings- pom. northern state vice-president of the Society of American Florists ad- vised everyone to join the national or- ganization, and that he was ready to receive applications from those who are not already members. Miss Lillian Stuart, publicity manager of the Arca- dian Way Society, addressed the meet- ing with the object of interesting the members in the plan of building a road from the lakes to the gulf, and from the pines to the palms, so as to furnish employment to the returning soldiers. Owing to the lateness of the hour, it was impossible for her to go into the plan as fully as she wished to, f^o she .isked permission from the club to meet with them at some future date. THE EXHIBITS. Poehlmann Bros. Co. — Large display of novelties [or St. V.ilentine's day and St. Patriclc's day, which contained so many deserving items that the judges did not attempt to pass upon all of them. An original design by T. R. Wa- ters, consisting of a large shea.f of wheat in a field of gray ruscus, in the center of which was placed a number of call.a.s, resting in ,a hidden water container, ,attracted the attention of ev- eryone and was grently admired. The committee found a very fine idea in Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. WHOLE9ALB FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, p«>one Maje»tic 7175 CHICAGO, ILL. an 18-inch, gold magnolia leaf wreath with a bow of golden violet ribbon, which was displayed in memory of the four recently departed club members. The committee recommended that this feature Ije encouraged as meritorious and that the publicity committee be in- structed to take up the matter of ex- ploiting it with the various publicity officials. Honorable mention was .also given to Poehlmann Bros. Co., (A. An- derson, grower) for the large display of very fine sprays of phalaenopsis and cattleyas. .\lois Frey, Crown Point, Ind.— Three vases of colored freesias. A very fine yellow named Yellow Prince, an excel- lent lavender known as Viola and a beautiful pink called General Persh- ing. -All three varieties were awarded a certificate of merit. E. H. Blameuser, Niles Center- Three vases of carnations. T'vo prom- ising pink seedlings. No. 27 and No. !). also a sport of Good Cheer. The lat- ter was highly commended and attract- ed much favorable attention. Pe points. George Ball, Glen KUyn — Vase of well-grown calendulas, honorable men- tion. A. F. Amling Co., Maywood — Vase of Rose Columbia, honorable mention. The judges ^s'ere as follows : Carna- tions, C W, Johnson, Harry Blewitt, P. W. Peterson; roses, N. J. Wietor, W. J. Keimel, W. G. Earle; miscellaneous. George Asmus, Albert Erickson, and George Ball. Milwaukee, Wis. FLORISTS' .\UVEKTISINQ CLUB MEETS. The first annual meeting of the flo- rists' advertising club was held at the Republican house, February 10, with a very gratifying attendance and Presi- dent H. V. Hunkel in the chair. After the inner man had *lieen satisfied by a sumptuous dinner, the reports of the secretary and treasurer were read. Through this plan, which originated in this city, which assessed all growers one-half of one per '^ent. and all retail- ers one per cent on all goods consigned to or bought from the wholesale houses for one year, the sum of about $5,000 had been collected. This was mainly used in newspaper and street car ad- vertising and proved to be .a good be- ginning. Mr. Dunlap, a local .advertis- ing man, gave a short talk, w'nich read- ily bore fruit, in relating some of his experiences in advertising. He proved, without a doubt, that it pays and he congratulated the Milwaukee boys on their fine beginning, saying ihat they had only just scratched the surface, and urged them to const.antly keep it >ip. The following directors for the com- ing year were elected : A. Leidiger. 1919. The American Florist. 207 f^***'^^^^^^^^'-^'^^'^^^^'-^^^^^^^'^*-^^^'-^^'-^^^^^^^^^'-^^^'-^^^^^ Z M CUT FLOWERS E .. A H N For Your Supply of •Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Mariiet. ^^^^^^^^-^'-■-'-^■-■-'-'-'-^'-■-'-^■-'*-^^^^^^^^^^^^ -'^"^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^" A. McDonald, Hy Marquardt. W. R. Schroeder, Wm. Mauke. A. F. Kellner, G. Rusch, H. V. Hunkel and C. C. Poll- worth. Realizing after hearing Mr. Dunlap and others, that more money would do more good, a motion to in- crease the rate or" contributing to one per cent for growers and two per cent for retailers, was carried by secret ballot, with only two voting against it. One member present deplored the fact that more of the local craft did not have the slogan. "Say it with Flowers," on their stationery. This is one form of advertising, which costs practically nothing, and if used to the utmost, will help to "sink it in." FLORIST.?' CLUB MEETING. The regular meeting of the florists' club was held February ti, with nearly half of the members present. There having been no meeting in January, due to a lack of attendance, the treasurer and secretary read their annual re- ports, which proved that the club gained numerically as well as finan- cially; further, that nearly half of their assets consisted of United States Lib- erty bonds and War Saving certificates. E. J. Hamme, of Wauwatosa, was elected a member. The following offi- cers for 1919 were installed : Wm. A. Kennedy, president; Nic Zweifel, vice- president; James Livingstone, treas- urer; Eugene Oestreicher, secretary, and A. Reinhardt, trustee for three yeai-s, C. C. PoUworth acting as master of cere- monies. In his genial, yet forceful, way, he reminded everyone what ■was expected from them, and they in re- turn promised with the hearty coopera- tion of all members to do their best and try to make the coming year the best ever. The chair appointed \. Hare, W. Holliday and Henry Mar- quardt, as the entertainment committee for the ensuing year. -A. letter from ex-President Totty of the S. A. F., asking that a com.mittee be appointed to ascertain the cost of production, as well as the cost of oper- ating a flower store, was next taken up. The discussion brought out the point that it would be a rather difficult matter to say how much it could cost to raise a certain crop of cut flowers, as some of the help would at some time be occu- pied with other work. Especially wo\ild this be the case in a smaller place, where a man. say the driver, would de- liver, haul manure, cultivate and water several crops, etc. The chair later ap- pointed Nic Zweifel. A. Leidiger and Eugene Oestreicher as the committee to bring up and report on this matter at the March meeting. Four of those present, who attended the carnation convention at Cleveland, made a brief report. Nic Zweifel gave a detailed report of the carnation exhibition, while C. C. Pollworth dwelt on the proceed- ings of the S. A. F. directors' meeting at Detroit. NOTES. A recent statement by .Secretary Remmey now assures us that the state fair will be held in September this year. and that they promise to eclipse all for- mer .nffjirs. We trust the local craft will feel the same way, and make this year's horticultural display something extra fine. It is for your own benefit. Otto Grade, of the Pox Point Floral Co., mourns the loss of his six months' old baby girl, who died February 9. We herewith extend our heartfelt sym- pathy. E. 6. SS?] St. Louis. SUPPLY rONSIDER.^BLV DIMINISUEB. Stock of all kinds diminished some- what the past week. Carnations, par- ticularly, felt the shortage, although the majority coming in are good. The cut of sweet peas has l)een large and of extra good qu.ality. The price has held up remarkabl.v well this season, in spite of the fact that large quantities arrive daily. Narcissi and freesias have let up a bit, and are quoted slightly higher than last week. Roses continue to be scarce. Violets are in fair supply, and with a few sunshiny days, we will be able to get along on the St. Valentine's day supply. Not near the amount are being grown com- pared with other years. This will be keenly felt. Jonquils are beginning to come in heavier and will help con- siderably. Greens of all kinds are am- ple for the demand. Business condi- tions the t>ast week were improved over the previous week. A little period of colder weather seemed to put .a little life into it. Since the first of the year prices have been more or less stable, and it has done .a whole lot to stimulate business after the disastrous experience of November and Decem- ber. The lack of good blooming plants is felt keenly by the retailer. Good sized stock is almost impossible to ob- tain. In the bulbous varieties, noth- ing good has been produced .as yet, with the exception of jonquils. Tulips .and hyacinths, particularly, are very poor in this vicinity. Some of the grower.'; seem to think it is the fault of the bulbs being on the road too long. NOTES. The banquet given by the local flo- rists last week proved a huge success. About 200 of the trade and their ladies participated. The banquet was ex'- cellent. with fine speakers and music, and to top it off it was followed by an informal dance. Let's make it an an- nual event. A number of local growers are cut- ting some extra good sweet peas. This crop has been very profitable this year, especially with the shortage of carna- tions. Mrs. William C. Smith is still at thf- Deaconess hospital. She has shown a slight improvement. J. J. W. Fvi^RPORT. N. Y. — .\ range of eight houses at the establishment of George B. Hart, was completely destroyed by Are caused by an over-heated pipe, Feb- ruary, 2. 30 E. Randolph St. OBnCAGO Loni^ Distanci' Phones ) Central 3283 (Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Ward Ophelia Killarney Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner LILIES A heavy all - the - year - rouud ', supply of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. Callas CARNATIONS Valley Cattleyas Calendulas Single and Double Violets Wliite and Yellow Daisies Forget-Me-Nots Pansies SNAPDRAGONS Paper White Narcissus Preesia Jonquils rULlPS SWEET PEAS GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galaz, bronze Galax, green Ferns Adiantium Smilax Mexican l\y I Boxwood Leucothoe I 208 The American Florist. Feb. 15, Complete line of all Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. Good supply of miscellaneous bulb stock. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. ''•'•^'^'^'^^*^*^^^^^^^^^ ^^--'-'-'-'-'-'-•-•-'-^'-^^^^'-'-'-•-'-•-'-•-^•-•-•-•-^^^^^^^'•-'-'-'-^'-^'^Tj 182 North Wabash Avenue U, D. Phone. Randolph 631 CHICAGO Hs.»,s.s.^»-^ ^. »- 1 ». n .- » -^ »-^^S.tS.S.S.<.^T,»,»-»' '^'-'-''-'-'-^■^'^*^'-*-^^ ERNE ^ C^OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 Eo Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Fort Wayne, Ind. GENERAL UEMAND IS STEADY. The advance demand for St. Val- entine's day has been very good, and the indications are that there will bs a very satisfactory call for flowers for this holiday, with plenty of everything, with the possible exception of roses. Trade during last week wa.s very steady, with a good amount of funeral work. Pot plants have not oeen any too plentiful since the first of the year. Carnations are very plentiful, but prices remain about the same. There are some excellent quality roses on the market, with Hoosier Beauty, Shawyer, Russell, Ophelia, and Sun- burst varieties in the lead. Violets are in fine supply. NOTES. The Doswell Floral Co. is making an unusually fine display of baskets filled with spring- flowers, .and colcnial bou- quets. Their out-of-town demand for Valentine llowers has exceeded all ex- pectations. Kd. Wenninghoff is on the .iob with a very fine .St. Valentine's day win- dow Oi»coration. Ba.sket arrange- ments, and novelties of various kinds are combined with quality flowers. The Flick Floral Co. '•eports a heavy demand for orchids, especially cattle- yas. Two handsome cattleya wreaths wei'e sent out by this firm last week. The Fi-eese Floral Co. reports a good demand for fimeral work, and excellent counter trade. H. K. Rochester, N. Y. r.Otm .SUPPLY AND IMPHOVED DEMAND. Busines dvu'ing the past week h;^.^ been good and the stiitply niore plen- liful Ihan it has been for several weeks Daffodils, narcissi in yellow and white, and Muiillo and La Ueine tulips have begun to arrive in larger numbers and prices have dropped in conse(|Uen('r, Carnations are improving in qua lily due to siuiny weather. Roses continue high in price. NOTES. The ladies' florist club at a meeting at the home of Mrs. W. L. Keller has elected the following officers for I'.MJt: Mrs. John Frey, president; Mrs. H. P. Neun, vice-president; Mrs. Charles Suher. secretary; Mrs. H. W. Wilson, treasurer. The flower committee of the indus- trial exposition and the local florists' a.ssociation are endeavoring to stimu- late interest in the organization of a rose society in this city. E. P. Wilson, Horace Head and !•'. C. Armbrust were workers in the Y. M. C. A. campaign last week when "2732 names were added to the mem- bership. Philip Riley, father of William S. Riley, commissioner of parks, died February 4. He was an old and re- spected resident of this city. A well writlen article on "Pruning Tiees and Shrubs in Springtime." by Ambrose Seeker, appeared recently '" the local press. George T. Boucher had the decor.a- tions at the armory ag'ain this year for the policemen's ball. ClIF-STBII. Muscle Shoai.s. Ala. — A government nitrate plant is being built here. 1919. The American Florist. 209 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS \j. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. ;?5°'rl? Cut Flowers Growers of Telephone: Randolph 27B8 3r*enbouses; Des Plalnes, ni. n\%inr%An Store : 1 62 N. Wabash Ave. l/IIKjaga Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & N1IS8ER Wholesale Florists l79-lBt-183 Norih Wibash Ivenue, CHIGJiGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEIIAND-RlSCIlCbt FLOWER GROWERS TtL£PMONE''s Buffalo, Feb. 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, Special 60.00® 75.00 " Fancy 40.00® 50.00 " Extra 30.00 SI 40.00 1st 12.00® 20.00 " Killarney 6.00® 15.00 My Maryland 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 " Ward 6.00® 10.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Russell 8.00® 20.00 Shawyer 6.00® 15.00 Lillies 15.00®20.00 Cattleyas 60.00® 75.fl0 Caiuations 3.00® 5.00 Chrysanthemums 20.00® 30.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 \.4iiHi'agus Sprengerl .35^ .60 Violets 1.00® 1.50 MiKnonette 6.00® S.OO Ferns per 1.000 3.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Freesias 4.00® 6.00 Pai.er Whitis 3.0i)@ 4.00 Callas 15.00® 25.00 Romans 4.00® 6.00 Boston, Feb. 12. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 20.00®60.00 Killarney Queen 4.00® 6.00 White and Pink Killarney 8.00®12.00 Double White Killarney. 6.00®12.00 Killarney BrllUant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 8.0O@2O.0O Mock 6.00® 10.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8.00® 12.00 Taft 6.00®12.00 Milady 6.00®12.00 Ward and HlUingdon 6.00®IO.nO " My Maryland 2.00® 12.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 12.00®20.00 Valley 6.00®10.00 Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Feb. 12. Per 100 Roses. Killarney 4. Oil® 1.1.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00( a year. If there is any real work connected with the office, no one seems to have a definite idea of what it is, Francis D. Gallatin, a lawyer, of 100 Broadway, was appointed park commissioner; the salary is .^.i.OOO a year. No stalement has been issued relating to Mr. Gallatin's qualifica- tions for park commissioner. . A petition has been filed by the trustee m bankruptcy in the matter of Alexander McConnell to consider an offer made to purchase the prem- ises. 61 West (''.tth street, and a meet- ing of creditors to consider said peti- tion has been called for February IS at .". p. m. in the oflice of MacGrane Coxe, reference in l^ankruptcy. Room 130.5 Woolworth building, 2',:) Broad- way. The "University Florist." Georg-e T). Fritz, has an attractive retail store at 2-14.5 Jerome avenue, near Fordh.ini road. It is managed by Frederick Zahn. who for over 25 years was in business Tor himself at Seventh ave- nue and '12r.th street. He v.'as retred in the business, his father having been a New York florist in the onrly days J. L,. Johnson, the retailer, of 2'.l Nevins street, Brooklyn, was in former 'years an employe of John Weir. ;ind iias pleasant recollections of his asso- ciation with ihe "boss." Which i-e- minds us t;hat John Weir, though now 70 years old. is yet active and is in the wholesale district every week day as a buyer for the Colonial Florist. Harry Payne, a well known retailer of Washington. D. C, spent Febru- ary 8-9 in this city, made some good purchases in the wholorfalc district and paid a most agreeable visit to The AmehU'AN Fiorist. It is always a pleasure to receive a call from IJnrrv. The trade was shocked on tTie morn- ing of February 10 by the news of the death of Marius Mntillod, proprietor of the SecaucuK Kxotic Nurseries and decorator for the Dards store. A more extended notice will be found in the obituary column. W. A. Biaedel Sons. 402 West 2-1d otvpet. who are located near the North River steamship piers, have taken time From New York Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY BEST QUALITY HOLLAND GROWN In cases of 500 pips $16,00 per case In cases of 900 pips 22.50 per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. by the forelock m view of the increas- ing ocean travel and have a bulletin in their .'how window announcing steamer sailings. Among the deaths reported, February S, was that of Mrs. Elizabeth Fenrich, mother of Joseph ,S. Fenrich, rlie whole- saler of .jl West 2.Sth street. She was 60 years of age and is survived by two sons, one daughter, a brother and sister. The "Fordham Florist." Chugranis \; Co. have an attractive store at 421 East Fordham Iroad, iiear Fordham University, .and are having^ good busi- ness. They have another store at .'Seventh .avenue and llTith street. Hitchings S- Co. are about to start work on three iron frame houses for navid Shannon, of ;^.^80 Fort Hamilton avenue. Brooklyn. Mr. Shannon has an extensive business in the Green- wood cemetery section. Heiman P.ranch, "h" lias been a sperulatoV in flowers, buying in the whole.sale district and from growers and selling to retailers, has filed a peti- tion in hankruptcy. with liabilities "f .■S4.SU1 and no assets. A. D'Angeles has two good retail stores in the Bronx, his main store being at .571 East 184th street, with a branch at ol3 East Kingsbridge road. He reports gocd business. The p.artnership of Nanse & Oechsti ucowers of Woodrow. Staten Island, has beer, dissolved and the business is now conducted by R. FS Xanse. .John P. Flcs.sas. the retailer, of Hi;." (^olumbus avenue, was recently mar- ried In Miss Harriet A. Bodamer. an ntlractive young lady of this city. Fred AVenzel, who is well Icnown i" 1ioth the growing and retail lines oi' Brooklyn, now has a retail store :ii 170S Churl h .avenue. Visitor : Thomas Roland. Boston. Mass. A. F. F. New York Florists' fluh. The club met in its rooni'; in Uie Grand Opera House building on the night of February 10. President Kess- ler in the chair. Secretary Young spoke on (he pl.ant quarantine, statins, with other points, th.at Dr. Marlatt of the federal hortlcultuial board, had ^^^^ Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 110 W. 28th St., NEW YORK ^. WHOLESALE ' \ Flori^tj promised to write a special letter on orchids, giving reasons for their pro- posed exclusion. Maurice Fuld stated that in several recent lo.ture-' ho aad given before garden clubs, he h.ad called attention to the plant exclusion mat- ter, and that some of the clubs had passed resolutions to bring the subjei't to the attention of tlieir respectixe members of eongiess. Richard Vin- cent, Jr.. spoke on the same subject. saying that the proposed plant exclu- sion was being more aud more ijiscus-fet' each day. 1919. The American Florist. 213 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET ^IV'^^iU NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut, William Mackie WHOIiESAI/E FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 750 Pniragiit Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST 'K3l''^'^"rkgut 133 W. 28th St., New tork All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and SeasoDable Flowers BORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All tlie New and Standard Varieties of TVoses. Violets, Carnations. Valley Lilies. Etc, 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farragrnt 300 and 801 Mention the American Florist when writing iJOflNYOUNe&CO. Wholesale Commission Florists i 53 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4838. Uention the American Florist when writing WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 2Sth Street, JfEAV YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 AVest 2Sth St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Farragut CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farragut 2110-2111. I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attentflon to your Interests. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer^ inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 35 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. VlioMe Hover MM*KeU New Tork, Feb. 12. Per 100 Hoses, Beauty, special ~'>.(Ki(d 125. M " estra and faucy 50.00® 75.00 •' No. 1 and No. 2,]2.00ff5 25,00 Iladley 12.iin'-) 4o.iki Hoosier Beauty s.imk.j l.'.ud Francis Seiitt Kev- \-2Mnui tli.lHi Columbia '. .S.00£i' M.Oii Prima Donua S,00@ 25,00 Alice Stanley 8,00@ 25,00 -Mrs. Geo. «liawyer S.im)® 15.00 Double White Killaruev s.no® o.'i.dO Klllarney 8.0»@ lu.OO Queeu 8.00(3) 15.00 Brilllaut S.OOS: 15.00 Aaron Wanl Kl.OOOji 2ii,(10 Sunburst Kliki'.i i;,"i.im .1, I.. Mod: 8. now :;5,iio opbelia S.O'i'.i i;5.(K) Mrs. I'lias. Hu-^(11 IJ.UOw 5'i.0li I'lUlleva orchids, special 40,00® 50,00 Bubruuis 8.00® lO.OO Lilies. Ixuljiitlorum and Fonuosum 15.00 I.ilv of the Valley 3,O0rS. 8.00 Adiactum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.00@ 1.50 Bouvanlia 4.„-c ir»,^«dnf ' 167 EstabUshed 1887 Phones Farragut ^ 3058 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer Id CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Are. Open 6 a, m, eyery morning. 214 The American Florist. Feb. 15, The followiDg were elecietl to mem- bersnip in the club . Hans Schwartz, Riveraale, >«". Y.; James Moraio and Anihonj Moraio, Rye, X. V.; Robert H. Lickman, East Islip, N. Y.; Joseph Lee, Islip, N. Y.; Frank Laban and Matthew Sampson. Jr.. 55 W. 26th street; Max Lehman, l^tli Grand street; Robert La Bail, 55 W. 2«th street; Isaac Abrams, 123A Seventh avenue. Brooklyn, X. Y.; Wm. Doyle. 55 W. I^ih street. Several were present and spoke briefly. Charles Sciienck reported for the dinner committee that the annual event wUl be held at the Hotel Bilt- more. March 15. Appropriate resolutions were read and adopted on the death of Mrs. Mc- Govern, whose sons are club members, and on the death of George Allen, son of J. K. Allen, a member and former treasurer of the club. Harry W. Llbby, representing Stouts," of Biddeford, Me., was intro- duced and in a pleasing vein extended cordial greetings from that state. President Kessler, es-President Totiy and J. A. Manda spoke of their recent trip to Detroit on official business, com- menting on the hospitality of the De- troit florists, even though Detroit is now ■•dry." Wallace R. Pierson spoke on the publicity campaign, and gave statistics along the line of pushing pub- licity. Mr. Totty also spoke favorably of the movement. There -were a number of creditable exhibits staged. For S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass.. the carnation Laddie, was exhibited. Emil Savoy. Secaucus, X. J., showed a new strain oi Bougainvillea Sanderiaiia. John ^N'es- ton. Valley Stream, X. Y., had a col- lection of orchid flowered sweet peas. C. T. Gueniher, Hamburg, X. Y.. staged Chrysanthemum Hamburg Late Pink. This, it was annovinced. w-ill be dissem- inated bv the W. F. Kasting Co.. of Buffalo "in 1920. Richard Hughes. Flushing. X. Y.. exhibited the carna- tion. Laddie. Strouts". Biddeford. Me.. exhibited Carnations Sunshine. Donald and Improved "Ward. Floral Hill Gar- dens. G. F. Xeipp, prop.. Chatham. X. J., exhibited the new pink carnation, Lucy. For the exhibits, votes of thanks were extended to S. J. Goddard and Richard Hughes, for Carnation Laddie; Emil Savoy, for bougainvilleas ; John Weston, for sweet peas; Strouts'. for Carnations Sunshine. Donald and Im- proved "Ward; Floral Hill Gardens, for Carnation Lucy, having previously scored; C. T. Guenther, for chrysan- themum. The following list of new life mem- bers was announced ; George Cot- sonas. Aubrev S. Xash and Costos Sakelos, Xew York; George Asmus, Chicago; Henr>- Hentz. Jr., Madison. X. J., and Marius Matheron. Hemp- stead. X. T. A. F. F. ProvUence, R. L SUPPLY litPROVES WITH LOWER PRICE.S. Trade during the past week has been good. The demand for floral work con- tinues active and stock is plentiful, several growers having sent in good crops. Carnations of good quality are now arriving and prices run fairly low. Violets are better than they have been and are offered at moderate figures. The outlook for bulbous stock for the Easter trade is none too good, some growers having none at all and others but a very limited amount. SOTES. Johnson Bro5.. on Dorrance street, arranged a verj- attractive window last we«l;. pot plants being the feature. M. lannotti. of Thornton, has been sending in some very good stock. H. A. T. !'l"l"l"l"I"l"I">"i'i'i"I'i'l';''I''l'M'**l'*'>**'>*****'l''I''I''I"l"I-4"I"l"l"l"l"l"I"l"I"H-<"I"l * RAEDLEIN'S SPECIALS I No. 1. or Tumbler Baskets, in all colors, complete &'0 CA LtO with metal liners ^0«dU $9.00 No. 2. Cut Flower Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep 1 O L'4 to 32 inches over all, in all colors and ^^ complete with metal liners No. 3. IC Plant Baskets, medium size, assorted shapes, (1 C f\(\ XO in all colors, complete with metal liners ^l«l»vll Write for Catalog RAEDLEIN BASKET CO, cH'icTer 7i: + + + + + + + + * + + + + + + 713 Milwaukee Avsiui * * + ■>-H"H"M"I"I"H"l"l..i..iiiii.i.i|.iii« M"Mi»**#Hi'H"l"H"M"l"H"l"ii.i.ii..i M I 1 nil Green Goods A QUALITY GOARANTEED ' Bronze Galax pet 1M)0. ll.W; per case (10,000), i g.CO Green Galax " 1.50: per case (10,000), 10.00 Fancy and Dagger Fems 250; per case (5.000). 9.on Extra Large Bronze or Green lencothoe Sprays perlOtO. 4J0 Good Medium Bronze or Green Leucothoe Sprays " 4.00 Good Small Bronze or (i'een Leucothoe, lu -.u u inches ■■ 200 Hemlock Branches, 30 inches . "• 5.00 Monntain Laurel Branches, 18 to 24 inches " 4.00 Khododendron Leaves, liKe Maenolia " 1.00 Tweniy-six years in the business should remove all doubt as to my ability to 6U orders. So if you want the best and ^aot it now. send me your orders. Send c&sb to insure besl service. J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N. C Albany, R. Y. CLl-B DISCUSSES ITEMS OF LSTEREST Discussions on trade subjects enliv- ened the meeting of the florists' club on the evening of February G. Fred- erick A. Danker, of the club flower show committee, reported that the next exhibition will be held at the April instead of the March meeting. He gave as a reason that the time is not far from Easter and stock ivill be in much better condition, ilr. Dan- ker asked the retailers to take part, and said that some ovt of town ex- hibits will be sought. The wives and women friends of the members will be welcome at the exhibit and refresh- ments will be served. In the discussion about the prohibi- tion of importation of horticultural and nui-sery stock into this country after Jime 1 next. Joseph Traudt. of Canaioharie, remarked that as a. young man he worked in a large nursery in Germany. The owners tried repeat- edly to grow azaleas, but never could equal the Belgian product because of the fact that the soil and weather conditions in Belgium favored the growing of the plants to a greater ex- tent than in Germany. Mr. Traudt and others in the club were of the be- lief that the growing of azaleas in this country -will meet with doubtful su-OTES. Fred A. Danker, of this city, was on the programme for the meeting of the Xew York Federation of Horti- cultural .Societies and Floral Clubs at Ithaca this week for a paper. His subject was. "Retail Trade." S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia, Pa., was down for a paper. "The Wholesale Trade." A considerable drop in wholesale prices of flowers as compared with those that prevailed during the holi- days is noticed by the trade. Several Greeks from Xew York have opened a retail store at 37 South Pearl street. The local manager gives his name as Harrv Matthews. R. D. Cei>ab FAL1.S. I.t.— Joseph Bancroft & ."Son. well known florists, in calling at- tention to the appropriateness of flowers f<-ir valentines, sent out a very attractive folder in colors, calling at- tention to suitable flowers an" plants, with prices. 1919. The American Florist. 215 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in oth^ dtlee by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cldea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. E^tablUhed 1857 ^^^ noRisr "45 Bnckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send as your retail orders. ' We have the Best Facilities In tlie City LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLO'WTER STORK. WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Members of Florists' Telefraph UeliTeiy. New York. DRAKOS CO. FIjORISTS 2953 Broadway. odd. Columbia College Members of Hori£ts' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. For Wisconsin Delivery ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service ^l^^'j^-H^^A Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention tfte American Florist icJien meriting BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER ilention the American Florist \chen icriting 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. ilention the American Florist tcTien tcriting CUDE BRoa.cai FLORISTS iai*r»T>rw or "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch vnth J. E. MATTHEWSON, ^^^ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York. '^^'^^°V Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison / ^eaue In the Heart of most eschii ve reaideaiial section. Young &Nugent Telephone 4-65-4-66 Farragut. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists: VrQii- Vrk-Klj- Wo el's ia the Heart of -t' C\T 1 UrU. And gire special attention to steamer rnd the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stock In tbe market. Members of Florists' Tele^rapb Delivery. ilention the American Florist when vrriting New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Hembers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American FJorist xchen icriting Los Angeles, Calif .^^^^^^^^^^^ O. C. SAAKE I FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Reg-alar Trade Discount. 215 W, FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist ichen \crit\ng NASHV MEHBEC /Vor/s/s ' Ttenvery ilention the American Florist u;hen icriting Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FXORIST a&i Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive ocr usnal roc-d care and prompt attention. Phones. 270. 271 Main. ilention the American FJorist tcKen toritiug Albany, N. Y. nOWXES OR DESIGN WORK ■ Aki; lal lidut; oa lelejnflic mia. 106 STATE STREET HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flovsrers Telephones, LOIIS MICHEL 85S2-65S3 Main. The Loflf Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Consl^njnenta Solicited 48 WiUonghy St., BROOKLTV. X. T. ilention the American Florist ichen icriting J. W. BODGERS Elk.' BnUdln*. novfnn O 4 South Jefferson Street, -^ <* J "-"^'j '-'• Telesraph orders for Dayton will receive ear immediate and careful attention. Ei Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Jfembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. HEiST WEBSJUMi. Altislic FbsiI Desi^s. fl»»glf»»Il JMI [ 2X~q) \ Td. 1673 Hjciasaii UnalKIDaSTS. ^^^^ /BriKi: 214 Hacfasaci Ri, BijeieU P»ill 1 ilention the American Florist vhen icriting i Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower >Ierchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular tr«de disct- 229 WEST THnU) STREET. ilention the American Florist %cken icriting 216 The American Florist. Feb. 15. DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, tor 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Memlier of Florista' lelegiaph Deliver;. War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. "WAS. SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson 20^2-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Dellrerlea througbont the state and to all steamahlp docks tn Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. mSmithCo. KEENAN BliDG. LargeBt Floral EstabUsbment In America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Pamam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Tolegraph Delivery. 2188 Broadway, rei. 9414 scnuyier. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. We are in center of residential sec- tion, between 77ih and 78tb streets. City Index to Eetail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N> Y. — Danker's. IJoston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jabn. Brooklyn, N, Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anilersou, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago—Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago— Frie'lman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Fiauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinuati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O.— H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floial & Nursery Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, The Florist. D.iytou, O. — J. W. Kodgers. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery. Detroit, Mich.- Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth. Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso Tex.- Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Micb. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L, Schmidt. Jersey City, N. J. — H. G. Weidemann. Kansas City. Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb.-:— C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey, Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saake. I^s Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Ixtulsville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, K3'.— The F. Walker Co. Rtemphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, I-a. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44tb and Madison Ave. New York^David Clarke's Sons. New York— Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Lelkens. New York — Melandre Bros. Is'ew York — McKerney, 503 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Orchid Florists, 1(X) W. 57th St. New York — G. E7. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. IMiiladelphia. Pa. — J. J. Habermebrs Sons. Pliila. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Wiishiiigton. D. C— Gude Bros. Wasliingtun. D. C— Geo. C. ShnfTer. Worcester, Mass. — l.lttloflcld Florist. . Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yoiiliers. N. Y.— New .York Floral Co. 1919. The Amer ican Fl orist. 21T No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. THOS. F. GALVIN nro. NcW YORK Fifth Avenue RnQTAN 1 P""'' street DUO I Ull 799 Boylston Street Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main qq^ l ,^j. iw. Telephone Store- ""^ LSWIS n'Oi, No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long Island, Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ^RiniiiiniiniiiiiiiniiiiiniHiiiiuniiiiiiiiiniiiiniinnnniniiiuniiuiiii g Cincinnati, O. I HARDESn & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street i I THE BEST THAT GROWS. i S EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. 1 %niiiinnniiiiniiii!iiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Long Dlst., Bell ph. 2189. Members of Jlorists' Telegraph Delivery. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenbonsei. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. WiBconsin. North Dakota, South Dakota and tha Upper Penin- (ula of Miohigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago and Sub- urb* lo All orders carefullv filled tjj^^^J=[-J5o»St under the iupervision of ^^ip^SS:- GEORGE .SSMUS. Hgr. ^^P' wire. Wriie or Phone West a22 Member of Florists' Te'eeraph Delivery. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Fryman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. | Both Phones, 527 Special attention to mail and Telegraph Orders. ! Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Deslgrn.s and Fresh Cut FlOTvers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Tacoma, Wash. California Tlorists will take core of aH telegraphic orders. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 3094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus 546S Branch: S40 Westchester Ave.. Bronx Phone: Intervale 4990 Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut .\ve. at N St., N. \V. Miss Louise ^^^ Daugherty, Proprietress Ptiones — Franklin 35T!), 3841, 3S42. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES 107 1 Lenox Plant Specialists »">"<* J 11 [ Hemher of florists* Telegraph DeUvery. .. Mention the American Florist when loriting rf'Vv/S/N/S/S/S^S/' Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and TeU'sraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Tale^aph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ivhen writinsf Jersey City, E Jo H. G. WEIDEMANN'S FLOWER SHOP 222 Monticello Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. L GTIIIS. PreddoL L^l 01^(11 ^O* E. P. NEIHAN. Secretarr. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist iv hen writing Milwaukee, Wis, J. M. Fox &, Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members Florists' Tele^rapti Delivery Association. Me7itioti the American Florist xvhen loriting DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Rlverdale. Mention the American Florist wlien writing 218 The Americaj^ Florist. Feb. 15, New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, ColnmbDS 6883 Bnadn: 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name '^Malandre Brothers" on ft box oJ Sonera Is » Guarante* ol Quality. Orders from other cities reotiva oar per- •onal attention. SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Sqaare Feet of Modem Glass. FIrst-Class &tock and Service. Usual Discount. Randolph & McClemonts Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER K. ta. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sta. Flowers delWered in Cltr and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in anv di-ectioo. nill ||T|I |||y|l Wesrethecenteroltbegreat UULOIn, IHIRIIi Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S LITTIEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, IlL H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, E. W. PEARSON 38 Slate Street, Newburyport, Mass. Covers All New England Points NEW YORK CIIY McKENNEY 503 Fifth Ave., Telephone 63P0 Murray Hill KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. 'IRosf^'s Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n, Mention the American Florist when writing Wkolesalt and Ritiil Florist C. II. TREY 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WiU flu orders for the West oo short notlc* Trade discoants. First-class itook. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Orchid Florists, inc. FLOWERS FOR cALL OCCASIONS John ChaiLg-urls, President 100 West 57th Street Corner Sixth Ave., Telephone Circle 64,1 3343 W. MA.DISON ST. HBAB OAmvuII.U PABK Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral C(k Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 7S5 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Orders will be care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholosnle and Retail FlorlHts of Grand Haplds Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Boad. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district. lEWARI, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York Established 1S49 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75tfa St. Orders B| Telegriph Promptly Filled Phones 1562-1653 Columbus Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 years. N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buflfalo, N. Y. - S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in Bll(falO,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliv, March .$4,57y2, April .$4.00, May .$4.00 and September .$.5.2.5. THE Henry F. Michell Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., says all indications point to a busy season, there being great ai' tivity in all departments. More gladi- olus bulbs were sold in January than during the entire year past and there is a wonderful demand for cannas and dahlias as well as all flower «eeds. Gladiolus Imports Into Great Britain. In consetiuence of numerous inquii-ies received respecting the possible impor- tation of .gladiolus bulbs into Great Britain. Charles H. Curtis, secretary of the British Florists' Fe'deraticn. wrot*" to the Board of Trade on the subiect. and the following reply; reprinted from the British Horticultural -Advertiser, was received from Carew Robinson, deputy controller of import -restriction : "In reply to your letter ;>f January 1. respecting the imi:>ortation of glnd'olns bulbs from the United States and Hol- land, I have to sav that in the case of both countries the importation ,>s pro- hibited, and that no concession is be- ing granted in respect thereto." Burpee Official Honored. In appreciation of the loyal and rlli cient service of William t^. Bougy. as- sistant treasurer of the W. .Mlee Bur- pee Company. Philadelphia. P'.. a din- ner "as given in his honor February 0 by David Burpee, president, and W. Atlee Burpee. Ir.. of the company, at the ITnion Ijeagi:e rUib in Ihnt citv. Managers of all the dep.ortmenls wero present. Mr. Bougy is the o'dest emp'oye of the company and this occasion cele- brated his thirty-fiifth anniversary in its employ. He came as an office boy and has remained all through the firm's development. At the time of his first employment the company kept no books. As business grew he oitened Ihe first set of accoimts, some ."0 years ago. and has had charge of the accounting department ever since, res\ilting in his promotion to his present position. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade ft?{ SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. THE W. C. pressing! SEED COMPANY NORWALK, OHIO. Growers Exclusively of Sweet Corn Seed ■oiniiBiiBiiiansiininMnvnBiiHnaiiivimiivnamitBiitaiiaiiiniiainBitBmBiS French Bulb Outlook for 1919. We give below an analysis from a well-known jobbing firm in the bulb growing district of southern France, our readers to form their own conclu- sions as to the accuracy of the pre- dictions made, keeping in mind, how- ever, that there are few, indqed, pos- sessed of the gift of prophecy. As regards the matter of a decline in prices, our correspondent reports that none may be expected during the year, and gives the following reasons : "This year the planting of bulbs was done, under normal conditions, but the lack of labor, which will continue to be felt as long as our troops are not demobilized, resulted in bulb crops not receiving proper attention and some items, such as Roman hyacinths, lilium and Narcissus Golden Spur.' which require careful attention to their needs while growing, will suffer considerably from having' been neg- lected. "The English market will be com- pletely open next season and we an- ticipate'the volume of shipping to that country will be three to four times greater than in lOl.S. during which year it iwas almost insignificant, due to lack of transportation facilities. "The cost of living has been in- creasing day by day. owing to the scarcity of foodstuffs, which will re- sult in a further advance in the wages of the laborer, which, with the in- creased cost of fertilizers, will be ad- ditional reasons for higher prices asked by the growers." [Other countries look forward to early decrease in prices of food and labor. — Ed.] "When peace is concluded, trans- portation limitations between the United States and France will cer- tainly decrease, which will help the bale of our products and we there- fore expect larger orders than in 1018. The disposal of our stock being easier, the demand may exceed the produc- tion." Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Trade Directory Price: S3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholeiale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttucb, Cabkot, Parsnip, Parsley, Cblkrt, Kndivb, Salsift, Nausd and MirBl> Grandifloha and Spkncek Swbkt Pka and Scnflowkb. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1919. The American Florist. 221 We are headqnarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our gt owing stations in eveiy part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are prcducing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity atd of highest quality. W^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "TpE JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Wheat Supply- Just previous to the war rye was selling at 5S ctnts,. barley at 50 cents, corn at 69 cents and oats at 37 cents. It took three years to put corn to a dol- lar. In fig-uring- the world's wheat sup- ply for 1010, there is in prospect 800,- (MX>,000 bushels of winter wheat and 350,00O.(X)0 bushels of spring wheat. Add to this 2.=i0.000,000 bushels for Canada and l."iO,00(_>,000 bushels carry over for both countries gives l.SOO.CMX),- 000 bushels. Deduct 650,000,000 bush- els for home requirements, which leaves 900,000,. oz. lb. Beei, Garden. $0.18 J1.75 $11.20 $2.34 $0.13 $1..32 Beet, Mangel. .13 1.18 .1,'! 1..S2 .OS .57 Cabbage 91 11.12 .4.5 5.05 .25 2.08 Carrot 18 1.70 .22 2.2.^ .14 1.42 Celer.y : Domestic ... .35 2.89 .29 2.84 .25 2.i;2 Imported ... 1.28 13.57 1.39 15,.S.'i 1.46 IT.nil Cucumber ... .14 1.32 .14 1.77 .11 .113 Lettuce 17 1.49 .15 1.41 .14 l.:!4 Musljemelon . . .15 1.36 .14 l..'Sn .1:1 1.09 Watermelnii .. .13 1.15 .12 .97 .11 .79 Onion Seed... .37 3.82 ..V. 5.10 .23 2. .50 Parsle.v 16 1.25 .13 1.07 .11 .,S8 Parsnip 19 1,80 .18 1.70 .10 .08 Radish 17 1.67 .17 1.87 .10 .07 Sldnacb 13 1.23 .19 2.12 .11 ..SO Squash, .Summer ... .14 1.60 .14 1.38 .10 .94 Winter 17 1.59 .15 1.4S .12 .90 Tomato 38 4.02 .38 4.11 .29 2.97 Turnip, English 20 2.07 .18 1.90 .10 ,69 Swede 20 2,04 ,22 2,35 ,09 ,05 Price Price Price Price Price Price per iier per per per [>or qt, lb, qt, lb, qt. lb. Beans,. Dwarf snap ,. 78 ,41 .7n ,43, 62 .32 Beans. Garden Poie 80 ,43 ,70 ,41 ,45__,20 Peas, Garden.. ,70 ,38 .61 .37 ,4.3""^. 23 Sweet Corn... .61 .35 .01 .38 .47 "0 SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHEO 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blae Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. Mention the American Florist when writing BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders novif for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226*230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers QPPriAITIP^* S^^^*' Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and JlCvlALilCid • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, .... NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolwortb Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist xohen writing SEEDS Flower and Vegetable WHOLESALE ONLY ROUSTAN SERVAN & CO. Established 1843 SEED GROWERS Saint-Remy-de-Provence, FRANCE Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIAL OFFER .100 lbs. Yellow Canary Island Onion Seeds ill 8<)c per lb. 200 lbs. White Palmero Onion Seeds at $1.25 per lb., all hist crop seeds. P.O. B. Habana. Cash with order or gooil references. Albert R. Langwith & Co. 66 Obispo Street, HABANA, CUBA Mention the American Florist when writing lilllisaiiiigiiHiiiiiiiiisgiiiiiiiiiiiiEiHiiaEilHllIllil MAULE'S SEEDS and BULBS Writf for our 1019 Special Price List for Market Gardeners and Florists. Wm. Hfnry Maul». fnc, 'i^^tJl^^z I 1 □e QIQeeiQIQIQ QlSim QIQ Q B Q Q B Q QlBjQBiQIi Mention the American Florist xohen writing 222 The American Florist. Feb. 15, anniiDiBDuiniiiiiiiioiiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiin^ Robert Craig Co. PALMS i Hish Oau _ and Novelties In decorative Plants, g Market and 49tb Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | anmumaiiniiiitmiiiiHiriiiiririmiiiiiillllllDlllillllimillllinilllllllllllllUHIlc Geraniums Niitt, strong, 2-in., per 100 $2.00 Vlaud, strong, 2-in., per 100 2.00 Rlcard, strong, 2-in., per 100 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, good, thrifty stock for growing on, 2-in., per 100 2.00 BLMER RAWLINGS, Allegany, N. Y Kind Humbert, exlrn hc:ivv nomecrown roots, I4.0U per 100. ■YeUOW King Humbert, $5 00 per 100. Also a few thousauil Mixed Cannas, such vari- eties as Gladiator, Indiana, Meteor, Mrs. A. T. Conard, F. Vauihan and wintzer's Colossal, at S20.00 per 1000. Cush. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Cataloffues Received. A. E. McKenzie Co., Ltd., Calgary. Alta.. seeds; Chesmore Seed Co., St. Joseph, Mo., seeds; Alexander Forbes & Co., market garden seedh; Stark Bros., Louisiana. Mo., nursery stock; Everitt's Seed Store, Indianapolis, Ind.. seeds; J. J. Wilson Seed Co., Newark, N. J., seeds; Loechner &. Co., New York, seeds. Stuart Lowe Co., Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng., orchids; W. W. John- son & Son, Boston, Eng., seeds. Weeber & Don's Historical Calendar. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers street, New York, are distributing an attrac- tive calendar, embodied In which is much of histoiical interest regarding the origin and important dates of the great war, covering the period from August 1, 191-1, when Germany declared hostilities against Russia, until the signing of the armistice, November 11, 1918. The battle line at different times dairing the hostilities is shown by four excellent maps. Forage Plant Seed Imports. The following table prepared in the seed laboratory of the bureau of plant industry, United States department of agriculttu-e, shows the amount of the various kinds of forage plant seeds sub- ject to the seed importation act per- mitted entry into the United States during the month of January, 1918, as compared with January, 1919. Jiinimry Kind of seed. 1!>18. Pounds. .\lfulfo HhlfKDiss: Canaila 289,900 ri,.vir: Alslke S7.'>,700 ( ilnison ]07.4fX) Rod White 1.700 rlovi-r irdxturps: Tluiothv nud alsikc 13,200 Millet: nriiom eoin 42,300 IIuii}:arinn Itape 1.2,')2.riOO Itye Krass: Knirllsh as.'i.ino Ttnllnn ^ ^..-iflO Tlm.ilhy .i Veteh: "? . Hairy 9,7(10 Sprlnit .Tanuary, 1919. Pounds. 3(10 68,1110 003,100 111.1(10 s;i.ioo 94.100 lflO.7110 14,0(10 1.500 70.200 urpees oeeds Grow Bedding plants and Howers to beautify the homes and gardens of the American public will be in greater demand this spring than ever before. Every widt-awake florist should now be making preparations to make good on the shortage that is going to be so noticeable this spring. Bedding plants of every variety are going to be scarce. This scarcity is largely due to the lack of help and the fuel shortage. There are, however, a great many varieties that can be easily grown from seed sown now, and this will help to make up the shortage of Geranium and other popular bedding plants. The most suitable varieties to grow from seeds and those which always- do well in American .gardens are: Ageratum, Alyssum, Asters, Begonias, Celosia, Centaurea, Coleus, Petunia, Salvia, Verbena, Vinca and Zinnia. The House of Burpee is famous for its superior strains of flower seeds. The stocks of some of the varieties mentioned are short. Consequently, we advise ordering early. Choice Florists' Flower Seeds for Present Sowing AGERATUM. Tom Thumb, Blue. Tom Thumb, White Admirably adapted for bedding, blooming freely until frost. ALYSSUM. Little Gem. Lilac Queen. Sweet Alyssum. ASTKRS. All the best new and standard varieties. See Cata- log:ue. BEGOXIAS for Bedding. Seed sown now will make per- fect plants for spring: sales. Duchess of Edinburfi^h. \V bite edged rose. r-raeilis Albn. Pure white. Prima Donnn. Coral-pink. Vernon. Deep red. Vulcan. Fiery -scarlet. CALEIVIDULA. Burpee's Improved Strains are unexcelled. The flowers are fully double and of great size. Lemon Q,ueen. The iDCst lemon. Ornng;e Kin*:;. The best orange. CELOSIA. Our Ford hook Strain of the plumed Celosia Magnificent is, we believe, the finest in the counti-y. Carmine. Rich carmine-crimson. Ciolden Yellow. Rich Yellow, OranK-e-Hed. Reddish -orange. UeddiNh-Plnm. Warm plum. All colors Mixed. CE!VTAUREA. The following are foliage varie- ties or Dusty Millers: CandldisHima. Silvery- \v hi te foli- age. Gymnocarpa. Finely cut silvery leaves. MIGNONETTE. This favorite has been a Burpee Specialty for many years. The following are the varieties we of- fer: Gollatli. Massive spikes, coppery- red florets. Maehet. Large florets of gray color. GInnt llouquet. Fine for cutting. Common Sneet. PETUXIA. The American bedding plant par excellence. Dnlcony White. The best white bedder. Dnlcony Rlue. The best blue. Halcony Rose. The best rose col- ored. Burpee'H Defiance. The largest of all ruffled Petunias. Giants of California. Our own growing. Stocks, Ten Weeks, The indispensable "bedder" for cool sections. Ijargest Flowering Globe Pyra- midal in the following separate colors: Crimson Ro.se, Dark Blue, Pure White, Li^ht Blue. Golden Cha- mois. Salmon -Rose, Canary-yel- low, Darkest Crimson, Lilac- ilose. VINCA. The Madagascar Perwinkle is excellent for pots or bedding. Rosen, Rosea .Vllia and Alba l*ura. CHIt^ SWTHEMl M. Burpee's Fordhook Strain of Early -flowering Single Perennial varieties. Sown during spring the plants will bloom from August until frost. Excellent for cutting. BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS ARE KNOWN THE WORLD OVER. Sow now for Decoration Day BURPEE'S EARLY-FLOWERING SPENCERS. Nof catalopue for full list iind description of varieties For All That Is Best in Vegetable and Flower Seeds write for Burpee's Annual, the loading American Seed Catalogue. Also ask for our Special Blue List of Wholesale Pr ces. AV. JVtlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers Philadelphiia. 1919. The American Florist. 223 CANNAS Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name CANNAS King Humbert Yellow Humbert Rosea Gigantea Firebird Hungaria Ivarge trusses of beau- tiful rose-pink flowers one of best pink vars. Per 100 Per 1000 $4.50 $40.00 $4.50 $40.00 $6.00 $50.00 $6 50 $60.00 $3.50 $32.50 Most popular of all. Bronze leaf, orange- scarlet flower. Per 100 Per 1000 Sport of King Humbert, with green foliage, flower )ellow, spotted red. Per 100 Per 1000 Rich rose-pink, a prolific bloomer. Per 100 Per 1000 Very large scarlet flowers borne well above foliage. Per 100 Per 1000 Red Flowering, green foUase Doz. Alphonse Bouvier, 5 ft., dark crimson , . . . .$0.40 Black Prince. 4% ft., velvety maroon 40 Beaute Poitevine, 4 ft., crimson. .40 Chas. Henderson, 4 ft., bright crimson 40 Ciimson Bedder, 3% ft., intense crimson 40 Duke of Marlboro, 4 ft., crimson- maroon 40 Express, 2% ft., scarlet-crimson .50 Firebird, 4 ft., scarlet 1.00 100 1000 Yellow Sorts $2.50 $22.00 Doz. 100 1000 Louisiana, 7 ft., bright scarlet. . Meteor, 5 ft., dazzling -crimson . Pennslyvania, 5 ft., vermilion- scarlet Pink-flowering Sorts Hungaria, 3 i/, ft., large flowers, beautiful rose-pink Mrae. Berat, i\/, ft., rose-car- mine T Rosea Gigantea, 4 ft., rich rose. Mrs. A. F. Conard, 4 ft., salmon- pink White-flowering Sort.s Mont Blanc, 3% ft., almost pure white .40 .75 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.75 6.50 2.50 5.00 22.00 22.0O 22.00 22.00 22.00 25.00 00.00 22.00 45.00 .40 2.50 22.00 .50 3.50 32.50 .40 .85 .85 .60 2.50 6.00 6.00 4.50 22.m) 50. OO 50.00 50.00 Austria. .5 ft., canary yellow $0.40 .$2.50 .$22.00 Florence Vaughan, 5 ft., yellow, spotted crimson 40 2.50 22.00 Gladiator, 4% ft., deep yellow, dotted red 40 2..50 22.00 Richard Wallace, 4 % ft,, canary yellow 40 2.50 22.00 Yellow King Humbert. 4 ft., yel- low, red spots 65 4.i50 40.00 Bronze lyeaf, with lied Flower David Harum. 3 V4 ft-, dark bronze foliage 40 2.50 22.00 Egandale, 4 ft., currant red 40 2.50 22.00 King Humbert, 5 ft., orange-scar- let 50 4..50 40.00 (Jold-edged \'arietie8 Mme. Crozy, 5 ft., vermilion, with red border Queen Charlotte, 3 i , ft., orange- scarlet, with gold belt around each petal 40 Souv. de A. Crozy, 4 ft., crim- son, with gold band 50 Orange-flowering Sort.s Wyoming, 7 ft., orange color. purple foliage 40 40 2.150 22.0O 2.50 22.00 3.00 25.00 2.50 22.0«) GLADIOLUS Well Cured and Graded Bulbs Ready for Shipment Now or Later. 100 1000 America, soft pink, most popular $2.50 $22.00 Augusta, white with blush throat 2.50 22.00 Brenchleyensis, deep scarlet 2.00 18.00 Europa, best white in existence 7.00 60.00 Francis King, popular light red 2.50 22.00 Glory of Holland 3.75 32.00 Halley, early salmon orange, highly re- commended 2.50 22.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, pink, red blotch. 4.50 40.OO Niagara, soft yellow, extra fine 4.00 35.00 Primulinus Hybrids, extra early 2.25 20.00 Panama, beautiful rose 3.0O 28.00 :i; CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. The well-known extreme scarcity of these bulbs last season suggests early purchase, since this year's crop is again a small one. The same applies to Tuberoses. Per Doz. 100 5 to 7 inches $0.85 $ 6.00 7 to 9 inches 4.25 9.00 9 to 11 inches 1.75 12.00 11 to 12 inches 2.75 20.00 12 to 15 inches 3.50 25.00 25 at 100 rate. Per Doz. 100 Ismene Calathina $1.25 % 8.00 Madeira Vines 35 2.00 100 Pink Perfection, fine large spike, beauti- ful pink $4.00 Peace, white with pale lilac shade 3.75 Princeps. scarlet with white blotch .... 2.50 Schwaben, one of the best Gladioli, early yellow, enormous spike, recommended for forcing and cut flowers 4.00 War, finest red in existence. We advise everyone to give it a trial. Large flower of beautiful glistening blood red • -l-SO Willy Wigman. white with large pink blotch 4.50 1000 $35.0O 34.00 22.00 35.00 40.00 35.00 Tl'BEKOSES. Very scarce, onlv a limited quantity to be had. Per Doz. 100 3 to 4 inch, Mailing Size $0.35 $ 2.25 4 to 6 inch. First Size 50 3.00 6 to 8 inch. Mammoth 75 5.00 BENCH GROWN ROSES. Ready for March First Sliipnient. Per 100 Per 1000 American Beauty $16.00 $150.00 Milady 10.00 90.00 Ophelia 11.00 lOO.OO Richmond lO.OO 90.00 Russell 12.00 110.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., Owners of Winierson's Seed Store 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 224 The American Florist. Feb. 15, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, • ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REFUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED $30.00 per case of 1000 15.00 per case of 500 J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist whenivriting GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Seta, and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other Items of, the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S;D. woodruff & sons, 82 Oey St., NEW rORK and ORANGE, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROV^ERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots. Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES -RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Ba^ Fillin g Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Pepper, Eggplant, Tomato. Vine, Seed and Field Com. Specialties Correspondence Solicited. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDUICK'I'OWX, N. .1. Mention the American Florist when writing BODGBR'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. BEFORE PLACING ORDERS -FOR- SWEET PEAS Spencers, Grandifloras, Etc. Asters and Flower Seeds IN GENERAL Tomato, Lima and Pole Beans WRITE US Now is the Time to Place Orders for 1919 Flower Seeds. Correspondence solicited. JOHN BODGER & SONS CO. Contract Seed Growers, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 1^. Cs. M§ ©lliEi ^> cm ^WHOLESALE SEED GRQWERS>=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQ^TEST c^ . -fc-T ¥-r, A ^r^wL^^^^ CABLE ADDRESS "M CG IL L-SEED"' ^ a T .T'^-kTJ-VTI A SAN FRANCISCO s»n FR»Ncisrn CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 225 DREER'S FINE SWEET PEAS We offer below a line of the very best Orchid-flowered and Grand- iflora sorts. For complete list including the Early Forcing kinds see our current Wholesale Catalogue, copies free to florists on request. Orchid-Flowered or Spencer Sweet Peas This type is distinguished from the grandiflora sorts by the extraordi- nary size of their flowers and by the standard being crinkled and wavy. They usually bear four blossom^ on a stem, and are as easy to grow as the commonest sorts. Owing" to their being shy seeders, they will always be higher in price than the grandifloras. Oz. Agrlcola. Light lilac or lavender-pink $0.25 Barbara. A beautiful rich salmon 30 Blanche Ferry Spencer. An extra selected stock of this fine pink and white 20 Blue Monarch. Rich deep navy-blue SO Blue PIcotee. White edged violet-blue 20 CoiiNtance Hinton. The largest and tinest white, black seeded and a strong, vigorous grower with very long" strong stems 25 Conntesti Spencer (true). A lovely clear pink 20 Dobble^s Cream. The tinest primrose-yellow 20 Klfrlda Pearson. The largest and finest lir<"ht pink 25 Florence Nig'htingrale. The largest and finest pure lav- ender 20 Hercules. A very large flowering Countess Spencer m25 King: Ed«-ard Spencer. Crimson scarlet 20 King While. Considered the largest and finest pure white, white seeded wS5 Margaret Atlee. The largest and finest rich pink Sweet Pea — the "Spencer Supreme" 20 Margaret Madison Improved. Azure blue, developing to a clear light lavender 25 Mrs. Cuthbertson. The finest bicolor, standards rose- pink, wings blush white Mrs. Hugh Dickson. Salmon-pink on a cream ground.... Old Rose. A beautiful old rose color Othello Spencer. A rich, deep n"iaroon of immense size... '4 -lb. ¥0.75 1.00 .UO 1.00 .00 .75 .«0 .60 .75 Lb. »2.50 ».00 2.00 :!.oo 2.00 .60 .75 .00 .60 .on .60 1.00 .00 .20 .20 .SO .20 R. F. Felton. Considered one of the finest lavender sorts .2.'» .".*» Rosabelle. The finest rich rose variety 20 .00 Royal Purple. Rich royal purple, a very distinct color... .30 1.00 Scarlet Emperor. A brilliant deep scarlet 30 1.00 Thos. Stevenson. Brilliant orange-scarlet —0 .60 White Spencer. A pure white Countess Spencer of very large size 20 .60 Orchld-llo«"ered >Iixed 15 .50 GRANDIFLORA SWEET PEAS We have reduced our list of ilie Grandillorii varieties t'l the very best kinds, all of them sorts that are suitable for cuttiup Vi-lb. Lb. Blanche Ferry. Pink and white K10.20 *0.60 Dorothy Eckford. The finest white .20 .60 Frank Dolby. A large wavy flower, pale lav Vi -lb. Lb. King Edward VII. Rich deep crimson scarlet .*0.20 S0.60 ender 25 Flora Norton. The most pronounced bright blue 20 Janet Scott. Grand rich, deep pink 20 .60 .60 Lady Grisel Hamilton. Pale lavender .20 .60 I,ord Nelson. Rich navy blue JSO ,60 Nora Unwln. A superb pure white cut flower variety with wavy petals 25 ,75 Prima Donna. Deep pink, fine 20 .60 Dreer's Peerless Mixed 20 .60 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the AmeHcan Florist when writing THE J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. ^ L L 1/ ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, U possible, quantities required. lUnstrated Caulosw Fret KELWAY & SON "'«^" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPOKT.' Mention the American Florist when writing 226 The American Florist. Feb. 15, ROOTED CARNATION CUHINGS. Ready for immediate delivery. ORDER EARLY. 1,000 100 Good Cheer $30.00 $3.50 Aviator 30.00 3.50 Nancy 30.OO 3.50 Mrs. C. W. Ward 30.00 3.50 White Wonder 35.00 4.00 White Enchantress 35.00 4.00 Enchantress 30.00 3.50 1,000 Rose-pink Enchantress $25.00 Rosette 30.00 Albert Roper 25.00 Beacon 30.00 Herald 25.00 Alice 20.00 Thenanthos 20.00 100 3.00 3.50 3.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.50 Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph Street CHICAGO, ILL. TheEyerettB.ClarkSeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnril Pnna Montana, Idaho, Washington. MIIIOrD, bOnOi Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROr. CAU WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Speclaltleai Beet, Carrot, Kndlve, Lettuce, Onion and Radlah. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19 1 9 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt S Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing MichelFs New Crop Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS NORTHERN GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED 1,000 seeds, $ 3.00; $13.75 per B.OOO seeds. 10,000 seeds, 2B.00; 66.25 per 26,000 seeds. NEW SCARLET SAGE AMERICA OR GLOBE OF FIRE The finest and brightest Salvia to date. Per trade pkt., 5t'c; $5.00 per oz. Also all other Seasonable Seeds and Supplies. Send for Catalog. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist tv7ten writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention the A7>ieHcan Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 year3* experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. V. The Flower City Meyition the American Florist when tvriting We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Cliicago EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade S'eed. TOMATO, i'eyuer, Eggplant. SqiiaBh, rumpkin. t'uLMiuiber aurt TVatermelon Seed, and Field C^ru on contract. COURKSPOIVDKNCE SOMCITKD Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bu,„™«d„.e Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif, Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOW£R and GARDEN SEEDS Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 8. Dearborn 8t, Chicago ',| 1919. The American Florist. 227 Vaughan's ASTER ASTER— Giant Branching. DAYBREAK (American Victoria) Trade pkt. Purity. White $0.2S Pink. Fine for pots 25 SalmonPink 25 RosePink ">■& Blue 25 Lavender 25 Mixed, all colors 25 GIANT COMET Shell Pink. Purple. Rose. Criirson Laveader. Lisht Blue. Dark Blue. White. Anyof above 20 Mixed, all colors lib., $12.00 .15 OSTRICH FEATHER This is the finest type of Aster for all purposes, especially for market cut flowers The graceful long petals are thickly produced. Crinisrn. Light Blue. Lavender. Pink. Light Pink. Silvery Lilac Dark Blue. Rose. White. Any of above H oz , 40c .25 Mixed, all colors ■4o/.,35c .25 QUEEN OF THE MARKET The Standard Early Flowering Type. WHtp. Crimson. Pink. Dark Blue. Klesh. Lavender. Li ht Blue Sciirlet. Any of above peril... s 10.00: '4 "z, 25c Mixed, all colors per lb., 10.00; >* oz.. 20c GIANT BRANCHING White. Lavender. Rose Pink. Crimson. Azure Blue. Daybreak. ( .Mary Seniple) Purple. Deep \'iolet. Any Of above per lb.. $10.00; H oz, 25c .10 Mixed, all colors per lb., 8.00; H oz, 20c .10 CARLSON or INVINCIBLE White. Lavender. Crimson. Marquis Pink. Purple. Anv of above '. v. oz.. 35c .^O Mixed, all colors Koz.asc .20 fiz $1.40 1.40 1.80 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.20 1.00 1.40 1.20 .10 .10 .80 .60 .RO .60 1.20 1.20 Florists' Catalog Noht Being Mailed. If You Vaughan's Seed Store, SEED For Florists CREGO This flower is eiant in size, many blossoms six inches across. The petals are nearly double the length of the older varieties, and are twisted and curled into a very fluffy effect. White. Crimson. Shell Pink. Azure Blue. Dark Pink. Purple. Lavender. Trade pkt. Oz. Anyof above ^ oz., 40c $0.25 $1.40 Mixed, all colors '4 0z.,35c .25 1.20 THE ROYAL (Early Flowering Branching) This type Alls a gap between the Queen of the Market and the Late- Flowering Branching Ast- rs. Sown early inside, and planted out with Queen o: the Market, it fol- lows that variety very closely White Shell Pink. Rose Pink. Lavender. Purple. Anyof above )4oz.,40c .25 1.40 Mixed, all colors Hoz.,40c .25 1.40 THE MIKADO Petals are narrow, very Iodk »nd gracefully reflexed. The outer petals show to their full extent, while gradually toward the center they bend and curl on each other in such magnificent disorder as to make the fluffiest aster we have ever seen. White koz,40c .25 1.40 Pink Rochester J^ oz., 40c .25 1.40 THE KING The habit is similar to the popular Giant Branching, vigorous In growth. long stiff stems. In form the flower is entirely distinct from any other variety petals somewhat resemble the quilled varieties, but are much larger and broader, those in the center being curled and incurved, completely covering the crown. In shape and size the bloom is round, full and very large. Rose. Pink. Violet. White. Crimson. Lavender. Any of above i^ oz. , 45c .25 1 .60 Mixed, all colors H oz..46c .25 1.50 AMERICAN ASTERMUM An attractive and descriptive name for % new race of asters which belong to the Comet family. The plants ar« of strong upright growth with 12 to 16 strong stems 20 inches long, each carrying a flower of perfect form. The seed we offer has been carefully grown, rogued and selected Snow White. RosePink. Dark Lavender. Any of above 25 1.80 OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS Heart of France. Heart of France opens red as the purest ruby, deepens with age and retains its remarkable beauty lo the very end. The petals appear strikingly changeable, showing now a glow and sheen quite unique. now a soft, warm velvety texture 25 Lavender Gem. The flowersare of a true lavender shade and the petals are gracefully curled and twisted 25 2.00 Peerless Pink. The flowers are globular in shape maoy five ir.ches across, of a most delightful and pleasing rich shell pink .25 1.80 Crimson Giant. This shade has been one which has seemed to lack intensity of color, but in this variety the blood red blossom Is particularly bright 25 1 .80 Sensatl' n The reddest of all red asters, the color being a dark rich garnet or ox-blood red which glistens in the sunshine like a livecoal ; free branching 25 1.80 Mammoth Non Lateral Branching ^Ahite. 3 ft. This is without doubt the lartzest Aster on the market. Many of the flowers will measure four inches in dia Leter. The plants grow about two feet hish with a low branching habit, and the flowers which are borne on non lateral stems are full, with petal curled and incurved, making the flowers appear like a cross bet\ypen an 0»irich Feather »nd a Giant Branching . H oz.. 60C .50 4.00 Mammoth Non-Lateral Branching Blue. 2 ft. Very like the preceding except the flowers are a medium shade of blue Uoz.,50c .35 3.20 American Beauty. Rose Pink. 214 ft. is similar in type of flower and growth lo th^ well know Late Branch- ing Asters, but differs in that all the large blossoms are produced on much longer an*l heavier stems Jt is the first of M new strain of late bninchinp habit, and of robust growth. The flowers are fully double to the ast and are a most lovely shade of bright carmine-rose, almost identi- cal with the' World Famous American Beauty Rose. Each plant forms a perfect bush H oz., 65c .35 2.50 American Beauty. Purple fa oz., 60c .50 4.00 ASTERS IN MIXTURES Vaughan's Florists' Mixture 25 1.40 White Tall Varieties. Miied 25 1.40 Vaughan's Excelsior Mixture, Tall Asters. This is a mixture of the most beautiful, strikint; and distinct colors of the tall growine Asters, selected from the cream of the Giant Cornet. Ostrich Plume, Carlson, Branching and other desirable sorts, includes many kind.« separately purchased for this mixture '. 25 1.80 Do Not Receive a Copy, Please Write for One. 1-43 Barclay St., 31-33 W. Randolph St., r"!.* ___ NEW YORK. 803 W. Randolph St. vOICagO 228 The American Florist. Feb. 15. r Market Gardeners =^ Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selb.v, Ptiilii.lelphia, Pa.. President; C. W. Waid. Graud Cupids. Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Seveninoe, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eujrene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich . TreasiifMr. ^= MoosEHEART. ILL. — The range at the home of the Loyal Order of Moose, clcsed last fall due to labor and fue: shortage, will be opened about March 1, devoted to vegetables. Albany. N. Y. — The market g-arden- ers' association of this city, dissatisfied with conditions at the public market, are planning- to combine with growers in Troy and Schenectady to establish a market of their own. Owing to the destruction of two bridg-es by washouts, the shipment of tomatoes from Los Mochis. Mexico, the crop, nearly all of which is marketed in the United States, has been delayed three to four weeks. The crop this year is estimated at 900 cars. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Veg-etables. Chicago. February 11. — Cucumbers. 2-dozen box. $.5.00 to .$.5..50; celery, western, crate. .$9.00 to $10.00; head lettuce, crate. $4..50 to .$5.00; radishes, per dozen bunches, 50 to 00 cents: tomatoes, 6 baskets, $8.00 to .$9.00. New York, February 10. — Celery (state), per case, $4.00 to $7.00; cu- cumbers, .$1.00 to $2.50 per dozen; mushrooms, $1.00 to .$2..50 per basket; tomatoes, per pound, 20 to ,50 cents; lettuce, per package, $1..50 to $4..5<1; radishes, per 100 bunches, .$3.00 to $.5.00. Soil Fertility. At the recent meeting of the Ohio State Vegetable Growers' Association. probably the most interesting study was that delivered by the Rhode Island experiment station, on their at- tempts to substitute either green crops or fertilizers for manure, or reduce ihe nmount of manure by adding chem- icals. The results, so far, are exceed- ingly interesting to us, for the reason that their wrork covers the same ground we have gone over ourselves. The lecturer admitted that the proper way to make an experiment is to make it once only, for then you know some- thing, foi if you make it several times the knowledge you have gained is likely to receive a big jolt. . In other words, so many factors enter into an experiment of this nature that the re- sults arc never the same. Yet, .admittin.g this great difliculty. there are some general points which indicate the way. We will briefly men tion these as thoy appeared to lis. 1. That celery muke.<: a very indif ferent crop, following a green crop plowed in. In othei- words, green manuring is not desirable immediately before 0 f. o. b. Michi- gan shipping points also closed str-ong. Cabbage markets also showed some recovery, steadying to a i-ange of $20- $25 per ton bulk f. o. b. producing sec- tions and advancing $2 in consuming sections to a range of ,$20-$30. Wiscon- sin Holliind seed stock was $2.5-$.30 per ton in middlewestern consun;ing mar kets and Florida stock closed at SO-tM) cents per hamper in producing- sections. 5 GOOD AND PRICli.S LOWER. A great change has come over the market, with prices about cut in half and the demand especially good. The plant trade was never better. Easter lilies hold firm at .$25 per 101) and are very scarce. NOTES. A large number of former employes w:ho have been relieved from military service found their positions .awaiting them and are now at work with better spirits than ever. Laige shipments of roses are arriv- ing in this market from Nahant grow- ers. Among the best are the Killar- neys, Ophelia, Ward and Richmond. The New England Floral Supply Co. has .added a new- truck to its delivery system. B. A. Snyder & Co. report a contin- uance of good business S. K. G. Mushroom Growing By B. M. Dagsar Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1.60, American Florist Co. 440 8. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO s^S^S^S^WSSSS^SSSSWWSSWS^SJSSSJWS^WS^SS^^ Vaughan's Gladiolus AMERICAN GROWN, ESPECIALLY SELECTED For Greenhouse Forcing or Planting Out For Sure Summer Blooms. Per 1000 America, First $22.00 America, Second size 17.00 Augusta, First 20.00 Augusta, Second size 16.00 Panama, First 32.50 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First 45.00 Europe, First 60.00 Per 1000 I Mrs. Francis King, First $20.00 Mrs. Francis King, Second size 16.00 Chicago White, First 27.50 Chicago White, Second size 22.00 •: Schwaben, First 40.00 Vaughan's Florist Mixed, j, First size 16.00 ;; FIRST SIZE V)h inch and up. Including some * two inches in diameter and some larger. SECOND SIZE, lis-l^s inch. Florists' Catalog Now Being Mailed. II Tou Do Not Receive a Copy, Please Write for One. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york W««««*«««4««««4««»*5««««««««4«««««*««««5«4«S^^ 1919. The American Florist. 229 CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS All the best tested and tried com- mercial varieties; also POMPONS, guaranteed absolutely free from dis- ease. Will start shipping March 1st. C. U. LIGGIT Office: 325 Bulletin Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, - - PA. Mention the American Florist wlien writing MORE AND BETTER fc KENTIAS than ever. Joseph Heacock Company WYNCOTE PA. WRITE FOR PRICES Mention the American Florist when writing We have the following plants ready for shipment: Coleus ill rooted L'uttings. Heliotrope in 2Vj-inch and rooted cuttings. Moonvines in 2V>-iQch and rooted cuttings. Salvia in 214-inch and rooted cuttings. Sander and Marguerite Daisies, 2^-inch and rooted cuttings. Rose and Ivy Geraniums, 2i^-inch and rooted ciittines. Spren^eri. 2V'-inch. 3-inch and 4-inch. Begonias, Chatalaine, 2ip^-inch. 3-ineh and 4-lnch. Luminosa, 2l2-iQCh and 4-inch. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. None for sale now. Orders booked for siunmer delivery only. S. A. Nutt, Bnchner, Ricard. Poitevine. Asparagus Plumosus.— My usual high quality of itock. Deliveries beginning May Isl at 13.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR. LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum NoTelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. FLORIST'S FLOWER SEEDS NEW CROP AND SUPERIOR STRAINS Centaurta — G.vniLiucaiiia 15c. Ageratum — Dwarf Blue, '^i Alyssum — Little Gem. % oz., 15c; oz., 50c. Sweet, oz. 20c; Vi lb., 60c. Anlirrhinuin, (Snapdragon) — Pink, Scarlet, each. % oz., 20c. While, Yellow, each. Vi oz., 20c, Mixed, U oz.. 15c; oz., 40c. Asparagus Sprengeri-^ UH) sei-ds for 10c; 1,000 for 7oc. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus — 1»U seeds fur 50c; l.OOO for $3.50. ASTEKS. Lady Roosevelt — A sidendid variety. Ti-ade Pkt., 20c; % oz., 30c. Crego Asters— Masniticeut for cutting: Ku.se, Lavender and White, each, Trade I'kt.. UOc; Vi oz., 50c. Rose King — Kuoruious quilled flowers, fine for cutting. Tiade Pkt.. 25c; ^4 oz., 50c. Vick's Mikad(^— A large, graceful flower for cutting. Pink. White and Rose, each. Trade Pkt.. 20c; 14 oz., 40c. Lavender Gem— An eiiilv Lavender. Trade Pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 50c. Quflen of the Market — Dark Blue. Crimson, each, % oz., 15c; Va oz.. 5i>uble African, Double African, Petunia — Duuble Grandiflora Fringed Mixed. 1.000 seeds. §1.50. Giant Ruffled. Trade Pkt.. 75c. Single Large Fringed, Trade Pkt.. 50c. Giants of California, mixed. Trade Pkt., 75c. Rosy Morn . K oz. . 30c. Striped and Blotched. Single, % oz., 35c. Sinule, Mixed, 14 oz., 20c. II. .ward's Star, ^ oz.. 40c. Ricinus — Siuigiiineus. oz., lOc; % lb., 40c. Zanzibarensis, oz., 15c; Vi lb., 50c. Salvia — Ciara Bedman, Ttade Pkt.. 35c: Vi oz.. GOc. Splendens. Trade Pkt.. 25c: oz., $1.75. Zurich, Trade Pkt., 50c; \i oz., 51. OO. Salpiglossis — E^ilM'ror. Mixed, Trade Pkt., 25c. Schizanthus — Wisetonensis. Trade Pkt., 30c. Smilax — oz.. 30c: V* lb., $1.00. Stocks — Dwarf, Lar^e Flowering. Double Ten Weeks. Mixed. I/6 oz., 35c. Ten Weeks, separate colors, each, % oz., 40c. Verbena (Mammoth Flowered) — Blue and Purple Shades, % oz.. 40c; oz., $1.25. Pink. Scarlet, each. 14 oz.. 40c; oz., $1.25. White. M oz., 40c; oz., $1.25. Mixed, H oz.. 40c; oz., $1.25. THE STORKS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing ROSE STOCK Be Independent. Grow your own ROSE STOCKS for budding or grafting. Those using ROSA MULTITLORA JAPONICA STOCK prefer it to Manetti. We offer for immediate delivery Nhw Crop unhulled seed at S4.50 per lb. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - - Indiana Mention the American Florist lohen writing Alonzo J. Bryan 'Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, includ< ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See our display Adv. in American Florist, April 6, 1918, page 612. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 230 The American Florist. Feb. 15, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mayhew, Waxahaehit^. Tfx., Presi- dent: J- Kdward M. Cash with order. Packing free! Satis- faction or money back. MINNEAPOLIS. NUR- SERY, Minneapolis, Minn. ROSES. Bench grown roses. Ready for March Ist shipment AnnTican Beaut 7, $16.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1.000; Milady and Richmond. $10.00 per 100. $90.00 per 1,0(M); Russell. $12.00 per 100, $110.(X> per 1.000; Ophelia. $11.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1,000. A Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. RICHMOND BENCH PLANTS. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1.000. 000 RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. $15.00 Per 100. WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. BENCH ROSE PLANTS— 2 YEAR 5000 Montrose— noo Russell $500 Talics the I-ot. WHISS-MEYEIl CO.. May wood HI. SEEDS. Cabbage seeds. Genuine imported, very best Danish grown, 191S crop. Per lb. Copenhagen Market, selected stock $11.50 Dutch Winter or Hollander, selected stock 10.50 Danish Ballhead, selected stock 10.00 Danish Roundhead, selected stock 9.50 Cauliflower seeds, Danish grown. Per oz. Extra Early Dwarf Eirfurt, selected stock. $2.00 New Earliest Snowball, selected stock... 2.50 Dry Weather, selected stock 2.50 Danish Perfection, selected stock 2.75 STANDARD SliTED COMPANY. Racine Wis. THE FAVORITE BLUE DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA SEED. Blooms first year from seed. It will soon be time to make first sowing; make several sow- ings to have a succession coming on. Order now. $35.00 per lb.. $17.50 per % lb.. $8.75 per Vi lb., $2.25 uer oz. MARTIN KOHANKIE, Painesville. Ohio. Seedfs. Florists' flower. New crop and su- perior strains. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. 0. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J, C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Choice florists' flower for present sowing. For varieties see display advertisement else- where in this issue. W. Atlee Bui-pee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seed. Rose Stock. New Crop, unhulled Rosa Miiltiflora Japonica stock for immediate delivery at $4.50 per lb. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed ancl field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedee- horo, N. J. Seeds. Aster for florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Stove, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Flower for early sowing. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seed. Sweet Peas. Orchid-flowered or Spen- cer and Graudiflora. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestuut St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Florists' Flower. For varieties and I)rices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seed. Cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very best strains. Prices on application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of encumbers, musk- nielon. squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C, Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. Aster, new varieties. Por varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. Wholesale only. Ronstan Sorvan & Co. (established 1843), seed growers, Salnt-Remy-de-Provence. France, Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed In general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion seta, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn, Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and EUicott St., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet poa, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds: Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R, & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Vegetable, flower and forage. Simon Louis Freres & Co., Bruyeres le Chatel, France. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, CtiUf. Seed, flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only._ Kelway, Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carplnteria, Calif. Garden seeds; all varieties. I. N. Simon ft Son. 438 Market St.. Philadelphia. Pa, Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations tvom Laudreth, Bristol, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It. 1919. The American Florist. 233 SEEDS. Seeds. Write for our 1919 special price list for market gardeners and florists. Wm. Henry Maule. Inc., 21st and Arch Sts., Philadelphia, I'a. Seeds. Asparagus plumosus Nanus, green- bouse grrown, 45c per 100, $3.50 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasonable varieties. Stocks are very complete. James VIck's Sons. Rochester. N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For Sale. San Luis Valley Field Pea seed; 8old in car lots only. FELIX GARCIA. Garcia. Colo. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk. Ohio. MISCELIiANEOUS, Greenhouse glass, heavy In thickness, well flattened and annealed and especiallv manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Pitchburg. Mass, Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.00. The Exrell Laboratories, 115-117 E. South Water St., Chicago. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Inc., Eureka, Calif. Japanese Kyog! chip mats, 24x36 inches, $3 per doz., assorted; $17.60 per 100, solid colors, $30 per 100 for checkered (two colors) mats. — Takeuchi Bros.. 444 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. ■ For varieties and prices see disflay advertisement elsewhere In tMs Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville. O. Prepared Lycopodlum. Splendid for basket work and making wreaths. Per carton of 10 lbs.. $3.00. George H. Angermuller Co., 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo. Feather flowers; used by many florists for profitable side line. A pre-eminent borne flower. DeWITT SISTERS. Grand Blvd., Battle Creek. Mich. No. 63 special cards. 1.000, $1.20; 3.000, $3.30; 5,000, $5.25; 10.000, $9.50. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- Bery Co., Bos 404. Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. SuppUed by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. London, England. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. MISCEIil/ANEOUS. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlin Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points. 1,000. 90c rmstpald. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch- blnder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Glblln & Co., Utlca, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway. New York, Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10.000. $2.00; 50,000. $8.75. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain. 4-In. nnd 6-ln. chiffon. Joseph Ziska & Sons. 1C9-7B N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPIilES. We handle a general line of florists*8 supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Zlska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Everything the best In florists* supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. 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 material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketchea submitted on request. John C. Monlnger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and Inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate nnd sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc.. everything in lumber. Adam Scbillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur- ing Co., Des Plalnes, 111. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, 0. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kalser Co., 251 Elm St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Ailvanr-e Co.. Richmond. Ind. POTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2V4-in.. $5.53; 2iA-in.. $6.50; 3-In., $8.45: 3V.-in.. $10.40: 4-in.. $13.00 per 1.000; less 25 Cr. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. 745 Buckingham Place. Chi- cago. Nepon.«et waterproof paper flower pots. Tough and durable. Hold moisture better than clay pots. Free sample and booklet. Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co.. Omaha, Neb. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware* fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South ZanesvlUe, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hemdoo St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hew» & Co.. Inc.. Cambridge. Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne. $1 per qt. l $2.50 per gal. Funglne. $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermtne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal, Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madt- son, N, J. Nikoteen, excellent (or spraying. AphU Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES, Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c for 1.000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid, MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 204 Randolph St. Detroit, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 234 The American Florist. Feb. 15. CARNATION STAPI/ES. Carnation staples, 35c per l,0OWER8. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Aiigermuller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Beining, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A. Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fexy, D., New York. Toerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froraent, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Co., Chicago. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. llenshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Holtou & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F. Buffalo, N. Y. Kennleott Bros. Co., Chicago Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchfen, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekin, lU. Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo. Levy, Joseph J., New York. Mackie, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Miller & Miisser. Chicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neldlinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Pappas, Nicholas G. & Co., New York. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson. A. N., Cromwell, Conn. Plttsbuigh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmaim Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. EandoU Co., A. L., Chicago. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. RelDberg, George, Chicago. lle-lnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Rusch & Co., Gust.. Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Slcbrecht, Geo. C, New York. The Long ^iland Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonncr, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wielor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. I,., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. WIttbold, Geo. Co.. Chicago. Zcch iSi Mann, Chicago. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart. ?1.00 Gallon, $2.B0 PUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, ?1.00 Gallon, $3.50 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFAGTURIN6 COMPANY MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnlverlzed or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANURE The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order or write ub direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. | Mention the American Florist when writing Best 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 especially in- terested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Principles and Practice of Pruning. — By M. G. Kains, lecturer on horticulture, Columbia University. Covering investigations, extending over a number of years, as well as set princi- ples based upon the laws of plant gi-owth. 420 pages, profusely illustrated. Price $2.00. Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Veg'etables. — By C. L. Allen. Also contains chapteis on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com- mon to these plants. Price, 50 cents. The Garden Month by Month.— By Mabel Ca- bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy herbaceous and other plants arranged for each month. Illustrated. Price, $4.30. The Orchard and Fruit Garden. — By E. P. Powell. The volume is well illustrated and the author is a practical man who knows bis subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50. The Book of thb Peony.— By Mrs. EMward Harding. A complete history of this flower, charmingly written. 25& pages and 44 Illus- trations. Cloth. Price. $6.00. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. — By M. G. Kains. For the practical man, tlie teacher and the amateur. 342 pages, fully illustrated. Price. $1.50. 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. Vines, and How to Grow Them. — By Wm. M. McCuIloni. A list of varieties for different lo- cations is contained iu this book of 300 pages. Illustrated. Price. $1.10. How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her- bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints. 112 pages, 38 half-tone illustrations and 15 plans and maps. Price, $2.00. Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson. A guide to the successful propagation and cul- tivation of florists* plants, illustrated. 325 pages. Price, $1.50. Commercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by J. Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modern methods of growing. 262 pages, freely Illus- trated. Price. $1.50. Principles of Floriculture. — By Professor E. A. White. Covers the principles of flower grow- ing. 4G7 pages, illustrated. Price. $1.75. How to Grow Roses. — By Robert Pyle. 121 pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.00. Commercial Rose Culture.— By Eber Holmea. A i)ractical guide to modern methods. 166 pages. GO illustrations. Price. $1.50. The American Flower Gard'ea. — By Neltje Blanchan. Well bound, 368 pages and 92 illus- trations. Price. $5.35. Lawns and How to Make Them. — By Leonard Barron. A very useful and practical work. Il- lustrated. Price, $1.10. Celery Culture. — By J. C. Vaughan. The sub- ject thoroughly covered. 59 pages, iUustmted. Price, 25 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H, E;iiley. Fruit culture is treated thoroughly. 516 pages. Price, $1.25. Manual of the Trees of North America. — By Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600 illustrations. Price, $6. The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A. Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Il- lustrated. Price. $2. Orchids : Their Culture and Management.— By W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 644 pages. Price. $10.00. Greenhouse Construction. — By L. R. Taft. How to build and beat a greenhouse. Illustrated. Price. $1.60. Insects Injurious to Vegetables. — By F. H, Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages. Price. $1.50. Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. R. Taft. Covers the subject completely. 3S2 pages. Price, $1.60. Daffodils. Narcissi, How to Grow Them. — By A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price, $1.21. House Plants.— By Parker T. Barnes. 236 pages and 30 full-page Illustrations. Price, $1.20. Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By Professor L. H. Bailey. Price, $2.00. The Book of Water Gardenine. — By Peter Bis- set. 200 pages. 130 Illustrations. Price. $2.50. Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher. o25 pages. Profusely illustrated. Price, $1.75. Landscape Gardening. — By Sam'l Maynard. 338 pages, l(.k5 illustrations. Price, $1.50. Mushroom Growing. — By B. M. Duggar, 260 paiios, fullv illustrated. Price. $1.50. The Goldfish.— By Hugo Mulertt. 100 pages, handsomely illustrated. Price, $2. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, III. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 235 THOMSONS vint.PLAMT &ve6etable MANURED FAMOUS FOR OVER 30 YEARS Ensures success in your gardec : so compounded from the finest ingredients procurable as to combine STIMULATING with LASTING effects, and produces in every crop vigorous, healthy and fruitful growth. The direct result of LONG PRACTICAI, experience in gardening. Used by Amateur and Professional Gardeners the world over, ALSO THOMSON'S SPECIAL erHYSANTHEMUWI AND TOP DRESSINd MANUKE. For Special Tenns to American Trade Apply to 50LC MAKERS W^ TttOMSONSSONS L™ CLOVfMTORDS.N.B. Split Carnations Easily Mended \vith PiUsbury's Carnation Staples No tools required. Mclntyre Floral Co., says it's a success. 1000. 35c; 3000, $1, postpaid I. L. Pillsbury, Calesbarg, III. ■& NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS. Kansas City. STOCK SCARCE AXD OF SIEDIUM QUALITY. Market conditions show but lilLle change, with the supply limited, the quality not up to standard and prices high, but nevertheless, due to pre- vailing' conditions stock moves freely. Carnations show a little improvement but roses are scarce. Sweet peas are getting better. Some jonquils and tulips are coming in, and as novelties, are finding good demand. Pot plants and baskets are popular. The pros- pects for St. Valentine's day business are satisfactory. NOTES. H. Kusik & Co. have been experienc- ing difficulty in getting enough good stock to meet requirements. The daily receipts usually are depleted early in the morning. This firm is still behind in orders in the wire work department. Arthur Newell has no complaint to make regarding business. His supply is gone by the end of the day. He is making preparations for a good St. Valentine's day trade. W. J. Barnes had a big week of funeral work. X. F. Barbe reports excellent busi- ness. Visitor: T. D. Long, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. E. J. B. We only manufacture one kind of •^ Sash Operators and that is the f best kind. A trial order convinces. /^k A complete line of Greenhouse \^ Fittings. 1 Write today for catalogue. 1^ ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY, Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Factory at Louisville, Neb. Office: 928 Omaha National Bank Building. Mention the American Florist when writing Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Publi-shed quarterly. Annual subcription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (International money order.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY ENGLAND. CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest MaDofactnrers ol FLOWER POTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 6E0. KELLER & SON, Manufactnrers of Red Pots Before buying write for pricei 2614-2622 Herndon St., CHICAGO. Azalea Pots, HanKlne Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns, Etc, Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor, The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO., 200 Fifth Avenue New York DREER'S Florists* Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furuished in lengthi up to 600 feet without seam or joint. The HOSE for lie FLORIST - %-iiich, pirft 19o Reel of 500 ft. 18^,0 2 Reels, lOOOft 18o 34-inch, per ft !6o Reel of 500 ft 15V,c Couplings furnished ■^ without charge. HENRY A. DRIER 714-716 Chestnut Street Pml,ADELFHlA, PA. Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd.. 35c; 25 yds,, at 34c; 50 yds., at 33c; 100 yds., at 3214c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb 236 The American Florist. Feb. 15, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 235 AllredLo2ierRo8ery.218 Allen JK 21S Alpha Floral Co 217 Amer Bulb Co I Amling EC Co 2C9 Anderson S A 218 Anfirermueller G H Co 210 Aphine Mfg Co 234 Astoria Florist 216 Avenue Floral Co. ..218 Baer Julius 217 Barnard W W .Co.. .226 Ba8sett&WaBhburn.202 Baumer Aus R 219 Baur Window Glats Co... IV BayersdorlerH&Co.2ll Begeron's 216 Bereer Bros ..210 Berning H G 210 Bishop Mrs L H 214 Bodeer J & Sons Co .224 Boland JB 2i9 Boleiano J &Son....226 Bramley & Son 219 Braslaa Seed Grow- ers Co 220 BreitmeyersJSons. 216 Briegs Floral Co. ...218 Broadway Florist. ..217 Brown A J Seed Co. .210 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 224 Bryan AlonzoJ 229 Buchbinder Bros III BuckbeeH W 218 Endlong J A 206 Burpee W A Co 222 California Florists., .217 Central Floral Co... 219 Chicago Feed& Fertilizer Co 236 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 2C8 Clark E B Seed Co.. 226 Clarke's Sons D 218 Clay&Son m Coan J J 213 Coles WW 222 Conard & Jones Co.. 230 Cooke Geo H 219 Cottage Gardens Nurs Inc 230 Cowee W J ni Coy HC Seed Co. ...226 Craig Robt Co 222 Curry J A & Co ....209 Danker Fred A 218 DardsChas 216 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co. 216 DornerF&SonsCo.229 Drakos Co 215 DreerH A.. 225 235 236 Dniuth Floral Co.. ..218 Dnnloo John H 216 Kbie Charles 215 Edwards Fold Box. .Ill Krne & Co 208 Excel! Laboratories. II Kyres H G 215 Fallon Florist 215 Fish Henry ieed Co.. 226 Foerster Co Joseph.. 208 Foley Greenhouse „MfgCo Ill FordMC 213 Ford William P 213 Fox J M &Son Inc. .217 Franenlelder C 218 Freeman MrsJ B....217 FreyCH 218 Frey & Frey 218 Friedman 219 Froment H E 213 Futterman Bros.... 212 Galvin Tbos F 217 Garland MIg Co IV GasserJMCo 216 Giblin & Co m Gnatt The Ove Co.. 2 0 Godineau R & M 224 Goldstein 1 213 GorhamPrinteryInc.il I Grakelow Chas H...216 Grand Rpid8FloCo.'218 Grimm & Gorly 219 Grossbe'K-Tyler- Finnermaon Co. ...206 Gude Bros 215 HabermehlsSonsJ J.215 Hardesty & Co 217 Hart George B '.213 Hart Henry 215 Haven Seed Co The. 226 Heacock Jos Co 229 Heinl John G&Son.2l8 HendersonA&Co. I 223 Henderson Lewis. ..216 Henry Co The John. 209 Henshaw Floral Co .213 Hentz &Nash 212 Herr Albert M 229 Hess & Swoboda 216 Hession 217 Hews & Co A H 2iS Hill DNursCo 230 HoerberBros 209 Hollywood G'rdens.216 Holm & Olson 216 Holton&HunkelCo.211 Hort Advertiser 236 Hort Trade Iournal..235 House of Flowers. ..215 HurS Edgar F 226 Hurst &Son 224 HuBcroft G. L 219 Ickes-Braun MillCo.lV IdtewildGreenhs 219 Jahn Hugo 216 Jones Percy 203 lov Floral Co 215 Kahler Pottery Co. .235 Kasting W F Co.... I Keller Pottery Co Geo 23i Keller Sons J B 217 Kelway & Son 225 Kennicott Bros Co.,2ii5 Kervan Co The 213 Kessler Wm 213 Kottmiller A 215 Kroeschell Bro8Co..III Krnchten John 209 Kuehn C A 211 Kuhl Geo A... 229 Landretb Seed Co. . . 226 Lang Flo & Nur Co. 218 Lange A 215 Langwith A R& Co.221 LeboriusJ J 217 Leikens 219 Leonard Seed Co. . . .221 Levy JosJ 2i2 Liggit C U 229 Litilefield Florist ...218 Lockland Lum Co. ..IV London Flow'rSbo .219 Long Island Flo Co. 215 Louis Simon Freres &Co 2:1 Louise Flower Shop. 217 McCallnm Co 211 McGillR C & Co. ...224 McHutchison&Co. .229 McKenney 218 Mackie William 213 Malandre Bros 2i8 Matthews tne Flo'si.2l7 Matthewsor'K 215 Maule Wm H Inc.. ..221 .May &C0LL 219 Meconi Paul 213 Metairie Ridge Nnr»ery 218 Meyer A 219 Mirhell Henry F Co 226 Miller Floral Co 218 Miller & Musser 209 Moninger J CCo.. .IV Murray Samuel 219 Nat Florists' Board ofTrade IV NeidingerJosGCo...210 Newell A 218 N y CutFlowerEi..2l3 N YFIoral Co 219 Nicotine MfgCo 235 N lessen Leo Co 210 Okmulgee Window Glass Co I'l Orchid Florists 218 Palmer W J & Son. .217 Pappas Nicholas G.. 212 ParkFloralCo 217 Peacock Dahlia Fr..?30 Pearson E W 218 Pedrick G R& Son. .224 PennTbe Florist... .219 Peters & Reed Poty.. 235 GREENHOUSE BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2203 LUMBISR ST. CHICAGO, ll-L. Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 211 Philips Bros 218 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson ANdncJ.... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 220 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 218 Pillsbury I L 235 PittsburgCutFloCo 210 Podesta&Baldocchi 219 Poehlmann Bros Co. 201 Pollworth C C Co... 211 Po'.ykranas Geo J 213 Potter Floral Co. ...215 Pressing Seed Co WC 220 Pritcha d JN 214 Pulverized Manure CoThe 234 Pyfer AT& Co 204 RaedleinBasket Co. .214 Randall A LCo 2i9 Randall's FlowShop. 219 Randolph & Mc- Clements 218 Rawlings Elmer 222 Ready Reference.... 2^1 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House III Reid Edw 210 Reinberg Geo 2G9 Reinberg Peter. 203 226 Rice Bros 211 Kice Jerome BSeed Co 221 Riedel & Meyer 213 Robinson J CSeedCo. 225 RockWmLFlwrCo..218 Rodgers J W 215 Rohnert Waldo . ,226 Rosery TheFlor'ICo219 Roustan Seivan&Co22l Koutzabn Seed Co . 226 RuschG & Co 211 SaakeO C 215 Saber Seed Co 219 Sceery Edwa'd 217 Schiller iDe Florist. .217 Schillo ALum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son 217 236 Schmidt Chas L 219 SchwakeChas& Co. 212 ShaSerGeoC 219 Sharp Partridge & Cr 236 SheppardH W 219 bberidan Walter F..2I3 Siehrecht George C 213 Simon & Son I N....225 Situation* Wants. ..199 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W & Co. ...216 Smilh&CoE D 229 Smith & Fetters Co. . 218 Smith Henry 218 Storrs & Harrison. ..229 Stompp G E.M....217 Takeuchi Bros Ill Thomson Wm & Sons 235 Thorburn JM & Co .224 Tonner O A&LA..202 Totty Chas H 219 Traendly&Schenck 213 Treoel los 217 Turner Bros 235 United Cut FloCo..2l3 Vaughan AL & Co. .205 Vaugban's SeedStrre I 227 228 Vick'sSons Jas 226 VincentR Jr &Sons Co I WalkerFCo 215 WeberFH 218 Weidemann H G....2I7 Wetland & Risch.. ..2C9 Weir James 215 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 221 Wietor Bros 204 Williams MrsF A. .219 Wintersen Co EF..2U4 WittboldGCo 215 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Goldenson 215 WoodruS SD &Sons.224 YokahamaNurs Zo .221 Young A L & CCo. .212 Young John & Co. ..213 Young & Nutent 215 Zech &Mann... 207 209 Before Koloss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass- if ention the American Florist when writing A LL. Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the Britisli Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. Is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF "H. A.," I.OWnilAM, NOTTS, KNGl.AND Mention the Amencan Florist when writing freer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenhoiises Drive easy 2nd trae« became both bevels are on the tame tide. Can*t twist and break tbe glass in drivine. Galvan- ized and will aoi nisu No rights or lefts. Tbe Peerless Clazing Point Is patented. Noothenlilce^ It. Order from your deale^^ or direct from as. 1000,90c, postpaid. Samples free. HENBT A. DBEEBJ 714 Cheetnnt Btr«« Vs, PtdUdolphU. Mention the A^nerican Florist when writing ULTIMATELY YOU'LL ^^^ DEMAND , BRAND When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW? CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO» U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO Eastern Office G. G. Green, Jr., Real Est. and Trust Bid?., — Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist wlien writing Trade Directory -OF THE- Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen OF THE United States and Canada. ¥ PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street CHICAGO J Bmsrica is "the Prow of the I/bssbI; tbere may be mare comfort Rmidsbips, but wb otb the Srst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. UI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 22, 1919. No. 1603 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at the Post Otlice at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3. 1(379. Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United Slates and Mexico, SlAH) a year; Canada. $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. S2.50. Volumes half yearly from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., A.merican Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago 80CIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL. HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. Ammank, Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich.. Vice- President; John Voung, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-firth annual convention will be held at Detroit. Mich.. August 19-21. 1919. Thirty- sixth annual convention at Cleveland. O.. 1920. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting; and exhibition. Chicago, January, 1920. Theodore Dorner. Lafayette, Ind., President; C. \V. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers— Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., Vice- President; Prop. E. A. Write, Cornell Univers- ty, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Officers— G. W. Kerr Doylestown, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R.I., Secretary. Nest annual exhibition, June. 1919. Longfinffs for Springs. I long to heah de old bee zune As he breshes by an' Jt's warm aa June, Oh, I wants to heah de jay bird sass De pecbei"wood when he sees him pass; I wants to see de crow steal corn An' I shoot at him in de early mom; I longs to see de turtle creep Out on de bank an' go to sleep. Oh. come on, day ob birds an' bloom An* roses spreadin' sweet perfume, An' me by de creek when de day am fine Not doln' nuffin' 'cept watch a line. — Florida Times Union. niiiiiiBiiniiBiiiBiiBiiwniriiiiiniauaiiiwaiiaiiiaiiiainmwiaiiHiaiiiaiiaiiiaiiiaiiaiiiiiiiBiiBuiBitwiMiiMiaiiiBiiaii^ SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. | iBnnininiiaiiniiwiaintiViiliwtiBiiBiiaiiniiHmintinmiiBiJiiminiiiaiiiBiiairvinHmiiaimiaijiniiniiBiiwji Early Annuals. During the warm days of June the carnations deteriorate very rapidly and there is often a great need for some flower to take their place, and an early bench of asters is a great boon at such a time, especially for those who have a good call for funeral work. Seed planted during February and grown in pots or flats until after Easter can be then transplanted to the benches in which the Easter crops are grown and they will be in bloom at the time when most desired, A good strain of early flowering vari- eties, either Comet or Victoria, should be selected and with good care a pay- ing crop is assured. A sowing of candytuft by March 1 will also pro- duce plants that can be benched after Easter in the same manner and a good cut for Memorial day be had. The strains of White Giant candytuft now offered make splendid spikes for the filling in of sprays at that great flower day. There arc many annuals that can be grown for early spring blooming that are greatly appreciated by the trade, among which might be men- tioned calendulas, nasturtiums, scab- iosa, sweet sultans and bachelor's but- tons, Dabllas. The forcing of early dahlias has been practiced sucessfully by growers the last few years, and roots started at this time will produce flowers for Memorial day and during June. A good, deep bench, in a house not too warm, should be selected, and while the plants are great feeders in the open ground, it is better not to have the soil too rich in the houses, for the plants grow very tall inside, and with a rich soil make a strong, rampant growth, which will not bloom as early. They can be fed when the buds begin to form by giving them a mulch of half- decayed manure, which will materially assist the flowering and also provide a covering that will prevent evapora- tion. _They will require but little at- tention except that long, strong stakes will be necessary to keep the plants growing erect, to which they should be firmly tied, and then disbudded to produce the better blooms. Any va- rieties of which it is desired to increase the stock can be planted in the house and the yoimg growths made into out- tings, which root easily at this time. Cannas. One of the most decorative beds for summer, especially if it is of large size, is a bed of blooming cannas, for they are very showy and will bloom through- out the summer until frost cuts them down, and the varieties have been greatly improved during the last de- cade. To make the best showing the plants should be started early enough to hav& good, strong stock at beddlng- out time in May and June. The plants should be started by March 1 and now is the time to procure stock of varie- ties of which the grower is short or which he has not on hand. The clumps when removed from the winter storage should have all the old soil shaken off, the dried up stalk and roots cut away. They are then cut up into small pieces and if the stock is plentiful two or three eyes can be left to each piece, but where stock is short they are cut up to single eyes, although with single eyes many weak plants will be pro- duced. Often the clumps have started into growth and where this has hap- pened the eyes should be sorted, those already started being planted together and the dormant eyes by themselves. Have boxes all ready and place an inch of soil on the bottom and then place the divisions on this closely to- gether and cover with light, sifted soil and then water thoroughly. Keep the 238 The American Florist. Feb. 22, varieties separate and properly labeled, eax;h box to contain but one variety and the name plainly marked on the box, for labels are often lost or mis- placed. Place the boxes In a warm lo- cation— where hot water heating is used they can be placed on the return pipes. In two or three weeks the plants will have made sufficient roots to be placed in SVa or 4-inch pots, when they can be grown on in a house with a temperature of 50° to 60°. In plant- ing' cannas outside it should always be remembered that they are vei-y tender and should not be set out \intil all dan- ger of late frost is past. Marguerites. As the warm days of spring ap- proach the marguerite plants will bloom profusely and those in pots will have, to a great extent, exhausted the plant food in the soil, so to keep up the size of the flower and length of stem watering with liquid manure will be necessary. Liquid cow manure can be safely used in frequent waterings with no danger of any injury if the plants are in a healthy condition. The flowers should be cut daily and placed in water; they will keep much longer than if allowed to i-emain on the plants, where they quickly fade if not picked when the warm spring days come on. This should be prevented, for it not only gives the plant an imtidy appear- ance but takes the strength of the plants and the following flowers are often much shorter in stem. A few well bloomed plants are very decorative at Easter, especially in churches, where they make a splendid showing. Prop- agation for next year's stock should now be carried on; the cuttings root easily and there are plenty to be ob- tained at this time. As soon as rooted they should be grown on in good soil. and to secure the best results another year given the best of culture. Spiraeas. The spiraeas are always a very use- ful plant at Easter, but they are classed among- the cheaper plants at that time, so should be grown in such a way that they do not occupy valu- able space any more than necessary. They should be brought into a cool house by the middle of January and until the foliage begins to grow can be placed along the edge of the walks if room is not available, but they must not be left standing in this location too long, for when the leaves begin to iinfold 'they quickly draw toward the light and a plant growing to one side of the pot will be the result. So as soon as growth starts they should be placed on the bench in full light. They can be grown quite close together for some time, but when the foliage be- gins to touch that of the plant beside it they should b© spaced out and given room enough for the plants to grow shapely. Spirifias require a large quan- tity of water during their entire cul- ture, especially those that arc potted in as small a pot as possible, which is the general custom with all growers. To make the large specimens, two or three clumps are planted in the same pot when started. These will make large plants for church decorations at Easter. If the plants are grown In a house which is to be fumigated by to- bacco smoke they should either be re- moved from the house or well covered with papers; the foliage quickly burns when subjected to tobacco smoke and the plants are blemished. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, FhUa., Pa. Next Week In the Flower Shop. Carnations are now at their best, and as prices have declined materially, are good stock to carry in quantity and feature. The way to sell a thing is to push it; a variety of stock is desirable in limited lots, but when any particu- lar flower is plentiful, and good money can be made by sellilng it in quantity, that is the flower to carry. Carnations are not handled in manv stores, except just a few for those who may ask for them. Retailei-s say the reason is be- cause they do not keep or give satis- faction to their customers. Others have an altogether different experience, say- ing that except at holiday seasons, carnations will keep for a week and I.-is Tingitana. Flowers Six Inches in Diameter. still be good to work up. Sewer, coal and illuminating gases are all fatal to the carnation. In some ice boxes, they go to sleep over night; in othei's. they keep a week. In a cool greenhouse shed, we have known carnations to open out and develop and at the end of two weeks, still look good, except that they had paled out or lost color. In the retail store, carnations can be kept satisfactorily in a box open to the outside air. A number of stores have a stock storage room or box, in the rear of the shop, in which to keep their sur- plus flowers. In the winter season, this requires little, if any ice, a window admitting cold, fresh air sufficient to Iveep any desired temperature. The man who does not handle this fine stock, because it will not keep, had better experiment .a little, and find out what there is in or about his store that makes this foul atmosphere injurious, not only to the flowers, but to all who occupy Ihe premises. "When once dis- covered and corrected, all will then be plain sailing and profit. Sprays, baskets and wre.ath decora- tions can be made just as effective with carnations as with roses, as at the price, many more can be xised. Set desigiis that require short stemmed flowers are fast going out. When they must be made, good stiff prices should be the rule on account of the valuable time they consume in their prepara- tion, together with the quantity of flowers required. A successful retail florist stated recently that most store- keepers were afraid of their trade. He had always made it a point to push the flower, that at the time, he could buy to sell to the best advantage. It was the salesman's business to tell the cus- tomers what they wanted. They might have this or that in their mind, but what he offered, or the way in which he talked it up, made it just the flower for them, and they went out entirely .satisfied, without knowing they had suited the convenience of the store. The coming week will give a good opportunity to try out this idea. Look over the market and select the quantity flower, — sweet peas, carnations, lilies, freesias, snapdragons, whatever can be handled to the best money advan- tage, either singly or in combination. Then, with this stock in hand, or read- ily obtainable, feature it. Make up a sample .spray, fini.shed in every detail, ready packed for delivery, also a deco- rated galax or magnolia wreath. These are to be shown to prospective cus- tomers, or given a chance to be seen in the window. These are to be the domi- nating stocks, for either funeral or festive occasions for this period. Do not buy anything unless you are convinced that it will work in with your economic campaign. Better prices are .always secured on quantity lots and the dealer is always open to a bid on stock that is more or less plentful. The careful buyer is sure that he is getting rock bottom quotations. Buy- ing and selling is a game in which each player tries to get the advantage. The l>uyer who stands ready with cash in hand, or who is there with a check the moment the statement is presented, is fully 10 or even 20 per cent ahead of Mr. Slowpay, when it comes to price or preference. Push the Florists' Telegraph Deliv- ery. Just think, you have the whole of this great United States for your mar- ket. Let your trade, and all that pass your store, know that you can deliver flowers for them in any city or town from Maine to California as quickly and as satisfactorily as if the flowers were sent to their own home. If every florist would feature this idea, and demonstrate its possibilities, it would so increase the business as to be of incalculable benefit to the entii-e trade. Iris TlDf^itana. Iris Tingitana. first offered in the market d\iring the winter of 1916. one of the most beautiful forcing cut flow- ers of recent years, and now proving deservedly popular, is in effect a glori- fied Spanish iris, the flowers being much larger and borne on long, stiff stems varying in length from IS to 36 inches. The color is a beautiful blue shading to lilac and has been described as a lilac purple. The flowers, which have excellent l.nsting qualities, are from five to six inches in diameter, a bright yellow spot covering half of the surface of each of the three broad pet- als, and with their long stems are very decorative in vase and basket arrange- ments. If the stems are kept well In water and the flowers protected from drafts, they will last several days. "With its beautiful coloring and orchid-like effect, it holds a place of its own dur- ing January and February, or until the 1919. The American Florist. 239 larkspur, with its long' light blue spikes "becomes a formidable competitor in March. Strong, vigorous bulbs can be brought in for Christmas, but they must be on hand early and started at once to make the holidays. The per- centage of blooms will not be very large in the first batches. The bulbs are treated much the same as the Span- ish iris, planted in flats and kept tinder the benches in a cool liouse and after- ■n'ards moved for forcing into .a tem- perature of 50 to 55 degrees at night- They will not stand frost, as their na- tive habitat is Tangiers in Northern Africa. They were introduced into Europe in 1873. Good, strong bulbs or corms only should be forced. The best stock comes from France. Holland grown bulbs have not been found as productive as the French. Tliere is but a limited stock of this fine variety, l)Ut a number of growers are working It up as fast as possible. There are many varieties of iris, and the favor with which Tingitana has been received will no doubt re.sult in the trying of a number, in the hopes of finding oth- ers equally as good. The flowers in the accompanying illustration were six inches in diameter. THE CARNATION. Seasonable Work. The best time for the propagation of the plants for the coming season's planting is fast drawing to a close. There are still two or three weeks left when the cuttings will root readily and a, good stand can be assured, but after that time, as the season advances into March, it becomes more diSicuIt to root the cuttings and there is not time enough remaining to make strong es- tablished plants ready for planting out the end of April or early in May. Therefore, to be able to have a good stock of young plants to meet the re- •quirements for the season's planting, any propagating yet to be done should be attended to without further delay. Do not make the mistake of estimating too close on the number of plants needed, it being a good plan to allow considerable of a surplus for selection or doubling up. because it is not rea- sonable to expect that all of the plants will grade No. I's and it is far better to have some plants left over after the benches are filled than to run short; also, there is every indication that field grown plants of carnations will be in good demand when the time comes for planting into the houses. Cuttings put in the sand from this time on. will need particularly close attention for them to root in good shape. Owing to the more moderate weather, there is not the need of as much bottom heat imder the sand bed, and unless the tem- perature of the bed is raised a few degrees, there will be several days at a time when the underneath heat cannot be tised. which will make the cuttings slower to take root. As the weather becomes brighter and more ventilation is used, it will be necessary to protect the cuttings from draughts by shading closer. Also, with less bottom heat, the sand should not be kept as moist, but held a little to the dry side, allowing the cuttings enough moisture to keep them plump, but guarding against a saturated condition, which quickly causes the cuttings to rot or make weak roots. As soon as the cuttings become rooted, they should be IRIS TINGITANA. AVith Acacin Pubescens and Orange King Calendulas in Japanese Basket. potted, boxed or benched in soil, which- ever is the method followed for grow- ing on the cuttings. Personally, the wiiter Is greatly in favor of potting up the young carnations, believing that they do better and are more easily handled than when benched or grown in flats; also, there is not the danger of them becoming overwatered at the roots, which is a very important point to consider, because when the soil at the roots is allowed to remain very wet for any length of time, the growth of the plants is thick and succulent, whereas when care is taken in the watering so as to hold the soil a little to the dry side, it remains fresh and sweet for the roots to work in. The growth of the plant is also more robust and the shoots branch out freely. Other essential factors necessary for the well being of young carnation plants are a cool, light place for them to grow in. ample ventilation on every favorable occasion, and par- ticular attention to keep them clean of insects. After the young plants become established in the soil, they grow rap- idly, and in a very short while they will be in need of attention as regards topping back the growth. This should be attended to whenever needed, so as to assist the plants to make nice bushy stock for planting out. As we approach spring, the condi- tions pertaining to the care of the car- nation plants now llowering in the benches are changing with each pass- ing week. As the days lengthen and the temperature rises, the growth of the plants becomes more active. They are now at the height of their produc- tiveness and our principal aim should be to encourage them to continue along the same lines. The plants are new re- covering from the soft growth ms/le during the midwinter days, and if given careful treatment, will respond with stiffer stems and better keeping quali- ties in the flowers. Ventilate freely every day when the weather will per- mit and be particular to maintain an even temperature. The weather is now such that the plants can be given an occasional syringing to keep the red spider in check. The demand for first class flowers at good prices still continues, so there is no reason for any to be left on the plants until they get beyond their best. The flowers are worth taking care of, and should be cut as soon as they are ready. After cutting, select out the flowers according to their grade, and take particular pains to see that they are sent to the market in the best pos- sible condition. At this season of the year, the insects increase rapidly and unless frequent fumigating with the insecticide is carried on, the plants will soon become infested. C. W. JOHNSOX. 240 The American Florist. Feb. 22. The Florists' Success. Just to think that the florists' body, as a whole, have united to develop their business in a more national way by using national magazines to exploit our slogan "Say It with Flotvers," to the exterft that we are going to ex- pend $100,000 for our national publicity campaign. What a vision for florists as contrasted to a year ago, and it is only the beginning of a brilliant future for all who are interested. If the flor- ists are to continue on the basis in which we are co-operating, it means ul- timately one big success, especially to those 'n'ho undertake to help spread our new propaganda, because by virtue of interest, morally and financially, all must benefit. Now, in furthering this campaign of "Say It with Flowers," we show evi- dence of our confidence in our business by doubling-, t^e appropriation after one year's trial, and who will not agree that this optimistic step, taken by the florists generally, will be more produc- tive of uses for flo\\ers by the public because the florists themselves will be more encouraged, and so will (he circle widen more and more until our indus- try will have come into its own, "the best business in the world." From a standpoint of environment and bene- ficial results, flowers and plants create by their Influence. It is well said that people partake of the character of their surroundings. Now it is up to us to raise the char- acter of our surroundings by way ot making a bigger and better field for our product and this can best be ac- complished by tying up to our national publicity campaign first; and secondly, by doing locally what is now being done nationally, that of selling more flowers to more people than ever before. Now, if you will sell the public, will ypu nof's'ell to yourself the one essen- tial cog in the wheel of further prog- ress, the subscription to the publicity campaign? Give it now, and show by your evidences, your desii'e to partici- pate in the activity that everybody agrees is the first big thing we have all been asked to co-operate with. Will we raise that $100,000? It is up to you. Henky Pesn, Chairman Nat'l Pub. Campaign. National Publicity for Flowers. In the notes furnished by our promo- tion bureau last week, was the sched- ule covering the national magazine ad- vertising planned for the spring cam- paign. In that schedule, a page and a half page were apportioned to the Saturday Evening Post. It is disap- pointing to have to change our plans in respect to this publication. The proprietors of this magazine decline to accept advertising necessitating such large blocks of space until their mechanical conditions are such as to enable them to take cai'e of more than pre-contracted space. There is a limit to everything, even the mechanical possibilities for turning out popular magazines. In the emergency our committee have arranged to use two other magazines which more than fill the circulation gap. But there is a lesson to come from the tum-dnwn, one for the trade, rather than our ex- ecutive forces. None of lis realizes the immense amount of foresight and preparedness which the modern magazine of large circulation must bring to bear on the publication of each number. The pro- prietons must know weeks, perhaps months ahead, exactly what an edition is to demand in the way of pages, and mechanical preparation is made ac- cordingly. It is big work, and the pi'oblems are always onerous. Now, here is the lesson. We are desirous of having our publicity appear at times when we think it will be most benefi- cial. To fulfill our desires we must act betimes. If our committees have not the assurance of financial support suffi- cient to warrant the making of con- tracts three or more months ahead, they lose out on prestige in so far as selection of mediums is concerned. With them it is not a matter merely of spending money; it is rather a question of getting the most for the money they expend. The committees are grateful for the continued, and, in the majority of cases, added support of a large num- ber of florists whose vision is clear enough to see that the work of our campaign has actually, and without question, benefited the florist trade to an enormous extent. It is known that thousands in the trade have not yet subscribed .a cent toward this greatest of all movements for our common good. If they will bvit come into line — there is no dictation as to what their con- tributions shall be — our committees can better look ahead and make ar- rangements which bespeak gi-eater pro- ficiency in their service. It is, of course, comforting to know that a cer- tain sum can be expected, but this is not a case where personal liability can be pledged, and we should have our drawing needs in hand. We are at the end, almost, of the first two months of lOlO, and we have, altogether, $100,000 to raise for this year's publicity. Of this amount about .$.30,000 is already raised. The balance is big, but heavy with possibilities for the florists' trade. As Wallace R. Pier- son said at a recent trade meeting: "Through this publicity we are enter- ing the 'promised land,' where we shall get the best from our endeavors." Freesias. One of the best greenhouse crops of the present season has been Freesia Purity, the bulbs of which cost little, if any, over the stock of a year ago, while prices of the cut flowers aver- aged 100 per cent better. The bulbs or corms are planted about the middle of -August, 10 to a six-inch- pot. These ai'e placed outside in cold frames where they make a good root and top growth. They are brought in during October, being placed on tables following early chrysanthemums as the latter are cut out. They are gen- erally all in by the middle of the month or before danger of frost. They are then staked with 12-inch hyacinth- sticks, one string around, and placed on the bench about two inches be- tween the rows. They are kept and' brought along at a carnation tempera- ture. Carnation wires are then run- the length of the bed and divided into squares with string from one side of the bed to the other, much the same as for carnations. .A.s the plants in- crease in size, this net work is raised' about six inches at a time, until the flower buds set. This single network, raised to support the growth as neces- sary, is found satisfactory, and offers no obstruction when cutting. Chicken- wire netting is used by some growers, but the meshes are so close that foliage often catches and makes it difficult to pull out the sprays when cut, and' on wide benches it is difficult to get at the center rows. About 20.000 bulbs are forced each season by one grower in the vicinity of Philadelphia, Pa. This j'ear he- had 10.000 fresh California stock, and' the balance, bulbs left over from last season, which if well cared for, pro- duce very good flowers. The Cali- fornia bulbs are stronger and come- along faster than the home grown, the first cutting being on January 24,. the last being marketed before Feb- ruary 10, The stock was exception- ally fine, large heads of bloom being carried on straight strong stems, 24' to 30 inches in length. The sprays njtajg^ '^''' ' ^' ■•■■ ■ * mm^ \ ' 1 L__ »^U, i i ' FREESIA PURITY. l-'rom I'liologrjipli 'I'likon I''ebni!ir\ .i. 19H1. Mr. Nonsubscriber, is it not time you headed for this land of promise witli a subscription ticket? John Youno, Sec'y. are not cut until t'ney carry three open flowers. The accompanying illustration from a photograph taken February 5, is of 1919. The American Florist. 241 & table of home grown bulbs brought from California and 13owered last year. These are 24 inhes in height and carry a splendid crop of buds and flowers just cominpr in. When cut off, the pots are placed on the floor of the house under the tables until thorough- ly dried, when they are shaken out and the bulbs stored in shallow boxes ready for planting when August comes again. Freeslas Improved. The past winter has been the best ever for this popular cape bulb. Since the development of the variety, Purity, and the production of the bulbs or corms in quantity, on the Pacific coast, there has been added to the grower's list, a dependable forcing stock that makes one of his best winter rotation ■crops. Freeslas were first imported into this country for commercial purposes by Steen Edwards, of Bridgeton, N. J. This was about 18S0. He was quite successful with them in a small way. Richard Bagg, living in Bridgeton at that time, who was fond of hybridiz- ing fruits and flowers, and who has several good things to his credit, the most notable being the tea rose named in honor of Wm. R. Smith, also took up the freesia and continued the work of hybridizing with a limited stock. He always aimed for size of flower and purity of color. The accompanying il- lustration is of a vase of 12 sprays, nearly all cut with short stems or without foliage, in order not to impair the ripening of the bulbs. As ar- ranged, the bunch measured 16 inches across the front. None of the flowers on these sprays measure less than two and a quarter inches in diameter, most of them two and one-half to three inches. The heads of bloom measure four and one-half to five inches in length and cairy from eight to ten buds and flowers. They are all pure white, without a trace of yellow. On all the large bulbs, the stems are stiff and strong, holding the heads of bloom erect. It will take some time to work up a commercial stock of this fine va- riety, but the market is here now, for just such a novelty, which is s-ure to bring a handsome return. Outlook for Floriculture In 1919. Paper by S. S. Pennock, read at the meeting of tbe New York Federation of Hortlcnltnral Societies and Floral Clubs. Ithaca, N. Y., Feb- ruary 11. The stibject assigned to me on this auspicious occasion, namely, "The Out- look for Floriculture in 1919." is a pleasing one to me tor more than one reason. In the first place, as you are no doubt aware, floriculture has been my business from boyhood, but it has been more than that to me — it has been my pleasure also, and my spare hours have mostly been spent in the delight- ful company of my roses and other denizens of my garden, and my next best delight to communing with my flowers, ?s to talk about them to my friends. Another reason why this subject Is a pleasing one to me at this time is be- cause the world has been passing through such a cataclysm the past five years that mankind had but little thought to spare for the beautiful in life. But now that the dark cloud is passing and the sunshine is beginning to glimmer through, once more, the out- look is so much improved that one can discourse with a clear conscience on FREESIA VASE. New Giant Variety, Flowers i^-'i Inches in Diameter. Vase 12 Inches High, Bunch 16 Inches Across. the subject of floriculture. We may even have a spray of apple blossoms on the breakfast table in 1919 — a thing tabooed during the war. The idea back of the taboo was, of course, an eco- nomic one, namely, that the apples were the important thing, and that food for the body was more desirable than a feast for the soul. Now the indications all along the line in ornamental horticulture, trees, shrubs, flowers, conservatories, land- scaping, and the manj' allied indus- tries appertaining thereto, show signs of awakening, and good judges are of opinion that the year will be the great- est ever experienced, and that the pent-up soul of man will rebound from long confinement and go a-gardening once more with redoubled energy. Cab- bage has been king, but Queen Rosa will now ascended the throne. In regard to the branch of floricul- ture with which I am most intimately associated In a business way, that is, the wholesaling of cut flowers, I may sav that it has been a long time since we have had more encouraging pros- pects than the outlook for 1019. The trade has gone through a great many vicissitudes, labor and coal troublon probably being the florist's most seri- ous troubles. The conditions have been very materially changed since the signing of the armistice, and every thing is getting back to a better busi- nesslike basis. The. cost of doing busi- ness, though, remains high, and prob- ably will remain high for some time to come. The only thing that will bring prices down very materially, would be a panic, and that, of course, we do not want, but we do think the cost of do- ing business will lessen as the months and years go by, but there will pot be any marked decrease for some little time to come, not much of any in 1919. With the returning of the men who have been in the war, it is bound to bring more business, and more general business, to the florists of this country. These boys will want to be entertained by their relatives and friends, which will mean flowers. This war condition has brought into the market a new class of buyers; buy- ers who will soon feel that flowers are not a luxury, but a necessity in their homes, and that the home is not com- plete without a few flowers which give 242 The American Florist. Feb. 22^ an added touch of joy and pleasure that cannot be brought into the home in any other way, so flowers come to be a necessity and not a luxury. In launching the publicity campaign of the Society of American Florists last year, some felt it was an inopportune time to conduct such a campaign, but those who had charge of this campaign felt it was one of the best times to get the flower business before the public, and there is r.o doubt that the cam- paign has worked a wonderful amount of good, and will make for better re- sults as it progresses. The thought is for the coming year to raise, instead of $50,000, $100,000, just double the pub- licity as planned for this year. No comrr.odity, if advertised judiciously and regularly, can but be helped in the sales of that commodity by this adver- tising, continually bringing before the public the slogan which the publicity committee is using, "Say it with flow- ers," and will be stamped indelibly, I think, in the minds of every one as other trade marks, such as. Cream of WTieat, Uneeda Biscuit, and other trade marks that we are all so familiar with. "Say it with Flowers," means so much, and it is a wonderful slogan for each and every florist to use in his lo- cal advertising. This local advertising, coupled with the national advertising, cannot help but benefit every live and up-to-date florist. Some of our more optimistic friends in the flower busi- ness feel that the trade today is only in its infancy, and in a few years, with this publicity campaign in good work- ing order, will bring the business up to a point undreamt of. The publicity campaign is very ably managed, and there is no question that the money will be judiciously spent, and spent where it will do the most and the best good. This campaign, and the business generally getting on a better and more sound basis, is going to mean that we are going to have not the old-fashioned ways of doing busi- ness, not a slip-shod way, but up-to- date business methods right straight through, both in the growing, whole- sale and retail ends. Each florist will realize that it is absolutely essential and necessary that he keep things up in a businesslike manner in order to live, and stay in the swim. Another point that is being worked up, which will result in good, and be nation-wide in its benefits, is a system of credits. The credit business in the past has been very lax, and in fact, any one who was a good fellow could get credit. The S. A. F., back of the col- lection and credit committee, in start- ing a campaign of education along credit lines, will eliminate all the old loose practices which have been tised in the past. This habit was to run up a bill on one man, stop buying from him, and run a bill on the next one, and then, Tvhen they had gone the rounds, start in paying the first one, and then so on down the line again. There is no reason why every florist cannot pay his bill.s promptly when they become due. Other lines of busi- ness do it, and it has come to the point where, if the florist wants to live and do a prosperous lousiness, he will have to pay his bills promptly or go out of business. This is going to make one more cai-eful In the credits he gives, and going to give him an incentive to watch his collections very much closer and not h. a success. On motion of C. H. Plumb, the florists will hereafter make weekly contribu- tions of flowers to the hospitals here for the returning soldiers. These flow- ers will be taken in charge and ilis- tributpd to the hospital inmates through the ladies" auxiliary. JIOTES. The Garden Club of Michigan, after a period of inactivity during thn war. will inaugurate a series of lectures and instructive meetings by an address on "Gardens." by Mrs. William A. Hutch- inson. February 21. at 3 p. m.. at the hom'e of Mrs. John S. Newberry. J. F. Sullivan was called to Phila- delphia. Pa., February l."(, by the seri- ous illness of his son. Ernest, who lives in that city. J- F. S. Cleveland. GOOD SUPPLY MOVES WEIX. The local market has been cleaning up dally, though fairly well supplied with a variety of good stock. Hoses have been the one short item in cut flowers since the holidays, and have all along brought good prices. Carnations are in better supply, but the demand has kept them moving nicely up to the present writing, some of the better reds, Ward and Rose Pink, bringing as much as eight cents each for St. Val- entine's day. Callas have had an excel- lent call The demand for that day was very good, all stock practicall.\ cleaning up, with an excellent demand for tl-e Saturday after. Tulips, daffo- dils, sweet peas and violets were in good demand and constituted the larger part of the supply. Stevia is still one of the offerings. Paper White narcissus meet with an excellent sale. A little snapdragon and mignonette arrived, also some calendulas. Aspara- gus has been short of requirements. Plants, both green and flowering, have sold well, some retailers claiming their plant trade exceeded their cut flower trade for St. Valentine's day. NOTES. Chas. Macuga, of the Cleveland Plant & Flower Co.'s force, is now spending part of his time on the road selling the retail and greenhouse trade. He is perhaps the youngest man in the business following this line, and began to work at his present place while still attending school, as delivery boy. later joining the sales force of the store, and now visits all points in northern Ohio. He is having wonderful success, due to his intimate knowledge of the re- quirements of a retail store. Percy Piggott, back from France. Where he was wounded and spent two montl s in a hospital, is again helping his father. Frank Piggott. 22ofi Meyers avenue, with his greenhouses and store. R. W. Wasko, of Ravenna. O., re- ports a fine season. Though growing a variety of plants and cut flowers, he is a frequent buyer at the^ \-arious wholesale houses. C. F. B. Cincinnati. STOCK MOVES OUT FliEELV. Everything that comes into the wholesale houses finds a readv sale. As a whole, stock is somewhat limited and short of the demand for it. Prices are holding up. Roses are very scarce The carnation supply is fair >nit not up to actual requirements. Sweet peas are plentiful but are finding a good market and are clearing from day to dav. Easter lilies meet with a good OBITUARY. The Late Simon T. Pontrich. One of » Well Known Familv of Florists of Louisville, Kv.. a Member of the 67ih Field Artillery, Who Died of Illness at West Point, Ky. demand. They are not as plentiful as they were for a time. The supply of bulbous stock is becoming heavier. It is selling well and bringing good prices. Tulips, jonquils, daffodils, Dutch hya- cinths, freesias and Paper White nar- cissi may be had. Snapdragons find a ready sale. Other offerings are cal- las. riibrums. violets, orchids, calen- dulas, forget-me-nots and baby prim- roses. NOTES. The business of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange is running ahead of that of other years, in spite of the gen- eral scarcity of flowers. Visitors: Chas. McKellar. Chicago: Mr. McCarty. Philadelphia. Pa.: H. Blackshaw. " Laporte Ind.: Carl I> Roethke. Saginaw. Mich.: Sol. M. Rosenfeld, and Harold I.ion, New York. H. The Late William Meggat. William Meggat. one of the organiz- ers of the American Seed Trade Asso- ciation, and its president in 18.S7. an- nouncement of whose death was made in last week's is.sue. page 2211. passed away February 8 at the age of SCi years at his home in Wethersfleld. Conn., of which city he had been a prominent citizen for many years. He had been in failing health for about four years. Mr. Meggat was born at Farm Hill, Scotland, in IS;;."!, and came to this country in ISoil. After spending a year in Canada, he located in Wethersfield in the capacity of manager of Com- stock, Ferre & Co., continuing in this position until 186S, when, with the late Samuel Wolcott he founded the well- known firm of Meggat & Wolcott, which gained a nation-wide reputation dur- ing a successful career extending over ;l i)eriod of ."^O years. Upon retiring from the seed business, M. Meggat engaged in the sale of antique furni- tuie and had one of the best collections in the state with buyers representing practically the entire country. In ISt^ill, he married Susan A. Rob- erts. He is survived by a daughter. Mrs. Harry B. Strong, and two sons. James and William Meggat. a sister and nephews in Scotland, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held from his late residence. February 10. with inter- ment in Cedar Hill cemetery. Hart- ford. APPRECIATION. John Fottler, of the Fottler, Fiske, Ftawson Co., Boston, Mass., writes as follows : •■My old friend, M'illiam Meggat. was one of the original promotors of the American Seed Trade Association. He consulted with me in the matter of drafting the constitution and the orig- inal set of by-laws of that body, and was one of its presidents when the as.sociation was yet young. I knew him as an honest, straightforward man, and he had a fine sense of humor. One of his business principles v.as this : •There are many things lawful that are not expedient." More than once he told me that he tried to live up to that principle. He was a warm hearted, svmpathetic man. and he would go a long way to do a favor for any of his friends, and he had many of them." Charles Schneider. Charles Schneider, a grower of Woodside, N. Y.. died February 9 of pneumonia, aged 2:? years. He was a nephew of John Schneider, president of the Cut Flower Exchange of New York. His father. Charles Schneider, died a num'oer of years ago. the mother of the family passing away several vears later. Since the death of both parents, the business has been con- ducted bv an aunt, a.ssisted by the boys. The death of this young man will be a great bereavement to his aunt, who has taken a mother's in- terest in the familv. A. F. F. Laban A. Truett. The death of one of the veteran florists and nurserjomen of Nashville, Tenn.. occurred February 1-t. when La- ban A. Truett passed away at his home in that city, aged 82 years. He was cue of the founclers of the firm of Truett. Sons & Morgan, which operated the Riverbank Nurseries in that city, rnd in its day well and favorably known throughout the state. The busi- ness was dissolved a number of years ago. 246 The American Florist. Feb. 22, TheAmerican Florist ESTAELISBED 1885. Biibscrlptior?^ United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $i.OO; Europe and Countries in I^ostal Union. $2.50. When sending us change of address always tend the old uddress at the same time. Advertising rales on application. From the firs', is-ue The American FLOUiSThas occeptrd onlj Hade advertisements. Advenisenienls must rejich us Tuesday (earlier if possible) :is we go to press Wednesdiiy. W'p do not assume nuv responsibility for the ©pillions of our corrf'spoudeuts. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUIS 52 PAGKS WITH COVBR CONTENTS. Longings for spi-ing 237 Suggestions for plant growers 237 — Early annuals 237 — Dahlias 237 — Cannas 237 — Marguerites 237 — Spirseas 238 The retail trade (illus.) 238 — Next week in the flower shop 238 — Iris Tingitana 238 The carnation 239 — Seasonable stock 239 The florists" success 240 Freesias (ilUis.) 240 Freesias improved 241 Outlook for floriculture in 1939 241 The zinnia as a florist flower 242 New York flower show. 1920 242 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 243 Horticultural Society of New York 243 Kansas City 243 Pittsburgh .- 243 Sau Francisco 244 St. Paul 244 Nebraska State Florists' Society 244 Boston 244 Toronto 244 Detroit 24.") Cleveland 24,'i Cincinnati 245 Obituary 245 — Charles Schneider 245 — Laban A. Truett 245 ^The late William Meggat 245 Roses favored when carnations are high 246 Plant quarantine 246 Shipping notes 246 Glass production 246 "Say it with Flowers" in Kurope 246 Soil diseases 246 Toledo 248 Chicago 2S0 Philip C. Schupp (portrait) 250 North Shore Horticultural Society 252 Milwaukee .253 Columbus 254 Washingtou 255 Illinois State Florists' Association 255 Lake Geneva Gardeners* Association 255 Morris County Florists' Society .25f' St. Louis 256 Philadelphia 258 New York 260 The seed trade 268 — Wholesale Seedsmen's League ...268 — New York seed bills objectionable ...... .268 — Seed wheat 270 Market gardener)?- 276 — Lettuce temperatures 27*6 The nursery trade 278 — riimbing roses 278 BEl.r.iUM is reported bare of palms. American importers have bought free- ly in England. Lily of the Valley pips, in ship- ments recently received from Holland, look good, according to the importers. Roses Favored Whin Carnations Hlgfh. A florist in one of the large mid- westein cities, in calling attention to the lack of interest in carnations at the high prices prevailing during the recent holiday season, says that of 1,500 on hand, which cost $15 per 100, not more than 50O were disposed of, it being easily observed thiit roses in the short grades which wholesaled at $10 per 100 and $30, $40 and $50 for longer stock easily held their place in public favor, flower buyers evincing little in- terest in carnations when asked to pay $3,50 and $1.00 per dozen for them. Internal Rb:venue. — Commissioner of Internal Revenue Roper announces that corporations which cannot com- plete tax returns by March 15 will be permitted to return estimated tax and make a revised return within 45 days. Plant Quarantine. A further meeting of the interests affected by the embargo against plant importations was held at the offices of the Society of American Florists. 1170 Uroadway, New York. February 14, at which were present J. D. Eisele, of Henry A. Drecr, Inc., Riverton. N. J.; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y.: C. B. Knickman, of McHiitchison & Co., New York; Robert Pyle, of Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.; Leonard H. Vaughan, of Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago; Curtis Nye Smith. Boston, Mass.; John Watson, Princeton, N. J.; W. H. Moon, Morristown, N. J., and Thos. Meehan. Dreshertown, Pa. The situation was fully discussed, and the matter of further action in an effort to have the embargo lifted con- sidered at length. John Yolino, Sec'y. Shipping Notes. Announcement has been made that steamers of the Canadian Pacific ocean services have be*n released and will resume their fast passenger ser'V'Ice from Hongkong to Vancouver in Feb- ruary or March and xvill thereafter operate on their regular schedules. We understand that all Holland- Ainerica line boats will stop at France for troops, which may occasion consid- erable delay, as in the case of the S. S. Rotterdam. Caution is .advised .-in or- dering stock that might peri)^ on a prolonged trip. Robert Dollar, a shippin.g authority, believes that Atnerica will come into keen competition with Japan. "Jafi- aiiese shipowners,'; he said, "have made enormous profits during the war, and therefore that competition will be backed by plenty of money supported by subsidies, for shipbuilding and for carrying of inailg.'ir Glass Production. KD. .ViMEKICA-N FLOIilST : Referring to your article under the caption of "Window Glass," on page 1!»S of your issue o** February 15, the .article is substantially correct as to the amount of the foreign order which was recently placed in this country, but you are incorrect as to the produc- tion of glass at the present time. Last year, owing to governmont restric- tions, window glass factories were per- mitted to produce only 50 per cent of their .avera.ge production or. in round ntimbers. about 0.000.000 .50-foot boxes. This year, owning to the uncertain con- ditions, the manufacturers voluntarily curtTiled their production to 50 per cent of normal, or about fi.0O0,(XK> .50- foot boxes for this year. This curt.ail- ment. coupled \\ith the fact that the stocks in the hands of the manufac- turers are practically nil. and the for- eign dem.and is the reason why prices will rule high for probably a long time in tlie futiu-e. As all are aware, fuel and Labor in our Industry is very high, and this is probably .SO per cent of the cost of glass. So one can re.adily see that prices will not go back to a pre- war level for a. long time to come — if ever, Raitr Window Glass Co. Katon. Ind., February 1.5, 1010. "Say It With Flowers" In Europe. Private Herbert W. Russell with the machine gun company of the 115th Infantry, A. P. O. 705, in France, who learned the florist business at the range of E. A. Seidewitz, Annapolis. Md., of which his uncle was manager for more than 30 years, writes inter- estingly from Fi'esnes. France, of the stimulation being given to the florist business in Europe, especially in Eng- land, through advertising, the slogan, "Say It With Flowers" being seen in many shop windows and in numer- ous publications. Soil Diseases. There is a possibility of the introduc- tion of soil-infecting diseases, injurious nematodes, and hibernating insects, the department of agriculture announces, from the earth ballast which for a long time a great many ships coming from Europe into the port of New York have been dumping along the shores of the East river, the Hudson river, and else- where around New York harbor. The department has started an inquiry to determine the extent of this risk and to provide safeguards against it. It is said tliat unless preventative measures are ta,ken, these diseases and insects might spread over the cotmtry or con- siderable parts of it. B. F. L. Potash Imports. A pioposal to require licenses for the importation of potash as an aid to en- courage an adequate and permanent domestic supply, is contained in a bill introduced into congress by Senator Charles B. Henderson, of Nev.ada. Un- der the terms of this bill, no potash would be permitted to come into the United States unless covered by a license stating the amount permitted entry under it. the license only to be issued on condition that the applicant has purchased or contracted, tinder guaranty s.atisfactory to the secretary of the interior, to purchase an amount of potash produced in the United Statas bearing the same ratio to the amount which he is permitted to import as the estimated total production of pot- ash in the LTnited States bears to the difference between this estimated to- tal production and the estimated total requirements of this country. The Law, if enacted, would remain in effect tin- til two years after the proclamation of peace. B. F. L. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meetings.] Baltimore. Md,. February 24, 8 p, m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Ex- change ball. St. Paul and Franklin streets. Robert T. Patterson, secretary, 934 East Pres- ton sirei't, Rnltiniore. Lincoln, Neb.. February 25. — Winter meeting and Itauquct of the Nebraska State Florists' Society at l.inci^in Ixitei. I^ewis Henderson, sor-refary. 1S14 Pontrln-* street. Omaha. Newport, R. I.. February 25. 8 p. m, — New- I>ort Hortitiiltural Society, Music hall, Thames street. Fred P. Webber, secretary. Nelville. It. I. Pittsburgh, Pa,, February 26. Noon. — Retail Florists' .\ssoelation of the Pittsburgh district, luncheon at Seveutli Avenue hotel. Orvllle (^risstuan. secretary. Diamond Pank building, Pittsburgh. Hartford. Conn., February 88, 8 p. m.--r<>n- nc.llcnt Ilortlcullural SV>ciety. County linlldlng. .Ml'rcd Dixon, seci-etnry, Wethersfleld. San Francisco. Calif., March 1. — Pacitlc Coast Horticultural Society. Redmen's hulldlng. 240 GoMeu Gate avenue. Walter Hofinghoff. secre- lary. H Powell street. San Francisco. 1919. The American Florist. 247 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Se*- Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this offlce enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation ^VantelI — By first-class de- signer and salesman: has honorable discharge from United States Army. Can furnish best of references. Desires a permanent position at good salary. Address Frank, care American Florist, ."7 ^V. 27th Street, New Yorli. Help Wanted — Good working fore- man; married man preferred; one who can grow roses, chrysanthemums, car- nations, Christmas and Easter stock. State experience and salary desired in first letter. Address J. Fuller, 31 Orchard St., Leominster, Mass. Help Wanted — Florist; man for green- house; also man for commercial gar- den. Address, 31ontg:omery Gardens, Sac City, Iowa, For Sale — -2% acres, greenhouse, (14,- 000 ft. glass), 7 room cottage, located near Hammond. Apply, .\. S. Dickman, Dalton, 111. For Sale — 15,000 flower pots; differ- ent sizes. Telephone, Dalton 455. WANTED. Grower for bedding plants, vegetable plants and miscellaneous stock. An excellent opening for a live wire to take hold of this departnn>nt. Good salesmanship a valuable asset in connection with this position. Permanent position and a desirable connection for the rij^ht party. State age, ex- perience and salary expected in first letter. ROLF ZETLITZ CO., Lima, O. Help Wanted Experienced Vegetable Gardener, good salary, permanent position. Write C. F. APPLEGATE, Superint^dent State Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, la. SITUATION WANTED By a young man, 25 years old, eight years' ex- perience in the wholesale and retail trade of Ne*v York city; capable of caring for a retail store: understands buying in the wholesale market: would like to connect with a wholesale house; all-around references. Address A. F. F., care American Florist, 57 West 27th St., New York City. HELP WANTED Practical Working Foreman Please give age, experience and if single or married. State salary expected and reference. W. T. Hood £c Co., Richmond, Virginia Rose firower Wanted. ExperieiH^ed ingrowing roses; and who will be able to run place in the absence of o\\ ner. If you are looking for steady work, and appreciate good treatment, let me know. Will consider only sober and willing workers. Married or single. Address Key 361, care American Florist. WANTED. Rose growers with ability to produce high class stock. Permanent position and a desirable con- nection for the right parties. State age, ex- perience and salary expected in first letter. ROLF ZETLITZ CO., Successors to Miami Flora! Co., DAYTON, O. Help Wanted GARDENER. Male, about 35, technically trained, for extensi ve old English gardens, shrubbei y , trees and parks, vicinity of Philadelphia. Man of executive force, agreeable per- sonality and ability to work with owner along modern business lines. A few junior men also wanted. Give full par- ticulars and reference. Box 956, Narbertb, Pa. HELP WANTED Good First-Class ROSE GROWER Capable of taking full charge. Will pay good wages. Must have good reference. The Wm. Blackman Floral Co. EVANSVILLE, IND. Gardener Wanted Immediately, good all around gardener, must be a worker, temperate and obliging. Good position to the right party. Apply in person or write giving references. DARDS Madison Ave. and 44th St. New York City. pmiiniiwiiiiiiiwiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. I m m {Shipping Labels I I f ^ Actual size of leaf 2^s5M inches FOR CtJT FLOWERS: in two colors on guinmeU p;t|)er; >"nr curd, etc., in bliiok and leiil iido"ptHd bv the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per .500,^.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. l! ^ 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO M |g|l5lfHllalH|gllHllHllHlteligiKll«llalgl»ygllHlHl|gtel|g||g|«l)««, Oreen or Purple, Made of Queen Quality Leaves by experienced artists, No. 200— ISinoh $10.50 No. 201— 20-lnoh 12.00 No. 202— 22-inoh 16.00 Dozen No. 203-24-inch $21.00 No. 204— 28 inch 26.00 THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, M Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies Toledo. VALENTl.NK BU.SINES.S SHOWS INCHEASK. Cupid'.s day was a great one for flow- ers, which easily lea in popularity. There was a heavier demand than ever for everything the liorists had to offer on this occasion and it was noted that the popularity of the day is increasing M'ith mai-ried people. Through .iudi- cious advertising, the bLisiness transac- ted has been increasing every vear with young and old. However,' the possibilities of 8t, Valentine's day have not been exploited by local florists as they should he, and thci-e should be a great deal more advertising done than was the case this year. There was a sufficient amount of stock on hand to easily take care of all demands, and re- tailers weie able to offer their patrons a splendid variety for the first time in many months. Violets were on hand in quantity and of good <|uality suffi- cient for all needs. These were great favorites for corsages and the market cleaned up fine. .Sweet peas weie at their best and shared favor with vio- lets. They brought better prices than usual. Uoses weie i>lentiful and there was a surplus of carnations. Freesias, narcissi, snapdragons and daffodils helped out considerably, Plants, such as begonias, cyclamens and tulins, en- joyed a brisk sale. While a gcnxl share of the call wa^ for roses, violets and cut (lowers in the usual Valentine boxes, thei-e was a better than ordinary de- mand for the novelties of which a compichciisive variety were on display In the lloiists' windows. There was ail encouraging numliei of telegraph or- ders, both incoming and outgoing. NOTE.S. Schramm Bros, advertised the da^ Ihorcughly, using folders in colors, lib- eral newspaper space, window cards and displays. As a result, a fine in- crease was noted. This firm had a fine display of novelties and also plants, Violets and sweet peas were favorites here. Theodor e Pryzblski, grower foimerly employed here, has returned from Camp Taylor and has resumed his old position. Other florists who report a fine St. Valentine day trade are Miss Helen Patten, Metz & Bateman. A. G. Imob- erstag, Mrs. E. .Suder. the Feniger Flower Shop. .S. N. Peck and the Scott- wood Greenhouse. Tom Magee of the last-named establishment, is recovering from a serious attack of boils which nearly put him hors-du-combat for three n eeks. John Lambert, designer for Mrs. J. B. Freeman of "The Flowers," was agree- ably surprised at the volume of Valen- tine trade. His window again reflected the artistic ability of which he is cap able. Tlie novel arrangements of cor- sages and basket effects displayed at this shop were responsible for a sub- stantial increase in business. Max Spanner has received word from France that his sister. Bessie, formerly connected with him, has made such a good record as a Ked Cross nurse that she has been selected as a permanent wclfaie worker of the Jewish War Re- lief Association. Max Spanner reports a fine increase in business for St. Valentine's day. His new window tiinimer and designer, Na- than Goodwin, .irr.inged a very attrac- tive window displ.ty of novelties and corsages which enjoyed a brisk sale. Growers are pleased over the mild winter, which has saved them much money on their coal bills, rtnd also over the sunshine, which has greatly in- creased their output. '■■ ■ A. C. K. Wanted— Roses For Immediate Shipment. One or two year bench plants. 4,600 Mrs. Chas. Russell; 2,500 Hoosier Beauty. Mnst be A-1 stock, ROLF ZETLlTZ CO , Successors to Miami Floral Co,, DAYTON, O. Buffalo. V.\I.E>'T1.\E 1).\Y BUSINESS SHOWS GAIN. The demand for flowers for valen- tines in this city was better than a year ago, with prices increased at least 25 per cent. The quality in nearly every case was good, ^'iolets, as usual, had a great call and carnations, daffo- dils and tulips sold well. Roses and orchids were not much sought, the higher prices doubtless being respon- sible. The quality of the roses was ex- cellent, Piimula obconica, hyacinths, tulips and lilacs were popular in the plant section and there were numerous calls for basket arrangements. W\ stores had atti-active windows for the occasion. -NOTES, At the monthly meeting of the flo- rists' club the following nominations for officers were made : For president, Mark Palmer: vice-president. Edward Slattery and Walter Amey. secretary. Wm. Legg: financial secretar\-, J. M. Fiebelkorn and H. Stratmeyer. K. C. Hriuker and W, A, .\dams at- tended the Kotnry conference at Ham- ilton, Ont. (". T. (iuenther attindod the meeting of the state societies at Ithaca last week. W. J, Palmer is again on the ,iob after an illcess of two weeks, BI.SON. 1919. The American Florist. 249 PO[flLMANN BROS. CO. INC. 72^74 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. L. D. Phone, Randolph 35 'OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING" CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Cattleya Schroederae pi|<»l'Y^I*fVf|QIQ Come in pink and white, with 8 to 20 flowers on I llalCl3llU|J9l9 a spray. They are very graceful and beautiful. IN GOOD SUPPLY Ophelia, Wards, Brilliants, JVIilady, Richmonds, Callas, Easter Lilies, Carnations, Spring Flowers, Bulb Stock, Sweet Peas, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Ferns, Leucothoe, Galax, Adiantum, Woodwardia. NEW NOVELTY Hand-painted butterfly bows. Ready for use. Per dOZ,, $2.00. 2 dozen assorted in box. Our Special Assortment of TUMBLER BASKETS Our selection, including such baskets as Nos. 118 and 126. Each, 30c to 50c. Order now for St. Patrick's Day Hfl^hes' Shamrock Box Two Plants to each box. $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. Green Carnation Dye Per package (enough for four qts. of fluid), $1.00. Plants We Are Now Offering Dracaena Massanseana, 3-1d., $30.00: 4-ln., J50.00 per 100: 5-in., 75c to $1.00; 8-ln., $1.25 to $1.50. 50,000 extra fine 2%. in. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $14.00 per 100. $120.00 per 1000: Bin.. $25.00 oer 100. $220.00 per 1.000; 4-ln., $50.00 per 100: 5-In., $12.00 to $15.00 per dozen; 61n.. $2.00 to $2.50 eacb. Made-up 5-ln. Forsterlana, $1.50. Livistona Rotundifolia, 4-iD.. $6.00 per dozen: 5-lnch, $9.00 per dozen; 6-ln. $1.25 each. Crotona, all the way from 4-iii. to big tubs; prices range from 50c to $10.00 per plant. Fandanus Veitohii, 4-in., SOc each, S-ln., $1.00 each; 6-in.. $1.50 each; 7-ln., $2.50 each. Rubbers. 35c. 50c, 75c, $1.00. $1.60. $2.00 each. Coleus, Christmas Gem, large stoclc. 3-ln.. $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Terminalis, 5-in., SOc to 76c: 0-ln., 75c to $1.00. Phoenix Roebelenii, 5-lnch. $1.25 to $1.50 each. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-ln., SOc each, $3.50 per doz.; 5-ln., 40c each, $5.00 per doz.: 6-ln., 75c each, $8.50 per doz.: 7-ln., $1.00 eacb. $11.00 per doz. SHAMROCKS, 2-inch Pots, $4.00 per 100. 250 The American Florist. Feb. 22, vs^^^^M'^dv^^^»^^vvvvv^^^^v^w^^^/vwvuvvvuvuvvvvvM»^A/^An/^vvuvvvuvvvvw^^vvwu> OPHELIA We are cutting a large supply of choice Ophelia Roses, and recommend this variety for present use. Our Russells are the finest for quality of any in the country. The flowers are away ahead of American Beauty at this time of year. Prices, $1.50 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. Ophelia, Hoosier, Sunburst, White Killarney, Carnations, all our own growth cut especially for the shipping trade. In Effect February 17. RUSSELL $1.60 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. HOOSIER and OPHELIA Long $16.00 per 100 PRICE LIST WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST Medium $10.00 to Good short 6.00 to 12.00 per 100 8.00 per 100 Long $12. 00 to $16.00 per 100 Medium 10.00 per 100 Short 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 CARNATIONS $6.00 to $8.00 per 100, depending on quality. Paper Whites, Freeslas and Other Flowers at market prices. We call special attention to our Ferns, which are the best Massachusetts stock. Extra large. Price, $4.50 to $5.00 per 1000. Asparagus, Sprengeri, Galax and other stock at market prices. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. notice: — 'We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until S P. H. BASSEH & WASHBIRN IX)NG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Grccnl.ouses: „.rd!rnu al^L^.s Station. ,.,. ^78 N. WafaaSh AV©., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. BRISK ST. VALENTINE'S HAY TRADE. The St. Valentine's day business was brisk this year and stock in all lines cleaned up completely at very satisfac- tory prices. The out-of-town demand was particularly hea\-y and while the city call for stock exceeded all expecta- tions the rainy weather did not help the trade in any way. Violets had a heavy call and cleaned up rapidly at high prices. Orchids were in brisk demand and sold up well at high figures consid- ering the exceptionally large quantity offered. Sweet peas were good prop- erty and commanded the advertised quotations with no surplus at any time. Gardenias ^nd lily of the valley were in short supply. Roses were very scarce which was expected and brought high prices, although the wholesalers were none too anxious to boost them in this line over those tliat have prevailed in this market for the past several montlis. Carnations cleaned up well at good prices although at times consider- able pushing was needed to keep them moving, owing to the unsatisfactory weather here. Freesias, tulips, forget- me-nots, pansies, daisies, calendulas, jonquils, narcissi, mignonette, iris, stevia, snapdragons, Roman hyacinths, and other miscellaneous seasonable stock not already mentioned had a brisk call and, like everything else, was disposed of before the rush was over. Business after St. Valentine's day was even better than it was before .espe- cially as far .<»s the local demand was concerned and which means th.at the retailers must have cleaned up com- pletely for this occasion, judging from the heavy buying February I.''). Orcen goods sold exceptionally well nnd from all reports heard about the city the de- mand was greater than expected and Philip C. Schupp.Jr. Proprietor of the ,1. \. lUidlon^ Co. no one is heard complaining of poor business notwithstanding the imfavor- ahle weather that was experienced. NOTES. Philip C. Schupp. Jr.. wiio was man- ager for J. A. Budlong for 14 years, has purchased the wholesale business from that Arm and will conduct it hereafter under the name of the J. A. Budlong Co., continuing at the same location, 1S4-1S6 North Wabash avenue. Albert H. Budlong has purchased the J. A. Budlong greenhouses and will consign his stock to Mr. Schupp, so tlie only change in the entire transaction will be in the ownership. The trade joins in w'ishing both parties every success in their now undertakings. Herman Schiller, who has been doing his bit for his country in the merchant marine since early last fall, is again managing Schiller's north side store and everyone is gl.ad to hear that he is back on the job. He tried to enlist in the marines and other branches of the service but was rejected and only suc- ceeded in landing where he '""as through sheer persistency. Eddie Hunt, who has been at the Great Lakes naval training station for some time, was granted an honorable discharge recently and is back on the job at the Chicago Flower Growers' Association store. Victor Bergman, who has been on the sick list, is back on the job at O. J. Friedman's. Tom Fogarty is also on deck after being confined to his home for several weeks with blood poisoning. Mandy Doetsch. who h.^s been with the colors for sometime, was discharged recently and is again filling his old po- sition in the retail department of the George Wittbold Co. Miss Helen Zender and Valentine Seng were tmited in marriage at St. Henry's church. February 2-. Tom Fagan. who was overseas with the -American troops, is l>ack on the job with .4. Henderson & Co. The P,. C. .A.mling Co.'s store is being all dolled up with .a brand new dress of white and gieon paint. Philip Pahm. of Niles Centre, was honorably discharged from the army last week. 1919. The American Florist. 251 Special Notice TO THE TRADE Philip C. Schupp, Jr., for fourteen years manager for J. A. Budlong, has purchased from that firm the wholesale branch of the business and will continue to conduct business in the same quarters at the southwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Lake Street, known as 184-186 N. Wabash Ave. Albert H. Budlong has purchased the greenhouses of said firm. While the ownership has changed hands there will be no change in the management whatsoever. Albert H. Budlong will run the greenhouses under his own ownership and as before will ship the output to the wholesale head- quarters formerly managed but now owned by Philip C. Schupp, Jr. The firm will be known as the J. A. Budlong Co., Mr. Schupp having taken over all accounts of the old firm's books. The new firm will serve its many patrons with the same quality of Cut Flowers and Greens, handling the orders with the same personal care and attention as before. Remember, no change in management — only in owner- ship. The ownership going over to the managers of the old firm. Last but not least, we desire to thank the many Budlong patrons for their support and hope for a continuation of our past, pleasant business relations. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K . CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty Prices As Low As Others. SI^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. We are In daily touch with market conditiooB, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent as receivine such beneflta. 252 The American Florist. Feb. 22, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., E.Uprz'o'«, CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS PRICE LIST- Snbjeot to Chnnee ' Without- .NotU-e. MRS. KUSSELL Per lUO Fancy S25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 6.00 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 6.00 Good 6.00 Short 6.00 WHITE AND PINK KILLARNEY Per 100 Select $10.00 Fancy 9.011 Medium 7.00 Good 6.00 Short B.OO KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 •Selict $12.00 F:iucy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 7.00 Short 6.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION 7.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $5.00 Good 4.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Valley $ 8.00 Lilies 25.00 Ferns, per 1,000 $5.00 Smilax, per doz. strings 3.00 Adiantum 1.50 Asparagus Sprengeri strings 50 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Boxwood and other green goods at market rate. Shipping Orders Given Careful Attention. All Orders Carefully Packed. Mention the American Florist when writing E. F. WINTERSON CO. 166 North Wabash Avenue, l. d. phone cemrai 6004. CHICAGO We carry the year round the best Wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Galax and Leucothoe. Try us on your regular orders. Poehlmann Bros. Co. had a strong demand for cattleyas for St. Valentine's day, which cleaned up practically all it had to offer for the occasion. The trade is beginning to use phalienopsis more heavily in this vicinity, where it is now being grown more largely than ever before. Joe Erringer, of the Zech & Mann force, was married February 19, and has the best wishes of his many friends for a safe voyage on the sea of matri- mony. It is rumored that two more young men in the trade are going- to follow suit in the near future. A. L. Vaughan and family are back from a delightful trip to Florida and a lirief visit to his old home in l/ouisiana. Mr. Vaughan was well pleased with the amount of business that the force did while he was away, which exceeded .all his expectations. J. E. Pollworth, general manager of KEunicott Bros. Co., has been confined to "his horhe for nearly two weeks, where he has been under the constant care of an eye specialist. He is blind in one eye and almost lost his sight in the other. E. F. Luhman of Muskegon, Mich., has been in the city for several days on business connected with the new store that he is planning on opening there in the near future. George Hnsmann, of The Ove Gnatt Co.. La Poite. Ind.. called on the trade here this week. He had an exhibit at the Palmer House. C. ('. Pollworth and wife, Milwaii- kee. Wis., were here on a combined business and pleasure trip Febru- ary 18. The diiectors of the Chicago Flower Growers' As.sociation met at their store on North Wabash avenue, February I.S. Visitors: E. A. Fetters. Detroit. Mich.; Fred H. Holton, Milwaulcce. Wis.: J. Phillips, with .Tnlin P.ind- tleisch, Beloil. Wis.: .\. Zadowny, Mil- waukee. Wis. EVERYTHING IN Cut Flowers and Greens Sweet Peas Spring Flowers, Hoses, Carnations, Fussy Willows, Etc. A. T. Pyfer & Company 164 N. Wabash Ave., Formerly at 30 E. Randolph St. L. D. Phone Central 3373. CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS-GREENS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Become one of our customers today. You will never regret it. Do it NOW. O. A.. & J^. A.. Tor^irxei? S?e2'nVI'n\S"ipK"' 30 K. Randolph St., CHICAGO Nortb Shore Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting of \he North .Shore Hoi-ticultural Society was held at Lake Forest, III., February 7, Presi- dent William E. Fisher occupying the chair. After disposing of regular busi- ness the question of holding a banquet later in the year and a social ses.sion later in the present month wa.s dis- cussed. The exhibits for competition made a very bright display and the judges for the evening made the fol- lowing' awards : Primula obconica, shown by Robert Chiimbers, !lS points: vase of Carnation Liaddie by J. H. I Francis, !>S points; DerMrobium clensi- Horum, by Thomas Head '.'."i points; vase of narcissi, by J. Kiley. IHI points; vase of Acacia Baileyana, vase of nem- esias and vase of violets, exhibited by Thomas Head, lionorable mention; vase of carnations, vase of callas .and vase of Roman hyacinths, by J. Kiley, hon- orable mention. The judging was In the capable hands of F. Kuehne, J. Newbore and R. Claussens. Mr. New- bore was elected a trustee for 1010 in the place of K. Lofving. deceased. One new member was admitted and at the close of the session refreshments were served. .T. H. Fkancis. Cor. Sec'y. 1919. The American Florist. 253 g»g«»gg»»ggg»g<»g»»»»*»g«»g»»»»w»^t^»»»www»»»<»»w$s»g^^ PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO stock is none too plentiful and prices are high. We will do the best we can for all of our customers under the existing conditions. Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted. Buy Direct From the Grower. PRICE T J^^^ Subject to Change Wlthont IVottee. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Extra Special $35.00 Specials 30.00 Select 25.00 Medium $15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $15.09 to $20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 8.00 MILADY Per 100 Select $20.00 Medium $15.00 to 18.00 Short 8.00 to 12.00 Klllamey / WTiite Killamey ( Per 100 Klllamey Brilliant. A Specials $18.00 Sunburst / Select 15.00 My Maryland I Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Ophelia \ Short 6.00 to 8.00 Champ Wetland .... I ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Per 100 « 6.00 Carnations $ -l.OO to Valley 8.00 to Smllax per doz. strings Adlantum Asparagrus, per bunch $1.00 Ferns, per 1,000 $5.00 BoxiTood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $2.00 Leucothoe Sprays 8.00 lO.Ot 3.00 2.00 1.00 I: Leucothoe Sprays Asparagus Sprays BEST IN COUNTRY NONE BETTER ANYWHERE $6.00 per lOOO $2.00 to $4.00 per lOO PERCY JONES 56 E. Randolph St., -^ CHICAGO Milwaukee, Wis. BUSINESS VBEY SATISFACTORY. According; to reports on the volume of business done last week, and espe- cially for St. Valentine's day, we ad- mit "it pays to advertise." This was done on a large scale by the florists' advertising club in the daily press, and had the desired effect of cleaning up everything in the form of a cut flower or blooming plant. The latter seemed to move more briskly than a year ago. while in cut flowers, spring blooms and others of the smaller size took the lead. Roses were scarce, while the supply of good carnations was adequate, the in- ferior grades being used for funeral work, which was very active through- out the week. The demand for sw^et peas was hea\'y, but the supply limit- ed. Vi.li.|i».|. ■><■■!■ ■H'»<»<-<»4'^^^^^^^^^'«'«^1V^^^ E233 ^^*^^l^^^* ji' >/H9XESALE-GD^WEPS s/'CCJT F.L9WEDS^^ PLANTS I 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO >.^.».»-^^^»-^».. f-'-^***' *-*-^*-^*^*^^^^ ERNE Si COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 C. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Morris County Florists' Society. The following officers of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society of Madison, N. J., have been elected for 1939: Otto Koch, Greystone Park, N. J., president; Samuel Golding, Morris- town, N. J., vice-president; William H. Duckham, Madison, N. J., treasurer; Edward Reagan, Morristown, secre- tary. Last year, on account of war condi- tions, the society held no fall show, Ijut plans are now being made for an elab- orate summer exhibition and a fall show up to the usual high standard of the society's events in the past. Monthly exhibits are also held, divided into four classes, as follows ; Indoor grown flowers, indoor fruits and vege- tables, outdoor grown flowers and out- door fruits and vegetables. The exhib- itor receiving the largest number of points during the year will receive Iho society's silver medal, in each class as the case may be. A bronze medal is awarded for second honors. The Na- tional Association of Gardeners is to give the society a grand .sweepstakes medal. The society has the membership and financial backing and now that condi- tions have changed for the better is making plans for rapid strides for- wa rd . Edward Reagan. Sec'y. St. Louis. SUPPLY shortened; DEMAND INCEE^.SES. The market shortened slightly last week with the increase in demand. Carnations were also limited in the supply, not enough arriving to fill cur- i-ent orders. Sweet peas came in heavy and of very fine qviality, but cleaned up daily on account of the clear weatlier. Roses have been short in supply for some time. Orchids and lily of the valley were equal to requirements. Callas have a good call and bring fancy figures. Bulbous stock is plentiful, but prices are holding \\x> well. Greens of all kinds arc plentiful. From all re- ports the St. Valentine's day business was excellent. Violets were a little too high priced to be the leader they generall.v are. .Sweet peas took their place in popularity, and thousands of sweet peas were sold in place of vio- lets. Assorted spring flowers ran a close second to sweet peas in the vari- ous valentine arrangements of baskets, boxes and novelties. Shipping' business also seemed to be larger than in pre- vious years, evidently presaging good results from the advertising given the business. The plantsmen also had an excellent business in blooming stock. NOTES. Tlie retail florists' association, at their last meeting, nominated the fol- lowing for the various offices for this year: President, F. C. Weber, Jr., and Theo. Miller; vice-president, A. Meyer, Ji'., and Wm. Kruse; secretary, Oscar Ruf and Fred Hermann, and for treas- urer, Andrew Hofman. Election will take place at the next meeting, which will be held February 2t. J. F. Animann. of Edw.nrdsville, III., continues to be the carnation king this year. His stock has been At the wholo season. We suppose that is the rea- son lie won two firsts at the carnation show at Cleveland. Wm. C. Smith AVholesale Floral Co. ,and H. G. Berning handled the bulk of the violet supply for St. Valentine's day. They had no trouble disposing of their consignments at fancy prices. J. J. W. 1919. The American Florist. 257 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Ij. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAfiO, ILL. E.C.AMLINttCO. The I>argest, Best Equipped, Most CentraUy Located WHOLESAIiE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO li. D. PhoDCS CBNTRAL. 1977 and 1078 Mention the American Florist token toriting HOERBER BROS. ^,5;'|-i«, Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 27SS awenhouses: Des Plaines, 111. r 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- stains many chapters [covering all sides of I growing, propagating [storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable 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 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Cards For All Occasions Labels, Stickers, Seals, Tags. Printing For Florists. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when toriting 258 The American Florist. Feb. 22^ 5,000 Ophelia Rose Planfs Ready for delivery April 1st. Satisfaction guaranteed. How many can you use.? THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. SUPPLY MORE THAN MEETS DEMAND. With the exception of roses, the mar- ket can be said to be fully supplied, a little ahead in fact of the demand, and prices have eased off a trifle from last week, althoug-h holding- up very well. Roses are not at all plentiful. The lowest grades bring- $6 per hundred, -up to $20 for specials and as high as $50 for Russell and Hadley. The top for American Beauties is 75 cents. Some very good flowers of this rose are now offered. Carnations are the quantity stock, but do not back up to any ex- tent, moving well at last week's prices. Sweet peas also bring satisfactory fig- ures. Snapdragon will be a factor from now on, the sprays having at- tained full length. Very fine bronzes and pinks are now seen. Select calen- dulas find a ready market. Whv is there so much single and indifferent stock? One-third the amount, taut of a better grade, would surely bring more returns for the grower. Forget-me-nots have been popular the past week. There is good mignonette, but freesias appear to be going out. Golden Spur, daffodils and Paper Write narcissi are quite plentiful. Cattleyas are shortening up a trifle, but there are plenty for the demand. Lilac is good stock, while violets are a bit draggy. but had a good Valentine day demand. Plenty of Easter and calla lilies are seen, but they hold well to their record price. There is a good call for all kinds of greens. February 17. — The morning ship- ments brought in fairly large quantities of stock with the exception of roses, which are still short of requirements. There was considerable activity among local buyers at last week's prices which placed the market, as one of the large dealers put it, "In a very satisfactory condition." LOOKING FORWARD TO EASTER. Every foot of available greenhouse space is now being filled with plants for Easter. There must have been a gigantic stock of left-over giganteums. Many growers are taking a "flyer," or, as described by some, "a desperate chance," with a few thousand of these second year cold storage bulbs. It is interesting to see the vitality that is still shown in these cold storage bulbs. Boxes planted with seven to nine bulbs at one establishment, November 9, were seen February 12, with a strong growth, nearly every stem showing from two to four buds. Several thou- sand, planted two bulbs to a six-inch pot, were just breaking through the soil. These were for Easter .and were coming so evenly that the outlook was very encouraging. A large house of hydrangeas, nearly all French varie- ties, were seen in splendid shnpe, many of the stronger shoots s BUFPALOj Feb. 19. Per 100 Roses Beauty. Special.' 75.<)O®100.00 Panc.T 60.00® 75.00 Extra 40.00® ,W.0O 1st 15.00® 35.00 KiUarney 6.00® 15.00 My Maryland 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 " Ward 6.00® 10.00 " Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 " Russell 8.00® 20.00 Shawyer 6.00® 15.00 Li'lics 15.00® 20.00 Cattleyas 60.00® 75.00 Carnations 3.00® 5.00 Chrysanthemums 20.00® 30.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Asparagus Sprengeri .35® .50 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Ferns per 1,000 3.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Freeslaa 4.00® 6.00 Paper Whites 3.00® 4.00 Callas 15.00® 25.00 Romans 4.00® 6.00 Golden Spur 6.00 Boston, Feb. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 20.00@60.00 " Killamey Qneen 4.00® 6.00 White and Pink KiUarney 8.00@12.00 " Double White Killamey. 6.00@12.00 KiUarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 " Hadley 8.00@20.00 " Mock 6.00@10.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8.00(812.00 " Taft 6.0O@12.0O " Milady 6.nO@12.0O " Ward and Hllllngdon 6.0O@lfl.O0 My Maryland 2.no@12.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 12.flO@20.00 Valley 6.00@10.00 GladloU 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Feb. 19. Per 100 Roses. Killamey 4.0n@15.0o " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.0O@U0.0n Ophelia 4.00®15.00 Richmond 4.00@15 00 Snnl)urst 4.00@16.00 Shawyer 4.no@15.no Columbia 0.00@1R.00 I.IIIum Glgantcum 12.50@15.no Carnations 4.00® SOP Callas 12.50®15!oo l^ept Peas 1.00® 2.00 Narcissus 4 00@ ll.Ol> I.lly of the Valley 4.00® 6.00 VIo'eta 1.00® 2.00 Inp a hlsrher ratio of profit than was w.arr.nntod by the Increased cost of the past few months. It is claimed bv the objector, that retail prices are of no Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP >IERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2n(l St. Phila., Pa. BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Carnations. Always high grade Easter Idlles 1225 Race St. PlUladelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when toritinff Pittsburgh Gut Flower Co. WHOLESALE FLOniSTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. GroH-cm of Qniillty Flowers. 1919. The American Florist. 259 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. VtVil VI^I^TTVI\1. 1 Jl VVi MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H. Bayersdorfer k Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphia, Pa. concern to the trade generally. This we take it is an error, as if the would- be purchaser walks out, because of the excessively high price, and concludes to buy something else. This money is lost, not only to this retailer, but to the whole trade. At the time this article was published. January 25, the market was not as he claimed, bare of stock; there was a very good supply in quite a number of lines and prices had de- clined correspondingly. The fact that this is a matter vital to all the trade is proved by his almost closing sentence, "If all the florists charge too mucb, the people will stop buying. Flowers are not like bread or clothes; people do not have to have them. They simply want flowers, if they can be had, with- in certain limits of price." The retail florist is one of the co?s in the wheel; the machine cannot be run without him, and that this particular part is not projecting too far, is of ^eat con- cern to all the other segments. NOTES. The March meeting of the florists' club at the Adelphia hotel, March 4, will be of equal interest to those of January and February. It is to be a carnation night and efforts are being made to have a display of all the new varieties as seen at the recent Cleve- land convention. It is also hoped to have up-to-date arrangements suitable for funeral and festive occasions ex- hibited by some of the enterprising retail members of the club. A promi- nent carnation expert is expected to address the meeting'. The dining club will be here inaugurated, having its first dinner in the roof garden of the hotel at 6 p. m. sharp. Tickets $2. This may seem a trifle high for the popular and informal "meet aroimd the table" affairs we hope these before the meeting gatherings, to be, bxit it is the best price we could get at this time. Everybody is Invited to come and bring a friend. A recent dinner decoration, which was a great success, was composed en- tirely of callas and lavender sweet peas, a combination that would be thought unsuitable for such a festive occasion by m.any, bxit in the bands of the artists, it looked anything but funereal. It's easy when you know how. S. S. Pennock delivered an address on "The Floricultural Outlook of 1919." from the standpoint of the wholesaler before the New^ York Federation of Horticultural Societies and Florists' Clubs at Ithaca, N. Y., February 11. K. GUST. RUSCH St CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 Ifilwankee St., F. O. Bor 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. LEAVZ AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGUI.AR SHIFM£NTS FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVl AN ORDER WITH Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS Write for Price List C. A. Kuehn, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable Cut Flowers M(r. and Dealer in "Florist's" Brandl?SuppUei 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. VKoMe Rower MM'Kel>s Phiiadelphia, Feb. 19. Per Roses, Beauty, special 60.00(3 fancy 35.00(3 Mrs. Cbas. Roseell l.=>.00(a KUlarney 6.00(8 Hadley lo.OO® Sunburst 10.00® Wariis 8.00(3 Ophelia 8.00(8 Columbia 16.00® Carnations 4.^ Cattleyas each $0.35(§|$0.50 Llllnm Rubrum 8.00® Easter Lilies Callas Snapdragons 10.00@ Calendulas 4.00@ Adiantum 1.00(g Smllax Asparagus String 60(g Asparagus bunches Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 3.00® Violets, single and double 75(?? Sweet Peas 1.00® Mignonette 6.00(3 Daffodils B.00@ Freesias 4.00® 100 75.00 50.00 35.00 15.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 ,00(3 6.66 12.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 1.50 .25 .76 .SO 4.00 1.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 St. Louis, Feb. 19. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 3.00(810.00 Killainev 6.00O12.50 White Killaruey 6.fiO(gl2.50 Hoosier Beauty 6.00(S20.00 RusseU 10.00(840.00 Sunburst 6.'H)(?i>20.00 Ward 5.00@10.00 Mrs. Shawycr 5.00(312.50 " Ophelia 6.00(g2l0.00 Ferns 4.iS0 Carnations 4.00(810.00 Milwaukee, Feb. 19. Per 100 Roses, Killaraey, W. Klllamey. 8.00@20.00 Ward 8.00@15.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 15.00@50.00 Ophelia 10.00(^20.00 " Columbia 10.00@35.00 " Hoosier Beauty 10.00@25.00 Carnations, assorted 3.00® 6.00 Cattlovas, per doz 7.50 Sweet Peas 1.50® 3.00 Violets 1.50@ 2.00 Paper Whites 5.00® 6.00 Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Freesla 5.00(3 6.00 Callas. per doz 2.50(3 3.00 McCALLUM CO. Florists' Suppliers PITTSBURGH, - PA. PhUadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange SPECIAL VALLEY ROSES, CARATIONS, VIOLETS Up-to-the-Minute Service. Saiisfaction Gnaramctd. 1615 Ranst«ad St., PhUadelphia, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Snpplles 218 North FUth St. Send list in for quotations. PiTTSBUEGH, Feb. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 60.00l@!75.0O fancy 40.00@5i5.00> extra 20.00(830.00 No. 1 8.00@1S.00 Hadley 8.00@35.00 Killaruey 10.00@30.00 Sunburst 10.00@30.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 10.0O@25.0O Russell 10.00@50.00 " Columbia 10.0O@5O.0O Cattleyas 60.00 Easter Lilies 20.00 LiUum GIganteum SO.OO Carnations 0.00 Valley 6.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Sweet Peas 2.00@ 3.00 Freesias 8.00 Calendulas 4.00 Daffodils 8.00 Violets 75® l.OO 260 The American Florist. Feb. 22, JOSEPH J. I^EVY 56 West 26th Street, WHOLESALE FLORIST Opposite New York Cut Flower Co. Telephones Farragut 8862 and 8863. NEW YORK New York. NO GEEAT DEMANDS FOR VALENTINE'S DAT. Several of the leading retail stores have reported a fair amount of St. Valentine's day business, but it was not heavy enough to create any per- ceptible flutter in the wholesale dis- trict. We have noticed that the retail stores that had the best business were those that made preparations by dis- playing in advance, in their show win- dows, various reminders of the day, such as appropriate bouquets, flower boxes and posters. A good retailer should be a sort of walking calendar, with particular reference to public holi- days and any other days when it might be possible to attract the public and push business. Lincoln's birthday was a public holiday, and many people were on the streets, but business seemed to be slow with most of the re- tailers. In the show window of one store, we noticed a bust of Lincoln and a miniature log cabin on a background of the national colors, and it was a pleasing sight. Noav, every business man should be patriotic and he is not lowering his standard of patriotism if he shows it in a manner that helps his business. Every florist, and every other man that breathes the air of this free country, should thank God for the day that such a man as Abraham Lin- coln was bom. The foregoing is not written as criticism, but as a sugges- tion. It is not disrespect, but thought- lessness that causes many people to think lightly of such anniversaries as the birthdays of such men as "Washing- ton, Lincoln and McKinley, men who did so much to make this a country fit to live in. There was no great increase in the arrivals of roses during the past week. American Beauties continue scarce. In the tea roses, there was an ample supply to meet the demand tit considerably reduced prices. Carna- tions, sweet peas and practically all the bulbous stocks, are more plentiful and cheaper, though all special stock brings a good price, A few Darwin tulips are on the market, and some of the best have wholesaled for %2 per dozen. In considering St. Valentine's day business, it would not be just to compare it with that of hast year, as February. 1918, left both a war and a zero record. It can, therefore, be stated that the retailers, who in the past have catered to St. Valentine's day custom- ers, report the business quite as good as in previous years. On the other hand there are many stores that never have had much of such business. Pos- sibly if they would follow our previous suggestions they might increase their business. It is interesting to note that at present, excepting American Beauty roses and gardenias, there is an abund- ance of stock on the market, much of it of excellent quality. While there are good carnations and double violets on the market, It serms to the writer that the general average of quality in both stocks has fallen off. The single vio- lets are now more attractive features than the double, one reason being that their perfume lasts longer. A double violet, if a little stale, has a smell, but not a perfume. Orchids, which have been selling all winter at reasonable figiu-os. had a considerable p.art in St. Valentine's day business. While there are many short stem aweet peas on the market, there Is also exceptionally fine stock, which Is alw.ays In demand. The tulips, both cut and in pans, are popu- From New York Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY BEST QUALITY HOLLAND GROWN In cases of 500 pips $16.00 per case In cases of 900 pips 22.50 per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when loriting FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. lar features, and several stores have reported good sales in pans of tulips and pots of primroses. The acacias are now excepticnally attractive features, both as cut stock and pot plants. In the window of a leading Broadway store, we have recently noticed several large and wonderfully beautiful plants of A. pubescens. Two or three such l^lants, running to a height of six or eight feet, with their great drooping mass of yellow flowers, furnish an un- excelled window decoration, with lower plants or vases of cut flowers at the base. We cannot recall a year when there was such a fine stock of iris on the market. If there was nothing else to save, it would be worth while to fight the embargo for sake of the irises. February 17. — There is about the usual amovmt of Monday buying for stocking up. but no unusual features in the market. The weather is fair, and there is likely to be an ample sup- ply of stock throughout the week. NOTES. Enthusiasm reached a high pitch in this city, February 17, when Colonel "Bill" Hayward's regiment, the old loth — the negro regiment — marched up Broadway. As a matter of course, it was the colored brothers and sisters that furnished the most heartfelt ap- plause, but they were joined by many leading Anglo-Saxons. Tlie joy over- flowed into the wholesale district, ami Mrs. William Kessler. of 113 West 2St!i street, stepped into Broadway and pre- sented Colonel Hayward with a largo bouquet. Dards' store was closed, February 13, the day of the funeral of their late employe, Marius Mutillod. Manager Perry and a number of the young men of the store acted as honorary pall- bearers. Charles A. Dards has been absent from the city for some time. Funeral services for the deceased were held at the Secaucus Roman Catholic church, and the remains placed in a vault imtil suitable arr.angements are made for shipment to France. Joseph Koslozewskl. gardener to Mrs. H. J. Lutcher, of Orange, Tex,, visited leading floral establishments of this city and vichiity during the past week, in company with his friend, ,Io- seph A, Man da. of West Orange, N. J. ^.^^ Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 110 W. 28th St., NEW YORK K - ■"^^ WH0LE5ALt Mention the American Florist ichen ivriting I. Goldstein is now well located at 11(5 West 2Sth street. The store has been h.andsomely painted and deco- rated and he is otherwise well equipped for doing a wholesale business. Leonard H. Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, is in the city with headquarters at the Barclay street store. He attended the meeting of the Wholesale Seedsmen's League at the Hotel Astor, February 14, also a meet- 1919. The American Florist. 261 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864j5T5T/arragu.. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Madie WHOUESAL.E FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farragnt Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST •532-3533 Farragut 133 W. 28in St., NeW TorK All the NEW EOSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies. Etc. 146 West 28th St., NEW YORK GITY Telephones: Farragrnt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YODNG SCO. Wliolesale Commission Florists 53 W. 18th St.. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4886. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 AVest 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. COS and 609 Farragut CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farragmt 2110-2111. I. Goldstein WHOLESAXE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attentflon to your interests. Consignments Bolicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' eiperlencc. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4026 Uadlson Square. VloMe Hover MijrKeU New Tore, Feb. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 75.00(Sil2o.OO " " extra and fancy BO.OO® 75.00 " No. 1 and No. 2.12.00r Snapdragons, per doz l.SOfS 3.00 CiUas. per doz 1.50® 3.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 4.00 Mignonette, per doz 1.00® 1.25 Golden Spur narcissus, per doz.. .fiO® .75 Fresias : 1.50® 3.00 Tulips, per doz 50® 1.00 Tulips. Darwin, per doz 1.50® 2.00 Iris, per doz 3.00W 4.00 Daisies, yellow 4.00® 5.00 Asparagus Plumosus, doz. bchs. . 3.00® 4.00 Smllax doz. strings 1.50® 2.00 Prank H. Traendlj- Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut FlOMbr Excltali^ 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading grower... CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Phones, 3310-11-12 Farragut Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Comniission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Out Flowers Phones 5413 8 6891 Farragut ]Lr \j i 1 15 West 28th Street, IlcW I OfK Telephones^ 1^?? Farragut ^- '• P^PPas, Pres. '14423 United Cut Flower Co., >»«• AVHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONl] llll [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W, 86th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist xchen writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest standard of Quality. Largest stock in .\merica. Send for illus- trated catiilog of Greens and Florists Sippliei. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESAUE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut Tlie Larztst SMjvei and imxm o( Csi Flowers A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut [ 3 J|| Established 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Conunlsslon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every morning. 262 The American Florist. Feb. 22, For Immediate Delivery PANDA NUS VEITCHII. 7-inch, 24-inches high, each.. .$2.50 6-inch, 16-16 inches high, each 1.50 FICUS ELASTICA. 6-inch, 18 inches high, each.... 1.50 ASPLENDIUM NIDUS AVIS. iNest Fern) 6-incb each 1.00 DRACAENA ROTBEANA. 7-inch each 1 .50 KENTIA BILMOBEANA. .S in a pot, 6-inch. ...per doz., $12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 3 in a pot, 5-inch. ...per doz., $12.00 ANTBERICUM MANDERIANIA. 4V2-inch pots each, 50c Delivery March 15 This stock is exceedingly scarce through- out the country and we advise every- one to protect their supply by placing orders novi^ for March 15 delivery. BOSTON FERNS. 6-inch ." each, $0.60 9-inch each, $2.00 8-inch each, 1.00 10-inch each, 2.50 DRACAENA INDIVISA, 5.inch each, 35c $300.00 per 1000 lots. BOO at 1000 rate. The George Wittbold Go. CHICAGO 745 Buckingham Place, L. O. Phone, Graceland 1112. ■■Iliilll ing held at Secretary Young's office on the same date, to consider action re- lating to the embargo on plants. •John J. Coan made a trip to Quantico, Va., the past weclc to visit his son, J. C. Coan, a private in the United States Marines, who is expected to leave with a detachment of that force, at an early date, for a southern point. Under the name of "The Westchester Florist," a good retail store has re- cently been opened at 1033 Westchester avenue, Bronx borough. It Is man- aged by Thomas Mauriker. William Kather and wife, of 754 Madison avenue, are now the happy parents of a young florist. A. F. F. New London Horticultural Society. The New- London Horticultural So- ciety held its first meeting under the newly elected officers at New London, Conn., February 13, with a good at- tendance. Secretary Stanley .Jordan read the protest against the proposed plajit quarantine ruling, and it was unanimously "oted to support such protest and present it to tlie repre- sentative in congress from this district. It was the consensus of opinion that such quamntine would maJeb. Member of Florists' Telegrapb Delivery, Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 21 QQ Ri./\o/lTiravr .. . ^... .. ,. . Wearein center of residential see- loo DrOaaWay, Tel. 9414 Scnnyler. tion, between 77th and 78th streets. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Canker's. Boston, Mass. — Tbos. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jabn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Butfalo, N. Y. — S. A Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Cbicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O.— H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews. The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. KOdgers. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery. Detroit, Micb.— Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Dulutb. Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duhitb, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Harrisburg, Pa.— Charles L. Schmidt. Jersey City, N. J. — H. G. Weidemann. Kansas Cdty, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. IjOS Anseles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Ix>uisville, Ky. — August R. Eaumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion lloral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metajrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans. La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York— Drakos Co. New Y'ork — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottmiller. New Y'ork — Leikens. New York — Melandre Bros. New York— McKenney, 603 Fifth Ave. New York— Tbos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Orchid Florists, 100 W. 57th St. New York — G. 0. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaba, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaba, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Plillndelphla, Pa.— Charles H. Grakclow. I'ldlndelphla, Pa. — J. J. Habermebl's Sons. I'blladelpbla. Pa.— The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist, Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, HI.— H. W. Buckbee. Suit Lake City, Utah— Miller Flornl Co. Sheboygan. Wis.- J. B. Mattbewson. Sprlngfleld, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Ixjuis, Mo.— iF. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. Sjin Francisco — Podesta & Biildorcbl. SVnttle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Steubenvllle, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tncoma, Wash, — California Florists. Toledo. 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop'8, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Detroit, Mich. I John Breitmeyer's Sons eorner Broadway and Gratiot Avamios. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, 1 Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. PHONES: ISOl and L1682 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Flowers DeliTered Anywiieit. Piione, 1952 Beillord HUGO H. JAHN -FLORIST- 710 Xostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. ti. Crakelow Broad St, at Cnmberland Members of Florists' Telegraph Deltvsty. Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Oatherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros. Wasbiiigton. D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass.— Llttlefleld Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1919. The American Florist. 265 No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F.T. D. THOS. F. GALVIN nro. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue o\J0 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S L.ARGKST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main 994 I ■wif Ilia Telephone Store— ""^ LIHIS niDi, No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. I HARDESTY & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street 1 E THE BEST THAT GROWS. I § EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. 1 %niiiiiiiiiniinniiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiuiR^^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Long Dlst., Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Ciyicinnati , O. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeeo large Greenbonsei. Beliveries everywhere in Minnesota. WiscoDsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- •ula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527 Special attention to mail and Telegraph Orders. Hemher of- Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cnt Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Tacoma, Wash. Calffornia Tlorisls will take care of all telegraphic orders. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago and Sob- orbs lo All orders carefully filled 'jisOftSt- under the iuperviiiou of 'H^]agg2^ GEORGE ASMUS. Iflgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'egraph Delivery. [W.JPALMER New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 73d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx Phone: Intervale 4990 Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., N. AV. Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 357!), 3841, 3842. New York g:e.m.stumpp 761 FIFTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Jersey City, K Jo H. G. WEIDEMANN'S FLOWER SHOP 222 Monticello Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists I 107 I Phones-^ 420 >Leno> I 775) Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when writing- Denver, Colo. The Park Floral Co. B. E. CaUS, PnnilaiL L P. NEIHAN. ScottuT. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ichen writing- Milwaukee, Wis. A^wv J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. jMattdi 437.39-41 Milwaukee St. \S^""^] Members Florists' Telegraph ^"11^ ii"^ Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist EsUiblished in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the American Florist when loriting 266 The American Florist. Feb. 22, New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Branches: 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name ''Malandre Brothers" OB a box of flowers is * Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities reotive our per- ■onal attention. Quality q, and . " pROMPTNeSS lemkrs F. T.O. Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 260,000 Square Feet of Modem Glass. First-ClBss Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F H. WEBER N. E, Cor. Taylor and Olive Sta. Flowers delivered Id City and State on ahort notice. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in an; direction. 1)111 IITII UIIIH Weareihecenterofthegreat "Ul-Uin, minili Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. F«EY Sc FREY> 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Mem1)ers of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. 'fg"^'^ o^ HEINL'S LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockf ord, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newburyport, Maasi, Covers All New England Points NEW YORK CITY McKENNEY "ids Fifth Iw Telephone JUO riilli HI6., g3po Murray HUl KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. I^ti's JtOWtRS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'D, Mention the American Florist when icritino C. n. TREY Wholesale and Retail Florist 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. will mi orders for the West on sbort notlc* Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Orchid Florists, lac. FLOWERS FOR cALL OCCASIONS John Clinngruris, President 100 West 57th Street Corner Sixth Ave., Telephone Circle 643 3343 "W. M.(VDlSON ST. WK&a OAKruua> p*as CHICAGO Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully E^xecuted Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesnle nnd Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND 1VIi/>lii small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverj*- Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFUKD HANNAH & SONS will fill your or- ders for Doiiigns and Cut Flowers in Michigan. 1919. The American Florist. 267 LEIkENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Suinmer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Uember of Florists' Telegraph DeliTory. Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. mCHlGAN BLVD.. AmBloriuni Amei, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist mhen writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND BuocesBOr to Sdeveri tc BoUnd FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 5»2-534 RACE STREET Successor to the II I L L FLORAL C O- Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Mention the American Florist when tcriting Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Heml)er of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service In all Oentral Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when writing For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. 132 N. State St.. CHICAGO, ILL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists'Telcgraph Delivery A. MEYER, NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St Pliones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. 'Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET i^vwwWiW^WAnAru Orders In or around WASHINGTON, 0. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. iiMBiiBiiaiiiiiiiBiniiiBiiBiniiiinriiiimwiiaiiiBimiaiinuininuiamnniiaiiiffiii I WASHINGTON, D. C. I i GEO. H. COOKE j I E^lorlst I I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | ■iiiBiilsmrnirnnjniimaiiiaiiwmrinmnHrmininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiaaiiliiniiaiiil La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. St. Paul, Mimu L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWHT LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Uember of Florists' Telegraph Seliveiy^ HEART OF Newark. N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompl Dflireries to any town ordty TeleptlOne within ISO miles of Newark. Market 494 "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES mOllipllISi TOIllli 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Sansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroffs Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed 268 The American Florist, Feb. 22, I The Seed Trade J American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; O.K. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meetini; will be held at Chicago, June, 1919. =^ California growers returning from the east report .satisfactory business. Recent abundant rains insure suf- ficient moisture for tlie California seed crops. Santa Ana, Calif. — A. B. Haven, of the Haven Seed Co., is planning an eastern trip. EADl.sit has been largely resown in California and needs a long, cool spring to malve a crop. Deiroit, Mich. — Lem W. Bo wen, of D. M. Ferry & Co., is malcing a trip to Soutli America. Bai.timore, Md. — J. Bolgiano & Son report garden seed tiade running well ahead of last season. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — W. F. Therkild- son, according to report, is no longer with the W. Atlee Burpee Co. It is said 160 carloads of onion sets were shipped out of South Holland, near Chicago, during January. EVEBETTE R. Peacock, Chicago, has returned from New York, where he was engaged on export business. H. N. Bruns, the well known lily of the valley man, of Chicago, is in New York inspecting arrivals of his spe- cialty. D. I. Bu.SHNL'LL, of St. Lotus, Mo., is at Biloxi, Miss., and likes that place. Later he expects to proceed to Pensa- cola, Fla. An advance of 10 per cent in wages at the Union stock yards, Chicago, retroactive to November 10, 1918, may affect fertilizer costs. New York.— Lieut. Peter Henderson has received his discharge from the army, and with Mrs. Henderson is at the Marie Antoinette hotel here. Washington, D. C. — Mrs. M. "W. Johansen, of El Monte, Calif., is at the National Homeopathic hospital in this city, a sufferer from influenza, but is reported to be safe on the road to re- covery. Sears, Roebuck & Co., general mail order house of Chicago, is again in the seed business with an elaborate cat- alogue. It will be recalled that this firm tried to establish a seed depart- ment some years ago. Visited Chicago : C. W. Scott, of the Yokahama Nursery Co., New York.; L. W. Wheeler, of Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif.; F. L. Hogue, Ventura Calif.; John T. Buckbee, Rockford, 111. Henry Fikld, of Shenandoah, la., had an illustrated 12-page advertisement in the Weekly Kansas City Star of Feb- ruary 5, covering the full line of cata- logue stocks — vegetable, flower and field seeds, implements, fruit and orna- mented trees and shrubs, etc. .\n ad- vertising specialist estimates the cost of the advertisement at .$12,000. Wholesale Seedsmen's League. A meeting of the Wholesale Seeds- men's League was held at the Hotel Astor, New York, February 14, with the following in attendance : F. W. Bolgiano, of F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D. C; Charles H. Breck and Manager Gardner, of Jos. Breck & Sons Corp., Boston, Mass.; David Bar- pee, of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., Phila- delphia, Pa.; E. Bruggerhoff and Mr. Smith, of J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York.; Lee .Don, of Weeber & Don, New The Late William Meggat. See Obituary Page 245. York; Alex. Forlies, of -Alex. Forbes & Co., Newark, N. J.; H. E. Piske, of Fottlirr, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass.; J. L, Hunt, of Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; Captain Landreth and Burnett Landreth, Jr,, of the David Landreth Seed Co., Bris- tol, Pa.; E. L. Page, of the Page Seed Co., Gi-een, N, Y.; Leonard H. Vaughan, of Vaughnn's Seed .Store, Chicago; S. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. nn— iiiiiBriMnmiMnMnMiiTBinTiiMnMirwiiiwwTnMnMrr^ni^iiinMiiiMiiM THE W. G. PRESSING SEED COMPANY NORWALK, OHIO. Growers Exclusively ot Sweet Corn Seed F. Willard, of Comstock, Ferre & Co., Wethersfield, Conn,, and Watson S. Woodruff, of S. D. Woodruff & Sons, Orange, Conn. There was considerable criticism oC the offering of ?virpluses at greatly re- duced prices, also the conspicuous trade paper advertising of contract quota- tions to the disadvanta.ge of dealers and jobbers. New York Seed Bills Objectionable. Under the above caption in our is- sue of February 8, page 174, Marshall H. Duryea, of the Nungesser-Dickinson Seed Co., New York, state correspon- dent of the American Seed Trade Asso- ciation, called attention to a new seed bill containing a ntimber of objection- able features introduced in the New York state assembly. In a further com- mimication, dated February 13, Mr. Duryea has the following : "Since writing, Febi-uary 3, advising you of Assemblyman Witter's pro- posed seed bill. No. 185, Int. 183, there has been another bill offered by Sena- tor Adon P. Brown, known as Senate bill .300, 'an act to amend the agricul- tural law, in relation to agricultural seeds and the sale thereof.' Senator Brown advises that there will he a joint hearing before the senate and as- sembly committees on agriculture on this bill February 2G, at Albany, New- York. "While no definite date has yet been fixed for .Assemblyman Witter's bill, he has advised me that it will come up before his committee on agriculture on February 19 or 2(5, probably the latter date. It is important that there be a good representation of New York state seedsmen at the bearing, as these bills are of the utmost importance to all seed dealers." date of HE.\RrNG. Senator Brown has advised that there will be a hearing on his bill. No. 309, before the agricultural committee at Albany, February 26. Assembly- man Witter's bill will probably come up for a hearing at the same time and it is important that we have a full representation at these hearings. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. TRADE DIRECTORY. Price: S3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., OEaOAGO ■ Grower for the WholMale Traile Only. Onion, Lkttucb, Carrot, I ■■ *J S I Q n Parsnip. Parblet, Cklert, Kndive, SAL8IFT, Named AND Mixed ■ ** ^^ " ** ■* Qbandiplora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1919. The American Florist. 269 We are headquarters for the BEST Or EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in eveiy part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. W^^ Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "^d JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Imports at New York. S. s. HOTTERDAM AliKIVhlS. The long- expected— and if reports are true — long delayed S. S. Rotterdam of the Holland-America line, from Rotter- dam, via Bre.st. reached New York Februar.v 17. It vva.s about three ^^•eeks ago. po.ssibly four, that it was rumored in the ,se>^d trade district of that city that the .steamer was nearing port and the rumor v, as repeated from time to time. The humorist of the trade press who lias to sustain his reputation — as a humorist — formed the habit of jok- ing' with the state question : "Has the Rotterdam arrived?" Included in the steamer's carEfo were horticultural goods as follows : W. E. Brown, 2.5." cases plants, two cases bulbs. F. B. Vandeciift plants. W. Van Doi'n, 71 shruhs. McHutohison & Co., trees, 452 cases plants. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. 70 cases .plants. P. C. Kuyper & Co., !!>."> cases plants. P. Ouwerkerk. 1(!9 ca.ses plants. Bobbink & Atkins, .i2 cases plants and trees. Van Zonneweld & Phillippo. 30 cases bulbs. Van AVaveren & Sons. .S."> cases bulbs. R. F. leaner. 200 cases bulbs. A. F. V & Co. ca ses cases x>lants and 22S bundles Catalogues Received. Vati.ahan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York, seeds, plants, bulbs, etc., (retail): Currie Bros. Co.. Milwaukee. Wis., farm ,".nd garden seeds; Colorado Seed Co.. Denv?r. Colo., garden seeds: Elmer D. Smith i*t Co.. Detroit. Mich., chrysanthemums: Sonderegger Nurser- ies & Seed House. Beatrice. Neb., seeds: Northeastern Forestry Co., Cheshire. Conn., evergreens: A. E. Ki'nderd. Goshen. Ind., gladioli: Bay State Nur- series, North Abington. Mass., nursery stock; Frank D. Pelicano & Co., San P^-ancisco. Calif., dahlias; Peth & Dug- gan. New York, seeds; Jackson & Per- kins Co.. Newark. N. Y.. nursery stock; B. Hammond Tracy. Inc., Wenham. Mass., gladioli: State Nursery & Seed Co.. Helena. Mont., plants and seeds. Kehvay & Son, Langport. Eng.. seeds. Philadelphia. Pa. — The W. Atlee Burpee Co. reports mail order trade to date well ahead of last year. Detroit, Mich. — Piank J. Pohl- mann. for 20 years southern traveler for D. M. Ferry & Co., died of pneumo- nia, February 11, ag¥ 40 years. "GOOD STUFF'' We Got It. Get Some. WRITE TODAY ALL VARIETIES of GARDEN SEED BEETS Ll'. * * * * * * * * * * A, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4- 4- 4- * * * * Crimson Globe '".eO Crosby's Egyptian *" Detroit Dark Red '. *•• Early Blood Turnip ^O Edmands Blood Turnip 40 Dewing's Blood Turnip..., 10 Arlington ^0 Swiss Chard 60 All Calii)ii«e Seed as listed is t>( 1917 Crop of reliable growth and high germin- ation and has been proven iu our trials this past season— suilahb- for the most ■ ■ritienl trade. CABBAGE 1,1 1. Jersey 'V^'akefield S5.00 Glory of Enkhuizen 8.00 Fottler's Brunswick 4.00 Premium Flat Dutch 3.75 All Seasons 6.00 AU Head Early 6.00 Charleston 'Wakefield 5.00 Copenhagen Market 11.00 Lupton 4.0O ■Vandergaw 4.00 Autumn King 4.00 Early Dwarf Flat Dutch 4.00 Early 'Winnigstadt 5.00 Drumhead 4.00 Surehead 4.00 CARROT Lb. Danver Half Long ?0.45 Ox Heart or Geurande 50 'hantenay 50 SPINACH Lb. Long Standing $0.40 Victoria 40 Bloomsdale Savoy 40 Round Thick Leaf 40 ■ViroBay 40 ONION SEED Lb- Peacooks New Yellow Globe $2.00 Southport Yellow Globe 1.40 Southport Red Globe l.SO Southport 'White Globe 1.75 Michigan Yellow Globe 1.50 Yellow Globe Danvers 1.35 Yellow Flat Danvers 1.60 Ohio Yellow Globe 1.60 Prizetaker 2.00 Yellow Cracker 1.60 Austrialian Brown 1.16 Large Red Wetherslield 1.50 Yellow Strassburg 1.60 White Portugal 1.75 Crystal White Wax 1.60 Red Bermuda 1.10 White or Straw Col. Bermuda 1.10 WATERMELON Lh. Tom Watson . $0.33 Kleckley Sweet 33 Kolb's Gem _ 33 WRITE FOR OUR 1919 CATALOG TO-DAY EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. I SEEDSMEW I 4013 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO ■J-+ * 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4> 4- 4- 4* 4- 4- 4- 4- .4- 4- t 4- 4* 4- 4- * 4- * 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4" 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4> * * * I * * 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4» 4- 4- 4" 4« 4- 4" 4* 4" 4- 4- 4> 4> 4i 4- 4> 4- 4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4^4'4'4'4'4'4'4^»4"fr4"I"H'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4'4-4-4> WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers CPPrf AITIPC* ^^^^*' ^"'** ^^^ ^^^^ Corn; Cucumber, Musk and jrCvlALllCid • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, .... NEBRASKA. 270 The American Florist. Feb. 22, ion White S Yellow Red Brown (Late keepers) Write or Wire for Prices Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK flllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIJIIlllUUIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIUIIIUIIIIIIII| II Robert Craig Co... | S^ PALMS I and Novelties In decorative Plants. = I Market and 49ib Sis., Philadelphia. Pa. | iiiniiiiffliuoijiinipidauiiuuBuiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiniiiiiii^ Geraniums Niitt, Strong, 2-in., per 100 $2.00 Viaud, strong, 2-in., per 100 2.00 RJeard, strong, 2-ln., per 100 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, good, thrifty stock for growing on, 2-in., per 100 2.00 ELMBR RAWLINGS, Allegany. N. Y King Humbert, extra heavy Home-grown roots, $4.00 per 100. Yellow King Humbert, Is.OO per 100. Also a few tbousaud Mixed Cannes, ■'^iioh vari- eties as Gladiator, Indiana, Meteor, Mrs. A. T. Conard, F. Vauglianaud Wlntzer's Colossal, at $20.00 per 1000. (Jash. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Seed Wheat-Slow Seed Trade. Local seed dealers report an in- creased demand for spring wheat for seed from all sections of the country that have never sown any before, ac- cording to the Chicago Tribune of February 15. Some inquiries come from as far south ,a.s Kentucky. It will be interesting to watch how the .spring wheat comes out in the non-spring wheat .sections. Some is being seeded already in southern Illinois. Farmers seem to have but one idea, and that is to take advantage of the .$2.36 guar- antee of the government. The general seed trade is slow for this .season. COLUMnus, O. — George D, Stewart, salesman for the Livingston Seed Co., of this city, died February 14, aged 67 years. GnAss Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade February 111 were as follows: Timothv, if.S.OO to ^^Q.m per ^m pounds. Savannah, Ga. — The plant of South- ern Fertilizer & Chemical Co. was com- pletely destroyed by fire February 14, including 1!1,(>00 tons, of nitrate of soda valued at $l,!')tK),000. TOLKUO, O.^ — The clover market closed 2.'> cents higher Febi-uary 17 at .$24..TO, registering a gain of !f 1.8.5 during the preceding seven days. February was quoted at .^24.50 and March at :f24.00. Timolhy was a trifle higher, cash being offered .at $4.r,7V., February .'(;4.(;7''., March .$4.70, April $4.77»^, May $4..'*) and September .$5.40. urpees Seeds Grow BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS Finest re-selected stocks grown at our Fioradale Farm. The California home of Sweet Peas. Are there-any vacant benches In your houses? Early-Flower- ing Sweet Peas is the logical cut flower crop to grow. Sown now the plants will bloom from late April on. FordtlOOk Pink and White. The favorite Blanche PM. H Oz. Oz. a. Lb. Lb. Ferry color $0.10 $0.40 $0,70 $2.10 $ 7.00 Burpee's Improved Snowstorm. The best early pure white 15 1.00 1.75 5.25 Burpee's Lavender King. The best early lavender... .10 .60 1.00 3.00 10.00 Burpee's Enchantress. Fine early rose-pink self 10 .60 1.00 3.00 10.00 Burpee'sEarly Daybreak. A splendid cream rose-pink .10 .80 1.50 4.50 Burpee's Early King. Rich bright crimson 10 .60 l.oO 3.00 10.00 Burpee's Early Blue Bird. Beautiful clear blue 10 .60 1.00 3.00 10.00 Burpee's Early Splendor. The best deep rose self... .10 .80 1.50 4.50 Burpee's Sweet Briar. A charming early light pink .10 .60 I.OO 3.00 10.00 Burpee's Primrose Beauty. Deep primrose flushed rose IS 1.00 1.75 Burpee's Early Mauve Beauty. A large rosy-mauve .10 40 .70 2.10 7.00 Burpee's Early Zephyr. A fine clear silvery blue self .10 .60 1.00 3.00 10.00 The above are only a few of the many splendid varieties of our own raising we have to offer. See our catalog for full particulars. Burpee^s Summer-Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas Sow now under glass to plant out in April for late spring and summer blooming. A few leaders recommended for cutting. pkt. Oz. M lb. Lb. Blanche Ferry Spencer. The popular pink and white $0.10 $0.30 $0.90 $3.00 Margaret Madison. Fine blue lo .35 l.io 3.50 Edith Taylor. Soft salmon rose-self 10 35 1.00 3.25 Illuminator. Lovely salmon-cerise 10 ,35 1.10 3.50 Margaret Atlee. Rich rose-pink 10 .35 1.10 3.50 Hercules. The largest deep pink 10 ,35 1.00 3.25 Orchid. The best lavender 10 .45 1.40 4.75 Elfrida Pearson. The largest light pink 10 .25 .80 2.60 Thomas Stevenson. Shining orange 10 .25 .75 2.50 Irish Belle. Charming lilac self .10 .25 .75 2.50 King White. The best pure white 10 .35 1.10 3.50 See catalog for full list of varieties. Tor All That Is Best in Vegetable and Flower Seeds Write for Burpee's Annual. The Leading American Seed Catalog. Also ask (or our Special Blue List of Wholesale Prices. AV. JVtlee Burpee Co., Seed. Growers Philadelphia. 1919. The American Florist. 271 Vaughan's ASTER SEED for Florists i .^^^^^^^^1 1 .^^^ OSTRICH FEATHER Trade pkt. Ol. This is tbe finest tyl.e of Aster for all purijoses, espe- ciallv for market cut floivers. Crimson. Light Blue. Lavender, Pink. Light Pink. Silvery Lilac. Dark Blue, Rose. White. Any of above 14 oz. . 40c $0.25 $1.40 Mixed, all colors ^ oz., 35c .25 1.20 QUEEN OP THE MARKET The Standard Early Flowering Type White, Crimson. Pint. Dark Blue. Flesh, Scarlet. Any of above per lb., $10.00; 14 oz.. 25c ,10 .80 Mixed, all colors per lb., 10.00; i^ oz., 20c ,10 .60 GIANT BRANCHING White, Lavender, Rose Pink, Crimson, Azure Blue. Daybreak. ( Mary Semple) Purple. Deep Violet. Any of above per lb., $10,00; 'i oz.. 25c Mix^d, all colors per lb.. .8.00; 14 02.. 20c CREGO This dower is giant in size, many blossoms six inches across. The petals are nearly double the length of the older varieties, and are twisted and curled. White. Crimson, Shell Pink. Azuie Blue. Dark Pink, Purple. Lavender. Any of above ^ oz. . 40c Mixed, all colors 14 oz. . 35c THE ROYAL (Early Flowering Branching) This tyiK" fills a gap between the Queen of tbe Market , an. I tbe Late-Flowering Branching Asters. White. Shell Link. Rose Pink. Ijivender. Purple. >Any of above ^ oz., 40c Mixed, all colors ^ oz., 40c THE KING The habit is similar to tbe Branching, vigorous in growth. long stiff stems. In form the flower is entirely distinct from any other variety; petals somewhat re- semble the quilled varieties, but are much larger and broaiier. Hose. Pink. Violet. White. Crimson, Lavender. Any of above 14 oz.. 45c Mixed all colors 14 oz. . 45c OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS Lavender Gem. Tile flowers are of a true lavender -!nnli- and the petals are gracefully curled and twisted.. Sensation. The reddest of all red asters, the color be- ing a dark rich garnet or ox-blood red. which glistens in sunshine like a live coal; free branching Mammoth Non-Lateral Branching White, 2 ft. This IS the largest Aster on tbe market. The plants grow Lhout two feet high, with a low branching habit, and the liowers. which are borne on non-lateral stems, are full, with petal curled and incurved, making the flowers appear ,10 ,10 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 ASTER— Giant Branching. Trade pkt. Light GIANT COMET Shell Pink. Purple. Rose. Crimson. Lavender, nine. Dark Blue. White. Any of above '. $0.20 Mixed, all colors 1 lb., $12.00 .15 $1.20 1.00 like a cross between an Ostrich Feather and Branching 14 oz., eOc Mammoth Non-Lateral Branching Blue, 2 ft. Very like the preceding except the flowers are a medium of blue t^ oz., American Beauty, Rose Pink, 214 ft 14 oz., 65c American Beauty. Purple i^ oz.. 60c .4STERS IN MIXTURES Giant hade 60c .35 .35 .50 Vaughan's Florists' Mixture 25 White Tall Varieties.. Mixed '. .26 .80 .60 1.40 1.20 1.40 1.40 1.60 l.SO 2.00 1.80 4.00 3.20 2.50 4.00 1.40 1.40 Vaughan's SWEET PEA SEED for Florists ^ lb. .20 $0.70 .20 .75 Lb. $2.60 2.80 .65 .70 2.50 2.60 .55 2.00 SPENCER VARIETIES O Asta Ohn. A soft pinkish lavender self $0 Barbara, Salmon Blanche Ferry. A giant type of Spencer form, with rose standanl. anrt white wings suffused and tinted with lifiht pink. Best bi-color Constance Hinton. Best black seeded white Countess Spencer. The original giant flowered Spencer, witli finest waved standard and wings clear i)ink. deepening somewhat towards the edge, but almost self colored Dainty. White ground, with beautiful picotee edge of rose pink, splendid form Debbie's Cream. Deep cream or primrose, waved... Dobbie's Lavender. George Herbert. An improved Florence Nightingale, clear pure lavender Edith Taylor. Bright sahnon rose. A fine flower, long stems, flowers well placed Edward Cowdy. Glowing orange scarlet Fiery Cross. Bright red orange cerise : Flora Norton. Lieht blue Florence Morse. Beautiful light pink, deepening to- ward the edges. Very large, open, wavy form of best S'pencer type. Long stems, four blossoms on each stem Florence Nightingale. A good lavender George Herb'ert. Bright rosy carmine of largest and best Spenrer form Hercules. A rich pink flower of giant size; this is really a giant type of the Countess Spencer Illuminator. A srlorious orange salmon King White. Produces gigantic flowers absolutely pure white. The standard is of finest form, de- cidedly frilled and waved, and terminates beauti- fully at the throat. Wings large, waved and grace- full v cover the keel King Edward VII. The best pure red Spencer, very large, with especially immense wings Margaret Atlee. Rosy salmon pink on a creamy buff ground, immense wavy standard inclined to double; one of the Viest light pinks Margaret Madison. A beautiful self-colored azure blue Masterpiece. Clear lavender self Marie Corelli, A bright glowing cTimson. almost a self color Miriam Beaver. T.ight anricot and buflf Mrs. Cuthbertson. Standard rose pink., wings near- ly white; one of the best pink and white blcolors. Mrs. Townsend. White, suffused and ■ edged with blue Florists* Catalog Now Being Vaughan's Seed Store/ SPENCER VARIETIES Oz. .20 .20 .60 .60 2.20 2.00 .20 .70 2.60 .20 .26 .50 .20 .65 .90 1.60 .70 2.40 3.40 6.00 2.80 .15 .20 .60 .60 2.20 2.20 .20 .60 2.20 .20 .20 .70 .70 2.80 2.80 .20 .70 2.80 .25 1.00 4.00 .20 .60 2.40 .20 .20 .70 .75 2.60 3.00 .20 .20 .70 .75 2.80 3.00 .20 .60 2.40 .20 .60 2.40 MaUed. If You Nubian. Fine chocolate color $0.20 R. F. Felton. One of the best lavender Spencers, r.'scmbling Asta Ohn in color, but it is much larger atul finer Robert Sydenham. Rich orange salmon self Rosabelle. A very fine, large rose-colored flower, giant size and a strong grower, producing abund- ance of sprays of four 20 Royal Purple. Best purple Spencer 20 Stirling Stent. A deep salmon colored flower: less influenced by weather than any other variety of its class The Cardinal, Brilliant poppy scarlet; large, waved flowers of great substance; four blossoms to a stem : the best .scarlet , Thomas Stevenson. Bright orange scarlet, a self Vermilion Brilliant, A brilliant scarlet Spencer of splendid form 20 Wedrwood. A clear azure blue 20 WTiite. Flowers very large and of magnificent Spencer waved form. Stems, as a rule, carry four blossoms 20 .20 .25 .20 .60 .20 Vi lb. $0.60 .65 .90 .65 .70 Lb. $2.40 2.40 3.60 2.60 2.80 2.00 .70 .70 .70 8.00 2.80 2.80 2.80 .60 2.40 .70 2.80 VAUGHAN'S FLORIST MIXTURE OF SPENCER VARIETIES In ofl'ering this mixture we are giving our customers the cream of the commercial varieties, and are confident it will please those who desire a mixture of the self colored ruffled sorts with the light shades predominating 20 UNWIIV AXD GRANDIFLORA TYPES Oz. Blanche Ferry. Pink and white $0.10 Captain of the Blues. Purplish mauve 10 Dainty. White, with pink edge, unique 10 Dorothy Eckford. One of the best whites 10 Emily Henderson. White, early and free 10 Frank Dolby. Largest and finest pale blue 10 Gladys Unwin. Pale rosy pink 10 King Edward VII. Bright red 10 Lady Grisel Hamilton. Lavender 10 Lord Nelson. Deeper and richer than Navy Blue, same as Brilliant Blue 10 Mrs. Geo. Higginson, Jr. Delicate light blue 10 Navy Blue. Peep violet blue 10 Nora Unwin. Giant white 10 Do Not Receive a Copy, Please Write for One. V, 1h. Lb. $0.25 $0.80 .26 .90 .20 .80 .20 .80 .20 .70 .30 1.00 .25 1.00 .25 1.00 .25 .90 .25 .90 .26 .90 .25 .90 .25 .90 1-43 Barclay St., NEW TORK. 31-33 W. Randolph St., 803 W. Randolph St. Chicago 272 The American Florist Feb. 22, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditcti LONDON, - . ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLKD REPUTATION Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED $30.00 per case of 1000 15.00 per case of 500 J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the Amerirun Floyist when writing GARDEN SEED Beet. Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Sets, and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well :is a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing R. & IVI. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES - RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers C!no/«I!>IflOC* Pepper, Egni'snt, Tomato. Opel.l=^ SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO """"^ *°°:."„^:""o''-^''''' CALIFORNIA Mention the Amencan Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 273 DREER'S FINE SWEET PEAS We offer below a line of the very best Orchid-flowered and Grand- iflora sorts. For complete list including the Early Forcing kinds sec our current Wholesaje Catalogue, copies free to florists on request. Orchid-Flowered or Spencer Sweet Peas This type is distinguished from the grandiflora sorts by the extraordi- nary size of their flowers and by tlie standard being crinkled and wavy. They usually bear four blossoms on a stem, and are as easy to grow as the commonest sorts. Owing '.o their being shy seeders, they will always be higher in price than the grandifloras. Oz. Agrricola. Light lilac or lavender-pink $0.25 Barbara. A beautiful rich salmon .30 Blanelie Ferry Spencer. An extra selected stock of this fine pink and white 20 Blue Monarch. Rich deep navy-blue 30 Blue Pieotec. White edged violet-blue 20 Constance Hlnton. The largest and finest white, black seeded and a strong, vigorous grower with very long strong stems 25 ',4 -lb. 90.75 1.00 .60 1.00 .00 Lb. $2.50 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 CountesH .Spencer /.. Choice nii.xeii. Tr. pkt., 40c: $2.00 per oz. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Northern Greenhouse Grown. EXTRA QUALITY. Per 100 seeds, 50c; p.-r 1000. $3.00; per 6C00. SI3.75: per 10,000, H2.S.0O Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sia Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Cliicago Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever. we solicit your inquiries ajid orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else hut Orchids. Special lists on application. LAGEK & HURHEIilj, Summit, N. J. 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 Corn. Mention the American Floi'ist whe7i writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get tlie benefit of our 00 years' e.xpcilence. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete, ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the Anieriran Florist irhcn writing mnm seed co. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nastuttiom Specialists. Wholesale Grower.s of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED nh,om.dale BristoI, PB. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAIvIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago 1919. The American Florist. 275 CANNAS Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name CANNAS King Humbert Yellow Humbert Rosea Gigantea Firebird Hungaria Most popular of all. Bronze leaf, orange- scarlet flower. Per 100 Per 1000 Sport of King Humbert, with green foliage, flower yellow, spotted red. Per 100 Per lOOO Rich rose- pink, a prolific bloomer. Per 100 Per 1000 Very large scarlet flowers borne well above foliage. Per 100 Per 1000 Large trusses of beau- ' tiful rose-pink flowers one of best pink vars. Per 100 Per 1000 $4.50 $40.00 $4.50 $40.00 $6.00 $50.00 $6 50 $60.00 $3.50 $32.50 Red Flowering, green foliage Alphonse Bouvier, 5 ft., dark crimson $ Black Prince. 4% ft., velvety maroon Beaute Poitevine, 4 ft., crimson. Chas. Henderson, 4 ft., bright crimson Crimson Bedder, 3% ft., intense crimson Duke of Marlboro, 4 ft., crimson- maroon Express, 2% ft., scarlet-crimson Firebird, 4 ft., scarlet Louisiana, 7 ft., bright scarlet. . Meteor. 5 ft., dazzling crimson . Pennslyvania, 5 ft., vermilion- scarlet I'iiik-flowering Sorts Hungaria. 3 i ', ft., large flowers, beautiful rose-pink Mme. Berat, 4 14 ft., rose-car- mine 7 Rosea Gigantea, 4 ft., rich rose. Mrs. A. F. Conard, 4 ft., salmon- pink White-flowering Sorts Mont Blanc, 3 % ft., almost pure white Doz. 0.40 .40 .40 .40 .40 .40 .50 1.00 .40 .75 100 $2.50 3.50 2.50 3.50 3.50 2.50 3.75 6.50 2.50 5.00 1000 $23.00 33.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 25.00 60.00 22.00 45.00 .40 3.50 33.00 .50 3.50 32.50 .40 2.50 33.00 .85 6.00 50.00 .85 6.00 50.00 .60 4.50 50.00 Yellow Sorts Doz. 100 1000 Austria, 5 ft., canary yellow $0.40 .$3.50 $22.00 Florence Vaughan, 5 ft., yellow, spotted crimson 40 2.50 22.00 Gladiator, 4% ft., deep yellow, dotted red 40 3.50 33.00 Richard Wallace, 4% ft., canary yellow 40 3.50 33.00 Yellow King Humbert. 4 ft., yel- low, red spots 65 4.50 40.00 Bronze Leaf, with Red Flower David Harum, 3% ft., dark bronze foliage 40 3.50 33.00 Egandale, 4 ft., currant red 40 3.50 33.00 King Humbert. 5 ft., orange-scar- let 50 4.50 40.00 Gold-edged Varieties Mme. Crozy. 5 ft., vermilion, ■with red border Queen Charlotte, 3 i^ ft., orange- scarlet, with gold belt around each petal Souv. de A. Crozy, 4 ft., crim- son, with gold band 50 40 3.50 33.00 40 3.50 3.00 Orange-flowering Sorts Wyoming, 7 ft., orange color, purple foliage 40 2.50 33.00 35.00 23.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. Owners of Winterson's Seed Store, 166 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CIIY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Hention the American Florist when writing SEEDS Flower and Vegetable WHOLESALE ONLY ROUSTAN SERVAN & CO. Established 1843 SEED GROWERS Saint-Remy-de-Provence, FRANCE Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper. Eggplant. Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed, and Field Com on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED llcntion the American Florist when writing SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Gise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks ot Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES ManSel-WurzeL Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandeiion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on AppUcation. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. Mention the American Florist when writing BEANS, PEAS. RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write iot prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 276 The American Florist. Feb. 22, i Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers* A jsoclation of America. H. W. Selby, Philiidelphia, Pa.. Presidi'nt; C. W. Waid. Grand T?iipids. Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Sever;ince, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Texas potato growing: counties re- port reduced acreage. Some Florida points report potatc acreage equal to that of last year. Report.s from Los Angeles, Calif., state the cauliflower crop has been damaged by rain. Riverside, Cauf. — A joint meet ins of horticultural commissioner,'; fnim several counties and a committee of packers met here Febrimry 11. to adopt a programme to facilitate the movement of marketable oranges. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vejjetables. Chicago, February IS. — Cucumbers. 2-dozen box, iM.OO to .$.j.(M>: celery. Florida, crate, $5.-50 to .$6.00; head let- tuce, crate, .$4.50 to .$5.00; radishes, per dozen bunches, 50 to 60 cents; toma- toes, 6 baskets, .$6.00 to .$7.00, New York, Feljruaiy 17, — Celery (Florida), per case, $2.00 to .$5.(X); cu- cumbers, $2.50 to .$3.00 per dozen; mushrooms, $1.00 to $2.25 per basket; tomatoes, per pound, 20 to 5I> cents; lettuce, per package, $1.50 to .$4,.''ill; radishes, per 100 bunches, .$3.00 to $5.00. Vef^retable Marliets. The carlot movement of vegetables for the period February 11-17 was heavier with the trend of prices con- tinuing irregular, according to reports received by the bureau of markets of the United States department of agri- culture. Potatoes declined five to 25 cents, bringing the level to about the low point of last November and to that of about two weeks ago in the west. but below that point in the east. North- ern white stock sacked declined 25 cents at Chicago, closing at $1.50-$], 55, an in northern con.''uming markets. The onion market was firm at tlie prevail- ing range of $2-$2,25 in both producing; and distriijuting sections with a 'op of $2.50 in the north. Lettuce was higher, advancing to a range of .$.'!-$S,75 per 1% bushel hamper at Florida shippiii« points and g,ained 2,5-.50 cents in con- Biuning markets, closing at $4-$.5, Coli- fornia Iceberg ranged $2-$;!. per crate f. o. b. shipping points. Celery wa.s fairly steady, California Golden Heart ranged Arm in producing sections at S.5-!C> cents per dozen liut was weaker In consuming markets at $7-$10 per crate. Florida stock weakened slightly at shipping points but was firm in markets at $.5.75-.$6.2.5, The bean mar- ket continued weak in all sections. Lettuce Temperatures. Tht re has lieen much discussion in regard to projjer temperatiue for grow- ing lettuce under glass. That no agree- ment has ever been arrived at is per- fectl.v reasonable, as local conditions have a great deal to do with results. We have this winter had a striking ex- ample in this line, one which has con- vinced us that in this connection, not all conditions are given the considera- tion they deserve. We were compelled on account of the shortage of labor last fall i.o use a soil in one of our greenhouses that, in oiu' judgment, con- tained entirely too much humus for the best results. This humus, although originally produced by maniu-e, yet was very fine, old, and had been cropped for years, thus reducing its disturbing possibilities. This soil was almost an ideal soil lor any purpose, only what we call a little too good. However, we used it and were determined to counter- act its bad qualities by lower tempera- ture, more ventilation and less water- ing. The resalts so far have been that we have not come to the limit of low temperatures or lack of moisture, save by .a complete freeze-up or drying out. In other words, our lettuce has made rapid progress in such a low tempera- ture and with so little moisture that the whole process is a revelation. Besides, even with extreme care, this lettuce has always got a little away from us. grows too soft and tall to suit us ex- actly, and the danger line of a freeze- up has been kept so near that no fur- ther reduction in temperature was pos- sible. AgTicixltural writers have dwelt at length upon the value of humus to '.n- duee coolness outdoors, claiming the humus attracting the sun's rays to heat up the soil, and owing to its porous nature, the water absorption being great, long periods of dry weathei could be bridged over without harm: however, we have not run across a statement that plant growth would proceed at a much lower temperatiwe in a soil rich with humus than one poorly supplied. This experience dem- onstrated wh^ some growers produce about the same kind of lettuce under 40 degrees that others do at 50 degrees. It is plain that the less humus a soil contains, the higher the temperature can be carried. We have often noticed that pot bound plants in poor soil dry- out more rapidly than others in rich soil. This also holds good outdoors: that in order to produce a good crop on poor .soil, much more moisture is need- ed than on rich land. Under ^'lass, an- other factor is the amoimt of light; the less shade in the roof, the higher the temperatin-e can be carried and vice versa. One grower recently told us that he has lost thousands of dollars by using too much rnanure under glass, to v.hich statement we may add that he prob- ably lid not balance up his humus with other elements, which would include light, heat, moisture, ventilation and addilional elements, such as bone meal, lime and clay. When black soils are in use and much manure is added year after year, a small addition of yellow clay is a great corrective, MARKETMAN. Vegetable Forcing By RALPH I.. WATTS A handy reference book for both student anA profesdonal. Cloth. 400 dd.. ISS lUiutrttlona. PRICB $2.00. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearhnm St.. CHICAGO Vaughao's Gladiolus AMERICAN GROWN, ESPECIALLY SELECTED For Greenhouse Forcing or Planting Out For Sure Summer Blooms. Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First. America, First $22.00 America, Second size 17.00 Augusta, First 20.00 Augusta, Second size 16.00 Panama, First 32.50 Mrs. Franlf Pendleton, First 45.00 Europe, First 60.00 FIRST SIZE i:<8 incti and up, including some two inches in diameter and some larger. SECOND SIZE, lu-l'.s incli. Florists' Catalog Now Being Mailed. If You Do Not Receive a Copy, Please Write for One. CHICAGO VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, Per 1000 .$20.00 Mrs. Francis King, Second size 16.00 J; Chicago White, First 27.50 Chicago White, Second size 22.00 Schwaben, First 40.00 Vaughan's Florist Mixed, First size 18.00 NEW YORK ?: 1919. The American Florist. 277 CBRYSANTDEMUN CDTTlNfiS All the best tested and tried com- mercial varieties; also POMPONS, guaranteed absolutely free from dis- ease. Will start shipping IVJarch 1st. C. U. LIGGIT Office: 325 Bulletin Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, - - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing I I MORE AND BETTER ; KENTIAS than ever. \ Joseph Heacock Company ! ' WYNCOTE PA. WRITE FOR PRICES 1 ^ rn^mV Mention the American Florist token writing We have the following plants ready for shipment: Coleus in rooted cuttings. Heliotrope in 2M;-liich and footed cuttings. Moonvines in 2V2-mch and rooted cuttings. Salvia in 2i:^-incli and rooted cuttings. Sander and Marguerite Daisies. 2%-inch and rooted cuttings. Rose and Ivy Geraniums, 2^-inch and rooted cuttings. Spren^eri, 2y2-incb. 3-lnch and 4-incIi. Begonias, Chatalaine, 2^-inch, 3-inch and 4-lnch. I^umiDosa. 2yj-iuch and 4-inch. GEO. A. KUHL, Pakin, 111. Mention the American Florist when viriHng GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. None for sale now. Orders booked for summer delivery only. S. A. Nutt, Bnchner, Ricard. Poitevlne. Asparagus Plumosus.— My usual high quality of itock. Deliveries beginning May Ist at 13.50 per 100, S30.0U per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemiim Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist token writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. FLORIST'S FLOWER SEEDS NEW CROP AND SUPERIOR STRAINS. 50c. Ageratum, — Dwarf Blue, % oz. 15c. Alyssum — Little Gem. 14 oz., 15c; oz. Sweet, oz. 20c: % lb., 60c. Antirrhinum, (Snapdragon)^ Pink, Scarlet, each, >4 oz., 20c. White. Yellow, each. % oz., 20c. Mixed, ^4 oz.. 15c; oz., 40c. Asparagus Sprengeri — 100 seeds for 10c; 1,000 for 75c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus — IvK) seeds for 50c: 1,000 for $3.50. ASTERS. Lady Eoosevelt — A splendid variety. Trade Pkt., 20c; % oz.. 30c. Crego Astern— Magnificent for cutting: Rose, Lavender and White, each, Trade Pkt.. 20c; % oz., 50c. Eose King — Enormous quilled flowers, fine for cutting. Trade Pkt.. 25c; ^4 oz., 60c. Vick's Mikado — A large, graceful flower for cutting. Pink, White and Rose, each. Trade Pkt.. 20c; % oz., 40c. Lavender Gem — An early Lavender. Trade Pkt., 25c; V4 oz., 50c. Queen of the Market-— Dark Blue. Crimson, each, % oz., ISc; V3 oz.. 50c. Light Blue, Pink, each, ^ oz., 15c: % oz., 50c Snowdrift, Pure White, % oz., 15c: % oz-. 50c. Mixed. % oz., 15c; % oz., 40c. Branching, Late, Extra Select Stock — Flowers large, double on long stiff stems, excellent for cutting. White. Pink, each, % 02., 20c; % oz., 60e. Lavender. Purple, each. % oz., 20c; % 02.. 60c. Dark Red. % oz.. 20c; % oz.. 60c. Mixed, % oz.. 20c; 1 oz., 75c. Admiration — Finest pink for florists* use. Trade Pkt.. 25c: % oz., 50c. Balsam — Camellia flowered, double mixed, oz., 40c. Bachelor's Button — Double Blue. % oz.. 20c. Begonia — Gracilis Lumiuosa. Prima Donna, Ti'iumph, Bach, Trade Pkt., 50c. Calendula — Orange King., oz., 15c. Candytuft — Empress, very large, white, oz White, Rocket, oz Little Prince, dwarf white, oz Celosia — Ostrich Feather. Tall, mixed, % oz Thompsonl Magnlfica, mixed, % oz ChildsU (Wool Flower), Trade Pkt Centaurtea — Gymnocarpa, % oz., 25c. Imperialis, mixed. % oz., 20c. Cobea Scandens. Purple, oz., 30c. Coleus — Finest Hybrids, mixed. Trade Pkt., 60c. Dracena Indivisa— Trade Pkt.. 10c; oz., 45c. Ipomea Grandiflora (Moon-flower) — oz., 30c. Ipomea — Heavenly Blue, oz., 50c. Lobelia— ErJnus Speclosa, TiaiUng Blue, % oz., I5c. Crystal Palace Compacta, % oz., 25c. Mignonette— Machet, Large Flowered Strain, oz., 25c. Allen's Defiauce, (Extra Select), oz., 35c. Grandiflora, oz,, 10c; % lb., 35c. Marigold — Double African. Lemon, oz., BOc. Double African, Orange, oz., 50c. Double African, Mixed, oz., 25c. Petunia — Double Grandiflora Fringed Mixed. 1.000 seeds. $1.50. Giant Ruflled, Trade Pkt„ 75c. Single Large Fringed, Trade Pkt., BOc. Giants of California, mixed. Trade Pkt., 75c. Rosy Morn. % oz., 30c. Striped and Blotched. Single. H oz., 35c. Single, Mixed, 14 oz., 20c. Howard's Star, % oz., 40c. Ricinus — Sanguineus, oz., 10c; hi lb., 40c. Zanzibarensis, 02., 15c; % lb., 60c. Salvia — Clara Bedman, Trade Pkt.. 35c; ^ oz., 60c Splendens, Trade Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.76. Zurich, Trade Pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.00. Salpiglossis — Emperor, Mixed. Trade Pkt., 25c, Schizanthus— Wisetonensis. Trade Pkt., 30c. Smilax — oz.. 30c; Vi lb., $1.00. Stocks — Dwarf. Large Flowering, Double Ten Weeks. Mixed, % oz., 35c. Ten Weeks, separate colors, each, % oz., 40c, Verbena (Mammoth Flowered) — Blue and Purple Shades, 14 oz., 40c: oz . $1.25. Pink. Scarlet, each. % oz.. 40c; oz.. $1.25. White, 14 oz., 40c; oz., $1.25. Mixed. ^4 oz., 40c: oz., $1.25. THE STORKS & HARRISON CO. FAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing ROSE STOCK Be Independent. Grow your own ROSE STOCKS for budding or grafting. Those using ROSA MULTULORA JAPONICA STOCK prefer it to Manetti. We offer for immediate delivery N<'W Crop unhulled seed at $4.50 per lb. McHUTCHISON S CO., 95 Chambers St., New York, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DQRNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - Indiana Alonzo J. Bryan ^VboIesaIe Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, inclad- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of then- sands. See our display Adv. in American Florist, April 6, 1918, page 612. Con'espondence solicited. Mention tke American Florist when ioriting Mention tke American Florist wken writing 278 The American Florist. Feb. 22y The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie. Ti'X., Presi- dent; J. Edward Mnon, Morrisvilb, Pa.. Vice-President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Con- gress St., Uoston, Mass., Secretary and Coun- sel. Korty-loiir annual convention will be held at Chicago in 1919. Visited Chicago. — Parlt Superintend- ent Adam Koliankie, Denver, Colo. ROBERT Ge»rge, of the Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, O., is malting a tour of the California trade. Yakima, Wash. — a contract provid- ing' for the collection of funds for ad- vertising apples from this section in a national campaign is k>eing- drawn up for shippers' signatures. Grand Pee, N. S. — The Canadian Pa- cific Railway has purchased the site of Evangeline's home here, made fa- mous by Longfellow's poem, and will maintain it as a public park. The site is within a short distance of the birth- place of Sir Robert Borden, premier of Canada. Plant Embargo Protest. BY MINNESOTA HORTICULTURAL SOCIEIT. The Minnesota State Horticultural Society, having a membership of 3,200 men and women interested in horticul- tural work and progress, does herewith emphatically protest against the en- forcement of Quarantine Order No. 37, made by the federal horticultural board. Under the ruling of this board, the above quarantine order will take effect June 1, 1919, and will put an embargo on nearly all plants which have in the past been imported from foreign coun- tries and are still needed in the future for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of our country. We submit the following reasons why this embargo is unfair, unjust and should not be enforced. 1. The purpose of the embargo is to prevent the importation of plant dis- eases and insect pests; which purpose will not )>e accomplished unless impor- tation of all plants is prevented. 2. If there is danger in importing trees and shrubs, there is also danger in the importation of scions and buds; against which there is no embargo. 3. There is as much danger in im- porting rose stock for grafting as thei-e is in (grafted stock and plants on their own roots. 4. If lily bulbs, lily of the valley, narcissi, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses can be imported, why are snowdrops, irises, orchids, anemones, astilbes, be- gonias, gladioli, gloxinias, etc., ex- cluded ? .'>. We know of no good reason why azaleas. rhododendrons, araiicarias, boxwood, bay trees, dracaenas, palms, orchids, etc., should not be imported. 0. Until plants needed can be pro- duced here in the desired quality and quantities, their importation sliould be permitted. A large number of these plants will, most likely, never be satis- factorily produced in this country. 7. The enforcement of the embargo will deprive this country of the benefits of hortlcultur.T.1 progress made in for- eign countries and deny us the intro- duction of novelties produced abroad by horticultural establishments of world-wide reputation, which are as much interested in having their plants free of disease and insects as we are ourselves. S. Last, but not least, it is possible to prevent the importation of diseases and insect pests through proper inspec- tion and precautionary measures made and taken at the points of shipment and ports of import. For the reasons herein stated we con- sider the ruling of the federal horticul- tural board to be arbitrary and unwar- ranted. We respectfully protest against the enforcement of this embargo, be- cause we know that its results will be detrimental to the horticultural inter- ests of the United States. As individuals, and as an association, we are devoted to unrestricted progress and development of horticulture, which is facilitated and made possible through intercourse and close affiliation with other progressive countries and inter- ests. Climbing: Roses. In spite of their many excellent qualities the older climbing roses, such as Baltimore Belle and Prairie Queen, have been displaced to a con- siderable extent by those of the ram- bler type, like Crimson Rambler and Dorothy Perkins, according to W, B. Bontrager in the Monthly Bulletin of the Ohio agricultui-al experiment sta- tion. Dorothy Perkins, light pink, is a strong grower, has good foliage and at present is the most popular of the ramblers. By grouping it with Red Dorothy Perkins, also called Excelsa, and White Dorothy Perkins, a charm- ing and unusual effect may be se- cured, Dr, Walter Van Fleet has par- ticularly fine, glossy foliage and large, semidouble roses in a clear, dainty shade of light pink. Almost identical with Van Fleet in other respects is the variety Mary Lovett, the blooms of which are pearly white. One of the most profuse bloomers of all is Taus- endschon (Thousand Beauties), a nearly thornless plant producing dou- ble roses in several shades of light pink. Although it does not flower freely xintil several years old and well established, Gardenia, known to some as Hardy Marechal Niel, is the only hardy yellow climber worth men- tioning and by reason of its uncom- mon color is likely to be quite gener- ally planted when better known. Climbing American Beauty has large, showy, double, deep pink roses and when at its best has few superiors. Silver Moon is a new rambler with large, showy semidouble, white flowers and prominent stamens, and a very good foliage. For those who prefer single forms American Pillar and Hiawatha, both pink, will doubtless be found suitable. The former bears its bloom in clode clusters, while the roses of Hiawatha are more evenly distributed over the plant. The wild Prairie Rose (Rosa sctigera) is an excellent bush for training over low walls and fences, although not a true climber. While they are promising in many respects, most of the ever-blooming climbers appear to iack hardiness and should be planted sparingly until more ex- tended trials of them have ijeen made. Peonies, 30 acres; Iris, 1 acre. f No advanced prices. Write for catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages, Illustrated. PrlcB <1.50. American Florist Co. 440 S, Dearborn St., Chicago STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. Th- nONARD 6 •n= « JONES CO. Robetl Pyle, Prei. a WEST GROVE FENNA. Anl. Winlzer, Tice-Pret. Specialists in Specimen Stock FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rhododendrons. Azaleas, Box- woods, Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Evergreens. Write for Prices COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA. CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing- HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursei^ Co. Uranl Grnrn ■ hmtna lUNDEE EnrgrtM SpcctaEdj Box 404. Dl [>EE, ILL. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCIi DAHLiIA FARMS, P. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown Juno., N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing sssz^^s^^zzzz OSS "^^ ^DFriAI ' ^^^® ^^^^ '^'^^- J-OURES NOBILES •^"*-iVl/\Li. For Sale at 50c Apiece. Apiece. If taken all at once, will i;lve a ipecinl discount for eish. Write to tlio STOCKTON FLORAL GARDENS, Stockton, Calif. *-•-•- '-'-'-'-'-^^^^^'-'-'-^'-^^■-^'-^^^^^^'-^'-'-^'-S-T.S.S.'.»-»S.S.»S.^'L<.<.S.' 1919. The American Florist. 279 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. CARNATIONS. DRACAENAS. Rooted carnation cuttings, Light Pink, EJq- cbartress. from selected stock $3.00 per 100. JOHN RlXDFLEISCn, Bcloit, Wis. Aspara^s plumosus. Usual high qnality stock. DeUverles beginning May 1, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Dracaena ludivlsa, good thrifty stock for grow- ing on, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawllnes, Allegany, N. Y. Carnations. All high grade stock. F. Domer & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Asparagus Sprengeri in 4-lnch bush^ stock. Dracaena Rotheana, 7-in.. each. $1.50. Tb& George Wittboid Co., 745 Buckingham Place, FLEIS€H, BelOit, Wis. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. BULBS. POMPONS. AN EARLY VARIETY OF DOUBLE WHITE POMPONS. FLOWERS READY ABOUT OCTOBER 15TH. Tliis Pompon is the only early white on this market, and has the field to itself. CHOICE BOOTED CUTTINGS. Per HX), $5.00. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Greenhouses. Store & Office. Hinsdale, lil. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. PERNS. Bulbs. Lll. Giganteum, 7-9 and 9-10 In., for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- bama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-In., 30c each,. $3.50 per doz.; 5-in.. 40c each, $5.00 per doz.; 6-in., 75c each, $8.50 per doz.; 7in., $1.00 each, $11.00 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton^ Grove, 111. Bulbs. Lillum Giganteum from cold storage, 7-9 in. (300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Ferns. Boston and Roosevelt. 2i4-in.. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1.000. Whitmani. Teddy. Jr.. and Verona, $6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 1004 Uncoln Bldg., Phila- delphia. Pa. CANNAS. Chrysanthemums. Rooted cuttings and 2-in. stock, ready March 15. For varieties and prices see display advertisement on front cover page of ibis issue. W. F. KasUng Co.. 568-570 Washington St.. BufTaio. N. Y. Canuas. Large flowering. Strong dormant roots — 2 to 3 eyes. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewbere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabasb .Ave.. Chi- Perns. All well grown, healthy stock. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. B. Pierson, Tarry- town, N, Y. cago. Christmas Gold. A golden yellow button that will be in all the markets next Christmas. $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100, $150.00 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Cannas. King Hnmbert, extra heavy home grown, $4.00 per 100; Yellow King Humbert, $5.00 per 100. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind, Ferns, Boston. 6-in.. 60c: 8-in.. $1.00; 9-In., .$2.00; 10-in.. $2,50 each. The Georee Wittboid Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago, Chrysanthemum cuttings. All the best tested and tried commercial varieties. Guaranteed absolutely free from disease. C. U. Llggit, 325 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa, For the best up-to-date Caonas, get new price list. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove. Pa. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwlg Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askor, Minn, PICUS. Canna Roots, per 1.000. (otir selection), $40.00. Vangbaa's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Rubbers, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.60, $2.00 each.. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CARNATIONS. COIiEUS. Coleus. Christmas Gem, large stock, 3-ln., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $20.00 per lOO. Poebl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. OAKNATION CUTTINGS. Eitra fine stock ready for Immediate ship- ment. The best possible obtainable. Order early. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt, Vlaud and Ricard, stroDg,. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Elmer Bawllngs, Allegany,. 100 1000 CROTONS. Matchless 4.00 SSioo Alice 4 00 ^'i 00 Crotons. all the way from 4-In., to big tubs; prices range from 50c to $10.00 per plant. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ward , 400 ^"^00 Roper .. 40A ^'soo GliADIOIiUS. victory ,. 4 00 ^'> 00 Gladiolus. Especially selected for greenlioiise- WIBTOB BROS., 30 Bast Randolph St., Chicago, HI. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. DAHLIAS. forcing or planting out for sure summer blooms. American grown. For varieties and prices see- display advertisement elsewhere in ttiis Issue, NOT THE QUANTITY BUT THE QUALITY The best cut Bower and garden varieties. Get our prices for best quality stock. LYNDHUKST FARM. HAMMONTON. N. J. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York,- BELLE WASHBURN CARNATION PLANTS. 2^-inch pots. Now ready for shipment $8.00 per 100 Gladiolus. Well cured and graded bulbs. Ready for shipment now or later. For varieties and BASSETT & WASHBURN Greenhouses. Store and Office, Hinsdale. III. 178 N. Wabash Ave. Dalilias. Best new and standard varieties. Pear cock Dahlia Farms, WUllamstown Jet., N. J. this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CHICAGO DRACAENAS. GREENS. Rooted carnation cuttings. Ready for Imme- diate delivery. Order early. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewbere in this issue. Peter Rcinberg, 30 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Dracaena Massangeana, 3-ln,, $30.00; 4-In., $50.00 per 100; 5-in.. 75c to $1.00; 6-In., $1.25 to $1.50. Dracaena Termlnalls, 5-ln., 50c to 76c; 6-in., 75 to $1.00. Poehlmann Bros Co., Morton Grove, lU. Green Goods. Stock of best quality and guar- anteed to please. For list and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Tar-Heel Evergreen Co.. Elk Park. N. C. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout it. 280 The American Florist. Feb. 22, KENTIAS. Eentla Belmoreana and Forsteriana, extra Ado 214-in., $14.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; 3-lu., $25.00 per 100, $220.00 per 1,000; 4-ln., $50 per 100; 5-111.. $12.00 to $15.00 per doz.; 6-ln., $2.00 to $2.50 each; Forsteriana, 5-ln., made-up, $1.60. PoehlmaDu Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 3 in a pot, 5-in. per doz.. $12.00. The George Witt- bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. XSOjY of the VAMiEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Just received. $30.00 per case of 1.000; $15.00 per case of 600. J. M. Xhorbum & Co., 53 Barclay St.. New Yorli. Valley Pips tor quicli forcing, $25.00 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size. $1.75 per carton; in 100-lb. cases, $22.00 per case. The Ore Qnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. ONION SETS. ONION SETS Bed at $2.50, Yellow at $2.50 per bushel of 32 lbs. Choice quality. J. C. ZAPLBWSKI & CO., Norwood Park, 111. ROSE». ORCHIDS. H ASS ALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England, Cattleyas, LaeUio- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- establlshed. Lager & Burrell, Summit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties in decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Phoenix Roebelenli, 5-lnch, $1.25 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros, Co., Morton Grove, 111. PANDANUS. Pand.inus Veitchii, 6-ln., 15-16 inches high, each, $1.50; 7-in., 24 inches high, each, $2.50. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PUSSY WILLOWS. Pussy willows for forcing, full of buds, never been finer, 18 to 30-in.. $3.00 per 1.000; 2 to 4- ft., $6.00 per 1,000; 4 to 6-ft,. $10.00 per 1,000. Hand-made pussy willow cuttings, $3.60 per 1.000; Hand-made Cornus stolonifera, $3.50 per 1,000. Cash with order. Packing freel Satis- faction or money back. MINNEAPOLIS, NDB- SBBY, Minneapolis, Minn. ROSES. BENCH PLANTS— ROSE PLANTS. 3.500 Shawyer, which have been dried off and healed in the past two weeks, $9.00 per 100; $80.(M] per 1,000. BASSETT & WASHBURN Greenhouses, Store and Office, Hinsdale. 111. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO RICHMOND BENCH PLANTS. $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per l.OflO. BOO RDSSr,LL BENCH PLANTS. $15.00 Per 100. WIETOB BROS. 102 N. Wabeab Ave., Chicago. L, D. Phone, Randolph 2081, BENCH ROSE PLANTS— 2 YEAR 6000 Montrose — BOO Russell $.'i00 Takes the lot. WEISS-MEYER CO., Maywood 111^ OPHELIA ROSE PLANTS, 2V4-inch pots. We offer 6,000 very choice plants ready be- tween April 1st and 16th. at the rate of $9.00 per 100, or $80.00 per 1,000. No order shipped for less than 50 plants. BASSETT & WASHBURN Greenhouses, Store and Office. Hinsdale, 111. ITS N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO SEEDS. Cabbage seeds. Genuine Imported, very best Danish grown. 1918 crop. Per lb. Copenhagen Market, selected stock $11.50 Dutch Winter or Hollander, selected stock 10.50 Danish Ballhead, selected stock 10.00 Danish Roundhead, selected stock 9,50 Cauliflower seeds, Danish grown. Per oz. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected stock. $2. 00 New Earliest Snowball, selected stock... 2.60 Dry Weather, selected stock 2.60 Danish Perfection, selected stock 2.75 STANDARD SBSID COMPANY. Racine Wis. THE FAVORITE BLUB DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA SEED. Blooms first year from seed. It will soon he time to make first sowing; make several sow- ings to have a succession coming on. Order now. $35.00 per lb., $17.50 per % lb., $8.76 per ■4 lb., $2.25 per oz. MARTIN KOHANKIE, Painesville. Ohio. Seed. Sweet Peas. Orchid-flowered or Spen- cer and Grandlflora. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In ttxls Is- sue. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Florists* flower. New crop and su- perior strains. For varieties and prices see displa.v advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Seeds. Burpee's sweet peas. Finest re- selected stocks. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. \V. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Bverette K. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Conti'act growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seed. Rose Stock. New Crop, nnhuUed Bosn Multiflora Japonica stock for immediate delivery at $4.60 per lb. McHutcblson & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Burff, Swedes- boro, N. J. Seeds. Aster for florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan'e Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Seeds. Florists' Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seed, Cyclamen, Finest American grown from the very best Btrains. Prices on application, J. U. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucombers. musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The 0. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. SEEDS. Seeds. mower and vegetable. Wholesale only. Roustan Servan & Co. (established 1843), seed growers, Salnt-Remy-deProvence, France. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed In general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Song Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties; Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion seta, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet com, onjon, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The EJverett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn, Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerom* B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and EUlcott St.. Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madison St,, Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds: Specialties; Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godlneau, Angers, Prance. Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230 W. Kinzle St., Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Boutzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Vegetable, flower and forage. Simon Louis Frerea & Co., Bruyeres le Chatel, France. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif, Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braalas Seed Growers' Co.. San Joee, Calif. Seed, flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway, Langport, Bngland. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Pish Seed Co., Carpinteria, Calif. Garden seeds; all varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landrcth, Bristol, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 281 SEEDS. Seeds. Write for our 1919 special price list for market gardeners aod florists. Wm. Henry Maule. Inc.. 21st and Arch Sts.. rblladelphla, Pa. Seeds. Asijaragutj ptumosus Nuuud. greeo- tiouse grown. 4oc per 100, $3.50 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co.,. 166 N. Wabasb Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Flower and yegetable. All seasonable varieties. Stocljs are very complete, James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N, Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk. Ohio. VEVCAS. 50,000 Variegated Vinca rooted cuttings. Fine summer rooted stock, many now making shoots from underground bnds. Just right for potting. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1,000. Cash. I. N. KRAMER & SON. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. MISCEIiliANEOUS. Greenhouse glass, heavy In thickness, well flattened and annealed and espedally mann- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., FItchbarg, Mass. Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.00. The Bxcell Laboratories. 115-117 E. South Water St.. Chicago. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cottage Gardens Nurseries. Inc., Eureka, Calif. Japanese Kyogl chip mats, 24x36 inches, $3 per doz., assorted; $17.50 per 100, solid colors. $20 per 100 for checkered (two colors) mats. — Takeuchi Bros., 444 Bush St., San Francisco. Calif. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see dlarlay advertisement elsewhere In thds issue. The Storra & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Prepared Lycopodium. Splendid for basket work and making wreaths. Per carton of 10 lbs.. $3.00. George H. Angermuller Co., 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo. Feather flowers; used by many florists for profitable side line. A pre-eminent home flower. DeWITT SISTERS, Grand Blvd., Battle Creek. Mich. No. 63 special cards. l.OOO, $1.20; 3,000, $3.30; 5,000. $5.25: 10,000. $9.50. The John Henry Co., Lansing. Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nnr- sery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford. London, England. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, 0. MISCEIiliANEOUS. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlln Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Dreer *s Peerless glazing points. 1,000, 90c jiostpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch- blnder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Glblin & Co., Utica. N. T. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glaZ'Ing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10.000, $2.00; 50,000. $8.75. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. T, Greenhouse hollers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain. 4-In. and e-in. chiffon. Joseph Zlska & Sons, 109-75 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. FLORISTS' StJFPIilES. We handle a general line of florlsts's supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. .Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Evcrvthing the best in florists* supplies. H. Bayers'dorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Florists* supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plana and sketches submitted on request. A. DIetsch Co., 2&42 Sheffield Ave. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and all greenbouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Monlnger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior In construction, durable and Inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave,, Chicago. Pecky Cypress drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur- ing Co., Des Plalnes, III. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lumber Co.. Lockland, 0. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay vou to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kalser Co., 251 Elm St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. POTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than reBn- lar prices: 2%-in., $5.53: 2%-in., $6.50: 3-ln.. $8.45: 3H-in., $10.40; 4-ln., $13.00 per 1.000: less 25 %. No charge for pacliinff. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 BuckinRham Place. Chi- cago. Neponset waterproof paper flower pots. Tongh and durable. Hold moisture better than clay pots. Free sample and boolilet. Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass. Nebraslsa red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by sltilled workmen in a modem plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & R'eed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hemdon S't., Chicago. Pots^ We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madi- son. N. J. Nikoteen, e.tcellent for spraying. Aphis Ponk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Lonls. CARNATION STAPLES. SDPERIOU CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations, finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c for 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph St. Detroit, Mich. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 282 The American Florist. Feb. 22, CARNATION STAPLXIS. Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. 'Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Hass. Plllsbury Carnation Staples. 1,000 for 35c; «.000 for %1. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years, list. Joseph Ziska & Sons, Cblcago. Write for Mo. Chicago. , Chicago. Y. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amiing Co., B. C, Chicago. Angcrmuller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Bassett & Washburn. Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Bernlng, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong Co., J. A.. Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers* Assn., ■Coan, J. J.. Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford. William P., New York. 'Froment, H. B., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Grossberg-Tyier-Finnerman Co., Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. flentz & Nash, Inc., New York. .Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Hoitou & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. -Jones, Percy, Inc., Cblcago. [Casting Co., W. F. Buffalo, N. Y. Cennlcott Bros. Co., Cblcago Kerran Co., The, New York. 'Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. ■Kuehn, 0. A., St. Louis, Mo. «uhi. Geo. A., Pekin, 111. Kusik & Co.. Kansas City, Mo. Levy, Joseph J., New York. Mackle, William, New Y'ork. ilcCalium Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. N. y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neidiinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Nlessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Pappas, Nicholas G. & Co., New York. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Plerson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co., C, C, Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Beinbcrg, George. Chicago. Be-inberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Ensch & Co., Oust.. Milwaukee, WU. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht. Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chaa H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaugban, A. L. & Co.. Chicago. Weilaud & Rlsch Co., Chicago. Wletor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L.. New York. Young & Co., John, New York. WlttboW, Geo. Co.. Chicago. Zech & Mann, Cblcago. NEPDNSET waterproof FLOWER POTS DO you want to save all loss from pot breakage? Speed up rooting, transplanting, handling and shipping? Save several hundred percentof first ^^ cost? Greatly reduce freightand express bills? ^pi^^ Then buy Neponset Waterproof Paper Pots, .i^^^^' Tough and durable. Hold moisture better than clay pots. Made m standard sizes of scien- tifically treated ujaterproo/ paper. Weight one-tenth as much as clay pots. Now is the time to order pjt3 for early planting. Immediate shipments. Endorsed by leading florists. You owe it to your- self to try Neponset Pots in your work. If your dealer cannot supply you, send for Send me Free Samples and prices of Neponset Water- proof Paper Flower Pots. Name.. Address The Recognized Standard Insectioldo A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.60 FUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.60 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURIN6 COMPANY MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Flofist when writing CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE PnlTerlred or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANURE The Floristi' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAJID in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. 1 Mention the American Florist when xoriting If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 1919. The American Florist. 283 WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN fiREENHOUSE fiLASS Free From Bobbles— Unifom in Thicbess. PAINTS and PUTTY 1.I1.-1 (Seml-Paste.) The Gr«enhous9 White Pa in^tppani-ia. It will pay you to get our estimates. TBE DWELLE-KAISER CO. 251 Elm St., BUFFALO. N. Y. George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO I6EO.KELLER&SON, Maniifactnrers ol Red Pots Before buying write for pricei 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICACa Split Carnations Easily Mended with FUlsbury's Carnation Staples No tools required. Mclntyre Floral Co.. says it's a success. 1000. 35c; 3000, II, postpaid I. L. Pillsbury, Caiesbng, m. NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS. Nashville, Tenn. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY UEIIAXU GOOU. Flowers continue scarce, esptcially roses, which are almost out of the mar- ket, with no early prospect of an abund- ant supply, lliere are quite a lot of sweet peas and Paper AVhite narcissi, while carnations are doing' their best to make up fcr other deficiencies. Busi- ness, -while not lagging', had an added spurt by the call produced by St. Val- entine's day, and all the dealers en- joyed a fine trade. The condition of the flower supply made anything and everything acceptable as a Valentine flower. Some of the stores had a good- ly supply of violets, but these were not home grown, coming from near about cultivators, who just happened to get them in at the right time. There were all kinds of attractive novelties in the way of baskets, birch boxes, vases and pot plants of many kinds. Some biil- iiant combinations were made in the birch boxes with red cyclamens, yellow jonquils and Primula obconica, ■which proved to be very good sellers. Plants of all kinds that were in the market had a good sale. There were some nice lilies, both the Bermuda and calla. and some lily-of-the-valley, which combined with orchids were very popular for cor- sage bouquets. M. C. D. Mechanical Sash Operating Device and Greenhouse Fittings that are the best, can be secured only from the ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Get our catalogue. DREER'S "RIVKRTON PLANT TUBS SPECIAL" No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 50 12in $1.50 $15.00 $110.00 40 lOiD 0.95 10.50 77.50 70 Sin 075 8.25 62.50 The Kiverton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric welded hoops. TheJourlargestsizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer. Seeds. PiaDis.BiJbsMd Supplies, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. 'Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Factory at LonlsTiUe, Neb. Office: 928 Omaha National Bank Buildlnfl. Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITiON Published quarterly. Annual subcription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (International money order.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTIN6 COMPiyty BURNLEY ENGLAND. CAMBRIDGE NKW YORK Worid's Oldesl ud Lugul Humlactiirers 01 FLOWER POTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Azalea Pots, HanslniE Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots R«fined Clays — SkiUed Labor, The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO., 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd.. 35c; 25 yds., at 34c; 50 yds., at 33c; 100 yds., at 32%e. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to aboye prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writing 284 The American Florist. Feb. 22, Index to Advertisers. All redLozierRosery . 266 Allen J K 261 Alpha Floral Co.... 265 Amer Bulb Co I AmlineECCo 2 7 Anderson S A 266 ADsrermueller G H Co 258 Aphine Mfg Co 282 Astoria Florist 264 Avenue Floral Co. ..266 aer Julius 265 Barnard W W .Co.. .274 Ba«8ett&Wa8hburn.250 Baumer AueR 267 Baur Window Glars Co IV Bayer8dor(erH&Co.2i9 Be^erow's 264 Bereer Bros ..258 Bernine H G 258 Bird & Son Inc 282 Bishop Mrs L H ....26' Bodeer J&SonsCo .272 Boland JB 267 Bolgiano J &SoD 274 Bramley&Son 267 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 268 BreitmeyersJSons. 264 Bribes Floral Co. ...266 Broadway Florist. 26i Brown A J Seed Co . . 268 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 272 Bryan Alonzo ] 277 Buchbinder Bros III BockbeeH W 266 Budlong Co J A 251 Burpee W A Co 270 California Florists ..265 Central Floral Co... 267 Chicago Peed& Fertilizer Co 284 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 256 ClarliE B Seed Co.. 274 Clarke's Sons D 266 Clay&Son Ill Coan J J 261 ColesWW 270 Conard & Jones Co. .278 Cooke Geo H 267 Cottage Gardens Nurs Inc 278 Cowee W ] m Coy HCSeedCo....274 Craig Robt Co 270 Danker Fred A 266 DardsChas .264 Oietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co. 264 Dorner F & Sons Co, 277 Drakes Co 263 DreerH A.. 273 283 284 Dulnth Floral Co.. ..266 Onnlop John H 264 Dwelle- Kaiser Co. 283 Kble Charles 263 Edwards Fold Box. .Ill Erne & Co 256 Excell Laboratories. II Eyres HG 263 Fallon Florist 263 Fish Henrv Seed Co. . 274 Foerster Co Joseph.. 256 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo HI Ford M C 261 Ford William P 261 Foi J M &Son Inc.. 265 FrauenfelderC .... 266 Freeman MrsJ B 26i Frey C H 266 Frey & Frey 266 Friedman 267 Froment H E 261 Futterman Bros 260 Galvin ThosF. .. .265 Garland Mfg Co IV Gasser J M Co 264 Giblin & Co Ill Gnatt TheOve Co.. 248 Godinean R & M....272 Goldstein 1 261 GorhamPrinterylac.lII Grakelow Chas H...264 GiaadRpidsFloCo. 26^> Grimm & Gorlv 267 Gro8sbe'8-T ylcr- Finnermann Co.. ..254 !Gude Bros 263 HabermehlsSonsJ J. 263 Hardesly & Co 265 Hart George B 261 Hart Henry 263 Haven Seed Co The. 274 Hcacock Jos Co 277 Heinl John G& Son. 266 HendersonA&Co. I 275 Henderson Lewis. ..264 Henry Co The John. 257 Henshaw Floral Co .261 Hentz & Nash 260 Herr Aihe-i M 277 Hess & Swoboda 264 Hession 265 Hew8& Co A H 283 Hill DNnrsCo 278 HoerberBros 2=7 Hollywood G'rdens 2(,4 Holm & Olson 264 Holton&HunkelCo.259 Hort .'\dvertiser 284 Hon Trade lournal .283 House of Flowers. ..263 HurS Edgar F 275 Hurst & Son 272 HuscroftG. L 267 Ickes-Brann MillCc.Iv IdlewildGreenhs 267 Jahn Hugo 264 Jones Percy 2.^3 lov Floral Co 263 Kahler Pottery Co. .283 Kasting W F Co. ... I Keller Pottery Co Geo 283 Keller Sons J B 265 Kelway & Son 273 KennicottBros Co.. 253 Kervan Co The 261 Kessler Wm 261 Kottmiller A.. .263 Kroeschell BrosCo..III Krnchten John 2^7 KuebnC A 259 KdhI Geo A 277 Lager &Hurrell ....274 LandrethSeed Co. .274 Lang Flo &Nur Co. 266 Lange A 263 Leborius J J 265 Leikens 267 Leonard Seed Co.... 275 Levy JosJ 260 LiggitC U 277 Littlefield Florist ...266 Lockland Lum Co ..IV London Flow'rSbo .267 Long Island Flo Co. 263 Louis Simon Freres &Co 275 Louise Flower Shop. 265 McCallum Co 259 McGillRC&Co....2/2 McHutchison&Co. .277 McKenney 266 Mackie William.... 261 Malandre Bros 266 Matthews the Flo'«t.265 MatthewsonJE 263 May SCoLL 267 Meconi Paul 261 Metairie Ridge Nursery 266 Meyer A 267 Michell Henry F Co 274 Miller Floral Co.... 266 Miller &Musser 257 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel 267 Nat Fkrists' Board of Trade IV NeidingerJosGCo...2S8 Newell A 266 N V CutFlowerEii..261 N Y Floral Co 267 Nicotine Mfg Co 283 N lessen Leo Co 258 Okmulgee Window Glass Co Ill Orchid Florists 266 Palmer W J & Son. ..265 Pappas Nicholas G. .260 ParkFloralCo 265 Peacock n«hli» Fr..278 Peacock E R Co 269 Pearson V. W 2(6 Pedrick G R& Son.. 272 Penn The Florist. 267 Peters & Reed Poty.. 283 GREENHOUSE DEIST BRANDS SHARP, PAKTRIDGE & CO. 2203 LUMBISIl ST. CHICAGO, II,I>. Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 219 Philips Bros 266 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson .AN(Inc) 1 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 268 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 266 Pillsbury I L 283 PittsburgCutFloCo 258 Podesta&Baldocchi 267 Poehlmann Bros Co. 249 Pollworth C C C0...259 Polykranas Geo J 261 Potter Floral Co.... 263 Pressing Seed Co WC 268 Pulverized Manure CoThe ;S2 Pyfer AT & Co 252 RaedleinBasket Co .255 Randall A L Co 257 Randall'sFlowShop.267 Randolph & Mc Clements 266 Rawlings Elmer. '....270 Ready Reference..,. 279 Reed & Keller ..III Regan Ptg House III Reid Edw 258 Rein berg Geo 257 Reinberg Peter 253 274 Rice Bros 259 K ice Jerome BSeed Co 269 Riedel& Meyer 261 RobinsonJCSeedCo.273 RockWmLFIwrCo..266 Rodgers J W 263 Rohnert Waldo .274 RoseryTheFlor'ICo267 Roustan Servan&Co275 Koutzahn Seed Co . 274 Rusch G & Co 259 SaakeO C 263 SalzerSeed Co 267 Sceery Edwa'd 265 Schiller the Florist. .265 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son 265 284 Schmidt Chas L 267 SchwakeChaB&Co.260 Shaffer Geo C 2c7 sharp Partridge & Cr 284 Sheppard H W 267 sneridan Vv alter F. .261 Siebrecht George C 261 Simon & Son I N....273 Situation& Wants. ..247 SkidelskySS& Co.. I Smith A W&C0....264 Smiih &Co E D 277 Smiths Fetters Co .266 Smith Henry 266 £tockt~n Floral Gardens 278 Storrs & Harrison. ..277 Stompp G E. M....265 Takeuchi Brof Ill Tar Hee Evergreen Co 257 Thorburn J M & Co .272 Tonner O A & La. .252 Tottv CbasH 277 Traendly&Schenck 261 Trepel los 265 Turner Bros 283 United Cut Flo Co. .261 Vanghan AL& Co.. 254 Vaugban's '^eedStcre I 27j 271 276 Vick'sSoosJas.. . 274 VincentR Jr &Sons Co .. I Walker F Co 263 WeberFH 266 Weidemann H G. . . .2''5 WeiUnd & Risch . 257 Weir James 263 Western ^etd & Irrigation Co 269 Wie or Bros 252 WildGilbertH 278 Williams MrsE A...267 Winterson Co E F .252 Wiilbold G Co 262 263 Wolfskin Bros& M rrisGoldPDscn 263 Woodruff SO &Sons.272 Yokohama Nurs Co. 275 Young A L & Co. ...260 Young John & Co. . .261 YounR& Nugent 263 Zech& Mann... 255 257 ZefitzRolf Co 248 Before No loss if you mend your split carna- tions ^^■ith Superior Carnation STAPLES 35e iier 1000; 3000 for Jl.OO. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son 422 Main Street, Springfield, M3S.«- Mention the American Florist when writing A LL. Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade: it is also taken by over 1,000 ot the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. Is a purely TRADES me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address E3DITORS OF "H. A.," l>OWDIIAM, NOTTS. ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing l^reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenliouses Drive eajy and true« because both bevels are on the tame tide. Can't twist and biealc the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not nuu No rights or \etts. The Peerless Clazing Point Is patented. Noolhers like^ It, Order from your deale^ '' or direct from os. 1000,90c. postpaid. I Samples free. HENST A. DREEB.I 114 Chestnst 8tr»t>> FhiUdolpUa. Mention the American Florist when writing ULTIMATELY YOU'LL I^Hl DEMAND MAGIC When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW? CHICAGO FBBD & FERTILIZER CO U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO Eastern Office G. G. Green, Jr., Keal Est. and Trust Bid?., Philadelphia, Fa, Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory -OP THE- Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen OF THE United States and Canada. PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street CHICAGO Smerica is "the Praw of the I/bssbI; tbsre may be more comfort Mmidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. UI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 1, 1919. No. 1604 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyrig;ht 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second (Jlass Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Ollice at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3,"lb79. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United Slates and Mexico, fl.lK) a year; Canada. $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. 82.50. Volumes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., A.merican Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, III.. President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich., \'ice- Presideut; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-fifth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 19-21. 1919. Thirty- sixth annual convention at Cleveland. 0., 1920. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibitiDn, Chicago, January, 1930. Theodore Uorser. Lafayette. Ind., President; C. \V. .Iohnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AVIERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, August, 1919. Opficeks— A. E. Kunderd, Gosheu, ind.. President; A C. Bbal, Ithaca N. V., Secretjiry. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next Annual Conveniion aud Exhibition, New York, November 1919. \Vm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., Presideni; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109th Street, Chicairo. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Offickbb— Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst. III., Vice- President; Pbof. E. a. White, jornell Univers- ty, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary, AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Officers— G. W. Kerb Doylestown, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. Grat, BeUevue Rd., Newport, R.I., Secretary. Next annual exhibition, June, 1919. I SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS, i i I I I PniniiiBnnrniiiBiiBiininiiittiiliiiBnntniiniiBintwiinjiainBiiiiuBriiajjiiiiaiiniiiBiiaiiBiiBriniiBiaiiiliiiliinitiBtiniBiininiiiniinminaiiB Sweet Peas from Cuttlngfs. New sweef pea varieties beins: al- ways expensive and not always seeding freely, multiplication by cutting- may be made to increase the production from a certain amount of seed four or nve fold. First of all. the mother plants must be gi'own short and stocky, for cuttings from weak plants would be worthless. When the plants are four to five inches high and have five to six joints, make the cuttings with a good pair of scissors, just above the third joint. Scissors are better than a knife, on account of the fibrous stems, which, resisting the knife, are apt to tear or pull the roots. Remove the leaves from the cutting, except the up- per two, and pot in sand in thumb- pots, taking care to place them near the edge. Water before and after pot- ting and cover with glass; wipe the glass now and then, to remove superfluous moisture, and shade if too hot. though the cuttings like the light. They will be rooted in two or three weeks, when the glass may be removed, and a week later they may be repotted and treated they will give the same results and will the same as seedlings, well cared for, bloom about the same time. Hydrang^eas. The greatest demand for hydrangeas is in May and Jime, and to have them in the best condition at that time the plants should be started before March 1. While they may be started later and forced harder, yet the plants so grown are not as sturdy and do not give so good satisfaction after they are placed on the porches. Start the plants in a cool house and if the wood has become dry in their winter quarters frequent syringing will assist in soft- ening it. When they begin to grow do not crowd them. Crowding and too much heat are the principal causes of the long, ungainly plants so often seen. If they are grown in a cool house, with plenty of room, the plants will be sturdy and short-jointed, covered with beautiful foliage and shapely, and are a great ornament, which surely cannot be said of the tall plants with small foliage and bare stems toward the base. When the plants begin to grow rapidly they vifill require pleinty of water, and during the warm, sunny days of spring, when the houses are hot, all the ventilation possible, and at this time watch carefully for red spidei, which gather in great numbers on the young growths and blooms and quickly spoil them. If they appear, syringe heavily until they are over, come. Keep the plants staked and tied as soon as required. Easter Lilies The one important crop to the plantsman at this time is the lilies for Easter, for they must be properly timed to be at their best on that date. Kaster this year comes April 20, and most growers like to see buds on their plants six weeks before that time. If the buds are not showing, the tem- perature will have to be increased to 70° at night. This will do the plants no harm if they have good simlight during the day and are given all the ventilation possible, but the ventila- tors should not be opened unless the sun is shining and the thermometer at least at the same degree as the night temperature, and avoid all draughts possible, for the plants grown so warm are very tender. It is next to impossi- ble to bring a lot of lilies in all togeth- er, so it is better to grow them so the slowest ones will be in on time, and move those that are more advanced into n cooler house and retard them, but this should not be done until the buds are nearly full grown. A lily retarded when the buds are forming is very difEcult to start into active growth again, but after the first buds begin to tur-n white the plants can be moved into a house of .50° or lower and they come on slowly and will be of better quality than those grown warmer. The plants should be all tied to a neat stake as soon as the buds form, if not already- done, for the buds add considerable weight to the top of the stems and 286 The American Florist. \ Mar. 1, they bend over very quickly. When the buds form, if the plants are pot bound, a watering- of liquid manure will increase the size and substance of the flower. It will be a continued fight against aphis from this time on, and fumigation or spraying with nicotine will have to be reerularly and contin- ually practiced to bring the plants into bloom in the best condition. Mignonette. The grower will .always find some plants in his beds of mignonette that produce exceptionally large spikes of bloom.; the plants are more vigorous in foliage or the blooms of better form, and these spikes that show special characteristics should be selected and the seed saved, and in this way the grower can procure a strain which, after two or three years' selection, will be far ahead of any seed he can buy. This seed should, however, be saved before the bees and other insects are flying around and attracted to the houses, for they will cross-fertilize the flowers with undesirable strains. The seeds of mignonette do not ripen all at once, and as the pod remains open the ripe seed falls out and is lost, so special preparation must be made to receive it. Select the spikes that are to be saved for seed and tie them to strong stakes and mark them. The flowers should then be cross-fertilized by rubbing a camel's hair brush up and down the flowers. This should be done every bright day, so as to se- cure a thorough pollination. To catch and hold the seed, take a piece of heavy brown paper and roll it into a cone shape, and after winding a piece of cotton around the stem and stake below the flowers tie the small end of the cone-shaped paper around the cot- ton, the paper spreading upward so as to catch all the seeds that drop out of the seed pods. This can remain until all the seed has ripened, and as the spike grows the cross-fertilization con- tinues, but care should be taken that no water gets into the paper to wet the cotton, and the seed must be gathered before the days become so w,arm that insects and bees are in the houses. Violets. With the approach of spring the vio- let plants grow rapidfy and quantities of runners will spring from the old stools and propagation of the runners at this time will save much time and room later in the season when the spring stock is insistently demanding space, and much better plants are pro- curable from cuttings taken now than from divisions in May, When the days are often warm and the plants more or less exhausted. And if the young stock is procured now the old plants can be thrown out as soon as through bloonaing, securing available room at once. These runners or laterals root easily at this time in a propagating bench or can be taken off with a few small roots and either potted or placed in flats and will take but little room, and .':s early as possible placed in a cold frame. Treated in this manner, splendid Stock may be obtained for planting out early, either in the field or in the hoiises, and with p-ood strong stock fo start with much better results are sure to be attained than by being obliged to plant small, weak stock later in the ye.ar. As the warm days approach the houses will need to be shaded, for the sun bleaches the flow- ers, and a w.ntering of liquid manure will gre.atly .xssist in maintaining the size of the blooms and also keeping up the color. THE RETAIL TRADE CondUL'teil by Robt. Kift, Philn., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. Xow that the first days of spring are almost here, there is an increase of assortment and quantity, both in cut flowers and blooming plants, that should be featured and displayed to the best advantage, so that the store should present, in a sense, a spring-like appearance. Bulbous stoclc, in pots and pans, cinerarias. Primula obconica, chorizemas, heather, genistas, yellow callas. etc., present a variety which will make a small spring exhibition in themselves. Medium-sized plant bas- kets, filled with variegated foliage and some of the above mentioned flowering plants are very decorative, sure to at- tract attention, and frequently buyers. The trade as a rule does not realize the usefulness and profit in carrying a line of fancy foliage plants in moder- ate sizes, such as three and four inch pot crotons. draca'nas, marantas. the near Farleyense, or Gloi-y fern, bird's nest fern, cocos. etc. These, will with care, keep in the ordinary store for from two to three weeks nrd furnish a stock, useftil in plant baskets, in all kinds of spray or design work, splen- did for table decorations, either in pots or used in cut spray.^. Many standing designs have their bases greatly improved by the addition of such stock, which takes the place of. or is used in connection with cut flow- ers. Good sized wreaths, plateavi bas- kets, and even clusters, are eiven much needed variety with a .ludicious use of these plants cut off at the groun 1 hue of the pots to get as long a stem a"^ po'-'sible. What is being done through general or personal publicit-;- to keeo your store in I he memory of flower buvers? The accounts from the various large cities of the country, where St. Valen- tine's day was featured bv the we'I planned window decorations, and col- lective advertising of the craft, showed splendid results. The publicity had much to do with the success; it created a desire, while the beauty of the flowers, and their tasteful and ap- propriate arran.gement, exactly suit- ing the sentiment of the day, brought the business. Extra efforts every week or two. when the condition of the market in plants or flowers allows of featuring the first of this or that plant or flow- er, or a quantity lot of something popular, adds an impetus to business. The list of customers, regular and casual, as well as possible buyers in good neighborhoods, should be told of these events by means of the neatlv printed post cards which only take a penny stamp for delivery. These should be in different colors, sufficient of a kind to cover the list. Addressed' during the summer months, or at leisure moments, they are, when re- turned from the printer and stamped, ready at once for mailing. With the • stock on hand, well displayed, and these store messengers out working, there is almost sure to be a gi-atify- ing response, and good business results. bo not overlook the opportunity there is in the convalescent baskets of fruit and flowers, made up, just a- sample of a size at a time. A little choice fruit, arranged so that all pieces shall show to advantage, and as many flowers as can be used decoratively. with their stems in hidden glass tubes, there is presented a good selling article that is almost a novelty, and is espe- cially suited for a friend under the weather at home, or the patient in the hospital. The little stork baskets or cradles are in season at all times and can be fea- tured quite often with .good results. Many may admire them without being especially interested, but later hear- ing of the good bird's visit to a friend's house, the little cradle with its Sweet- heart roses or other small flowers is remembered, and a sale is made. It is not too early to be up and do- in.g about your Easter plant stock. CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA. I'laiit in S'liu'li Pot. tJrown l».v .Inini'!* Liviiijjstoin'. Milwjnikfe. Wis.. From SPi-d Sown .luin' :lfl, 1917, nnd Ciirrieii in 'Cool Tenui-'rutiire. It Mensiirrs 40 Iti;lies in biuint'tur. Gonil Sulijfet For Eusi*»r. 1919. The American Florist. 287 Certain lines nre pretty sure to be scarce this year, and the first responsi- ble man on the job will be in the best position when the delivery time rolls aroimd. One can plan better for this big- event with a knowledge of what the market affords. Many g'ood grow- ers will meet the storeman half-way in carrying out his ideas in potting or panning up desired stock if he is given the order in time. With no Belgian azaleas, comparatively little t-pirea, and a great .shortage of lilies, hy- drangeas will be in great demand, as will rambler roses. As such, rtocks can only be sold cnce, it is surely ad- visable to be early on the ground. H?,ve you joined the ranks of the F. T. D.'.' If not, you are standing in your own light. This system is no experiment. It is bringing thousands of dollars worth of extra business to many individual Arms. Join this in- dustrial army; work for and with them; send orders from your store and receive theirs in retiu'n. Write to Sec- retary Albert Pochelon, Detroit. Mich. Do it today. Flowers In Decorative Display. While flo^A'ers are of themselves beautiful, they can be made more at- tractive, or at least more noticeable to possible buyers by displaying them in simple decorative effects that are known tc all, or nearly all, in the re- tail trade. Flowers are bought and handled by many in the trade as if they were something to keep, to put away -until wanted. They are kept in the origina.l bunches, put in jars and into the case, oflen out of sight, an-d there left like p.arcels in the package room of the railroad station until called for. If flowers are given half a chance they will sell themselves, so from the moment they are brought into the shop, if not wanted for some specific pur- pose, they should be given every op- portunity and the best handling possi- ble to show off their beauty in various decorative ways. ^ ARTISTIC ABILITY NOT NECK.SSARY. A mari or woman needs no especial- ly artistic sense to arrange flowers .so as to give the shop a good business-like appearance. What is first -o.-anted is a clean bright interior. Nothing in- vites like cleanliness. A carelessly kept, dusty shop is very repelling- to customers, particularly Ladies. Flowers should be displayed in wide- mouthed glass or terra cotta vases or bowls in shades of blue, green or brown. Pink flowers look well in light blue receptacles, yellows in green or brown. Bowls are for the short stemmed stock, such as tulips, daffo- dils, narcissi, sweet peas, short calen- dulas, mignonette, etc. Vase baskets also show this stock off with decora- tive effect, from which it can be sold separately or with the basket. It takes but a few minutes, when the flowers and jars are in readiness, to present them in a way that is far more decorative and inviting than in the bunches as they come from the grower. Two bunches of daffodils loosened, the stems given a rinse off in a bucket and dropped together in a med bless you, John, our glad, — reign. shall wain only spring, mtble king! K. 1919. 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People are constantly talk- ing about it. and I hope that the longer we keep up our efforts the more we shall merit the support of such flor- ists, growers, and others engaged in associated lines who have not already joined us in our work, so that we can not only increase our advertising but also force more and more the atten- tion of the public to the fact that flow- ers can be used for any and every occasion; that their minds should turn to ourselves and our flowers in every case where courtesy to others is to be extended; and that whenever they want to express sentiment, it .should be with flowers, and their gifts, also, should be floral." Mr. Schling's views are shared by hundreds of other florists throijghout the country; were evidence of this needed, it could not be better presented than in the verj' large demand lately experienced by our promotion bureau for the various items in its list of direct service aids : si.gns. stickers, movie slides, and electrotypes for use in news- paper advertisements and other forms of publicity. In th" last four weeks there have been despatched over 3W packages of this material. Our slogan. "Say it with Flowers." is declared to be the best ever devised, eliminating, as it does, anything ap- proaching a direction, and embodying pure and simple suggestion. The promotion bureau notices a general in- crease on the part of the trade 'n the Use of this slogan, but there are_3lJJl great numbers of florists who do not Beem to realize the value it is to them In their local publicity. It should ap- pear on all stationery, packages, ship- ping tags, delivery cars, and in all local advertisements. But the origin- al slogan design should he adhered to. the one the public is accustomed to sea in the magazines. Line slogans in var- ious sizes are supplied by the promo- tion bureau, and cost but little, and every florist who uses printed matter of any kind should provide himself with one or more to cover his needs. As already announced, the campaign fund this year is to be $100,000. A goodly portion of this is already sub- scribe! and the year is yet young. The great majority of those who sub- scribed last year are subscribers again this year, very many of them increas- ing their subscriptions. The campaign was more or less experimental last year, but the success attained has en- thused the supporters of our move- ment to such an extent that they now consider their subscriptions as most profitable investments — .ind so they are. There are very many florists who have not yet contributed to the fund. The reason, no doubt, is that the;, wanted to se.^ how the first efforts panned out. They need have no mis- givings as to the efficacy of the work. The returns for the m.oncy expended have been remarkably profitable. Bv means of our publicity the florist trade was carried safely through a periol dark with anxiety and unrest. The good influence exerted remains with us. and will lemain as long' as it is nurtured and kept vigorously at work. Times are improving and response *to our public overtures should be propor- tionately greater. But we must have the wherewithal to make the^e over- tures. You can help us, Mr, Non-sub- scriber, with your subscription: and please do not forget that in helping our project you are helping yourself most of all. as our promotion bureau is but the "clearing house" for y.00 Qiieeu City GreeDiiouses. Rochester. Minu. 10.00 Daris & Klsblor. Ypsilanti, Mich 5.00 Richard Lietz. Milwaiiliee, Wis 5.00 y. \. Baker. Rutlaud, Vt 5.00 Frank Finder. Ba.yside. L. I ,S.00 J. T. Butterwortb. Franungham. Mass.. lu.OO Carl Von Hein, Northampton, Pa 5.00 Miller Floral Co.. Farmiugton, Utah.,.. 25.00 Peter Pearson, Chicago. Ill 5.00 Wm. Gecnan, Kiraherly, Wis lO.flO Aug. Hartmann. Kirkwood, Mo 5.00 Marshall Floral Co.. .Marshall. .Mo 5.00 \\. Frank & Sons. Portland. Indiana 10.00 J. L. Johnson. DeKalb. Ill 5.00 John W. H. Orupe. Schenectady. .\. V'.. 5.00 W. D. Milford. Milford. .Mass 5.00 MacFarland's Florist. Akron. Ohio 10.00 NordH'all Florist. Fort Dodge. la 10,00 Sam Sheimuk. Baton Rouge, La 5.00 Chicago Florists' Club. Chicago 500,00 C. T. Guenther. Uamburg, X. Y 10.00 Robert Scott & Son. Sharon, Hill, Pa... 25.00 Herbert & Fleischauer. -McMinnville. Ore. 5.00 Harvey & Sons, Brandywine Snnmiit. Pa, 4O.00 C. Warburton & Sons. Fall Mver. Jlass. 25.00 Walter .Armacost & Co., Ixis Angeles. Calf. 35.0:1 John Gipner. Niles. Mich 5.00 .Alfred Forder, Cincinnati, OLiio 5.00 .Morgan Floral Co.. Fort iMorgan. Colo. 5.00 Gardeners' & Florists' Club of Huston. . .50.(i0 Mass 50.00 $ 876.00 Previously reported $20,030.50 $29,906.50 Joii.v Y^oc.\-G, Sec'y. Carpe Diem. It this were my last day I'm almost sure I'd spend it working in ray garden. I \\'oiiId dig around my little plants and try To make them happy, so they would endure Long after me. Then I would hide secure Where my green arbor shades me from the sky, .\nd watcli how bird and bee and butterfly Came hovering to every flowery lure. Then, as I rested, 'haps a friend or two; Lovers of flowers, would come, and we wauld walk .\bout my little garden-paths, and' talk Of peaceful times, when all the- world seemed true. This may be my last day for all I know; What a temptation just to spend it so! ANOHUSA 290 The AmeriCu4N Florist. Mar. 1, South as Cut Flower Market. Paper by R. C. Kfir, Houston, Tex., read at the annual nieeliiig uf the Tennessee State Flo- rists' Association. Nashville, January 30. 1019. To say the least, this is a subject that is almost past the imagination of the most optimistic. When we undertake to try to predict or analyze the future this country of sunshine, fertile soil and of unbounded possibilities the south possesses, we undertake a sub- ject that not only requires a great deal of study and thought, but also of ex- perience and travels. While I have given the subject considerable thought. I dare say that my predictions along these lines will hardly do justice to what is in store for this southland, which is naturally a flower growing climate. Let me say in the beginnin.^- that the increased demand for flowers, plants, shrubbery and other stock to beautify the home and lend to the home environ- ments, has been increased beyond the expectations of the most optimistic. I believe I am conservative when I say, we have had an increase on an average, covering the entire south, about 40 per cent in the past 12 months. Yet with this tremendous increase, the shipping in of flowers to the south has only been decreased about 15 per cent. With the increase of 40 per cent in demand, and the decrease of shipping in of stock, we still have an increase in demand and over the supply of 25 per cent. Then, to summarize this, it is easy to con- ceive that our production is losing ground in proportion to oiu- increase in business. In other words, the growing end of our business Is not keeping up with the progress made in the increased demand for stock. Why is this, with all of the advantages in our favor? The good Lord has blessed us with sunshine, has made this land of ours most fertile, has given us everything that we need, and still we are neglect- ing our wonderful opportunities. The war has brought about many changes, has taught us many lessons; more paiticularly along the lines of home-made and home-grown products. We have been cut off from Europe in supply of many bulbs, plants, trees and shrubbery in the past foiu- years. Now comes the quarantine law whicli will permanently eliminate many of our valuable crops that have hitherto been imported from Europe. This is the one .great .'opportunity for the south to wake up and produce a great deal of this stock. The field is unlimited; it is up to us. The day will soon pass when you will see greenhouses that are poorly built and of the poorest material. No heating system to speak of, stock grown on benches that are improfltable, labor employed that is inefficient and unex- perienced, the manager a man who is the chief designer, book-keeper, deliv- ery boy, grower and jack of all trades, and as the saying goes, ".good .at none." He did all of these jobs half way, for- getting his financial obliga.tions, knew nothing of the actual cost or profit of a single crop he is growing. If you should walk into his place, he would have a very good excuse for this or that cause of failure, when as a matter of fact, the trouble lies with him. Now, I am taking a rather extreme case; but there are a hundred of florists where this extreme condition exists that are operating at a loss to themselves and a discredit to the business. This par- ticular florist ought to make money, where he Is losing. Tear down the old greenhouses that are a w.a-ste of labor and time, erect modern houses, employ an experienced grower, put a book- keeper on the job that can tell him where lealis exist and what depart- ment is malcing money, a delivery boy on the car of neat appearance who can render services to the customers, and let the manager give careful considera- tion to the development of his business, and there will be a radical change in the production, and a wonderful in- crease in business that is far beyond expectations. I see signs in every community of better growing conditions; old green- houses coming down, new ones going up, more up-to-date implements are be- ing employed, better growers are be- ing secured. Closer and more scientific study of growing conditions in the south is being made by every pro- gressive florist. It is only a matter of a short time until the tables will be turned, and instead of shipping enor- mous amounts of cut flowers and stock from the northern markets; we will not only be supplying our own demands, but be making shipments into the larger markets of the country, and why shouldn't we? As stated before, condi- tions are all favorable to the grower of stock, our coal bills range from 10 to 40 per C'^nt less than those of growers in the colder climates. We need not take all the precautions of having our houses caved in by heavy banks of snow, and excessive low temperature; our deliveries can be operated on a smaller cost, due to the mild climate, the packing of stock is at a minimum cost, more particularly interstate south- ern shipments, due to our favorable climatic conditions, and when it is all said, the south should, and will be, the flower market of the United States. What we need reminds me of the story of the young man in swimming with the young lady: Mary said, "John, why don't you kiss me?" John says, "I can't, my mouth is full of sand." She says, "Swallow it. You need it." There is another greatly undeveloped field, and that is the introducing of our native flowers into the commercial mar- ket. About fijur years a, go an old gen- tleman walked into my office and placed on my desk a bundle of wild flowers he had .gathered from his pas- ture. A beautiful blue cup-shaped flower, striking in appearance and of unusual keeping qualities. On first sight I realized this flower had a com- mercial value, and from that day un- til this the Texas blue bell is playing an important part in the commercial siunmer cut flower.s. There are nu- merous native flowers that are of great value; it is up to us to create the de- mand and find the market. Are we go- ing to do U? Now, just another important subject that we are all interested in. and that is our enormous express bills paid every month. I can employ two good grow- ers and two helpers at a nice salary for the amount of money paid to the express company every month. The express, which runs about 20 per cent of the invoice axlding 10 per cent for loss, we have .an Increase cost of .'!0 per cent over and above the man who buys* his flowers on the market. Thir alone is enough to make you sit up and take notice. How long are we going to allow this condition to exist? I say to you. the time has eome when this condition is changing. We are waking up to the situation. There Is n. fortune in store for us, if we will cnly take amains unpaid. In addition to the $l,OLXl and .$2,01)1) personal exemptions, taxpayers are al- lowed an exemption of $200 for each person dependent upon them for chief support if such person is under l.S years of age and incapable of self-stipport ITnder the 1017 act, this exemiitiou was allowed only for each dependent "child." The head of a family — one who sup- ports one or more persons closely con- nected with him by blood relationship, relationship by marriage, or by adop- tion— is entitled to all exemptions al- lowed a married person. The normal rate of tax under the new act is six per cent of the first $-4,000 of net income above the exemptions, and 12 per cent of the net income in excess of $4,000. Incomes in excess of $5,000 are subject also to a surtax ranging from one per cert of the amount of the net income between $5,000 and $6,0t.X) to G5 per cent of the net income above $1,000,000. Payment of the tax may be made in full at the time of filing return or in four installments, on or before March 15, on or before June 15, or on or before September 15, and on or before Decem- ber 15. Revenue officers will visit every coun- ty in the United States to aid taxpayers in making out their returns. The date of their arrival and the location of their offices may be ascertained by in- quiring at offices of collectors of internal revenue, postoflices and banks. Fail- ure to see these officers, however, does not relieve the taxpayer of his obliga- tion to file his return and pay his tax within the time specified by law. In this case, taxpayers must seek the gov- ernment, not the government the tax- payer. Club Meetings Next Week. [.'secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meeting,! Lake Geneva. Wis., March 1 Lake Geneva CJardeners' and Fore-uen's Association at Hor- ticultural hall, Fred W, .Sparks, secretary, Lake rJeneva. San Francisco. Calif.. March 1. 8 p. m. — Pa- cific Coast Horticultural Society at 240 Golden Cate avenue. Walter Hofinghoff. secretary, 14 Powell street, San Francisco. Cleveland. 0.. March 3. 8 p. m.— Clevelnnil Florists' Club. Hollenden hotel. Al. B. Barber, se.'r.^tary, 1284 Euclid avenue. Cleveland. Grand Rapids, Mich.. March 3 Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club at officG of mem- ber. Edward Freyling. secretary. 1057 Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids. Montreal, Que., March 3, 8 p, m. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club at 642 St, Cath- erine street. W. H. Horobin, secretary, 283 Marquette street. Montreal. Buffalo, N. Y., March 4, 8:30 p. m.— Buffalo Florists' Club. General Electric buildlijg. Wm. Lcgg. secretary. 889 West Delavan avenue, Buffalo. D.iyton, 0,, March 4, 8 p, m Davton Florists' Club. V. M. C. A. buildiM!;. Geo. W. Prisch, secretary. .'!205 East Fiftli street. Dayton. Holyoke. Mass., March 4, 7:30 p. m. — Hol.voke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club, meets at member's place of l>usiness. Jns. Whiting, secretary. French hall. M. A. C. Am- herst. Indianapolis. Ind.. March 4 State Florists' .YssficiatioM of Indiana. Meetings held In dif- ferent pa-.-ts (rf the state. O. B. Stelnkamp. 3.S00 Rockwootl avenue, secretary. Los Angeles, Calif.. March 4. 8 p. m Toa Angeles County Honirullural Sotiety at 2.37 Franklm street. Hal S. Kruck..'berg. secretary. Los Ancrelfs. Minneapolis. Minn,, March 4, 8 p, m Mln- roapolis Florists' Club usually at 218 North Fifth street. Wm. J. Vasatka. secretary, 3340 Cliicago avenue. Minueapolis. Philadelphia, Pa,, March 4, 8 p, m,— Florists' rinh of Philadelphia, .\delphia hotel, Robert Kift. secretary, 4044 Havertord. Philadelphia. Pa. ■Washington, D, C, March 4. 8 p. m Florists' Club of Washington. I). ('.. at 1214 P street, N. W. Clarence L. I.iuz. secretary. 622 Kiggs liuildiug. Washington. Louisville, Ky,, March 5. 8 p. m -Kentucky Siiri»ty of Florists. Masiuiic Temple. Joseph .\bele. secretiiry. Louisville. Albany, N. Y., March 6, 8 p. m Albany Florists' Cluli. 611 Biundwav. Robert Davidson, secretary. 139 Second street. .Mbany. Chicago, March 6. 8 p, m.— Chicago Florists' Club. Holel Itaudolph. Wells and Randolph streets. A. T. I'yier. secretary. 164 No. Wa- basil a\ciuic. Cliicago. Milwaukee. Wis.. March 6, 8 p, ra Milwau- kee Flori-ls' Club. Kurt-i Rros.. Eleventh and I'rnirie streets. Rugeiie Ocstreicher. secretary, .ICKiO Nortli aveuue. Milwaukee. Omaha. Neb., March 6, 8 p. m,— Omaha Flo- rists' Club at Court House. T^wls Henderson, secretary. 181 h and Douglas street, Omaha, 1919. The American Florist. 293 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office eaclose luceuts extra to cover postage, etc. Situation AVauted — As head gardener on private place or institution; life- long: experience; age 35; married; best of references. Address Key 364, care Amerloan Florist. Situation Wanted — By first-"^class de- signer and salesman; has honorable discharge from United States Army. Can furnish best of references. Desires a permanent position at good salary. Address Franlc. eare American Florist, nr \V. 27th street. New York. Help AVanted — A grower for our re- tail store, experienced in commercial growing. Marxhfield Florist Co., Marshfleld, Ore. Help Wanted — Florist; man for green- house; also man for commercial gar- den. Address. Montgomery Gardens, Sac City, lonn. Help AVanted — Good "working fore- man; married man preferred; one who can grow roses, chrysanthemums, car- nations, Christmas and Easter stock. State experience and salary desired in tirst letter. Address J. Fuller. 31 Orchard St., Leominster, Mass. For Sale — 15.000 flower pots; differ- ent sizes. Telephone, DaHon 455. For Sale — 2% acres, greenhouse, (14,- 000 ft. glass). 7 room cottage, located near Hammond. Apply, A. S. Diekman, Dalton, lU. For Sale — Flower and fruit farm. 12 acres, eight-room house, 6,000 peonies, 1,000 fruit trees, 150,000 rhubarb, as- paragus and strawberry plants. River, Lincoln Highway, Alva Catheart. Bristol, Ind. FOR SALE Six Greenhouses to take down, 16x76 feet; every span is in good condition. A. D. Glass, 18 inches wide. Address Key 363, care American Florist. WANTED. Grower forbedtling plants, vegetable plants and miscellaneous stock. An excellent opening for a live wire to take hold of this department. Good salesmanship a valuable asset in connection with this position. Permanent position and a desirable connection for the right party. State age, ex- perience and salary expected in first letter. ROLF ZETLITZ CO., Lima, O. SITUATION WANTED IJy a young man, 25 years old, eight years' ex- perience in the wholesale and retail trade of Ne*v York city; capable of caring for a retail store; \inderstands buying in the wholesale market; would like to connect with a wholesale house; all-around references. Address A. F. F., care American Florist, 57 West 27th St., New York City. Rose Grower Wanted. Experienced ingrowing roses; and who will be able to run place in the absence of owner. If you are looking for steady work, and appreciate good treatment, let me know. Will consider only sober and willing workers. Married or single. .Vddress Key 361 care American Florist. WANTED. Rose growers with ability to produce high class stock. Permanent position and a desirable con- nection for the right parties. State age. t*.\- perienco and salary expected in first letter. ROLF ZETLITZ CO., Successors to Miami Floral Co., DAYTON, O. Help Wanted GARDENER. Male, about 36, technically trained, for extensive old English gardens, shrubbery, trees and parks, vicinity of Philadelphia. Man of executive force, agreeable per- sonality and ability to work with owner along modern business lines. A few junior men also wanted. Give full par- ticulars and reference. Box 956, Narberth, Pa. HELP WANTED Good Flrst-Class ROSE GROWER Capable of talcing full charge. Will pay good wages. Must have good reference. The Wm. Blackman Floral Go. EVANSVILLE, IND. Gardener Wanted Immediately, good all around gardener, must be a worker, temperate and obliging. Good position to the right party. Apply in person or write giving references. DARDS Madison Ave. and 44th St. New York City. §wiii»Nmini!U^iiiffii'iv.niin«iiaiiiii!HiiiiMiiiN I I OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels p m m m m Actual size of leaf 2=^x5)^ inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on Euuinied paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted bv the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per 500, ^.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. $3.00. Cash with order. i I I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. U m 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO £ aaBBBBB[B0\amBBB&f3i&B\BaBim\mtBBmfBB\B&m'SBB^BmaBBBBmBBBBBBIB>aa\ /y/Tp9ga SPECIAL PROCESS PREPARED FOLIAGES ARE THE BEST ON THE MARKET. QUEEN QUALITY r UNIFORM SIZE-NON-MOLDY— FLEXIBLE B^ /^ 1 Colors: Green, Brown, Purple. MAGNOLIA LEAVES [Price,$1.75percarlon;100-lb.cases,$22 OO 0-G QUALITY CYCAS LEAVES FLEXIBLE- NON-CURLING -DURABLE Our Cycas are packed 10 to the bundle. We do not break bundles. Per 100 Per 100 SUPREME IN QUALITY 12-16at $ 5.00 ie-20at 6.50 20-24at 7.50 24-28at 11.00 28-32 at $12.50 3Z-36at 15.00 36-40at 17.50 40-44 at 20.00 PREPARED EVERGREEN MAGNOLIA WREATHS Made of Queen Quality Leaves by experienced artists. \ RETAINS ITS FRESHNESS. Always handy when natural "( flowerc and greens are scarce. Price,$3.50perlO-lb.Carton. ROUND OR OVAL. Colors: Brown, Green or Purple. Dozen Dozen No. 20O-18inch $10.50 No. 203-24 inch $21.00 NO. 2Ol-20.1nch 12.00 "„ ,"2 ,„ ,„^v, ofi on No. 202— 22-inoh 16.00 I No. 204— .28 inch 26.00 THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies San Francisco. DEMAND LKjIITEI: AND PRICES DECLINE. Business has fallen off a little of late, and with a larger supply of most .sea- sonable stocks, prices in nearly all lines have taken a small drop. The large supply of out-door stock, such as freesias and daffodils, has weakened the prices of these items very ma- terially. There is an unusually heavy cut of daffodils coming- into this mar- ket, and only the best grade .?tock goes to the stores, the balance going to the street peddlers. Good roses are among the few items holding their own as regards price. American Beauties are very fine, but not in sufficient sup- ply to satisfy the demand. Good Russell roses are also firm. Ophelia Hadley and Columbia are in large cut at present and of excellent quality. Tlie deep pink, Cecile Brunner, is seen in limited quantities and bids fair to become very popular. Mrs. Aaron AVard is the best in any other color. Carnations are very plentiful and cheap. Large quantities are being handled en the street. Good Matchless is not plentiful and is about the best white. Violets are in great ovei--sup- ply, owing to the mild weather. L^irge quantities .nre being shipped away daily, but still there remains a large surplus, .^weet peas are on the short side this week and go.od stock is sell- ing well. Lavender freosias are also in good demand. Cattleyas are not in such large supply as they have been. This has caused prices to stiffen consider- ably. Very few phala^nopsis are left in the market. Quite a few oncidiums and cypripediiims are to be seen. Gar- denias are coming in slowly. Lily of the valley may also be had in limited quantities. Cut cyclamens are in ample supply and meet with much favor. Fruit blofsoms .ire coming in quile freely this week and sell rapidly. Cut ericas are plentiful a,nd reasonable in price. They have been used '.argely in the better class of funeral work this season. Acacia blooms are in over sup- ply, and the variety now being offered has poor keeping qualities. Ferns are still rather scarce and asparagus is also. Large quantities of finely colored Oregon grape is being handled by the stores a,nd is much more attractive than galax leaves for funeral work. The supply of azaleas in pots is limited. Good stock finds a ready market. Some fine cyclamens are now arriving and move quickly. Pink rhododendrons are excellent value and are soon disposed of. Boston ferns in the medium sizes are quite scarce. NOTES. The new improvements at the store of tho Art Floral Co., P. Matraio, man- ager, are almost completed. The nev,' space is being devoted to show rooms for cut flowei-s and supplies. The win- dows that are being put in by this firm attract crowds daily and reflect great credit on the designer, Alfred Cuneo. Manager J. A. Axell of tiie E. W. Mc- Lellan Co. reports that shipping trade is continuing to be steady with them. A large part of the cut of roses from the company's greenhouses at Burlin- game is shipped away to the north d.aily. Chas. C. Npvlet, of San Jose, was a visitor during the week at his new store on Market street. He is gre:\tly iileasod with trade since opening tip here. He is using large space in the daily papers. F. C. Jaeger & Pon. on Powell street, hnve no crmplaint to make about busi- ness and are looking forward to a he.Tvy trade this I'^aster. Mrs. R. K. Darbee is shipping quite heavily to distant points. Wanted— Roses For Immediate Stiipment. One or two year bench plants, 4,500 Mrs, Chas, Russell; 2,500 Hoosier Beauty, JInst be A-1 stock. ROLF ZETLITZ CO., Successors to Miami Floral Co., DAYTON, O. Henry Goertzhain, of Redwood City, who is a frequent visitor, says trade has been keeping up well with his firm. Fred Clark, on Haight street, says trade is steady in his district. Funeral work is about the chief item at present. James T. Lynch, Wichita, Kan. i;OOD ST. VALENTINES D.^Y TR.\DE, Business for St. Valentine's day ex- ceeded that of last year by a comfort- able margin despite very unpleasant weather, a TjO-mile gale, snow and freez- ing teniper.ature keeping many buyers at home. The Saturday following rolled up good sales so that the week as a whole looked good from the cashiei-'s desk. No one llower seemed to lead in favor, but there was a noticeable call for corsage clusters. Made tip plant baskets went well and there was a gv)od call for flowering plants properly trimmed. A moderate supply of bulb- ous stock cleaned up well. NOTE, A few representatives of the Dutch bulb houses have been recent visitors. Judging from appearances, the qtiota- tions on stock f.o.b. dock in Holland does not meet with much favor on the part of the moderate consumer. C, 1919. The American Florist. 297 POEIILMANN BROS. CO. INC. 72-74 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. L. D. Phone, Randolph 35 "OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING" CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES nDr^HiriQ $35.00 per m ViCv>lIll-r^ 4.50 per doz. Ph^l-^nkrirmcic Come in pink and white, with 8 to 20 flowers on a spray. r liaiCC;ilUp^l^ xhey are very graceful and beautiful. Per 100 flOwers $10 Plenty of Everything. Do not hesitate to order what you want. Ophelia, Wards, Brilliants, Milady, Richmonds, Callas, Easter Lilies, Carnations, Spring Flowers, Bulb Stock, Sweet Peas, Plumosus, Sprengerf, Ferns, Leucothoe, Galax, Adiantum, Woodwardia. NEW NOVELTY Hand-painted butterfly bows. Ready for use. Per doz., $2.00. 2 dozen assorted in box. Our Special Assortment of TUIV1BLEJ2 BASKETS Our selection, including such baskets as Nos. 118 and 125. Each, 30c to 50c. Order now for St. Patrick's Day Ho^hes' Shamrock Box Two Plants to each box $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. Green Carnation Dye Per package (enough for four qts. of fluid), $1.00. Plants We Are Now Offering SHAMROCKS, 2-inch Pots, $4.00 per 100. Illustration shows these plants as used with the Hughes' Shamrock Box. 50,000 extra fine 2V4*in. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $14.00 per 100. S120.00 rer 1000: 3-ln.. $25.00 oer 100. $220.00 per 1.000; 4-ln., $50.00 per 100: 5-ln., $12.00 to $15.00 per dozen; 6-ln.. $2.00 to $2.50 each. Made-up 5-ln. Forsteriana. $1.50. Livistona Rotundifolia, 4-in., $6.00 per dozen: 5-lnch, $9.00 per dozen; 6-ln. $1.25 each. Crotona, all the way from 4-ln. to big tubs; prices range from 50e to $10.00 per plant. Pandanns Teitchii, 4-iii., GOc each, 5-Id.. $].0() each; 6-ln., $1.50 each; 7-in.. $2.50 each. Rubbers. 35c, BOc, 75c, $1.00, $1.50. $2.00 each. Colens, Christmas Gem, large stock. 3-ln., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Tenninalls. 6-ln., BOc to 75c: 6-ln., 75c to $1.00. Dracaena Massangeana, 3-ln., $30.00; 4-ln., $50.00 per 100; 5-lP.. 75c to $1.00; 6-ln., $1.25 to $1.50. Phoenix Roebelenli, 5-lncb, $1.25 to $1.50 each. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-ln., 30c each, $3.50 per doz.; 5-ln., 40c each, $5.00 per doz.; 6-in.. 75c each, $8.50 per doz.; 7-ln.. $1.00 each, $11.00 per doz. 298 The American Florist. Mar. 1, Heavier Supply-Lower Prices. Our Russells are the finest for quality of any in the country. The flowers are away ahead of American Beauty at this time of year. Prices, $1.00 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. Ophelia, Hoosier, Sunburst, White Killarney, Carnations, all our own growth cut especially for the shipping trade. PRICE LIST '""'"' RUSSELL $1.U0 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of steins. HOOSIER and OPHELIA Ivong $16.00 per 100 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 per 100 Good short 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 February 17. WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST Long $12.00 to $16.00 per 100 Medium 10.00 per 100 Short 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 ROSES-OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $6.00 Paper Whites, Freeslas and Other Flowers at market prices. We call special attention to our Ferns, which are the best Massachusetts stock. Extra large. Price, $4.50 to $6.00 per 1000. Asparagus, Sprengerl, Galax and other stock at market prices. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh Steele at all times and the most even run of quality possible. NOTICE — We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until S P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN IjONG distance PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Green..ou«e,: U^H^^UU ^naL,,. .tat.on. ,„. ^78 N. WabBSfa AV©., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. STOCK CONTINUES TO BK SCARCE. Business was good the past weeli and stock in all lines cleaned up com- pletely at high prices. Roses continue to be very scarce and command high figures in all varieties with never a surplus. Carnations are in brislc de- mand and clean up early right along at the advertised quotations. Orchids are plentiful, but are moving exception- ally well considering the large quan- tity .offered. Cattleyas and phalten- opsis are in heaviest supply. The lat- ter are being used more extensively than ever, and are to be seen featured in all the leading stores where they are playing an important part in the daily offerings. Gardenias are holding their own at all times and no trouble is ex- perienced in disposing of the cuts as fast as they arrive. Sweet peas con- tinue to clean up each day at high re- turns to the growers, but so far this season the supply has not been equal to the demand. Lilies are somewhat scarce and are good property. Callas are seen in fair sized quantities at .t few of the houses, but are in such brisk demand that there is never a sur- plus. Lily of the valley is arriving in larger quantities, but the call is heavy and it moves fast. Snapdragons .are in strong demand and the same holds true for Iris Tingitan.a. which is a big factor in the market at present. Vio- lets are moving well and there is a brisk call for stevia, calendulas, pans- ies, mignonette, forget-me-nots, dais- ies, freesias, tulips, jonquils, narcissi and ^s/«/s^s/N/s^ii^k^k^s^s^-^s/V-^>^>^^«^^<>^>/'^^^££^^^^^^;££^;2^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ GREEN DYE St. Patrick's Day Monday March 17 GREEN DYE— Enough for coloring 100 to 200 Carnations, per package, 6Cc; 300 to 400 Carnations, large package, $1.00. We have the most successful Green Dye, which is cheaper and more economical thnn :iny other on the market. A. T. Pyf er & Company WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Ave., L. D. PHone central 3373 CHICAGO ^^^^.»V^<^».<^*^/^/V^^^/s/Ws» is entitled to all that he is receiving, considering the high cost of produc- tion. One of the leading retailers says that it is merely a question of supply .and demand, and that he was agi-eeably svirprised when he closed his books for the season that he made more money during the period of scarcity than he did for the same length of time for the many years of plenty in the history of his business. Many of the ranges and houses that were closed down for the winter are resuming operations. but one of the large growers who keeps pretty close tab on conditions, remarks that he does not look for any great overproduction until along in the early part of May unless the demand falls off almost entirely which is not like- ly to happen considering the great shortage in plants throughout the en- tire country. NOTFS. Hoerber Bros, sold their range of greenhouses at Dos Plaines consisting of 20 houses. 30() feet long, residence, land and their local wholesale house to E. C. Amiing' and Paul Amling. sons of A. F. -Nniling. well-known grower .at Maywood, this week, who took pos- session February 2.">. The Amiings will consign the stock to two of the 1919. The American Florist. 299 ? \)\ Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted. PETER REINBERG LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO 30 East Randolph St., IN GOOD SUPPLY ALL CUT FLOWERS and GREENS Buy Direct Prom the Grower. PRICE LIST. Subject to Change ^flthont Wotlc*. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Extra Special $3B.0O Specials 30.00 Select 25.00 Medium J15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 RICITMOND Per 100 Select $15,001 to $20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 8.00 MILADY Par 100 Select $20.00 Medium $16.00 to 18.00 Short 8-00 to 12.00 Ktllamey / ■White Klllarney ( PerlOO Klllamey Brilliant. .\ Specials $18.00 Sunburst /Select 15.00 My Maryland I Medium $10.00 to 12.00 OpheUa I Short 6.00 to 8.00 Champ Welland . . . . f Per 100 ROSES, OUR SELECTION f 6.00 Carnations $ 4.00 to 8.00 VaUey 8.00 to 10.0« SnUlax per doz. strings Adlantnm 3.00 I.OO Asparagus, per bunch $1.00 Ferns, per 1,000 $5.00 Boxwood per bunch, 35c V Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $2.00 Leacothoe Sprays 1.00 ill ;;: Our assortment at present is most complete in both Cut Flowers and Greens. Try our service. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. local commission houses and the store will be disposed of as soon as possible. Paul Amling will be in charge of the greenhouses which are at present de- voted to roses. Everyone wishes the young men .success in their new under- taking'. The entire trade regrets to hear that Hoerber Bros., who have been engaged in the wholesale business here for the past 10 years, will retire from the florist business for they made many friends during that time and had a reputation that anyone might well be proud of. Their many friends while sorry to lose them extend their best wishes to them in whatever enter- prise they may engage in some time in the future. The transaction was a cash proposition and involved consider- able money the sum of which both parties do not care to disclose for publication. Henry Arnold was granted an honor- able discharge from the navy at the Great Lakes naval training station this week and will be back on the job at O. A. & L. A. Tenner's March 3. Phil Weinberg, who has been with the colors for nearly a year, was honor- ably discharged recently, and is again employed in Poehlmann Bros. Go's, cut flower department. Miss Olga Tonner, who has been con- fined to her home for several weeks with infJammatoiy rheumatism, ex- pects to soon he able to resume her duties at O. A. & L. A. Tonner's. Eddie Schultz, formerly with the Weiland-Risoh Co., who wa.s overseas with the American troops, was mus- tered out recently. Frank Jarel, who was at the Great Lakes naval training station for some- time, is back on the job at Zech & Mann's store. E. F. Winterson has signed a two- year lease on the store at 4010 "West Harrison street. Particulars later. 300 The American Florist. Mar. 1, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., ^i^^X'^^i CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS UES. BUSSELL Per lUO Fancy $25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 RICHMOm) Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 6.00 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 6.00 Short 6.00 PRICE LIST-«?w-t^l%41G South Halsted street. E, C. Amling arrived here from Orange, Calif., February 10, leaving the following Saturday to join his fam- il.v, which is visiting there. Percy Jones, Inc., unpacked quite a shipment of supplies this week among «hich was noted a large stock of wired toothpicks and Horists' wire. Gale Fanning, formerly with Kenni- cott Bros, Co., w.as mustered cut of service last week and is visiting friends here, Roswcll Schupp. of the J. A. Bud- long Co., is taking tlit bath treatments at Hot Springs, .\rU. J.919. The American Florist. 301 '?«»«*«««*«««««*«*«««»«««««4«««««5««4««S«««««*S«««^^ !?''*** Best Quality Roses Choice stock of Valley, Easter Lilies, Calendulas, Violets, Paper Whites, Tulips, Iris, Daisies, Callas, Mignonette, Forget-me-nots, Jonquils, Freesias, Sweet Peas, Pansies and all other seasonable stock. Don't forget us on Greens, as we have Mexican Ivy, Asparagus Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Green and Bronze Leucothoe and Galax. CARNATIONS Splits $2, 3 to $4 per 100 Choice Stock, $5, $6 to $8 per 100 If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., Corner uKc St , CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty i^!*SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. LWe are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. \' LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS BEST IN COUNTRY $6.00 per lOOO FLORIST WIRE NOS. 18 to 22 12 and 18 cut $2.00 a box ASPARAGUS SPRAYS NONE BETTER ANYWHERE $2.00 to $4.00 per 100 56 £. Randolph St., PERCY JONES CHICAGO \j. E. Burleigh, general manager of the Save Manufacturing- Co.. will leave shortly on a combined business and pleasure trip. He reports that the de- mand for his self-watering flower boxes has shown a steady increase since they were placed on the market several years ago. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, and wife, who are at Pasadena. Calif., write that they are having a fine time and that an inspection of their ranch near there shows everything to be in splendid condition, especially their young palms. A. Henderson & Co. are gradually getting things in shape at their new store on North Wabash avenue. John Degnan is busy arranging for the dis- tribution of their new catalogue. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are very well pleased with business, especially in the shipping line, which holds up steadily. The local call for stock is improving here. C. D. Mills, Jacksonville. Fla.. Sovereign Batlle Axe Wielder of the W^oodmen of the World, was a visitor last week. Archie Spencer has leased the store occupied by Hoerber Bros, and will take possession March 1. His old place is for^ rent. Chas. W. McKellar is back from Greenfield. O., where he attended the funeral of a relative. • WE believe in the spirit and practical application of co-operation between the grower, wholesaler and retailer, with an adjustment of profit for all three. The grower is the source of supply. The commission wholesaler is the best and most eco- nomical means of distribution. The retailer is the most direct means of reaching the consumer, A service between these three factors, that is most profit- able to all these interests, requires a spirit of efficiency, loyalty and co-operation. Whether a grower or retailer, when you ship or buy, Kennicott Bros. Co. offers yon all the advantages. We do as we say. Oar policy is based on the principles of the "Golden Rule," YOUR PROTECTION 302 The American Florist. Mar. 1, z^^^sss. "^ - - TslOT I NIC. 3^-^^^r^ phones: CENTRAL 257l-AUT0MATIC48-7i4-CEHTRAL2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Good Supply of Everything You Need in Cut Flowers and Greens Stock in general is scarce, but we are managing to take mighty good care of all of our customers. Beauties, Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Callas, Jonquils, Calendulas, Tulips, Freesias, Narcissus, Snapdragons, Violets, Daisies, Carnations, Forget-me- nots, Gypsophila, Pussy Willows, Greens, Etc., Etc. !■ August Poelilmaiiu is more than pleased with business and reports one of the best periods tliat Poehlmann Bros. Co. ever enjoyed. He takes great pride in showing- visitors through the palm houses where an exceptional- ly fine stock of these now fill a large range by itself. Adolph Poehlmann has everything in the pink of condi- tion at Plant B where 10 of the rose houses that were closed for the winter are again being placed in operation. The Consumers' Company has stored less than 10 per cent of its require- ments for natural ice as a result of the mild weather, the warmest in 3'j years. The greatest possible output of arti- ficial ice will no more than satisfy household requirements, leaving the great ■wholesale and catering supplies very short indeed. It is said that noth- ing but severe cold weather for several weeks can prevent a grave shortage of this important commodity. A. T. Pyfer & Co. received a letter from Jack B>ers this week in which he stated that his regiment had re- ceived the British medal of honor and last but not least he was the possessor of the much coveted Croix de Guerre. He is still in Germany with the Ameri- can troops but is very anxious to get back to his friends here. There is one young lady in the wholesale district anxiously awaiting his return. The Chicago Flower Growers" Asso- ciation and the A. L. Randall Co. will each receive ono-haif of the output of the Hoerber range at DosPlaines, which changed hands this week. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. ex- pects to occupy the new down town i>mee in the State and L;ike building about May 1. A. F. Amling and wife of Maywood left this week for a month's visit at Orange. Calif. Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. WHOIiBSAIjB FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, pi>one M«je-tic 7175 CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Mrs. Walter Amling has returned from a pleasant visit with relatives in Ohio. We may cut some ice yet. Visitors : Harvey Kidder, of the Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich.; Chas. M. Balluff, Indianapolis. Ind.; Warren E. Schaefer, with J. O. Click, Spring- fteld, O.; Chas. M. Vandervoort, Battle Creek, Mich.; George MacArthur, Minneapolis. Minn.; J. E. Steinhauser. Pittsburg, Kan. Milwaukee, Wis. SUPPLY CLE.'VNS UP WELL. Market conditions are becoming more favorable of late, instead of weakening, which, no doubt, is of bene- fit to all concerned. The last half of the past week, the weather became cloudy and wet, and with a steady demand for funeral work, all stock was quite well cleaned up each day. Roses must be ordered ahead of time in or- der to get them, while good stiff stemmed (tarnations are the exception. Due to the mild winter thus far, most of the carnation specialists claim it was next to impossible to keep them at the regular lemperatin-e, hence the weak stems at this time. With the dark days, the sweet peas suffered the most as the buds drop in a short time. Lilies arrive in small quantities and keep right on moving. The demand for bulbous and other spring stock is greater than the supply. NOTM. Arthur Leidiger, president of the Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., has the sym- pathy of the trade in the loss of his father, who passed away February i?) at the age of (i7 years. The funeral was from the residence. 779 Hackett avenue, February 22, with inteiment at Forest Home cemetery. Otto Sylvester, Sr.. of Oconomowoc. Wis., says that his eldest son is still with the enlisted boys at Washington. D. C, and with the advent of spring, the work is beginning to crowd him. Wm. Zimmermann reports busine.ss to dale for the month of February bet- ter than any yet experienced since he is in business. For St. Valentine's day it was exceptionally fine. On and after March 1. the assess- ment rate for the florists' advertising club will be doubled, the retailers pay- ing two per cent, while the growers contribute one per cent. The monthly meeting of the florists" club will be held at the regular quar- ters. March 0. Important subjects are on the programme fur discussion. Wm. A. Kennedy, of the C. C. Poll- worth Co., made a brief business trip to Indianapolis February 20. Miss Martha Gunterburg, of Chicjxgo. called on the local trade the middle of last week. We regret to report that Mrs. Walter Holton has been very ill for the past week. E. O. 1919. The American Florist. 303 >ll^^\^t^^S.^S.t^^s.^^^^s.^^\^s.^^,s.^\^s.s.s.^^^^^s.s.s.s.'-».^^^t.<.<.»-t^^^<.ii.s.^.^.<.iw.^<^^t^tt^^^^^^- For Your Supply of CUT FLOWERS E C Z M Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. & I* 4- * * t * * * * I * * * * * * * * * * RAEDLEIN'S SPECIALS f No. 1. or Tumbler Baskets, in all colors, complete ^Q r A M«) with metal liners tpOaOvr $9.00 No. 1. Tumbler Baskets, in all colors, complete with metal liners No. 2. Cut Flower Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep 24 to 32 inches over all, in all colors and complete with metal liners No. 3. ija Plant Baskets,mediam size, assorted shapes, ^1 C AA * Write for Catalog. 4> 4* 713 Milwaukee Avenue | * L AA -•— •- -•- -•- -•- -■- -•--•- -•- -•- -•- -*. -*. -*-,*..•..•--•--»--•--•- *--•■ r '■' ■»■ 'V ■*■ ■*■ 'tr 'V 'It 'tr V V V ir V V "*" "1" V 'Ir "1" "1" 'FWr in all colors, complete with metal liners., RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., Kt'iu.' Cincinnati. SUPPLY MOVES AT GOOD FIC.UKES. Stock continues scarce and every- thing that comes into the wholesale houses cleans up at prevailing prices, which are stiff for the time of the year. The demand for shipping is very heavy. The supply of roses is picking up and is much better than it was at the last writing. All carna- tions that come into the market clean up quickly. Sweet peas are in a good supply and sell well. Snapdragons are in a fair suppl.v and move readily each day. Easter lilies, rubrums, and callas find a good market. The sup- ply of bulbous stock is fair and meets with a good call. Southern daffodils were added to this line last week. Oth- er offerings are calendulas, orchids, violets, forget-me-nots, baby primroses and wallflowers. NOTES. E. G. Gillett has been unable to get enough of asparagus from Florida to satisfy all the demands he has for it. "Visitors : Simon J. Hider, Hillsboro, O.; V. H. Thomas. Augusta, Ky.; J. A. King. Parkersburg, W. Va.; W. J. Cox, Chicago, and P. B. Nye, Richmond, Ind. H. Terrc Haute, Ind. JIIGH PRICES HURT VALENTINE SALES. St. Valentine's day was ushered in with rain and =!now which made de- liveries very difficult in some localities. The volume of business, both cash and credit, was much larger than in pre- vious years with prices considerably higher. The stock was of fine quality but in many instances customers who had intented to buy liberally, cut the or- der in half when told the prices and this made necessary the delivery of many small packages. Violets and sweet peas took the lead in popular- ity, the former being sold in bunches „ of .TO for .$1..50 while 2.5 sweet peas | good stock Iirought the same figiu'e. Pioses ranged from $3 to .$(> per dozen and carnations were $2, which price was also received for narcissi, daffodils and tulips. Plants were in demand although the variety was limited to cyclamens and primroses. NOTE. C. V. Abeele has sold the establish- ment known as the Terre Haute Rose & Carnation Co.. to Howard E. Hen- ley, a practical grower of Hartford City. Ind.. who will cater exclusively to the wholesale tr'.».».".».--»^»^»^».».»-^.»-t.».»-»-»»»-»-»-»-»-»-».'L».».^^s.s.»-»-^»-^s.<.T.^»».»»»».».»^^^^ ERNE ^ COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL St. Louis. TRADE CONDITIONS VERY SATISFACTORY. Business during the past weeli has been good with a few orders for social functions. Stock of all kinds has been quite plentiful with the exception of carnations. Good lily of the valley is not available and the same is true of Harrisii. Callas are to be had in quan- tity and command high prices. Sweet peas are plentiful, and considering the quantity, hold tip quite well. The sup- ply of roses has increased somewhat and quotations are more reasonable. Violets move slowly and the same can be said of bulbous stock. The market is well supplied with greens. TJOTES. Miss Elsie Marty, with AVindlers' Flowers, has been confined to her home for 10 days with the influenza, but ex- pects to be out in a few days to wel- come home her fiancee, Herman Knoll, who has been in an eastern army camp for the past year. He wtis in the flor- ist business before he left and expects to open a new store on Ins return. It is hoped tliat all carnation grow- ers in this vicinity will send a vase of stock for display at the next meet- ing of the florists' club. March ].S. Any flowers for this purpose, maj' be sent to any of the wholesalers who will see that they are properly staged. Mrs. "W. C. Smith, who has been at the Deaconess hospital, is steadily im- proving and expects to be able to be moved to her home in a few days. Her many friends aviII be very glad to hear that .she is well on the road to complete recovery. The ladies' florist club will hold its next meeting March 4 at 2 :".0 p. m. at the Y. yv. C. A. building. Uth and Locust .streets. All ladies interested are invited to attend. A number of tlie leading downtown florists have conducted special sales on sweet peas which lins rplir-ved the con- gested condition of the market on this itf m. J. J. W. Fort Wayne, Ind. PARK DAYS SnORTEX sur'pr.v. The local market has had a serious short.'igp of cut stock during the pist week, (he wcnther being dark and un- productive. The demand has been ex- cellent, with funer.ai work heaviest, on accoimt of the outbreak of the influenza epick^mio, which has claimed a largo number of persons. Cotinter trade, and flowers for the sick room, have al- (lALAX! fiALAX! fiALAX! If you want a <;ood grade of stock, fresh from tbe woods, at a reesonable price, send us your orders. We have it. Quality guar:inteed. Terras: Cash with order. Prices below. Bronze Galax per lOOU, 10.95; per case of 10,000. J7.50 Ferns per 1000 1.75; per case of 5,000, 7.50 Sphagnum.ind Sheet Moss per bag, '^00 Mountain Laurel. Hemlock !i mJ Rhododendron Branches per box, 3,00 The Grandfather Evergreen Co., Newland, N. C. so had a good call. Carnations are ir. veiy limited supply. Sweet- peas have fallen off considerably, with the ab- sence of sunshine. Roses have been in very short supply for some weeks. NOTES. At the store of the Flick Floral Co. wedding work and funerals kept all liands busy during the week. This firm also sent out a number of bas- kets and bouquets for dancing recitals. A good general demand, with out- of-town funeral orders in the .ascen- dency, is reported at Ed. Wenninghoff'.s store. Plants were featured last week bv the Doswell Floral Co, Their windo\v' decoration was especially good. A. ,T, Lanternier & Co. report a very good counter trade, and heavy demand for funeral pieces. H. K. Albany, N. Y. RETAIL FLORISTS' cLUI! MEETS. At a meeting of the local retail flor- ists held in the rooms of tlie Chamber of Commerce, February 10, the mem- bers decided to form a permanent or- ganization to be known as the Albany Retail Florists' Association. The re- sults from advertising tlie use of flow- ers for St. Valentine's day were de- clared by the retailers to be excellent. It was then decided to use space in all the local newspapers for displa>' advertising of the use of Howei's for St. Patrick's day. William C. C.Ioeck- ner, i)resident of the association, named a committee of three to devise iTieans of preventing duplication in de- liveries of orders to the outskirts of the city and to suburban towns. The committee is made up of B, C Holmes, James Lascaris and P, A, Yaiich. The (■ommfttee will endeavor to have the florists co-operate in sending all their orders to the same locality Iti one de- livery to be arranged for once or twice daily as conditions may demand. ALBANIAN HONORED .\T STATE JfEBTINO. Frederick A. Danker returned from the midwinter meeting of the New York State Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs, held at Ithaca, as a member of two important committees. He was named with F. R. Pierson, of Tarrytown, on an aug- mented committee. Earl A, Bates, chairman, to seek the co-operation of every agency in the state allied with horticulture to induce the legislature to appropriate !i;3.5(J,00l> for the con- struction of a building on the state fair grounds, Syracuse, for the use of the fruit, flower, vegetable, seed, bee, and nursery interests of the state. The building would be the largest on the grounds and adapted for the use of conventions during the 1] months of the year in which the state fair is not held. F. R. Pierson w,as authorized by Chairman R.ates to select a com- mittee to call upon Governor Smith at Albany to lay liefore him the merits of the proposition. The subject of a floricultur.ai' and horticultural building on the fair grounds has b-^en liefore the New York federation at its meet- ings since l!>1(j when Mr. Rates was appointed chairman of the original committee which included also Charles II. Vick and Ceorgc B. Hart, of Roch- ester. Mr. Danker was named also with Prof. David Lumsden of Cornell Univer.sity, a committee to preparo prize lists for flowers to be exhibited at the state fair in Seiitpmber. The flower.s must be from .\meric.in or New York state grown stock or seed. R. D. Bhooki.yn, N, Y. — The Oloria Prod- ucts Corporation, de.alers in florists' supplies, has been formed by R, Beck. D. ]•:. Horwitz a.nd AT. M. Voit with a capital stock of .SLSMMHI. 1919. The American Florist. 305 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Ij. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone* CENTRAL 19T7 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MUSSEB Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEiuiND-RiscnCbt FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE "PH J. IvEVY 56 West 26th Street, WHOLESALE FLORIST Opposite New York Cut Flower Co. Telephones Farragut 8862 and 8863. NEW YORK A prominent retailer, who, after con- siderable deliberation, connected up last week witli the F. T. D., cleaned up a profit in the first three days' business that paid his entrance fee and annual dues, and now wishes it had not taken him so long- to make up his mind. Washington's birthday gave a little impetus to the business, there being: a number of holiday dinners, at which the decorations were more or less elab- orate. Cherry trees and hatchets were in evidence in some of the florists' win- dows. M. Baylis, West Grove. Pa.. Stanley Giles. Reading. Pa,; Lewis Radcliffe, and Mrs. Schiltz, Charlotte, N. C, were recent visitors reported by Edward Reid. One of the leadinfj wholesale houses reports that Iris Tingitana is one of the best of the choice offerings, being in demand in all of the best stores. The Philadelphia Record gave a nice account of the life and activities of John Westcott, illustrated with his portrait, in last Sunday's edition. James Higgins, of Pittsburgh, was in town the past week representing the A, L, Randall Co,, Chicago, He is much pleased with his new occupation. Samuel Sproul, in addition to his 60th street shop, has opened a branch at 5617 Chester avenue, at which the business is very encouraging. The Jos, Heacock Co, says there is room for a new rose of the Killarney type, a trifle better, but with good mid- winter blooming qualities. The Roxborough florists are satisfied with their winter's business and are looking forward to a good Easter. Visitors: J, C. Bloxom, Hampton, ■Va',; W, F. Gude and Adolph Gude, Washington. D, C; C, B, Weaver and Elmer Weaver, Ronx, Pa,; H, Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa,: Charles H, Totty, Madison. N, J,; Charles Seibold, Wilkesbarre, Pa„ and Antoine Wintzer, West Grove, Pa. K. New York. MOUER.^TE WIIOLKSAI.E DEltAND, Business had a quiet tone through- out the past week. There was a moderate demand in the wholesale dis- trict with an occasional ripple when some stocks carried in a little lighter supply, but such is the rule rather than the exception. The increase of busi- ness on Washington's birthday was scarcely perceptible. As on St, Valen- tine's day, a few retail stores reported increased sales; others experienced a falling off as the holiday took away somo of their best customers. American Beauty roses and gardenias continue scarce and the few that arrive bring high figures. While tea roses are cheaper than they were a month ago, there .are fluctuations in prices. Quota ■ tions stiffened on carnations and jon- quils. February 22. due to a somewhat lighter supply, but both are likely to he back at old figures in a few days, Lily of the valley has so far fallen from its high estate of last summer th,at tho hucksters are displaying the ,shorter grades on their trays, along with quan- tities ot dotible violets. There is some imeasiness among retailers over the Drospect of a light supply of pot lilies for Easter, From New York Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY BEST QUALITY HOLLAND GROWN In cases of 500 pips $15,00 per case In cases of 900 pips 22,50 per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 169 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. Fel.n-uary 24, — There is consideraole activity in the wholesale district this morning: the weather is clear and bracing, and the market has a cheer- ful tone. Prices on staple stocks are fairly firm, with jVmerican Beauties and gardenias still scarce and high. Remarkably fine stock of the giant narcissus. Emperor, is attracting much NOTES. The wi'iter has sometimes been rep- rimanded for wandering away from the discussion of cut flowers, plants, greenhouse building, the price of coal, etc.; but in truth there are other sub- jects with which the florists are in- timately concerned. One of these — a very important one — is how a man may live to a great age in the enjoy- ment of all his faculties. The follow- ing is an editorial note from the ".Sun" of February 20: "To have been born M) months before the Monroe Doctrine was declared, to have rescued New York in civil war time from the filth that had disgraced her, and to be prac- ticing medicine today — what a span has Ijeen covered by Dr, Stephens Smith, now entering his ninety-seventh year! 'Keep alertj keep in touch with active men and women,' says this marvel, uttering the prescription for eternal youth." At a dinner given by Philip Berolz- heimtr in the Waldorf-.Astoria hotel on the night of February 1!>. plans were discussed for. as one repf)rter put it, civilizing the city's 6,0(KMIOII people to the point of using the public parks without wrecking them," Francis Gallatin, who succeeded Berolzheimer ,as president of the park board, was present with others. It is not to be supposed that all the people of this city are vandals, but it has its share. There are two classes of thieves and vandals. One class will steal or des- troy anyone's propei-ty; the other seems to think that the property of the United States or any other government is common loot. The next meeting of the florists' club will be held in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building on the night of March 10, In these days of reconstruction, and the impending proliiliition oi iilants — ami nmi — it is -.^.^ Joseph A. Millaog Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farragut. Mention the American Floi-ist when wi-iting Telephone 9760 Chelsea, Traveling Wholesale Florist INC, 130 West 28th Street NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty 1919. The American Florist, 309 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864j5S'?l'^r/irr.«u.. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Parragut. William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York I'elephone 750 Farra^rut -ji Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST t532-3533 Farragut 133 W. 28ih Si., NcW York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers BORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Rosee, Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies. Etc. 148West28tliSt., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farraent 300 and 301 tiention the American Florist when writing r JOHN YOUNfi SCO. Wbolesale Commission Florists I 53 W. I8lh St.. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4836. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragnt. Mention the American Florist uhen icritiui/ Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 3Sth St., NEW YORK Tel. COS and 609 Farragut CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925. I. Goldstein AVHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attentllon to your Interests. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Pliones 4024 and 4026 Madison Square. VlioMe Hover MM-ltefe New York, Feb. 26 Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 75.00@12o.00 50.00@ 75.00 '• extra and fancy " '* No. I and No. 2 12.00f§ 25.00 *' Hadley 12.00® 40.00 Hoosier Beauty 0.00^'f ITi.iKt Francis Scott Key .12.0of(ji 50.00 " Columbia 8.00® 25.00 " Prima Donna 8.00® 25.00 Alice Stanley i\M)rfj\ 25.00 Mrs. ttez . ..jOra' .7.5 Tulips. Darwin, per doz . 1.50® 2.00 Iris, per doz . 1.5<3® 3.0.tl ^^^^ -M r^ ^ ^^^fe^^ ■f \\^ ^ fy r^,>- ' -rr--^— ^m Mjjd ^^ 1 J i [ f\ 1 1 L. -_.^.,_. PANDANUS VEITCHII. 7-inch, 24-inches high, each... .$2.50 t)-inch, 16-16 inches high, each 1.50 FICUS ELASTICA. 6-inch, 18-inches high, each.... 1.50 ASPLENDIUM NIDUS AVIS. (Nest Fern) 6-inch each 1.00 DKACAINA ROTHEANA. 7-inch each 1.50 KENTIA BILMOSEANA. '^ in a pot, 6-inch. ...per doz., $12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 3 in a pot, 6-inch.... per doz., $12.00 ANTHERICUM MANDERIANIA. 4ii-inch pots each, 50c Fer Delivery March 15 This stock is exceedingly scarce through- out the country and we advise every- one to protect their supply by placing orders now for March 15 delivery. BOSTON FERNS. 6-inch each, $0.60 9-inch each, $2.00 8-inch each, 1.00 10-inch each, 2.50 DRACAENA INDIVISA. 5.inch each, 35c $300.00 per 1000 lots. 600 at 1000 rate. The George Wittbold Co. 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. lillllllHiiiiiiil easy to find something to talk .about, so there is sure to be entertainment of .some kind. A number of new mem- bers will be installed. Chairman Schenck of the dinner committee is likely to report on the arrangements. The dinner will be held in the Hotel Biltmore on the night of March 1.5, and we learn that tickets are going fast. Several business houses con- nected with the trade have taJcen a table each. Prank (Jolsner. son of Oeorge Gols- ner. of College Point, has been hon- orably discharged from the TTnited States army and has taken his for- mer position as a salesman with Hcntz & Nash, Inc., 55-57 West 2Cth street. Fi-ederick Marquardt. who has a range and store at Middle Village, and another store at 2413 Myrtle avenue, Brooklyn, has been in poor health for some time, is now in the south and is said to be improving. The optimistic and smiling Henry Penn. of Boston, was a visitor Febru- ary 24. Henry believes that Boston is all" right, which has been a big factor in his success there. A. F. F. Rochester, N. Y. SUrPI.Y INCERASING IN QUANTITV. Due to sunshine and mild weather the supply of flowers now coming into this market is on the increase with roses, carnations, sweet peas, narcissi and all bulboiis stock quite plentiful. The s.ale of violets seems to be improv- ing and orchid sweet peas are also used in considerable numbers. Pot plants find a ready sale. Asparagus is in short supply and receipts of galax are only fair. NOTES. George T. Boucher arranged a very attractive St. Valentine's day window. Salter Bros, recently had a window of forsythias which attracted much at- tention. E. C Armburst has been elected president of the Western New York Herman club. Chbster. 1919. The American Florist. 311 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Iieading Retailers Id the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Bstabllahed 1SS7 ^mM. 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We haTe the Beat FacUltle» tn the City LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S I^ARGBST FLOWBR STORBL WASHINGTON D. C. n'^foiiiif* Glides' Members of Floriata' Telegraph Pelivery. New York. DRAKOS CO. FliOBISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Colombia CoUetfe Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Uember of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, T.S Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST iOOO Madison /.venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Telephones, LOUIS MICHBIi 6582-6583 Main. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Consl^nmenta Solicited 48 WiUoughy St., BBOOKIiYN, N. Y, ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARniINn Flowers and Service ^ISi^SiSS^' I!\aWJ \J ill/ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing BRAMCBXS: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent New York. Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists; We afo in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer rnd the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stock In the market. Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whemoriting New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif.' O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FliORIST 824 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our nsual good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270, 271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. V. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK DtGnred b AOui; anil ridiil; os (elegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGERS 4 Sontk Jeflenon Street, i'** J l"*'* vf* Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive ear immediate and careful attention. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Ifelegraph Delivery. HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers fs,^^f< HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager. jMLjjmujr Artislic Funeral Designs. Flowers for all occaskna I ^fllnrisi I ^''- '*^^ Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. ^^^y Brand: 214 Hackensack Rl, RidgeSeld Park.N. I Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cfut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regnlar trade dlKt. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing 312 The American Florist. Mar. 1, DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, for 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Uember of Florista' Xelegiaph Deliveiy. Bay War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT St. Paul, Minn. Holm & OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We Are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Beg erow s 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries thronghont the state and to all steamship docks In Bobolien, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. AsW.SmithCo. KEENAN BliDG. Largest Floral Establishment In America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELMi EUCIID AVENUE Memljors of Florists' TblOBraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Nob. Uomher of Florists' T.lograph Delivery. Astoria Horist NEW YORK CITY 21 OO n-MAo/^TArcivT _. .-... . We are in center of residential sec- lOO UrOaaWay, TcL 9414 SchuyUr. tlon, between r-lh and 78ih streets. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvln, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Butfalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago— Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Cbieago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Cliicago— Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati. O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O.— H. W. Sbeppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Kodgers. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Jersey City, N. J. — H. G. Weidemann. Kansas Cdty, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — John A. Sabier Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — 0. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Prey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Ix>s Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.— August H. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newhuryport. Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La.— Metajrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York— A. Meyer. 1062 Madison Ave. New Y'ork^Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New Y'ork — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Drakes Co. New York — Hem-y Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottniiller. New York — Melandre Bros. Kew York — McKenuey, 503 Fifth Ave. New York. — D. J. I'uppas. Inc. New Y"ork— Thos. F. Gnlvin, Inc. New York— Orchid Florists; 100 W. 57th St. New Y'ork- G. B. M. Stunipp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swobodn. Fnrnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. I'assalc, N. J. — T^dward Sceery. Pnterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. I'lilladelphia. Pa.— Charles II. Grakelow. I'hiladelphia, Pa. — J. J. Ilnliermehl's S'ons. Philadelphia, Pa.— The London Flower Shop. rittsbnrgh. Pa.- Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. I'ittslurgh, Ph.— Mrs. B. A. Williams. Uoanoke, Vn.— Fallon. Flnilst. Uochesfer, N. Y'. — J. B. Keller Sons. l{..ckford. 111.— H. W. BucUbee. Suit Lake Citv. Utnll— Miller Floral Co. Sheboysian. Wis.— J. B. Matthewson. Sriringnold. Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Ix)uls. Mo.— Grimm & Oorly. St. I«uls, Mo.— F. H. Wehpr. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.- L. L. May & Co. San Francisco— J. R. Boland. 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. SVatlle. Wash. — Ilnllyivood Gardens. Sleuhcnrllle, O. — lluscroft'e Flower Shop. Torre Haute, Ind.- J. G. IleinI & Sons. Tacoma, \Vash.— California Florists. Tidedo. O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Oratiot Aveiuis. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. PHONSS: 1501 andL1582 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Dunlop's Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Flowers Bellvereil Anywitre. Ptionj, 1952 Bedloril HUGO H. JAHN -PLiORIST- 710 Nostrand Avenae Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St, at Cnmberiand Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Send Telegraph. Telephone or Mall Orders for florist service in ttiia vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt nnd cnreful attention WMshington, D. C. — Geo. IT. Cooke. Wnshlnston. D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Wnshtngton, D. C. — Gnde Bros. Wnshinjrton. D. C. — Oco. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Moss. — Littlefleld Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randnll's Flower Sbop. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1919. The American Florist. 313 No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. THOS. F. GALVIN ara NEW YORK nfth Avenue DUuIUII 799 Boylston street Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S liARGBST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main Vik I ■■nit lytt Telephone Store- u"* ""'* '*"'■> No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ^uiiiniiiinimiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiifliiiiiiniiimiiiniiRiiiinniiiiiiiuuiniDiiiiiiii^ § Cincinnati, O. | I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street 1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. i p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. = '^niiiiiniiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiit^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506, Long Dlst., BeU ph. 2189. Uemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. S Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large GreenhouseJ. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconflin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula o[ Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly freih stock. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 5:27 Special attention to mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic DesigTis and Fresh Cut Floirers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Tacoma, Wash. California riorists wlU take care of rU telegraphic orders. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago "Jb'.' Suk- to All orders carefully filled ^:j— — j,sO.St. under the .upervUion ol -^r^U^ GEORGE .HSMU8. Hgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'egraph Delivery. W. J. PALMER ,.^^" , ^ SON /^r;^ ^ > 7 /; New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 7ad St. Phone Columbus 546S Branch: S40 ^Vestchester Ave., Bronx Phone; Intervale 4990 Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Are. at N St., N. 'W. Miss Louise AV. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3841, 384S. New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 fIFTH AVKNUE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Jersey City, H. G. WEIDEMANN'S FLOWER SHOP 222 Monticello Arenne Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists f-o-JtSi Lenox Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully flUed. 138-140 Fourth St., East Denver, Colo. The Park B. E. GILUS. Proiilal. l^lOPCll V^U* L P. NEIHAN. SecretuT. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. ,j- . . 437-39-41 MUwaukee St. l^hatSt) Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Association. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdalc. New York. D. J. PAPPAS, Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The right place to buy FLOWERS OF QUALITY. 314 The American Florist, Mar. 1, New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Pbone, Columbus 6883 Brandies: 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boi of flowers is * Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities reoeive our per- gonal attention. SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modem Glues. Flrst-CIas3 Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Rmidolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER N. B, Cor. Taylor and Ollre Sta. Flowers delUered In City and State on ehort notice. Member of Florista" Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction. ni|l IITII Ulllll Wearethecenteroithegreat ""l-Uin, miHIli Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Memiera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, IlL H. W. BUCKBEE. Memher of Florista' Telegraph Deltvery. E. W. PEARSON 88 State Street, Newbnryport, Maaa. Covers All Newr England Points NEW YORK CITY McKENNEY 503 Fifth Ave., Telephone 6390 Murray Hill KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n. Mention the American Florist when ioriting C. n. f REY Wkolssali and Ritiil Florist 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. will flu orders for the West on short notlc* Trade discounts. First-class itoolc. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Orchid Florists, inc. FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS John Cliangiiris, President 100 West 57th Street Corner Sixth Ave., Telephone Circle 643 3343 W. MA.DISON ST. CHICAGO) vi/v^fc Y^o^ tons in the United States and 120,(11)0 tons in Chile, and it was decided that importers should dispose of tile for.-ner in this country, and that the government should endeavor to sell the latter in Chile to foreign interests. In respect to the stock here, a plan has been evolved on the lines of tlie recent ar- rangements through the War Indus- tries Board bj' which the government will fix tlie price probably in the neigh- borhood of .$4.2.5 per 100 pounds, maybe lower, to cover the cost of selling and during- this liquidation, which may take until June 1 next, importations will not be permitted. On the other hand, pending contracts bought under governmental control, now in force, will probably be automatically can- celled March 1, after which date buy- ers will be able to purchase as needed through the same channels as hereto- fore at prices which will be published later in a circular issued by the im- porters, as soon as necessary details are completed, which will probably be early next week. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Trade Directory Price: S3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHIOAOO Braslan Grower for the IVhoIeaale Trade Only. Onion, Lettucb, Carrot, Pausnip, Parslet, Cblert, Kndive* Salsipt, Named and M|-nftn Urandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1919. The American Florist. 317 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in qnantity and of highest quality, D^^ Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "TPB JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Passports. Importers of hoiticultural goods and supplies seeking to go abroad at this time are being informed, that at the re- quest of the British and French gov- ernments, the state department has adopted a policy under which pass- ports for travel will hereafter be re- fused to all persons other than those having business in the countries named. Botli Great Britain and France recently made formal requests, that passports to travelers be limited as rigidly as possible because of trans- portation difficulties artd abnormal conditions. B. F. L. Wartime Seed Prices in Europe. In a recent communication, a repre- sentative of a prominent firm of French seedsmen gives mucli interesting in- formation regarding the seed trade in Northern France and Belgium during the German occupation. Ho said in part : "During the first year, seeds could be procured through the leading Ger- man firms, who must have had fairly good stocks, but during the second year the situation became more dif- ficult, and when the Germans pre- vented export or granted it only on license in rare cases, prices advanced to incredible figures. In consequence, many German soldiers returning from furloughs in that country, smuggled into France and Belgium seeds of very ■poor quality and low germination." Following are some of the prices which prevailed in the territory men- tioned, last year, the figures given be- ing per Ivilo. equivalent to. a trifle over two pounds : Fi-ancs Carrot. NaDtaise and Careiitau 300 St. Valery 220 Beet, Egyptian j2 Chelteuliam ■«' •Celery, Paris Golden Yellow 1.0"0 Large ribbed, white, solid 500 Cabbage, Dutch and Bnmswiel; 600 Red 300 Brussels sprouts ^J" Kale J^l CanliOovrer, Early London ■'oo Corn salad - ^ Radish .^ Leek, Very Large. Winter and Carentan... obO Tomato. King Humbert 130 Thyme 1»" Celeriac. Prague p"" Lettuce -^l Turnip *' Parsley. Curled 27 Cucumber 120 Parsnip -^ Onion «,^ The following on a basis of 100 kilos (about 220 pounds) : Francs Mangel, half-sugar, -white or rose 4.000 Chicory large rooted 2.400 Spinach. Viroflav 1,600 Beans. Broad 1.900 Pole 1.150 ** Dw-arf Princess 1.700 .« *************************************** * * * * "GOOD STUFF" We Got It. Get Some. WRITE TODAY ALL VARIETIES "^ SEED BEETS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lb. Crimson Globe 50.60 Crosby' s Egyptian 40 Detroit Dark Red ** Early Blood Turnip 40 Edmajid's Blood Turnip 40 Dewing's Blood Turnip 40 Arlington 40 Swiss Chard 60 All Cabbage Seed as listed is of 1917 Crop of reliable growth and high germin- ation and has been proven in our trials this past season — suitable for the most critical trade. CABBAGE Lb, Jersey Wakefield $5.00 Glory of Enkhulzen 8.00 Fottler's Brunswick 4.00 Premium Flat Dutch 3.75 All Seasons 5.00 All Head Early 6.00 Charleston Wakefield 6.00 Copenhagen Market 11.00 Lupton 4.00 Vandergaw 4.00 Autumn King 4.00 Early Dwarf Flat Dutch 4.00 Early Winnigstadt 6.00 Drumhead 4.00 Surehead 4.00 WRITE FOR OUR 1919 * * or * GARDEN { * * * * * * * * * * CARROT Lb. Danver Half Long $0.46 Ox Heart or Geurande 50 Jhantenay 50 SPINACH Lb. Long Standing $0.40 Victoria 40 Bloomsdale Savoy 40 Round Thick Leaf 40 Viroflay 40 ONION SEED Lb. Peacock's New Yellow Globe $2.00 Southport Yellow Globe 1.40 Southport Red Globe 1.60 Southport White Globe 1.76 Michigan Yellow Globe 1.50 Yellow Globe Danvers 1.35 Yellow Flat Danvers 1.60 Ohio Yellow Globe 1.60 Prizetaker 2.00 Yellow Ciacker 1.60 Austrialian Brown 1.15 Large Red Wethersfield 1.60 Yellow Strassburg 1.60 ■WTl-te Portugal 1.75 Crystal White Wax 1.60 Red Bermuda 1.10 White 01 Straw Col. Bermuda 1,10 WATERMELON Lb. Tom Watson $0,33 Kleckley Sweet 33 Kolb's Gem 33 CATALOG TO-DAY EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. I SEEDSMEN | 4013 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ******************************************^'***********^ WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers CPPri4lTIP^» Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and di CivlALdlCd . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, .... NEBRASKA. 318 The American Florist. Mar. 1. ion White ;S Yellow Red Brown (Late keepers) Write or Wire for Prices Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK ggBfgifagisHaiaigiiatHpiiMSEiHiBiiaBigiigiM '^ MAULK'S SEEDS and BULBS isi Write for our 1919 Special Price List for R Marl Any of above 14 oz., 40c .25 1.40 Mixed, all colors y^ oz., 40c .25 1.40 THE KING The habit is similar to the Branching, vigorous in growth. long stiff stems. In form the flower is entirely distinct from any other variety; petals somewhat re- semble the quilled varieties, but are much larger and broader. Rose. Pink. Violet, White. Crimson, Lavender. Any of above 14 oz., 45c .25 1.60 Mixed all colors \i oz., 45c .25 1.50 OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS Lavender Gem. The flowers are of a true lavender shade and the petals are gracefully curled and twisted.. .25 2.00 Sensation. The reddest of all red asters, the color be- ing a dark rich garnet or ox-blood red, which glistens in sunshine like a live coal; free branching 25 1.80 Mammoth Non-Latbral Branching White. 2 ft. This is the largest Aster on the market. The plants grow about two feet high. \l • 803 W. Randolph St. vDICHgO Dracaena Canes Last ■•hance to import Canes be/ore "Plant Exclusion Act" becomes effective .lune 1st. All tlie best coraraercial varieties including Linden! Massangeana Terminalis Fra^ans Imperialis Sanderiana Amabilis Lord Wolseley Etc., Etc. Write for prices. Spring shipment. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper. Eggplant, SqnaBh, Pnmpkin, Cacnmber and Watermeloa Seed, and Field Com on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED ilention the American Florist when writing MICHELL'S ASTER SEED CREGO. Hliie. White. Shell pink, Rose pink. Purple, Lavender. Tr. pkt, 40c; $3.00 per oz. Mixed colors, Tr. pkt., 30c; $1.25 per oz. SEMPLE'S LATE BRANCHINU, in separate colors. Tr. pkt., 30c; S1.50 peio/.. Choice inixHd. Tr. pkt.. 30c; *1.00 per oz. EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING, in sep.-irate co ors. Tr. pkt.. 40c; S3.2S per oz. Choice mixed. Tr. pkt., 40c; 12.00 per oz. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Northern Greenhouse Grown. EXTRA QUALITY. Pi r 100 seeds, 50c; per 1000, $3.00: per BOOO, »i:).75; per 10,000, »25.00 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market St.. ia, Pa. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO 320 The American Florist, Mar. 1, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exportitig Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLBD REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Oulon Sets, and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW TORK and ORANGE, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots. Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Pai'siiips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES - RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Ba^ Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. Mention the Atnerican Florist when w7-iting Contract Seed Qrowers Pepper, Eggplant, Tomato, Vine, Seed and Field Corn. Specialties Correspondence Solicited. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. .1. Mention the American Florist when writing BODGER'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. BEFORE PLACING ORDERS -FOR- SWEET PEAS Spencers, Grandifloras, Etc. Asters and Flower Seeds IN GENERAL -WRITE US- Introducers of American Beauty Asters and Dahlia Zinnias Now is the Time to Place Orders for 1919 Flower Seeds. Correspondence solicited. JOHN BODGER & SONS CO. Contract Seed Growers, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA m- ©. MS aiLi^ Si> G^. ;WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS>= SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST .^ . -^T .^»* * *-r^»rt«^ CABLE ADDRESS. ■■MCGILL-SEED" ^-^ * x ¥T-/^T>X.TI A SAN FRANCISCO s*n franc.sco CALIFORNIA • Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 321 Dreer's Reliable Hardy Perennial FLOWER SEEDS Hardy Perennials are "becoming more popular each season; there is a big demand for the plants and many sorts are splendid for cut- ting. For best results seed should be sown in spring as soon as the ground is in good condition. We ofier below a short list of the best kinds thdt can readily be grown from seed. For complete list see our Wholesale Price List. Copies free to Florists on request. Tr. Pkt. • White $0.50 15 Achillea Ptarmica Fl. PI. "The Pearl." Doubh " MUIefolium Roseum. Uosy Milfoil.. Agrostemma Coronaria. Hright crimson 10 Ampelopsis Veitchi. Boston ivy 75c per !i lb. .10 Anchasaltalica Dropmore Variety. Rich deep blue. 25 Aquilegia Chrysantha. Yellow 30 " Drer's Long Spurred Hybrids. Extra fine mixture 30 " Single Mixed. Goodquality 10 " Double Mixed. " " 10 Boltonia Asteroides. White. 25 '• Latisquama. I'ink — 25 Campanula Carpatica. nine 25 Alba. White 2'> " Medium Calycanlhema Mixed. Cup and saucer Canterbury Bells .30 " " Single Mixed. Canterbury Bells 10 Shasta Daisy "Alaska." The ilrnst of all 40 Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora. Golden yellow, e.\tr:i fine strain 10 Delphinium Belladonna. Turq uiise blue 60 ** Gold Medal Hybrids. An extra fine strain of lar^je-Howerin^ hybrids $2 50 per (^ lb. .20 Dianthus LatUolius Atrococcineus Fl. PI. Double rich scarlet 25 Digitalis Gloxinaeflora Mixed. Spotted Foxglove 20 ** Maculata Superba. An extra fine spotted strain 20 " Monstrosa. Mammoth Foxglove 20 Gaillardia Grandlfiora Superb Mixed. One of the popular perennials 10 Geum Atrosangaineum Fl. PI. Double scarlet. 25 Gypsophila Paniculata. Babys Breath 15 Hibiscus New Giant. A grand strain of mixed colors 15 Hollyhock Double Bright Rose 20 " " Maroon ,20 " Red 20 " " Salmon Rose 20 " " White 20 •• " Yellow 20 " Mixed 20 " " Newport Pink, a baautiful pure pink 25 " Allegheny. Fringed Hollyhock, mixed colors 20 Lathyius Latifollus Mixed. Everlasting Hardy Pea 15 Lavandula Vera. Tlie true sweet lavender 20 Lupinus Folyphyllus Roseus 20 Blue 10 Tr. Pkt, Oz. " " White $0.10 $0.20 " " Moerheimi. Light and deep rose. .25 1.00 Mixed 50oper>^lb. .10 .15 Lychnis Chalcedonica. Bright scarlet. 10 .30 Physostegia Vlrginica. Pink. Very popular 15 .50 Platycodon Grandillora. Blue 25 1.00 Alba. White 25 1.00 Poppy Nad Icaule Mixed. Iceland Poppy 20 .75 *• Orientate. Scarlet-crimson Oriental Poppy 16 .40 Pyrethrum Hybridum Single Mixed. AUcolors 30 1.26 Sidalcea Candida. Pure wliite 10 .30 TRITOMA HYBRIDA. Tr. Pkt. Sidalcea Rose Queen. A line new clear rose $0.30 " Rosy Gem. Bright rose 15 Statice Latifolia. Sea Lavender 25 Stokesia Cyanea, Blue. Comllower Aster 20 " " Alba. White 25 Sweet William, Single Mixed 75c per « lb. .10 '• " Newport Pink 30 " " " Scarlet Beauty 30 •• " DonbleMixed.. $1.50 per ;i lb. .15 Tritoma Hybrlda. a splendid mixture of early-flowering varieties of the Red-hot- Poker 25 Oz. $1.50 .50 1. 00 .75 1.00 .25 1.50 1.50 .50 1.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. iiiiiiiiiiii nuiiii J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO, WATERIvOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required. Illusiraied Catalojoe Free. KELWAY & SON, Wholesale See GROWERS LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAV, LANUPORT." 322 The American Florist. Mar. 1, ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Ready for immediate delivery. ORDER EARLY. 1,000 100 Good Cheer $30.00 $3.50 Aviator 30.00 3.50 Nancy 30.00 3.50 Mrs. C. W. Ward 30.00 3.50 White Wonder 35.00 4.00 White Enchantress 35.00 4.00 Enchantress 30.00 3.50 1,000 Rose-pink Enchantress $25.00 Rosette 30.00 Albert Roper 25.00 Herald 25.00 Alice 20.00 Thenanthos 20.00 100 3.00 3.50 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 Peter Reinberg 30 £. Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when ivriting TheEverettB-ClarkSeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet C!orn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrrf Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. WHIUiO, UUflDi Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROr. CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Speclaltlcat Beet, Carrot, Bndlve, Liettuce, Onion and Radish. CorrespoDdeDce Solicited. Mention the American Florist tohen writing J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19 1 9 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt fi Ll^t Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the Am,erican Florist %chen writing WOOD'S FAMOUS Southern Ensilage Corns QlLAGE and good concentrates have proved the most economi- cal for producing beef and butter-fat. In these days of high priced feed a full silo is all-important, and good ensilage corns are-in great demand. Wood's Famous Southern-grown Ensilage Corns enable farmers to grow more silage on every acre. For years these corns have enjoyed a splendid reputation for ensilage purposes, par- ticularly in the North and West — making larger crops and better crops than corns grown in other parts of the country. The past year was very favorable for curing and maturing our ensilage corns. We offer corns cured under natural conditions — unsurpassed in vigorous germination. All seed corns are tested for germination before being shipped. " As a Silo Filler it Has NO Equal " — that's what one farmer says about it. An Ohio far- mer says, "It's the best silage corn I ever raised." A New- Jersey farmer says, It is leafy, sturdy, and ears well in this section — better than other varieties." .'\nother farmer writes, Some of the strongest land made 100 bushels to the acre." Write for catalog and prices of these corns that produce the most silage from the least land and labor. T. W. WOOD & SONS Seedsmen RICHMOND VIRGINIA I 104 PANSIES Cool t;;reenhouse ^rown foodlings. 84.00 per 1000. Alyssum Double Giant, •^-in.-h. $2.00 por 100. Geraniums, booked :ilif;i(l ai Uiis tlau'. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, n. y. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago 1919. The American Florist. 823 RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtinin Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED m„on.«dale Brfstol, PE. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Kegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Fumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK*S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our G9 years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when writing SEEDS Flower and Vegetable WHOLESALE ONLY ROUSTAN SERVAN & CO. Established 1843 - — SEED GROWERS Saint-Remy-de-Frovence, FRANCE Worth While Quality Florists' Flower Seeds Now read\' — send yuur orders today — many items are in short supply this season— j'ou may not be able to g«t the varieties you want a little later. ASTER— Tr. pkt. Oz. Queen of Market, white, shell pink. rose, crimson, lavender, li|!ht blue, dark blue, purple $0,25 $1.75 Vlck's Late Branching, white, shell pink, rose, carmine, crim- son, lavender, light blue, dark blue, purple ZS 1.50 Crego, white, shell pink, lav- ender, purple 25 American Beauty BO 1.75 ASPARAGUS- Plumosus Nanus, northern freenhouse grown, 250 seeds, 1.00: 1000 seeds, $3.50. Sprengeri, 1000 seeds, SI. 00. ANTIRRHINUM- SilverPlnk 1.25 Nelrose 75 White 75 YeUow 75 ALYSSUM- ^„ . „„ Ultle Gem 20 1.00 AGERATUM- Little Blue Star 35 BEGONLA- Vernon 25 Erfordil 35 Gracilis Luminosa 35 CALCEOLARIA- Wlnterson's Combination Mixture .75 .75 DRACAENA— Indivisa .20 HELIOTROPE— Lemoine's Hybrids 50 IPOMOEA (Moon Flower)— Grandinora Alba 20 LOBELIA- Crystal Palace Compacta Dwarf .25 Speciosa Trailing 20 MIGNONETTE- Machet, True MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not) Dissitif lora Blue CALENDULA- Orange King 15 .75 CANDYTUFT- Empress 25 1.00 CENTAUREA- Candidissima 35 Gymnocarpa 20 1.00 CINERARIA- Wlnterson's Combination Mixture COBAEA SCANDENS- Purple 20 1.00 White 25 1.50 .75 GYPSOPHILA— Elegans 20 .75 HELICHRYSUM- Monstrosum tl. pl., nuxed 25 1.25 .75 .25 1.00 .30 NICOTIANA- Aflinis (White) 15 PANSY Winterson's Combination Mixture 75 5.00 PENNISETUM- Ruppelianum 20 PETUNIA- Tr. pkt. Snowball White $0.25 Rosy Mom 25 Howard's Star 25 Giants of California 50 Giants of California, Ruffled. . . .75 Double, mixed, finest 1 .00 PHLOX Dnimmondii, Grandifl., mixed. Oz. PRIMOLA- Obconica Grandifl., mixed. RICINUS - Zanzibarensis, mixed SALVIA- Globe of Fire Zurich Bonfire Splendens Drooping Splices THUNBERGIA- Alata, mixed .25 .75 .10 $0.50 .36 .50 .35 .26 .35 5.00 2.50 2.00 2.50 .25 1.00 VERBENA— Mammoth, White Mammoth, Pink Mammoth, Blue Mammoth, Defiance (Scarlet) . Mammoth, mixed VINCA- Alba Pura Alba Rosea Rosea .25 .25 .25 .26 .25 .20 .20 .20 1.50 1.S0 1.50 1.50 Grow Vegetable Plants for Spring Sales CABBAGE- Oz. 'i lb. Early Jersey Wakefield $1.50 $3.50 Early Summer 1.50 3.50 AUhead Early 150 3.50 Hollander or Danish Ballhead,. 1.50 3.00 CAULIFLOWER- Early Snowball 4.50 Early Erfurt 4.50 Dry Weather 4.50 CELERY- White Plume 50 Golden Yel. Self-Blanching Fr. Growni 1-50 CELERIAC— Giant Prague 35 EGG PLANT Black Beauty 75 LETTUCE- Grand Rapids Forcmg 20 .60 Early May King 20 ,60 PARSLEY- Winterson's Extra Green Curled .15 .50 PEPPER- „„ „ _^ RubyKing fO 2.25 Large Bell or Bull Nose 60 2.25 Chinese Giant (True) 75 2.75 p Af\|GU Scarlet Globe Reselected) 30 .90 TOMATO- ^^ , „„ improved Acme 45 1.50 Livingston's Beauty 50 1.60 Early Dwarf Champion 50 160 Dwarf Stone 50 1.60 Golden Queen 50 1.60 Ponderosa 75 2.50 True Stone 40 1.25 True Earllana 60 2.00 Livingston's Globe 50 1 .60 June Pink 50 1.60 John Baer (True) 75 2.50 A. HENDERSON & CO. Owners of Winterson's Seed Store 166 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO 324 The American Florist. Mar. 1, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philiulelphia. Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Kapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severunce, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegfetables. Chicago, February 25. — Cucumbers, 2-dozen box. $4.00 to .$5.00; celery. Florida, crate, $5.00 to $G.OO; leaf let- tuce, per box, 30 cents; radishes, per dozen bunches, 50 to 60 cents; toma- toes, G baskets, $5.00. Nevir York, February 24. — Celery (Florida), per case, $2.00 to $.5.00; cu- cumbers, $2.50 to $3.00 per dozen: mushrooms, $1.00 to $2.25 per basket: tomatoes, per pound. 20 to 50 cents; lettuce, per package, $1.50 to $4.50; radishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $5.00. Vegetable Markets. During the period. February 18-2.1. reports to the btireau of markets of the United States department of agri- culture, indicated a steady active movement of vegetables with an up- ward price trend, shipments, being about 20 per cent heavier than during the corresponding period last year. The potato distributing markets strength- ened somewhat. At Chicago. No. 1 northern sacked white stock in carlots gained 15 cents and sold at $l.fi.5-$1.70 per I'X) pounds. Wisconsin shipping points declined five cents to $].3.5.$1.40 f. o. b. Michigan shipments held at $1.45 and Moorhead, Minn., weakened to $1.15-$1.20. Colorado No. 1 white sacked declined to $1.05-$1.20. Old cabbage was quoted higher. New York Danish seed strengthened to $23-$.30 f. o. b. per ton in bulk for fair to choice in shipping sections and ad- vanced fully .$5 in consuming markets with a range of $30-$35 and reached $40 in Cincinnati. Wisconsin Holland seed advanced $.5-$10 and was (luoted $;:!0-$40 in leading northwestern con- suming markets. Values for new cab- bage reigned fairly steady. Sharp ad- vances occurred in the New Y'ork state onion shipping section and stock is re- ported moving out of the growers' hands rapidly. A few fancy lots reached $3.10 per 100 pound.q f. o. b. The general range for good yellow stock was $2.75-$3. Celery prices held firm and lettuce showed a tendency to advance. Head Lettuce. Head lettuce is gainin.g in impor- tance from year to year. When we stop for a moment and consider the amount of head lettuce handled 10 years ago, and compare with tod-iy. the strides taken are wonderful. Tliis crop promi.ses to rival celery in im- portar-ce. One of the chief reasons lor this popularity is found in the fact thct solid heads are easilv shipped long dis- tances; this ready transportation makes it possible to supply the de- mand almost every day in the year, as almost some section of the coimtry is sure to be on with a crop. There are some lulls, however, and he who can bring in a good crop during an off spell is lucky. In our location, Ohio, we have for many years been able to hit such an open market during the month of May. At this time, the southern shipments are either poor in quality or absent en- tirely and the home grown crop is not in. To get this result, we bend every effort to produce the right kind of plants, use the right kind of land and fertilizers, and also varieties. We have had many imitators in our locality, but so far no one has been able to carry away the honors. Some day, of course, we e.xpect to lose our championship, but if we do, the new comer has earned his position. In other words, it is no easy road to success. One of the chief stumbling blocks is constant ventilaticn of the young plants. They are so impatient in this respect that the least neglect is liabl? to ruin them. What is wanted is a low temperature and plenty of air at all times. At night 40° is right and in the day time 50° is ample. We prick the young seedlings out 2.\2 inches and in a month these should be strong plants, with as much or more root sys- tem as top. They are exposed to full air as soon as possilile, it being abso- lutely necessary to be able to remove the glass entirely at this time. When properly hardened, these plants will stand hard freezing with no injury. We have had them come through storms when the temperature dropped to 20' and the ground froze hard enough to carry a wagon. In order to get on this early market no time or pains must be spared. We would rath- er risk a freeze up in March than a hot wave in June. We transplant these plants into the fiojd any time af- ter March 20, \\ hen moisture condi- tions are ri.qht; 12x12 is our f.avorite spacing, and planting boards are used in the field the same as indoors to prevent packing the soil. As regards variety, we use May King, Unrivalled and Big Boston. May King is the earliest, but too small. Unrivalled is a green type of Big Boston, and many strains exist, some of theni being very good. Big Boston is the standard sort. We have so far had no luck with Ice- berg, but hope to bring this kind to terms some day. Iceberg will be the leader if it can be produced in good shape. M.\I!lvETMAN. Southampton. M\ss. — The South- ampton Horticultural Society has an- nounced that it will hold a summer show, July 30-31. SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks ot Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, leek. Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Tunup. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. EngUsh Catalogue on AppUcatlon. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. Yaughao's Gladiolus AMERICAN GROWN, ESPECIALLY SELECTED For Greenhouse Forcing or Planting Out For Sure Summer Blooms. Per 1000 America, First $22.00 America, Second size 17.00 Augusta, First 20.00 Augusta, Second size 16.00 Panama, First 32.50 Mrs. Franic Pendleton, First 45.00 Europa, First 60.00 Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First $20.00 Mrs. Francis King, Second size 16.00 Chicago Wliltc, First 27.50 Chicago White, Second size 22.00 Schwaben, First 40.00 Vaughan's Florist Mixed, First size 16.00 FIRST SIZE 1 ^ oz.. 40c. Branching, Late, Extra Select Stock — Flowers large, double on long stiff stems, excellent for cutting. White. Pink. each. % oz.. 20c; M oz., 00c. Lavender, Purple, each. % oz.. 20e: % oz.. 60c. Dark Red, % oz., 20c; J4 oz., 60c. Mixed. Vi oz.. 2oc; 1 oz., 75c. Admiration — Finest pink for florists' use. Trade Pkt.. 25c; % oz.. 50c. Balsam — Camellia flowered, double mixed, oz., 40c. Bachelor's Button — Double Blue. >4 oz.. 20c. Begonia — Gracilis Lumlnosa. Prima Donna. Triumph, Bach. Trade Pkt.. 50c. Calendula — Orange King., oz.. 15c. Candytuft — empress, very large, white, oz White, Rocket, oz Little Prince, dwarf white, oz Celosia — Ostrich Feather. Tall, mixed. 14 oz ThompsonI Magnifica. mixed, ^^ oz Chlldsll (Wool Flower). Trade Pkt 15c Centaur'ea — tiymuocarpa, V2 oz., 25c. ' Imperialis, mixed. VI oz., 20c. Cobea Scandeus, Purple, oz., 30c. Coleus — Finest Hybrids, mixed. Trade Pkt.. 50c. Dracena Indivisa — Trade Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c. Ipomea Grandiflora (Moon-flower) — oz., 30c. Ipomea — Heavenly Blue, oz., 50c. Lobelia — Brlnus Speciosa, Trailing Blue, % oz., 15c. Crystal Palace Compacta, % oz., 25c. Mignonette — Machet. Large Flowered Strain, oz., 25c Allen's Defiance. (Extra Select), oz.. 35c. Grandiflora, oz., 10c; % lb., 35c. Marigold — Double African. Lemon, oz., 60c. Double African, Orange, oz.. 50c. Double African, Mixed, oz., 25c. Petunia — Double Grandiflora Fringed Mixed 1.000 seeds. ?1.60. Giant Ruflled. Trade Pkt., 76c. Single Large Fringed, Trade Pkt.. 50c. Giants of California, mixed. Trade Pkt., 75c. Rosy Morn. '^ oz.. 30c. Striped and Blotched. Single. M oz 35c Single, Mixed, 14 oz., 20c. Howard's Star. i4 oz., 40c. Ricinus — Sanguineus, oz., 10c; % lb. 40c Zanzibarensls, oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c Salvia — Clara Bedman, Trade Pkt.. 35c; 14 oz.. 60c Splendens. Trade Pkt.. 25c; oz., $1 75 ' Zurich, Trade Pkt., 50e; 14 oz.. $1.00. Salpiglossis — L'mperor, Mixed, Trade Pkt., 25c Schizanthus — Wisetonensis. Trade Pkt.. 30c Smilax — oz., 30c; Vt lb., $1.00. Stocks — Dwarf, Large Flowering. Double Ten Weeks, Mixed. «, oz., 35c. 40 ""^'''' separate colors, each, % oz.. Verbena (Mammoth Flowered) ^'$125°'* Purple Shades. 14 oz.. 40c; oz., WMf- ^Mi-let, each, % oz., 40c; oz., $1.25. White, Vt oz., 40c; oz., $1.26 Mixed. 14 oz., 40c; oz., Ji 25 THE STORKS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing aiiniiiioiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiuiiiDUUiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiig I Robert Craig Co... | I ^/^ PALMS I § and Novelties In t'ccoratlve Plants. = I Market and 43th Sfs., Philadelphia, Pa, | iunuiiuiiiiiuuiiuiiiiuiiiuiiiiuiuuuiiuiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiin Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing CANNAS King Humbert, extra heavy home-grown roots, M.OO per 100. .\lso a few thousand Mixed Cannas, such vnDPties as Gladiator, Indiana. Meteor. Mrs. A. T. Conard, F. Vauglian and Wintzer's Colossal, at Kouo per loou. Cash. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Alonzo J. Bryan AVholesale Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias. Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See our display Adv. in American Florist, April 6, 1918, page 612. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 326 The American Florist. Mar. 1, The Nursery Trade r ^1 American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie. Ti-x., Presi- dent; J. ICdward M. A. Clarke. Fiskeville, secretary; V. A. Vanicek, Newport, treasurer. Yucca, found in large quantity in Arizona, the plants having an average weight of 50 pounds, requiring from 25 to 40 years to attain that size, is beins used to advantage in reducing the mortality among- range cattle dur- ing- periods of drought in the semi-arid regions. "Roses for the Home" is the title of Farmers' Bulletin 750, issued by the United States department of agricul- ture, with information as to soil, fer- tilizer, planting, pruning, etc., re- quired by varieties for lawn and bor- der, arbor and trellis, for cutting, and for other ornamental purposes. Tree Planting- Ur^ed. The project of a widespread and concerted planting of trees has been sympathetically discussed by the press of the country in connection with me- morializing our sacrifices in the war, and the suggestion has been greatly stimulated for the moment in the public mind by the lamented death of Theo- dore Roosevelt. But there has resulted no plan for recognition and concert of action in a much to be desired general undert.iking of a work so easily to be put tinder way iuid so engaging and re- sponsive in its results. Let us plant trees, and in the public service the best use of trees is to put them on our pub- lic roads, wliere in so many parts of our own state they are conspicuous by their a)isencc, and in our parks and other public places, where feasible, to renew and replant defunct and de- pleted plantations, and our public school grounds in the riu'al districts, where oi)portunity should be found and which have been sadly neglected by our State educational department. — ■New- York Sun. Plant Quarantine Protest. At a spirited meeting of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society in Horticultural hall, Boston, Febitiary 15, the matter of plant exclusion as embodied in the proposed ruling of the Federal Horticultural Board, was the subject of a lively discussion entered into by W. N. Craig, W. H. Wyman and others of the society, and Dr. B. T. Galloway, of the foreign seed and plant introduction division of the de- partment of agriculture. A number of questions had been prepared by Mr. Craig calling attention to numerous in- consistencies in the proposed embargo, but the a,nswers of the government's expert failed in the main to change the opinion of those present that the regu- lations v/ere unfair to horticultural in- terests. As a result, the following res- olutions were passed : Kesolvffl. TUat this public meeting in Horti- tniltui-al hall. Boston, February 15, 1919, ciim- prlsing many members of the Massachusetts Ilnrticultural Society and others keeuly inter- ested in horticulture, believes that the horti- cultural interests of the United States will be vei-y seriously atfected If Quarantine No. 37 is put in force. Since the opening of the great world war, im- tioi-ts of European nursery stock have been very much restricted, and grovcers here have not stocks on hand of the excluded plants from w-hicli to propagate. A very long period -nould be necessary to produce much of the stock we have been importing, and our climate and labor conditions are such that few men would have the temerity to undertake work which a new Federal Horticultural Board would probably un- settle if not destroy. The opinion of the Federal HorticiUtural Board that debarred plants can all promptly be produced at home is one which no one pos- sessing practical horticultural knowledge would for one moment consider. Orchids, bay trees, boxwood, rhododendrons and other debarred plants require from 7 to 25 years from seeds, cuttings or grafts to be of suitable size for the American trade. We have no growers here will- ing to wait for these long years for linancial returns. Proof is entirely lacking that our most seri- ous pests and diseases have come on foreign nursery stock. If inspectors had, in the past, performed their duties more carefully, many of I hem would have been excluded. " With a total prohibition of all plant imports, there remain ample oppoi-tunities for ooth pests and diseases to be introduced and. as long as we have foreign commerce, there are probabilities of additional trouble from such sources. There seems no valid reason why careful in- spection by properly trained men before ship- ment and after an-ival should not amply safe- guard our growers at home. We consider this quarantine unjust, unfair and very discriminating. In it Germany is distinctly favored, while friendly nations have practically all their products debarred. We do not believe that congress endowed the Federal Horticultural Board with any liscal powers, and the efforts of a few nurserymen and Oorists in supporting this measure are more with an idea of excluding plants from abroad that tliey may charge higher prices for inferior articles produced at home. It is our earnest belief that, under any cir- cumstances, this quarantine should not go into effect on June 1 next, and that no action be taken which does not pi-o[ierly safeguard the increasingly important liorlicnltural interests of America, DAHLIAS of QUaiTY and DISTINGTI N Write for Wholesale Price List of latest cut flower varieties Awarded at N. Y. 1918. DAHLIADEL NURSERIES VINELAND, N. J. Resolved, That these copies be forwarded to Dr. C. L. Marlatt, Chairman of the Federal Horticultural Board, Hou. D. F. Houston, sec- retary of agriculture. Senators Lodge and Weeks. Senator-elect -Walsh and the 16 Massa- chusetts congressmen. Peonies, 30 acres; Iris, 1 acre. ^ No advanced prices. Write for catalogue. ^F Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Welgelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list o( Oak Brand Shrubs. Th, fiONARD a ■_. I UIEST GROVE ^" "JONES CO I «■ I " PENN'A. Robert Pyle, Pres. I I Ant. Wiitzcr.Vite-Pru. Specialists in Specimen Steele FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rhododendrons. Azaleas, Box* «TOods» Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous E^vergrreens. Write for Prices COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA. CALIFORNIA. Hai's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTintT Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursei^ Co. UrKst Growers b Anerici DUNDEE, ILL. Evergreen Specialists Box 404. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHXIA FARMS, P. 0. Berlin, N. J. WUliamstown Juno., N. T^ Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. ny I»I. G. Kains. 342 pages, Illustrated. Price $1.60. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chlcnso- All in Field-grown Clumps. Ivicli Yio/.vw KW Ayesha $0.30 $3.00 $20.00 Breeze Lawn 60 6. CO 45.00 Crystal 36 3.60 25.00 Droer's Yellow 26 2.60 18,00 Duchess of Marlboro 35 3.60 26.00 Etendard de Lyon 60 5.00 35.00 Francos Wliito 35 3.50 26.00 Gon. Pershing 60 6.00 40,00 Irine Satis 60 6.00 35.00 Kalif 50 6.00 36.00 Mina Burgle 20 2.00 16.00 Mnic, Eschonauer 35 3.50 26.00 Mrs, C. H. Brcck 36 3.60 26.00 Oregon Beauty 25 2.60 18.00 Pierrot 60 6.00 35.00 Sherlock 20 2.00 15.00 Sweetbrier 36 3.60 25.00 Wodan 8S 8.60 20.00 1919. The American Florist. 327 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AliYSSUM. Alyssum. Double Giant, 2-inch, $2.00 per Elmer Rawllngs, Allegany, N. Y. 100. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus. Usual high quality stock. Deliveries beginning May 1, $3,50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 3-incb, 7c; Spreugerl, 4 Inch, 10c. WOLFE, THE FLORIST, Waco, Tex. BULBS. Bulbs. Lll. Glganteum, 7-9 and 9-10 In., for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs. Ulium Glganteum from cold storage, 7-9 In. (300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. CANNAS. CA.\NA.S CHOICE STOCK. T«o to three eye, plumpj dormant roots. Order parly so as to protect your supply. Kiu^' Humbert $4.50 per 100; $40.n0 per lOfifl Chas. Henderson ... 2.50 per 100: 22.00 per lOOn PETER PEARSON 5734 Gunnison St. Chicago Phoue Kildare 6418 ' Cannas. King Humbert, extra heavy home grown. $4.00 per 100; Mixed Cannas, such va- rieties as Gladiator. Indiana, Meteor, Mrs. A. T. Conard, F. Vaughan and Wintzer's Colossal, at $20.00 per 1.000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cannas. Large flowering. Strong dormant roots — 2 to 3 eyes. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi cngo. For the best up-to-date Cannas, get new price list. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove. Pa. CARNATIONS. CjiRNATION CUTTINGS Extra fine stock ready for immediate ship- ment. The best possible obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 White Enchantress $4.00 $37.50 Matchless 4.00 35.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Roper 4.00 35.00 Thcnanthos 4.00 35.00 VictoiT '. 4.00 35.00 Nebraska 4.50 40.00 Rosette 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS., 30 Ea.st Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. BELLE WASHBURN CARNATION PLANTS. 2M!-inch pots. Now ready for shipment $8.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN Greenhouses, Store and Office, Hinsdale. 111. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Rooted carnation cuttings. Ready for Imme- diate delivery. Order early. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Peter Reinberg, 30 B. Randolph St., Chicago. CARNATIONS. Carnations. Rooted cuttings, Nebraska, Ward and Matchless, $3.50 per 10n Drflraena Terminalls. 5-ln., 50c to 76c; 6-ln., 75 to $1.00. Poehlmann Bros Co., Morton Grove. 111. DRACAENAS. Draf-aeua Canes. All the best commercial varieties. Write for prices. Spring ship- ment. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Dracaena Rotheana, 7-in., each. $1.50. The George W ittbold Co. . 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. FERNS. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-in.. 30c each, $3.50 per doz.; 5-ln., 40c each, $5.00 per doz.; 6-in., 75c each, $8.50 per doz.; 7-ln., $1.00 each. $11.00 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, III. Ferns. Boston and Roosevelt, 2%-ln.. $0.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Whitmani. Teddy. Jr.. and Verona, $6.60 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.. 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. Phila- delphia, Pa. Ferns. All well grown, healthy stock. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. y. Ferns, Boston, 6-in., 60c; 8-in., $1.00; 9-ln., $2.00; 10-in., $2.50 each. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwlg Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. FEVERFEW. Feverfew Seedlings. 2-inch, 3c WOLFE, THE FLORIS?T. Waco. Tex. FICUS. Rubbers. 35c, 50c. 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 eacb. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, Hi, GliADIOLUS. Gladiolus. Especially selected for greenhouse forcing or planting out for sure summer blooms, American grown. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vau^han's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Gladiolus. Well cured and graded bulbs. Ready for shipment now or later. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. GREENS. Green Goods. Stock of best quality and guar- anteed to please. For list and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Tar-Heel Evergreen Co.. Elk Park. N. C. KENTIAS. Kentla Belmoreana and Forsteriana, extra fine 214-in.. $14.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1.000; 3-Iu., $25.00 per 100. $220.00 per 1,000; 4-in.. $50 per 100; 5-in., $12.00 to $15.00 per doz.; 6-in., $2.00 to $2.60 each; Forsteriana. 5-in.. made-up, $1.60. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. III. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 3 In a pot. 5-in. per doz.. $12.00. The George Witt- bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 328 The American Florist. Mar. 1, LIIiY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Just received. $30.00 per case of 1,000; $15.00 per case of 500. J. M. Thorburn & Co., S3 Barclay St., New York. Valley Pips for quick forcing, $25.00 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size. $1,75 per carton; In 100-lb. cases, $22.00 per case. The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. MORNING GLORY. Blue Morning Gloi-y. 2^-inch, 3c eacb. WOLFE. THE FLORIST. Waco, Tex. ONION SETS. ROSES. ONION SETS Red at $2.50, Yellow at $2.50 per bushel of 32 lbs. Choice quaUty. J. C. ZAPLEWSKI & CO., Norwood Park, 111. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London. England. Cattleyas. Laelllo- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited^ Orchids of all kinds, establisbed and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. PAIiMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49tb Sts.. Pbiladelpbia, Pa. Pboenix Roebelenll. 6-lnch, $1.25 to $1.50 eacb. Poehimann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PEONIES. Peonies and Iris. Write for catalogue. Gil- bert \\. Wild, Sarcosie, Mo. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii. 6-ln., 15-16 Inches high, each. $1.50; 7-in.. 24 inches high, each, $2.50. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PANSIES. Pansies. Cool greenhouse grown SGedlings, $4.00 per 1,0on, Inc., Bast Walpole. Mass. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial bv skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha. Neb. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South ZanesvlUe, 0. Bed Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St,, Chicago. Pofs We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal Funglne, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt., $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madi- son, N. J. NIkoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. CARNATION STAPIiES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Meud your split carnations. Finest article tor carnation growers introduced so far, 35c for 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 204 Randolph St. Detroit, Mich. If You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It. 330 The American Florist. Mar. .1, CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for %1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. PlUsbury Carnation Staples. 1,000 for 35e; 3.000 for $1. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg. 111. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfre. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Zlska & Sons, Chicago. WHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., B, C, Chicago. Angermuller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. . Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. Bernini, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Endlong Co., J. A,, Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. n3rne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Putterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Co., Chicago. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. nenshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Easting Co., W. F. Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis. Mo. Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekin, 111. Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo. Levy, Joseph J., New York. Mackie. William. New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. MlUang. Joseph A.. New York, Miller & Musser, Chicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neidlinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Picrson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Beld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Ilelnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Rusch & Co., Gust.. Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Slebrecbt, Geo. C, New York, The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesnle norist, Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co.. Chicago. Wellaud & Rlsch Co., Chicago. Wlctor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, Now York. Wlttbold, Geo. Co.. Clileago. Zecli & Mann, Chicago. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart. $1.00 Gallon, J2.50 FUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.60 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing '1 BKflNb'V CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnlyerlzed or Shredded CATTLE MANUR£ Pulverized SHEEP MANURE The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. \ Mention the American Florist when writing Best 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 especially in- terested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Principles and Practice of Pruning. — By M. G. Kains, lecturer on horticulture, Columbia University. Covering investigations, extending over a number of years, as well as set princi- ples based upon the laws of plant growth. 420 pages, profusely illustrated. Price $2.ost add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try It out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. 332 The American Florist. Mar. J, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 331 AlfredLozierRoBery.314 Allen J K 309 Alpha Floral Co 313 ^mer Bulb Co I AmlineECCo 305 Anderson S A 314 AneermuellerG H Co 306 •iphine Mfg Co 330 Astoria Florist 312 Avenue Floral Co. ..314 Baer Julius 313 Barnard W W .Co.. .323 Ba«sett& Washburn. 298 Baumer Au^R 515 Baur Window Glass „Co IV BayersdorlerH&Co.3u7 Begerow's 312 Berger Bros ..306 Berning HG 306 Bodger J & Sons Co.. 320 Boland JB 315 Bolgiano J &Son....322 Bramley & Son 315 Braslan Seed Grow- "* Co 316 BreitmeyersJSons. 312 Briggs Floral Co. ...314 Broadway Florist. .313 Brown A J Seed Co.. 316 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 320 Bryan Alonzo J 325 Buchbinder Bros- . Ill Buckbee H W 314 Bndlong Co J A 301 BafDeeW ACo 318 California Florists.,. 313 Central Floral Co.. .315 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 332 Chicago FlowerH Growers Assn 304 CUrkEBSeedCo..322 Clarice's Sons D 314 Clay & Son 'm CoanJJ "jiq ColesWW '325 Conard & Jones Co.'.326 Cooke Geo H 315 Cottage Gardens Nurs Inc ?26 Cowee W J jn Coy H CSeed Ci::::323 Craig Robt Co 325 DahliadelNurseries:326 Danker Fred A 314 DardsChas.... ""312 Dietscb A & Co""" IV Dominion Floral Co 312 DorperF&Son8Co.325 Drakos Co.. 311 R'^^lu^J^-^^fsii 332 Duluth Floral Co.. 314 DdnloDjohnH 312 Kble Charles. . 311 Edwards Fold Boji III Erne & Co '304 Excell Laboratories. II KyresHG... 311 Fallon Florist.'.".'.".'." ."311 Fish Henry Seed Co 322 Foerster Co Joseph. .299 Foley Greenhouse „MfgCo HI PordMC 3^9 Ford William P. :"309 FoxJM&SonIn; 3I3 FranenfelderC . 314 Freeman MrsJ B... 313 FreyCH 34 Frey & Frey ;3i4 Friedman "315 Froment H E....".'."."309 Futterman Bros..!! 308 Galvin Thos F 313 Gasser J M Co.... 312 Giblin & Co "in Guett The Ove Co.!!296 Godineau R & M 320 Goldstein 1 309 GorhamPrinteryInc III Grakelow Chas H...3I2 Grandfather Ever- green Co 3C4 Grand RDid8FloCo.'314 Grimm & Gorly 315 Grossbetg-Tyler- Finoermann Co. ...302 Gude Bros 311 HabermehlsSonsJ J.311 Hardesty & Co 313 Hart George B " 3C9 Hart Henry 311 Haven Seed Co The. 323 Heacock Jos Co ?25 Heinl John G&Son.314 HendersonA&Co. I 323 Henderson Lewis.. 312 Henry Co The John. 30S Henshaw Floral Co .309 Hentz &Nash 308 Herr Albert M 325 Hess & Swoboda 312 Hession 313 Hews & Co A H....!33'l Hill D Nurs Co 326 Hollywood G'rdens 312 Holm & Olson 312 Holton&HunkelCo.307 Hort Advertiser 3.^2 HortTrade lournal..!!! House of Flowers. ..311 HurS Edgar F 319 Hurst & Son 3;) Huscroft G. L 315 Ickes-Braun Mill Co. IV IdlewildGreenhs ...315 Jahn Hugo 312 Jones Percy ,^01 loy Floral Co 311 Kahler Pottery Co. .331 Kasting W F Co. . I Keller Pottery Co Geo 331 Keller Sons J B 313 Kelway & Son 321 KennicottBros Co.. 301 Kervan Co The 30") Kessler Wm 309 Kottmiller A... 311 Kroeschell BrosCo..lll Krnchten John 305 KuehnC A 3i7 KuhlGeo A 325 LandrethSeed Co... 325 LangFlo&Nur Co. 314 Lange A 311 LeboriusJ J 313 Leonard Seed Co 319 Levy JosJ 308 LiggitC U 325 Littlefield Florist ...314 Lockland Lum Co. ..IV London Flow'rSho .315 Long Island Flo Co. 311 Louis Simon Freres &Co 324 Louise Flower Shop . 3H McCallum Co 307 McGillR C&C0....321) McHutchison&Co. .319 McKenney 314 Mackie William ... 309 Malandre Bros 314 Matthews the Flo'«t.313 Matthewson'F. .311 Maule Wm H Inc. ...318 May &C0LL 315 Meconi Paul 309 Metairie Ridge Nursery 314 Meyer A 31S Michell Henry F Co 319 Millang loseph A. ..300 Miller Floral Co 314 Millers Mnsse' 305 Molassine CoTlie...295 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel 315 Nat Florists' Board of Trade IV NeidingerJosGCo...306 Newell A 314 N Y CutFlowerEx..309 NY Floral Co 315 Nicotine Mfg Co Ill Niessen Leo Co .306 Okmulgee Window Glass Co IV Orchid Florists 314 Palmer W J & Son. .313 Pappas D J 313 ParkFloral Co . ...313 Peacock nnhlin Fr..326 Peacock E R Co 317 Pearson b. W 314 PedrickGR&Son..321 PennThe Florist. . .315 GREENHOUSE BBST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2203 LUMBER ST. CHICAGO, IM,. Peters & Reed Poty.. 331 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 307 Philips Bros 314 Pierce FO Co .IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... 1 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 316 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 314 Pillsbury I L Ill PittsburgCutFloCo 306 Pode8ta&Baldocchi.315 Poehlmann Bros Co. 297 Pollworth C C Co... 307 Polykranas Geo J 309 Potter Floral Co. ...311 Pressing Seed Co WC 316 Pulverized Manure CoThe 330 Pyler AT & Co. 298 300 RaedleinBasket Co. .303 Randall A L Co 305 Randall'sFlowShop.315 Randolph & Mc Clements 314 Rawlings Elmer 322 Ready Reference.... 327 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House. ...Ill Reid Edw 306 Reinberg Geo 305 Reinberg Peter. 299 322 Rice Bros 307 Rice Jerome BSeed „Co 317 Riedel& Meyer 309 RobinBonJCSeedCo.321 RockWmLFIwrCo .314 Rodgers J W 311 Rohnert Waldo . .322 Rosery TheFIor'ICo315 Roustan Seivan&Co323 Koutzahn Seed Co .323 RuschG Sc Co 307 SaakeO C 311 SalzerSeed Co 315 SavoMftfCo 331 Sceery Edward 313 Schiller the Florist. .313 Schillo A Lum Co ...IV Schlatter W &Son 313 .332 Schmidt Chas L 315 ScbwakeCbaB& Co. 308 SbaflerGeoC 315 Sbarp Partridge & Co 332 SheppardH W 315 Sheridan Walter F..3C9 Siebrecht George C.3C9 Simon & Son I N....321 Situation& Wants. ..293 SkidelskySS&Co. I Smith A W&C0....312 Smiths Co E D 325 Smith & Fetters Co.. 314 Smith Henry 314 Storrs & Harrison. ..325 Stumop G.E.M....3I3 Tar Heel Evergreen Co 305 Thorburn JM & Co .320 Tonner O A&L A..300 Totty Chas H 325 Traendly&Srhenck 309 Traveling Wholesale Florist 308 Trepel Jos 313 Turner Bros 331 United Cut Flo Co.. 309 Vaughan AL & Co.. 302 Vaughan's Seed Sf re I 318 31') .324 Vick'sSons Jas 323 VincentR Jr &Sons Co I Walker F Co 311 Weber FH 314 Weidemann H G....'13 Weiland & Risch .305 Weir James 311 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 317 Wie or Bros 30 1 Wild Gilbert H . ...326 Williams MrsE A. ..315 Winterson Co E F..300 WiltboldGCo 310 311 Wolfskin Bros& M"rrisGoldenson.311 Wood TW & Sons.. 322 WoodruBSD&ions.32) Yokohama Nurs Co. 323 Young A L & Co... 308 Young John & Co... 309 Young& Nugent 311 Zech & Mann... 303 3 5 Zetlitz Rolf Co 296 No loss if you raend your split carna tjons uith Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c jier 1000; 3000 forSl.OO. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter Before & SOR After 422 Main Street, Spriniiirield. M3S« Mention the American Florist when writing ^ LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 nf the' best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. Is a purely TRADI3 me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a. copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF "H. A.," LOWDHAM, NOTT.S. ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and tnje^ because both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan* ized and will Dot lutu No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Noolhenlike^ It, Order from your deale^ or direct from tu. 1000.90c. postpaid. I Samples free. HENSTA. DKEES.I 714 Chestnst Btr««Os ruUdolphla. Mention the American Florist tohen writing SPECIFY Magic Brand Fertilizers i Pure Steamed Bone Meal Magic Special Rose and Carnation Fertilizer Precipitate Bone Phosphate Magic Blood and Bone Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure Natures Own Fertilizer Write for prices and our instructive Book containiug Feeding Charts. Chicago Feed fi Fertilizer Co. Manufacturers and Distributors UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory -OF THE- Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen OF THE United States and Canada. PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID American Florist Co.^ 440 S. Dearborn Street CHICAGO Bmerica is "the Praw of the L'essel; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. UI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 8, 1919. No. 1605 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3. lb"9. PUBLISHBD EVEBT SaTUKDAT BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. ll.OOa year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. 12.50. Volumes 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. Officirs— J. F. Ammanv, Edwardsville. 111., President; E. A. Fkttebb, Detroit, Mich . Vice- President; JoHM VoDNo, 1170 Broadway, Kew York, Secretary; J. J. Hksb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thlrty-fltth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 19-21. 1919. Thirty- ilxtb annual convention at Cleveland. O., 1920. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Chicago, January, I9S0. Theodobk Dorneb, Lafayette, Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur. Thirty, eighth St. and Rockwood Ave.. Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Neit annual meeting and exhibition, August, 1919. Oi'PicBRS— A. E. KcNDERD, Goshen, Ind., President; A. 0. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y., Secret;iry. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Next Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 1919. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, 8242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., Vice- President; Prof. E. A. White, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Officbbs— G. W. Kerr Doylestown, Pa., Presi- d-nt; Wm. Gbat, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R.I., Secretary. Next annual exhibition, June, 1919. PLANT EMBARGO HEARING. Florists and Nurserymen Present Their Case to Secretary Houston, ot the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Spirit Of Fairness Manifest. The leg-.ility of quarantine order Xo. 37 was attacked, and the action of the federal horticultural board criti- cised, March 2, when representatives of the florists and nurserymen of the United States, 10 in number, led by Curtis Nye Smith, of Boston, Mass., ap- peared before Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston. This opportunity had been .sought for some time, without results, xintil this appointment was made by Senator William M. Calder, of Brooklyn, N. Y, Senator Calder, at the last minute, found that he would be unable to .ac- company these men to the department and they were taken in charge by Representative Isaac Bachrach, of At- lantic City, N. J., who has been very active with Senator Calder in this matter. At the department, practically the entire argument was made by Curtis Nye Smith. He denied that the nur- serymen were in favor of the quaran- tine regulations, as had been stated by the board, but had not been given an opportunity to express their views at a fair meeting. He stated that he had been Informed, at first, that the inten- tion was to quarantine only earth balled plants and horticultural stocks coming from the Orient. When the provisions were extended to cover everything he had asked for a hearing, but aside from a semi-official meeting in October, during the influenza epi- demic, when attendance in Washing- ton was discouraged, nothing had been done. He claimed he had been prevented from discassing the legality of the re.gulations with the board. He ac- cused it of having exceeded its author- ity, the evidence obtained by the board failing to prove the case. Briefs set- ting forth these contentions were filed with Secretary Houston by both the florists and nurserymen. Secretary Houston stated that he would put the matter before the solicitor of the de- partment of agriculture fcr legal deci- sion. He also said that if it were aa the nurserymen felt, that they had not been given a full hearing, that it was greatly to be regretted and should not be permitted. He declared that he did not favor quarantine regulations as a general thing, and was not disposed to agree to their adoption in cases other than where there is a danger that pests or diseases may come to the United States. He was told that the pe.';ts came over in ways other than upon horticultural stock, as in the case of the European corn borer, which made the trip to the United States on bagging consigned to the navy yard at Charlestown, Mass. This has since spread to a considerable extent and is causing alarm in that state. The Washington correspondent of The American Florist was assured by the committee members, following their conference with Secretary Hous- ton, that they were truly well pleased with their trip. "It was well worth time and expense to come here on this occasion, and we are leaving with the thought that v,fe will receive fair play at the hands of the secretary of agri culture. The conference was a delight fill one, and we have every reason to hope that the regulations will be with- drawn. We think we have made a good case before Secretary Houston, particularly since the record of the hearing held by the Ijoard will not show up very well in favor of the board's action. Then also, pi-essure Is being brought to bear by the European governments, who are not going to permit the exportation to the United .States of fi-uit stocks, as favored by the board, while shut off from the business involving other horticultural products. In fact, they have adopted resoltitlors to this effect." 334 The American Florist. Mar. 8, Extracts From Brief, We reproduce herewith some impor- tant extracts from the brief presented by the tariff and legislative commit- tee of the Society of American Flor- ists : "While this committee has not sec-n the numerous letters which we are told are on file in possession of the federal horticultural board from various nur- se>-jes. urg-ing- that this quarantine be established, we are in possession of the following- facts : On the same day on which trie Holland Nurserymen's As- sociation received a cablegram notify- ing them that Quarantine No. 37 had received your signature, four different firms in Boskoop. Holland, each re- ceived a cablegram from one • of the very few nurserymen who. in open session, endorsed this prohibition act of the federal horticultural board in which said firm asked for a quotation on 100.000 evergreens and conifers, which is conclusive proof that this con- cern was not giving its support for the purpose of guarding the country from insect pests. It was ready to let the country tnke the chance by import- ing evergreens by the hundred thou- sand before the doors were closed — simply petty profiteering at the ex- pense of the public Tills committee does not wish to even insinuate that all of these endorsements received by letter were prompted by selfish mo- tives, but this committee, and the pub- lic, should be permitted to see and pass on these endorsements, the same as on evidence given in open session. in order that it might point out to the board where selfish or profiteering in- terests piompted such endorsement. EXCEPTIONS TAKEN TO BOARu'.S I!lII.IN(i. "That the board is imjust to the horticultural trade as well as to the public in making such sweeping re- strictions as are ordered in Quaran- tine No. 37: that the actual conditions existing do not. and dangers from past invasion did not, warrant such drastic measures; that if restrictions are known to be necessary against the im- portation of stock from certain coun- tries or sources, it should have speci- fied the country or source from which such danger thi-eatened and not un- justly close the doors of the entire world to the American people. "The board's action should have been taken in accordance with Bection 7 of the plant quarantine act, v hich says : "That, whenever, in order to pre- vent the introduction into the United States of any tree, plant, or fruit dis- ease or of any injurious insect, new to or not heretofore widely prevalent or distributed within and "throughout the United States, the secretary of agri- culture shall determine that it is neces- sary lo forbid the importation into the United States of any cla.ss of nursery stock or of any other class of plants, fruits, vegetables, roots, bulbs, seeds. or other plant products from a country or locality where such disease or insect infestation exists, he shall promulgate such determination, specifying the country and locality and the class of nurscr.x- stock or other class of plants, fruits, vegetal /les, i-oots. bulbs, seeds or other plant products which, in his opinion, should be excluded." "M'e insist uiKin it that we are en- titled to intelligent enlightenment why these equally h.-irmless bulbs are ex- cluded. Why can a crocus or hyacinth come in and M-liy must the equally in- nocent gladiolus, snowdrop or beaiitiful Spanish iris be excluded? "Item 3 in Quarantine Act No. 37 permits the importation of rose stocks for propagation, including manetti. multiflora. briar rose and rosa rugosa. These new regulations, while permit- ting the import of rose-stocks for graft- ing and budding, prohibit the importa- tion of named varieties; this in spite of the fact that the possibility of in- troducing or not introducing insects or diseases is the same on on^ as it is on the other. "According to the department's rec- ords, there were imported during the off year ending June 30, 1918. 1,050,OIX) named roses and 3..5l)0,IX)(> rose stocks. Calla Spray These were probably sent to every state in the Union and we cannot find a single recoid where a shipment of these plants was held up for quaran- tine by any inspector, which shows that this stock was ajiparently clean and safe to distriliute. "We contend that when the federal horticultural board makes a rule on roses, this ruling must be the same on the stock as on the finished product, ns one is precisely a counterpart of the other, .and the board has no right to distinguish between them. "Roses have been coming to our country from foreign shores ever since the Pilgrims landed, and up until 1012. without even being inspected. In nil thit time the.\- have not been suilt.\ of bringing in any kind of troub'e or dis- aster, and they are jut as untainted now as they were then, and since 1912 they h.ave run the gauntlet of careful state inspection. Where is the justice of excluding them now? "At a recent meeting of the New Jersey State Nurserymen's Association, the state inspector of New Jersey, Harry B. Weiss, who has filled this important position since 1911. and through whose hands possibly 50 per cent, of the roses imported into the United States pass made the state- ment that he has never found a rose or rose-stock that was infested with a dangerous pest. "We take the liberty, Mr. .Secretary, of quoting from a letter bearing your signature, addressed to the Honorable William M. Calder. in which you say: " 'It is true that, as a general rule, plants coming to the United States from Holland have been in better con- dition than those fi-om any other coun- try, and mucli freer from pests than those from Belgium. Nevertheless, many injurious insects have been de- tected in connection with stock im- ported from Holland since August iHJ 1912. when the federal plant quaran- tme act became effective. During the period of six years of enforcement of this act and inspection of imported plant materials, no less than 1-lS dif- ferent species of injurious insects have been discovered on Holland nursery stock, much of which was house- grown. -Many of these insects are not now established in the United States and would constitute new elements of danger to the horticulture and agricul- ture of this country. "One of the members of our commit- tee has tabulated the number of im- portations made by his companv dur- mg the six years you refer to and finds that his concern alone made 1611 separate importations during that pe- riod. These were distributed among 19 different countries and consisted of anywhere from one up to 100 or more cases each. All of these imports were inspected by state inspectors under feaeral regulations and in the entire lot there was not one shipment that was held up for quarantine. "It seems strange that out of rhis lot of over 1.000 individual shipments the inspectors have not reported a sin- gle dangerous infestation and this, in view of the fact that a record has been given to you of the diseoveiy of 148 different species cf injurious in.sects having been found in Holland stock alone. "We must quote part of this letter again — 'No less than 1-lS different spe- cies of injurious insects have been dis- covered on Holland nursery stock, much of which was house-grown." Please note the sentence : 'Much of which was house-grown.' We must take po.«.itive exception to this, it not being a statement cf actual facts. While the bulk of the Belgium product is house- grown, there is practically no stock for export grown tmder gUvss in Hol- land. What greenhouses the exporters in Holland have are used exclusively for propagating piu-poses. While some of their plants are .grown in pots, this is done in the open aii,- and not in houses. "Finally, in coming before you. Mr. Secretary, we ilo so as .\nierican citi- zens, representing an important in- dustr\. Wc have not come to you to beg for favors or merc\ from the fed- eral horticultural board, but we iisk for just lie. This can only be dene by Oiiar.-intine No .'!7 being rescinded and if necessary a new regulation be sub- 1919. The American Florist. 335 Center Row Contains .lea DAHLIAS OF PROMISE, n Kerr, a Fine WhUe for Cutting anrt Garden Decoration. At Right, a Row of Fordhook White, a Seedling Having the Same Good tjualities. stituted in place of same which will piotect the country from any serious invasion of posts, but which will not place unnecessni'y resti-ictions or hard- ships on any branch of the horticul- tural trade." The brief is signed by the- following : J. F. Ammann. President of S. A. F. Edward A. Fetters, Vice-President of the Society of American Florists. John Young-. Secretary of the S. A. F. J J. Hess. Treasurer of the S. A. F. Wm. F. Gude, Member of Tariff and TLeKislative Committee. Heber J. Ware, Member of Tariff and Legislative Committee. Wm. H. Siebrecht. Jr., Member of Tariff and Legislative Committee. Jacob D. Eisele. Member of Tariff and Legislative Committee. Frank R. Pierson. Member of Tariff and Leg-islative Committee. James McHutchison. Member of Tar- iff and legislative Committee. Leonard H. Vaughan, Member of Tariff and Legislative Committee. Wm. F. Gude, Washington Repre- ■sentative Society of Arherican Florists. George Asmus. Chairman. National Flower Show Committee. Henry Penn. Diiector of S. A. F. Joseph H. Hill, Director of S. A F. C. E. Critchell. Director of S. A. F. C. C. PoUworth. Director of S. A. F. Joseph A. Manda, Director of S. A. F. Charles H. Totty. Director Ex-ofticio. Society of American Florists, Philip Breitmeyer. Vice-Presidetit, Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion. Charles S. Strout. President Ameri- can Carnation Society. Philip F. Kessler, President. New York Florists' Club. Edmund A. Harvey. President.- The Florists' Club of Philadelphia. E. G. Hill. President, The Florists' Hail Association. A. J. Zech. President. Chicago Flor- ists' Club. Benjamin Hammond. President," American Rose Society. August H. Hummert. President, St. Louis Flori.sts' Club, Charles J. Graham. President. Cleve- land Florists' Club. Robert Weeks. President, National .^ssociation of Gardeners. Dahlias of Promise. The accompanying illustration shows one section of a field of dahlias, near Philadelphia, Pa., taken last September. The center row contains the variety Jean Kerr. It. is one of the finest white dahlias for cutting and gar- den decoration, the type being mid- way between a decorative and show or ball variety, held erect on long, stiff stems quite clear of all foliage. Neither adverse weather conditions, white fly or insects appear to trouble it in the least. Its flowering period began in .\ugust, many weeks ahead of othei- varieties. At the right is a row of seedlings of a stiff-stemmed pure white peony-flowered variety, named Fordhook White, possessing practically the same qualities as Jean Kerr. THE RETAIL TRADE Condnvted by Robt. Kift, Phila., Pa. Gripping Stuff. Could anything be more fascinating than the daily reports of winter base- ball? Answer: Yes, a seed catalogue To test the notion we read a column about the trial of the baseball cause celebre yesterday. Then we read two pages of a seed catalogue. The seed stuff was gripping. — B. L. T.. in a Line-o'-Type or Two, Chicago Tribune Be.voon. N. Y. — Extensive improve- ments are being made at the plant of Hammond's Paint and SUig- Shot Works and new machinery installed which will allow of considerable in- crease in the output. St. Patrick's Day. While people do not exactly jostle one another in buying cut flowers or plants for "Paddy's day," yet it pre- sents an opportunity, on account of the sentiment, that connects it with the home land of many, to feature the an- niversary to advantage. Whatever is uppermost in the public mind, or even a racial part of the same, that calls for an annual celebration, should bo made the most of in a decorative way. The store that goes to the trouble, is quite sure to be remembered by the in- terested parties. Stationers and con- fectioners make a point of catering to the demand for this celebration. They do -this because it is bound to pay. They make up their lines in good sea- son," and by displaying them call to mind the occasion and create the de- mand. Florists can do the same: each dealer gets a return for hi.? efforts, ac- cording to the enthusiasm and force he puts into them. If he has the stock and features it in advance by novel and conspicuous display, he is almost cer- tain to mark up satisfactory results. The Iiish flag contains a harp, so a good sized harp of green leucothoe leave segments, or small magnolia leaves gilded, studded with minatiue green electric lights, will make a .showy win- dow piece. This used in connection with Irish flags, shamrocks in ptits, and shamrock-shaped pans, and a number of the small conceits to be fotind in the stocks of the supply dealers, such as iniuia.ture high hats, wheel baiTows. Irish lads and lai5sies with vase attach- ments for shamrocks or flowers should make up an interesting window display. One of the conceits that always finds a ready sale is a good sized .potato. 336 The American Florist. Mar. 8, hollowed out on the top at one end, sufficient to hold a one-inch pot o£ shamrock, pot and all. If the hole is made greater inside than the opening, a larger plant or section of the same may be squeezed in and look very well. Decorated with a green ribbon and a miniature clay pipe, this will bring a price that shows a very .good profit. Display these in connection with boxes that fit, some tied up and addressed to out-of-town points, and card, "Sham- rock .Souvenirs, — Mailed to Any Ad- dress." "Greened" carnations have a popu- larity for this day that is worked to ad- vantage by those who do not mind the trouble and dirt their manipulation makes. They are used to such an ex- tent as to make an appreciable advance in the price of white flowers for this purpose. Blooming plants in the market at this time, with the exception of anything yellow, can be given the significance of the day by little decorative touches, such as green crepe, small Iri-sh flags, miniature pipes in bows of green rib- bon, etc. The day is nearly alw.ays celebrated with dinners of the various Irish or- ganizations, at which the decorations are more or less elaborate. At some, the table takes the form of the Irish harp, while on others, decorated harps are often used, some flat and others standing to give the national signifi- cance. Pots and pans of shamrock?, greened carnations and other flowers. and small Irish flags, are principal fea- tures of these decorations. Next Week in the Flower Shop. As spring is so near at hand, it is well to feature all kinds of blossom- ing branches, such as forsythia. Pyrus japonica, double flowering almonds. dwarf apples, crab apples, cherry and peach blossoms, etc., all of which are very attractive when well covered with thein beautiful flowers. While but little of this stock is handled or offered in the commission houses, the enterprising florist, who desires some- thing a little different, and not found in every store, will be amply repaid for his trouble in forcing or interest- ing some one to bring it in for him. The activity of the retail florists in getting around among the growers the past week, looking up stock for Easter plant orders, proves that our w.irning in last week's issue was not a bit too parly. This will be an unusual year: there is not too much of anything, while a number of the standnrd stocks will not half meet the demand. Ow- ing to the very forward season, the Holland bulb situo.tion is beginning to look serious to many growers who fear they may not be able to hold the stock, particularly should April prove warm. This would cause great loss and inconvenience to all concerned. particularly the storekeepers wlio use this stock to such an extent in their plant ba-skets, and which delivered, ready for sale in pots and tkiiis. are at once an attr.acting .addition to thf stock. It is good business to (■(inimonoo to feature the Easter stock' just :i liItU' of this or th.at. sufTieient to call the event to the minds of customers and casual visitors, which will liear fruit later on. The more planning and prep- aration, the larger volume and better results when the day arrives. Let this be sweet pea week. They ■are now at their best. Nothing could be flTier than the stock coming daily in quantity to the market. They are dainty, fragrant and popular with nearly all flower buyers. If featured in the various ways to which they lend themselves, displayed in shallow flower bowls, in small vase baskets, in a pyramid stand composed of small vases that hold one hunch each, in shower effects in hanging vases in the window, and in many other ways, they ai-e sure to atti-act the atten- tion that soon carries them off. For special drives, such as a week end sale, at a quick moving price, but also showing a good profit, there is noth- ing better. Many of the funeral pieces, sprays or set designs, are as well made of sweet peas as any other flower, and should show a better profit at this time. We recently saw a large pillow, the ground work of which was beautifully, and yet loose- ly, made of white sweet peas. A space diagonally across the center was filled at the top with Iris Tingitana, the center -n-as a large bOAV of lavender orchid ribbon, below which was a half dozen cattleyas. The ribbon ends and loops were artistically placed among these center flowers, and used as well to take up the space and add to the general effect. It was a very artistic piece of work, composed of seasonable flowers. Single and double sprays of all sweet peas are effective, and also work in very well in con- nection with callas or Easter lilies. They are now the flower of the day, and should be kept to the front be- cause of the profit in handling that is possible with their artistic arrange- ment. While one must or should know the exact cost of the flowers used in every order, the price to the consumer, should in addition to the regular store percentage of profit, con- tain an artistic fee, if it might so be called, which has been ea.rned and made possible by the superior arrange- ment of the flowers. The house de- serves this recognition, and the artist as well, for his clever workmanship. Do not neglect the publicity of your business. You cannot too often im- press on your trade the fact that your store, well stocked with the best of the seasonable plants and cut flowers, stands ready to serve them. Their telephone is the front door to your shop, always open to welcome their or- ders, which will receive the best at- tention. New business can be ob- tained through the medium of the newspapers. Florists all over the land find .splendid results in well planned advertising in connection with the national "Say it with Flowers" cam- paign. If you have not contributed to this good work, do so at once. It is for your benefit, and is surely the best money investment you can make. Send your check to Secretary John Young. 117(1 Broadway. New York. Do it today. Indianapolis, Ind. — The Florists"^ Supply House has been opened at 105- East Ohio street by S. T. Hitz and Fred Kiel. DOUBLE COSMOS. POPULAR AS FLORISTS CUT FLOWERS. 1919. The American Florist. 337 LILY BULB PRODUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES. Seedling Easter Lilies at Government Greenhouses, Arlington Farms, \a. Photogniplied February 11, 1919, Representing Individual Progeny of Selfed Plants Selected Irom Best Florists' Stocks, the Seea Planted in July 1916, and Transplanted into Benchei \\'h«ra They Did not Make as Good Growth as the Pot Plants During the Summer of 1917, the Soil in the Benches not Being in Proper Condition. In the Autumn of 1917, the Potted Bulbs of the Same Progeny were Forced and Produced 8 to 7 Flowers. See Text. Lily Bulb Production in United States. By Davd Griffiths, of the United States De- partment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. In early July, the department sent out some preliminary notices I'egard- ing- Easter lily work, with suggestions regarding how the florist might pro- duce his own bulbs of superior merit in one year's time from seed. It seems desirable again to call the attention of florists, who have an opportunity to visit Washington between now and Easter, to the investigations being conducted in the greenhouses at Ar- lington Farm, near Washington. The stocks that are now of interest are as follows : I. A lot of 500 bulbs which were grown out-of-doors the past season are being forced. They went through the winter of 3917-1918 out-of-doors, and had no artificial irrigation during the summer. These bulbs are the smallest of the seedling bulbs, germinated in the summer of 1916. They were small when potted, all being under florist sizes and ranging from 9 to 15 cm. (three and one-half to six inches in circumference) . II. A few seedlings forced last year and which produced a crop of seed are being forced again this year. III. Seeds sown the middle of July are now three-inch pots and 20 to 40 per cent will blossom in June. IV. Seeds are sown in December are now in thumb pots. v. A few plants of two lots of the Creole lily of the south are being forcec also. One lot has been growing undis- turbed until last 3,utumn for the past 45 years. VI. A few seedlings produced with candidum pollen are in three-inch pots. -Attention should be called again to the desirability, of those who have fa- cilities and an opportimity, to start seedling generations oC Easter lilies this spring. The seed thus produced, if well handled, can be sown in .luly and by the following June a few blos- soms will appear, but not in commer- cial quantity. In September of 1920, If well handled, 60 per cent will be large enough to force for the following Easter. For seed production, the florist should select the best plants he can find, and probably should cross plants; which have the greatest degree of slm- iUvrity, in order to arrive at as large a degree of uniformity as possible in the progeny. There will be in all events diversity enough, but no more diversity than is found in any similar batch oif imported stocks. On the other hand, one would ex- pect a greater degree of uniformity if the plants were selfed. The first generationi produced by the depart- ment and the dhes described under (II above, are individual progeny of selfed plants. If such a generation of selfed progeny is produced, it is quite likely the matter of uniformity can be advanced in the next generation by crossing from the selfed progeny the plants, which meet the grower's ideal of perfection most closely. It is also possible that uniformity may be still farther advanced by using Lilium can- didum pollen. Such a "cross" has in the past resulted in the production of nothing but Lilium longiflorum, the seed parent, which has led breeders to think that we have in effect such "crosses," a parthenogenetic seed production. If this is true, it would seem that uni- formity of progeny might be advanced by deliberately using such ixillen as will result in seed production but not in fertilization. Of course, the ques- tion cf maintenance of vigor is to be considered, hut on this point we have no practical information. This matter, however, is in all prob- ability for the breeder's consideration. The florist will depend on the ordinary process of pollination, which will give plants satisfactory from a florist stand- point, although they m.ay vary in stat- ure. But such variation is as useful as the uses of the Easter lily is varied. It is really qiiestionabie whether close uniformity is imperative In florists' stocks of Easter lily. There is need, however, for the breed- er's attention being directed to the pos- sibilities here. The department's seed- lings produced with candidum. pollen are now in three-inch pots and are expected to blostom in June. There are only a few of them, but they are at present more uniform than any lot we have raised and do not differ from ordinary longiflorum seedlings. Our out-of door plantings of lily bulbs are in apparently perfect coa- dition, although planted earlier than we would have planted had cold storage facilities been available for holding the bulbs dormant. The possibility ot home production of Easter lily bulbs is forcing itself upon us more clearly as time goes on, and we are looking with considerable confidence to the water tempered chmate of the Chesa- peake, and adjacent Atlantic coast re- gions, as holding promise for this pro- duction. Florists who wish to see these seed- ling stocks can call at 220 Fourteenth street, .S. W., where arrangements can be made to visit Arlington Farm green- houses, or, if more convenient, can take the electric line near the govern- ment postoffice, changing at Arlington Junction for the farm, where either Mr. Butterfield or Mr. Meyer will show them the stocks. Double Cosmos. The accompanying illustration shows a rose bowl filled with sprays of a double form of this beautiful and pop- ular fall offering, which is sure to come into general use as a florist's cut flower. It is grown from seed planted at the same time as the older variety. Some are entire double, while others have an anemone center with a single row of ray florets. The white are particularly chaste and very desirable for sprays and all kinds of funeral work. It comes into flower at the same time as the single, and lasts until frost. Peki?*^, III. — George A. Kuhl is In California, for health and pleasure. Minneapolis, Minn. — H. E. Philpott, formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba, is now with Rice Bros., of this city. 338 The American Florist. Mar. 8, Bedding Plant Work for March. The bedding plants are beginning to occupy a great deal of the bencli space at the greenhouse establish- ments that grow them in large num- bers. As they are shifted along much more space has to be given over to them. But, if the expected higher prices are to be realized, first class plants must be offered in return, or the cus- tomers will greatly curtail their pur- chases. The out-of-date "three for a quarter" geranium plants, that used to be slipped from a 2V2-inch pot into a 4-inch after the Easter stock was out of the way. will not be acceptable to the customers at the present day prices. They want a thrifty, well-es- tablished plant, nicely in bloom. For such plants, they do not complain at the advanced prices, but ask a quarter or even 20 cents for a puny geranium plant and they will quickly call you a robber. Easter comes so very late this year, that even if it were a wise plan to hold over, shifting along- the bedding plants until after the Easter stock is out of the way, it could not be done with any certain degree of success and have the plants ready for sale by May 15-30. This is the time of the year when greenhouse shelves are a great asset to a grower; they piovide space for a lot of stock, especially the flats of transplanted seedlings, and it is a good plan to fit up shelves wherever it is practical to utilize them. According to reliable information, there is a short- age of some of the popular varieties of bedding, particularly geraniums. This should cause an increased demand for a greater assortment of plants, and any- one who has a good stock of cannas. petunias, salvias or any other plants that can be used for outside planting, will do well in working up a good stock of them. ANNUAL SEEDLINGS. Under this heading can be placed a long list of plants that should receive attention at this time. There are pan- sies, verbenas, lobelias, petunias, ager- atums, sweet alyssums. bellis. vincas and begonias, seed of which, having been sown since the first of the year, the plants should now be either trans- planted into flats or ready to be attended to. Do not delay this work. When the young plants have attained sufficient size as transplanted plants, they will be ready for i)Otting up to make nice, sturdy stock in flower when needed lor sale or planting out. The shelves are the place for the flats of these trans- planted plants, and it is wonderful the number a shelf will hold. March 1-15 is the time for sowing seed of asters, antirrhinums, petunias, verbenas, zinnias and all other plants that are to be sold from flats as trans- planted seedlings. These seed boxes do not need to take up bench space: a shelf is just as good a place for them. They need to be shaded from the bright sunlight by laying a sheet of newspaper over them. After the seedlings are up through the ground, allow them to have full sunlight. flEIiANIUMS. The geraniums should now be ready for shifting up from .3-inch lo l-incii pots, and as geraniums form the bulk of the bedding plants on most places, the repotting is one of the big jobs at this time. Of .all the bedding plants, geraniums are the ones that use up the most space; 25.000 geranium plants in 4-inch pots cover a large amount of bench space, even when standing pot to pot, and it is only a very short while before they will need to be given more room. But they are the leaders among the bedding plants and require plenty of room and good care to get them into short, stocky plants in full bloom. Geraniums need a live, fresh soil and firm potting, and do best when grown cool with full light and plenty of ventilation on every favorable occa- sion. Do not let the shortage of stock tempt you to take any cuttings from the geranium plants after March 10, and expect the cut-back plants to make up and be in good bloom by May 15 for imder the most favorable weather conditions, they will not do it. To nip out the top of a growth that has run up too fast is all right, but it is too late to cut a growth far enough back to make a cutting. CANNAS. Clean up the stock of these, shaking out the soil and divide up the roots into two or three eye cuts. Start up in the propagating bed of sand or in flats, hold a little to the dry side until they have made roots, and as soon as the top grow th is well started, pot up and give them a light, warm place. POTTING MI.SCELLANEOU.S BEDDING PLANTS. This heading refers to all the stock now in 2, 2yi or 2V2-lnch pots of such plants as Mme. .Salleroi. begonias, ager- atums, fuchsias, heliotropes, lantan- as, marguerites or any plant wan:ed to be in blcom in 3-inch or larger pots for May sales. Pot them up in a medium light soil and give good treat- ment. Cuttings of all of these plants can still be propagated. They will make nice plants in 2i4-inch pots for Memorial day or later. They will be far better for summer sales than the earlier progagated stock. Cuttings of alternantheras. put in the sand now and given a bottom heat tem- perature of 65-70 degrees, will be ready by the end of March to be potted up and transferred to the hot-bed. They grow rapidly and make just as good plants for late in May planting as those propagated last fall and carried over winter. The brighter days are caus- ing the fall struck plants to start up mto growth. It is yet too early to transfer them to the hot-beds outside, but, by the end of March, the beds should be put in readiness to take care of them. With the exception of the geraniums, all of the bsdding plants are ver\- susceptible to the attack of green aphis, and should receive regular fumi- gations as a preventive to guard, against their becoming infected. FALL .SOWN PANSIES IN FRAME.S. It Will not take many of the bright days before the frost when pansies will all be out of the beds in the frames and will need to receive some attention. -Some of the plants may have been worked up out of the ground bv the frost. These should be attended to and the surface of the beds gone over and levelled up a bit, and any weeds cleaned out of them. As the d.ays become warmer, the sash should be lifted to give air to the plants, and later on, during bright, warm periods, they can be removed to keep the plants dwarf and robust. C. W. Johnson. Corn Borer Quarantine Hearing. About 25 persons were present at the hearing of the federal horticultural board at Washington, D. C, February 2(). at which was discus.sed the pro- posed quarantining of New York and Massachusetts because of the presence in those states of the European corn borer. The board has learned that in addition to corn, all herbaceous plants, including such cultivated garden or flowering plants as celery, Swiss chard, green or string beans (in the pod), beet tops, spinach, turnip tops, dahlias,- inciuding stems and tubers; gladioli and chrysanthemums are subject to infestation by this insect, and during the course of the hearing, geraniums and wild hemp were also added. State agriculturists joined with the florists and nurserymen in urging that the board take no action at this time, but leave the matter in the hands of the state. Appearing on behalf of of Massachusetts, its commissioner of agriculture, Winfleld Wheeler, of Bos- ton, declared the pest could be taken care of there, with the assistance of the federal authorities, without im- posing drastic federal qu.arantin<> mea,sures. There is now pending in the Massachusetts legislature, he told the board, a measure that would give the agricultural commission authority to impose quarantine measures within the staff and ample funds would be provided by the state for combatting the pest. Mr. Wheeler stated that it was proposed to enforce a rigid quar- antine in the section where the pest has been discovered. The gardeners and others in that territory, that are at interest, have expressed a willing- ness to co-operate with the authorities in stamping out the oorer and probably no corn will he grown in the infested area during the next season. It developed during- the conference that 'he European corn borer was not in evidence in the greenhouses, and that it did not attack other than corn except w here vegetation was in growth near a cornfield that was badly in- fested. The borer has been found on products other than corn, including all of the commodities named above, but the preference of the borer is corn. The insect has been found in Chel- sea and Topsfield, Mass.. and in the counties of Schenectady, Montgomery and Saratoga in the state of New York necause of this, and in order to pre- vent the further spread of this injuri- ous pest, it is proposed to quarantine the whole of both of these states Such drastic action would work tremendous hardship, it was pointed out, on florists nurserymen and gardeners located at points far distant from the infected area, yet subject to the provisions of ' such a quarantine, because of residence within t!.e states named. For instance. John Lewis Childs, Inc.. according to Isaac '^. Hendrickson, would be re- stncte.l to business within the state. althouRl, located at Flowerfield, on i.ong Island, many miles from the in- fecte.l area. A similar situation would be present in the ca.-e of T. C. Thur- low-s Sons. Inc., said David C. Stranger despite the fact that this concern i.s located at West Newburv. Mass.. al- most on the Vermont line. In the opinion of M. Emest Moore, represent- mg the Boston Market Gardeners' \s- sociation and the Boston Fluit and 1 roducp Kxcliange, a state-'n-ide quar- antine would have the effect of driv- ing all of the market gardeners ot Mi'ssachusetts out of business. This was corroborated by Commissioner 1919. The American Florist. 339 Wheeler. Both gentlemen pointed out that a large bulk of the business of the market gardenei' was out of the state— to Rhode Island, Maine. New Hampshire and Vermont — while the florists and nurserymen stated they did business all over the United States, from the GulE of Mexico to Canada, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific It is plainly to be seen, they said, that if they could not ship out of their states their business would be gone. Doubt was exiiressed as to whether or not the borer, the European type, had actually invaded New York, and certainly there was no evidence to prove that it had. There was consid- erable talk on this point, with nothing definite in sight in the absence of specimens. George G. Atwood told of explorations made by him in New York and of '.he finding of the pest in small quantities. There seems to be nothing very alarming about the X'^w York situation and the ajthorities of that state h,T-ve ample po\\ er to take any needed action, to say nothing of ihe probable allotment of $200,00»J from the state funds to help stamp out the pest. Kveryone present agreed that the pest is dangerous; that quick action is needed, but the agitation was rather for state control than for federal in- tervention. It was quite plainly shown that much better results could be ob- tained by the department of agriculture withholding any quarantine action and by co-operating with the state authoii- ties through furrJshing funds and la- bor for clean-up work and educational campaigns. At the same time, the va- rious branches of the industry will be saved a loss of millions of dollars. Various suggeslioi.s were made as tc how the proposition could best be han- dled. These suggestions, together with the information furnished b-v the dif- ferent speakers, will be taken under advisement by the board. The meeting was presided over by C. L. Maria tt. chairman of the federal horticultural board. He declined to state what ac- tion the board proposed taking, al- though maldnfr it clear that there was no desire to do any more damage than actually necessary und»r the circum- stances. Among those present many of whom participated in the discussions, were : David C. Stranger, representing T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc., West Newbury, Mass.; Isaac S.' Hendrickson of John Lewis Childs, Inc., Flowerfield, N. Y., representing also the New York Horti- culttiral Society; A. B, Robinson, of the Breck-Robinson Nurrery Company, of Lexington, Mass.; AV. H. Wyman, rep resenting the Bay State Nurseries, of North Abington, Mass.; B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass.; P. M. Koster. of Boskoop, Holland; H. Langeler, rep- resenting M. Van AVaveren & Sons. New York; George F. Mead. M. Ernest Moore and Arthur P. Wyrnan, repre- senting the Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange and the Boston Market Gar- deners' Association; Lvither A. Breck, of Jo.=;eph Breck and Sons Corp, Bos- ton. Mass.; William Pitkin, chairman of the legislative committee, and C. H. Perkins, president. New York State Nurserymen's Association; Leslie B. Smith. Hadlev, Mass., representing the Massachusetts department of agricul- ture and the Mass.achusetts stale grange; Commissioner of Agriculture, of Massachusetts Winfield Wheeler, of Boston; George Atwood, inspector for the bureau of pl.ant Industry, Albany. N. Y.; D. I. Caff re y, inspector of the bureau of entomology. Boston, Mass.; W. R. W^alton, bureau of entomology. Washington, D. C; P. R. Taylor, Pi-oy- idencc. R. I., representing the Provi- dence Market Gardeners' Association and the Providence Farmers' Exchange; R. H. Allen, nursery inspector of Mass- achusetts, Boston, Mass., and Dr. L. O. Howard, chief of the bureau of ento- mology, Washington, D. C, The board was represented by Chairman Marlatt, George B. Sudwarth. W. A. Orton and Dr. K. F. Kellerman. B. F. L. Seasonable Sugg-esiions. Papei' by Clement E. Frey, Lincoln, Neb., read at tbe annual meeting of the Nebraska ,state Fioiists' Society, Lincoln, February 2o, 1919. I have been asked to give at this time a few seasonable suggestions. We have just passed through a very strenuous, though prosperous winter, owing to the great demand and scarcity of flowers, and we are looking forward to the Easter time and spring rush. It has been evident for some time that we are to have an Easter without Easter lilies, without spirseas and many other plants which we have been ac- customed to have at this season, and that we are to have but a limited amount of bulbous stock. To off-set this somewhat, we are growing a large quantity oit schizanthus, also a good supply of cinerarias. It is also time to pot up and bring into a warmer house any liydrangeas that we have been keeping in a cellar or cold house. It will soon be time to cut back and pot up .any roses which we may be holding dormant, such as baby ramblers or any dormant stock of this kind which you may have on hand. Any smaller sizes of cyclamens given a shift, will help to hold and keep them in bloom for Eas- ter. Pot up a few geraniums into large sizes, for from the present outlook, most anything will sell for Easter, On account of the scarcity of good stock, we should have on hand a supply of young ferns and a,spai-agus, with which we can make up some baskets and mixed pots, which will help out our Easter display. It is now that season when we should keep the propagating bench well filled at all times. It is also a good time to root carnations and to keep in all avail- able geranium cuttings. See to it that you are getting plenty of salvias on hand, also coleus, for there seems to be quite a shortage of this kind of stock. It is also time to sow verbenas, smilax, petunias, snapdragons, Shasta daisies and any perennials which you may have need of this spring. It is a good time now to give your carnations a little feed or to dress up anything upon which you are depending for cut flow- ers. We will need all the flowers we can get hold of for Easter. If you have any snapdra.gons benched, a little extra care at this time will give you good returns. It is also time to plant in gladioli if you have not already done so, for they will be a valuable crop this year. Pansies should be ready to prick off from the seed bed if you did not attend to this last fall, for it will soon be time to put them in the frames outside. It is a good time to propagate a few heliotropes, lantanas, lemon ver- benas and any such stock as you may need. LANSING, Micir. — J. A. Bissinger, well-known florist of this city, is spend- ing the winter in California, RICHMONP, IND. — Paul Weiss, of the Weiss-Meyer Co.. Maywood, and Eugene Dramm. of Elmhurst, were visitors at the Hill ranges March 5. Vocational Education. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., in a communication dated March ], writes that his attention has been called by the federal board for vocational edu- cation to the fact that a great many disabled soldiers are finding trouble to get employment, the business men of the country not responding in the pa- triotic way they should, and that if each firm would endeavor to make a position if only for one man, it would solve the question without a. doubt. Greenhouse work would offer oppor- tunities in many cases, particularly where the men have been doing heavy work in the past and are disabled and only able to do light work now. Mans of these men have been hard workers, and any work they could do would probably be done well. In a letter to Mr. Pennock. Jerome B, Scott, supervisor of replacement of district No. 3, located in Philadelphia, calls attention to the following points; "In reference to the kind of work wanted for the men. and the class of men that are disabled, I desire to state that many of the men we are coming in contact with are fellows that have done strenuous work before enlist- ment, and who, because of healing wounds and other minor disabilities, arc unable to take up this kind of work, but require jobs cf a lighter na- ture. In some cases, they require sit- ting-down work and in other cases the men have been gassed and require outside positions. As I stated the oth- er day, work in your line is particular- ly well suited for this class of men. They will not be men of any great in- dustrial experience; they will not bo men of any particular skill. "It is the hale and hearty chap who had lived a rough and strenuous life prior to enlistment who because of this rugged, enthusiastic spirit, was the man who managed to get himself in the front lines, and in the first dash over the top and, in many cases, the one most ready to di> tbe seemingly foolhardy things, whom we have to deal with. The reward for this spirit of dash and bravery is a weakened constitution, for a time. "It is here that we are apapealing to the employer to follow up his splen- did work and backing that he gave to th,?se fellows during the war. and to now do his "after-war bit" and continue to back him up until he is established again in civil life and is self reliant. Do you know that many of these fine fellows that you see pictured on the screen leaving the transports are roam- ing the streets without jobs and com- pelled to go to the Red Cross, Rotary Club and other institutions to ask for a bed and a meal? The hero that re- turns to a home and loved ones is truly fortunate. How about the fel- low that bared his breast to the Hun and returned to these shores wounded and cheered for a day, but realizes upon the followin.ir day that the cheers hav* subsided? "A great problem confronts the na- tion at this time, that is, the problem of unemployment, and the greatest ele- ment in this unemployment is the woujided men. Please do not offer them .SIO a week jobs. Can you live on .$10 a week? These fine fellows do not want charity — they simply want a chance to make an honest and fair living — to make .good." Mr. Pennock adds : "It seems to me that this should .appeal to those among our profession who have any patriot- ism about them, and I feel that it is the duty of everyone to do their 'aft er-the war bit.' " 340 The American Florist. Mar. 8, ^National Publicity for Flowers. JOIHT COMMlriEE SESSION. When the publicity committee and the finance puDlicity committee met in joint session at the end of January, the financial status of the campaign was thoroughly discussed, expenditures minutely examined, and everything found in first-class shape. All accounts had been audited by a firm of certified accountants, and were approved by the committees. The committees did not appoint an audit committee from their own body, it being: decided that as the campaign was conducted imder the aus- pices and direction of the S. A. F., the official audit should be made by a com- mittee to be appointed by the society's executive board which was to meet next day at Detroit. The secretary was directed to prepare and send to every subscriber, as soon as possible, a summarized report covering receipts and expenditures. At the meeting, also, an appropria- tion of $20,000 was made to cover the magazine advertising for the spring season a schedule of which has already been published in the trade press, and the P. F. O'Keefo Advertising Agency, of Boston, was given a contract for the preparation and placing of the cam- paign advertising- for the year IftlO. The meeting was characterized by a feeling of great optimism as to the cam- paign outlook for the year, as was demonstrated in the decision of the committees to set $100,000 as the amount of the fund to be aimed for this year. PUBLICITY AND S. A. F. EXECUTIVE BO-^BD. The enthusiasm of the publicity com- mittees was echoed at the meeting of the executive board of the S. A. F. next day at Detroit, when the subject matter of the publicity campaign came up for discussion. Never in the history of the board was such interest shown In a particular phase of the society's work. So enthusiastic were the mem- bers of the board that, although al- ready liberal subscribers annually to the publicity fund, they added in the aggregate $2065 to their 1919 sub- scriptions after the reports of the com- mittees and secretary had been read and discussed. The accounts in the sec- retary's report, in accordance with the recommendation of the publicity com- mittees, were presented to the board with the request that the board appoint a committee from its members to audit the same, and such committee being ap- pointed the report was made that the same were correct in every way, and commendation was due for the accuracy and neatness with which the same were presented. PtIBLlCITr COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The report of the publicity committee was presented by Chairman Henry Penn, and was as follows ; "The first 12 months of the national publicity campaign of the Society of American Florists have passed, and if any doubt existed before we entered upon it, I feel that I voice the senti- ments of not only the members of the publicity and finance committees, but those of every progressive up-to-date man in the country, who is engaged in the growing and selling of flowers when I make the statement that it has great- ly exceeded our (expectations. Despite the obstacles which every business laad to contend with during the past year, particularly tho.se encountered by the florists, we should feel greatly pleased that we launched the campaign when we did. "I have talked ■with many florists located in different parts of the coun- try, and the almost universal opinion has been that their business was better than ever before. Granting that this is so, let us consider the local curtail- ment which was faced, other contin- gencies due to the war, and the fnct that flowers were in the so-called luxury class: and then if the publicity campaign did nothing more than to lieep business normal during the try- ing year just passed, the society has taKen a great step in advance. ■We had planned to expend $50,000 during 1918, and this amount was to cover expense. Adverse conditions, however, prevented raising the full amount, but taking everything into consideration, we believe that the sum raised was very satisfactory. John Young, our secretary, will give in his report the exact sum 'raised and ex- pended, and you will see by this, that during the year, we used for adver- tising in the national mediums less than $oU,00<>, the balance of the expendi- ture being iised for the work of the promotion bureau in New Yorlc, printed matter and other incidentals; and right heie, 1 want to pay tribute to the won- derful work accomplished by the pro- motion 'oureau under the direction of Secretary Young. Headquarters have been established in New York, where the florists of the country who visit that city can transact business, ob- tain information and keep in touch with business generally. Hundreds of columns of reading matter have been obtained in the newspapers and maga- zines of this country absolutely free, and every co-operation extended to help build up our business. "The trip of Mr. Young from coast to coast, not only increased subscrip- tions to the publicity fund, but tended to keep the florists of the country in closer touch with each other and with their business. I believe that on his trips he also obtained new member- ships for the society to the number of several hundred, which in itself, is quite an achievement. His work in enlisting the co-operation of the Red Cross Socie- ty was a great gain for our industry, and taking it all in all, I feel that the close co-operation of the promotion bureau with the publicity campaign has been the means of placing our business on a higher plane than ever before. "Now that conditions in business Eire approaching normal, it seems to me that not only should we have a publicity fund of $50,000 per year, but it should be closer to $100,000, and if the florists of this country will only realize the possibilities for more business, which I feel sure they will, I believe that sub- scriptions will increase as time goes on. As some members may possibly think that this national advertising is ex- pensive, I call your attention to one item as showing how little it does cost in comparison with the results accom- plished. For instance, we expended about $20,000 during the spring of 1918, and about $10,000 during the fall sea- son. Let me dwell for the moment up- on the fall expenditure of $10,000, and permit me to tell you that for that .$10,000 we appealed to over ten mil- lion readers of the national magazines at a cost of less than one-tenth of a cent per person. Just compare this with any form of direct contact that you can think of and realize how much more inexpensive are the results ob- tained through the medium of the na- tional campaign. "As we were somewhat delayed in getting the finance and publicity com- mittees together to consider the 1919 campaign, it was decided that during Jan\iai-y and February of 1919. we should concentrate our advertising efforts upon our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," and with this idea in view, we are inserting this slogan during Janiiary and February in practically every magazine of prominence in this country. We are using small space it is true but we are obliged to do so on account of the fact that we did not want to expend more than $5,00*1 dur- ing the entire two months, .and felt that. If we could impress our slogan, "Say it With i^'Mwers" upon the minds of over 11,000.000 people during these two months, that we would be helping all future publicity work tremendous- Iv, because, afler all, to my mind, this slogan, "Say it with Flowers" is one that Is worth a great deal to the floi"- ists of this country, and the more we can make people remember and think of it, the more business will it make for us all. "It is regrettable that so few of our members have contributed to the pub- licity fund, and yet many ai'e enabled to participate in the benefits of this ctim- paign, and I hope that as time goes on we will find some method of educat- ing the public to patronize those re- tail florists who display the sign "Say it with Flowers" just as the United Cigar Stores and other institutions are enabled to direct people to their es- taoiishments. 'In closing, I wish to repeat what I have said before, that I believe one of the best things we have done as busi- ness men dui-ing my connection with the Society of American Florists, has been in carrying on the publicity cam- paign, and I feel that its benefits will become more evident and we will all be glad to be identified and have it known that we are engaged in the busi- ness that we all love so well." Mr. Penn then announced the decision of the publicity committees to make an effort to raise $100,000 this year for the campaign fund. PUBLIClry FINANCE COMMITTEE'S KEPOET. Chairman George Asmus, of this committee, reported as follows : "I am going to make some remarks verbally, and ask the secretary to sub- stantiate them from the records. You have heard from Mr. Penn that there has been given to this committee the task of collecting $100,000. It will be a big job, but I think we can do it. Had it not been for the unusual con- ditions experienced in October, there is not a doubt in my mind but that I would have pulled over the $50,000 campaign as we figured, and which we came close to doing. I am going to report to you that yesterday we again contracted with the O'Keefe agency to carry on our work for the coming year; and we liave apjjropriated the sum of $20,000 to start this work. The re- port of the secretary wiU show you how the trade of this country have appreciated this publicity by coming across ^\^th their second subscriptions, and you will hear some of the nice things that have been said by those who did come across. "I want to ask the presidents of the affiliated organizations in this board to take every opportunity to spread tlie gospel of publicity, and get contrib- utions from every brother florist in their communities to carry on this im- portant work. I want to impress that upon the various officers of the organ- ization who are a powir in their com- munities and in their organizations. "It is true that in some instances wonderful work has been done; but in other cases we have met with a very luke-warm reception. Of course, the plan we adopted of sending the secre- tary about the country is possibly the greatest thing that v,'e did. In con- sidering it among ourselves, we fig- ured that the average cost per day in traveling expenses of the man who went out — Mr. Young accepted this jol] — would be from ,S10 to $15 a day. Mr. Young will substantiate what I am telling you now, that there %vore but very few davs that we did not average from $200 to $100. and in .some in- stances $()00 a day receipts. Now any ordinary merchant in selling goods has to figure on .a margin of about ^ or 0 per cent profit, or perhaps 10 per cent on his merchandise, and he thinks that does not seem much. But we have re.nlized 100 per cent. If the secre- tary went into a town and serurod the moniliprship of but one man who signed UP for .S!10 for four vears. that meant SIO collected from that man: and if he secured .S-'iOO or SHOO worth of stib- scription" — which In ninny cases he did — you should ninltiplv that hv four year';, .\nother thine that he did was to get the money for the first year's subscription right then and there, which 1919. The American Florist. 341 saved our committee a lot of expense and trouble. "It musL have been surprising to you gentlemen v. hen you heard the sec- retary's report read to see what a large percentage was sent in of the amounts subscribed. He started out receiving voluntary subscriptions, not money; but those subscriptions were all col- lected within a few himdred dollars of .')>45,IX)0 subscribed, which was almost marvelous, considering the financial condition of most tiorists before the turn for the better came, and-when the results of our publicity campaign showed up for this year. "Now in 1919 we are going to aim at a higher goal. Everybody is inter- ested in our object; we have a wonder- full article to sell, and at cheap prices The talking points are so numerous and so good that every one of you gentlemen can well feel proud to talk about them. Everything connected with this publicity campaign is above reproach. The expenses coimected with the work have been as nothing when compared to the gratifying re- sults obtained. The man who sub- scribes .$100 a year and pays $S a month, or if'2, a week, most likely may be a man that is doing .$1(X).- 000 or $150,000 worth of busi- ness. Just think how little he is paying, yet how much he is doing; but the great thing is that we are try- ing to get everybody to pay their just share. It is indeed unfair to expect some big-he,arted man in this cotintry like Philip Breitmeyer, for instance, to subscribe .$.500 to this fund; unjust in proportion to what some of the other men who are supposed to be good florists are doing. Some do soniething. and others very little. It seems to me that we ought to seek to find some means whereby everybody shall par- ticipate to the same extent as Mr. Breitmeyer does in that fund, or in proportion to their means. This trip of the seci'etary has given us a fur- ther opportunity. Taking the state of California, before Mr. Young visited there he had committees appointed in every section., I had the state vice- president suggest the names, and we tried in every way to get the livest wires possible, men who had been form- er officials and correspondents; and the first trip of the secretary arotmd the country proved its real benefit by putting the question to men direct, shaking them by the hand, and, in nine cases out of 10, getting their subscriptions. We hope to get the sec- retary on such a trip again, to in- terest the California section of the country, because we have only scratched the stirface. For that rea- son I do not think our committee will hesitate to sav that \%e are going to increase the fund to S100,000. We ex- , pect all of you gentlemen to be mouth- pieces whenever the secretary gets into your neighborhoods. We want you to turn out and help him, because he is doing your work, and I hope he will meet with the response from all of you and that you will all help us in this ta'sk because it is some task to collect $100,000." THE .SECRETARY'S REPORT. Secretary Young then read the fl.g- tires of receipts and disbursements, ac- companying the s.Tifie by comments on various items, stating tt.-'.t much of the money had been received since the first of the year, and that he did not believe that there would be more than S200 or $300 that would not be col- lected, and that from the replies that he had received from subscribers he believed they would probablv pay two subscriptions at the same time. He stated that a great deal of the postage had been incurred in sending out "Dealers' Helps" which postage nat- urally ran Into an enormous amount of moriey, the postage rates having been increnped; but the "Dealers' Helps" had paid expenses and showed iust a ._ .1. . i»i 111 iiiar --ii-»iimim— ng— ' liUle profit. It was the intention of the publicity committee to make no profits on these "Dealers' Helps." but it was required that they should pay their way. The more florists could bt induced to use stickers, glass signs, and so forth, the better help it would be to general business. In addition to the financial report, tha secretary read the report of the certified accountants, Edwards & Bouton. It was after the reading of the re- ports that the -lirectors showed the real enthusiasm before noted, and one aftei anothfr added sums to their 1919 subscriptions until the amount pre- viously mentioned was reached. PHILIP BKEITMEYER'S VIEWS. Philip Breitmeyer, of Detroit, said, in a hearty endorsement of the cam- paign : "I feel that oui- slogan is the most wonderful thing that has ever been introduced in the florists' busi- ness or any other business. To "Say it with Flowers" is just exactly wha*^ everybody wants to do. The llorists' business has been increased, as you know, since this slogan has been adopted, fully 2.5 per cent. The busi- ness had been in a state of quiescence, had not been doing anything in the way of its advancement for the past &' years. It seems to me strange tha' just at this time, when the people ar.-:' awakening, this should come to us and prove such a tremendous success. I. for one, am very grateful that this suggestion has been made to us, and it:! good effects are going to continue. I know, and will mean prosperity which we older florists never dreamed of. I class myself as one of the older florists because I have been in it some -10 years. The last two years have brought about, by this slogan, more business for the florists than I ever dreamed was possible. I hope every florist in the country, not simply those who are here, shares in the sentiment of gratitude that I have given expression to, and will contribute to the cause, which, in my opinion is, a privilege, not only the advertising but the privilege of tying up with and working with it to make this business of ours 10 times what it has been in the past." The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previoiusly announced, annually for four vears, unless othenvise stated : Emll Glauber. Denver, Tnlo. (2d sub.)...$ 45.00 Ij.irKiis Company, West Chester. Pa 20.00 Stubhs Nursery Co., Augusta. Ga.. (1 yr. ) 10.00 W. II. Kuebler, Brooklyn, N. T. (1 yr.) 15.00 G C. Switzer, Frankfort. Inrt .55.00 Robt Miller, [■■arniington, Utah (2d sub.) 25.00 Elmer J. Weaver. Roi.ks. Pa. (2rt sub.).. 30.00 Chieago Carnation Co.. Chicago (1 yr. I . . 100.00 Additional subscriptions made at the meeting of the board of directors S- A. F., Detroit, Mich.. January ?,1-Feb- ruary 1, 1910. These subscriptions in many cases doubled the amounts these E-entiemen had already subscribed for 1919. the others added the amounts devide circle of friends. The death of William C. Gaethje is the second sustained by the family the past win-, ter. an older brother having died in November. The funeral, which was F'ebruary 2.'!. was largely attended, the Tri-Citv Florists' Club being present in a bodv. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. W. G. Mrs. Jasper McMullen. Mrs. Jasper McMullen. wife of a welt known grower of Whitestone. N. Y.. died in the Flushing hospital on the morning of February 28. after a brief illness of pneumonia, following in- fluenza, age IS years. Mrs. McMullen was a most estimable woman, and the bereaved husband and children have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends. She is survived by her hus- band, five daughters and one son. A. F. F. .Spring, Tex. — H. H. Kuhlmann is moving to Kerrville on account of his hc-ilth. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — The new flower store recently opened by John Hepler in the Irvington district is enjoying good business. ROME, N. Y. — Carl Rangdahl, for many years foreman at Nahant, Mass.. has bought a range here consisting of 3.5.000 feet of glass. Santa Rosa, Calif. — William E. Dart, formerly of Moscow. Ida., has opened a flower store with seed depart- ment in connection in this city. 342 The American Florist. Mar. 8, The American Florist ESTABLISBED 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada Si.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. When sending us change ot address always tend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The Amkrkan Flokist has accepted only trade advertisements. Adveriisements must reiich us 'I'uesdny (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 ISSUK S2 PAOBS WITH COTBR CONTENTS. Plant embargo hearing 3."53 — Spirit of fairness manifest 333 — Extracts from brief 334 Dahlias of promise (illus.) 335 Gripping stuff .33.'i The retail trade (illus.) 335 — St. Patrick's «ay 335 — Next week in the flower shop 336 Lily bulb production In the United States 337 Pouble cosmos (illus.) 337 Bedding plant work for March 338 Seasonable suggestions 3.39 Vocational education 339 National publicity for flowers 340 Obituary 341 — C. S. Harrison 341 —The late William C. Gactbje 341 — Mrs. Jasper McMullen 341 Personal 342 Illinois State Florists' Association 342 New York flower show 342 Price stability 342 American Rose Society 342 Pot packing 342 (^lub meetings next week 342 Nebraska State Florists' Society 344 San Francisco 346 Chicago 348 Detroit 351 Fort Wayne 351 Nashville 351 i^oulsvlUe 352 Cincinnati 353 .5t. Louis 3.53 Rochester 353 Pittsburgh 354 Columbus 354 Philadelphia 3o6 New York 3.58 Cleveland 360 The seed trade 366 — New York seed bill hearing 3(>6 — Imports at New York 366 — Censorship 367 State Florists' Association of ludlana 370 Market gardeners 37J2 — "Vegetable nuirkets 372 ^The city garden 372 — Onion thrlps 372 Henlcya purchase Terrc Haute range 372 The nurserv trade 374 — Connecticut Nurserymen's Association 374 — Delphiniums 3t4 Kansas City 379 Holyoke and Northampton Club 379 The first number of the Journal of the Society of American Florists is out. A NEW list of members of the Ladies' Society of American Florists has been issued. There were still a few chrysanthe- mum flowers on the London market. February 10. The Florists' Hail Association has levied its thirty-flrst assessment, pay- able April 1. Members .should apply for notice, if not received. LiE\D. — Since the lead committee went ofticially out of business December 21, prices have been falling', now holdinK firm at 5>A cents per pound. EuilorEAN papers record the death. .Tanuary 2~,, of C. G. von Tubergen. the well-known specialist in hardy plants •and bulbs, of Haarlem, Holland, riKe 74 years. Personal. The many friends of William F. Gude, Washington, D. C will regret to learn he is on the sick list. The import plant and bulb embargo has taken its place as an important (luestion in international affairs. All English exporters ot nursery stocks and bulbs covered by the order, who have not already done so, are urged to send to the Secretary of the Chamber of Horticulture, in confidence, figures giv- ing the total annual turnover of their American export trade and the volume of stocks which have to be kept on hand to meet American requirements. Illinois State Florists' Association. CHICAGO TO CHAMPAIGN. The thirteenth annual convention of the Illinois State Florists' Association will be held in the Ploricultural Build- ing, University of Illinois, Urbana, March 11-12, the opening session at 2 -.30 p. m. to be followed by another at 7 :30. The second day will be devoted to con- ferences and inspection of the experi- ment greenhouses. An interesting pro- gramme has been arranged and every llorist in the state is invited to be pres- ent. Those who attend are earnestly re- quested to bring with them anything new they may have, either in flowers or Ideas. The Chicago party will leave the Park Row station via the Illinois Cen- tral railroad, March 11, at 8:45 a. m., due at Champaign, 11 :59 a. m. The fare in each direction to Champaign, the railroad station for Urbana, is $4.08, war tax included. No reduction is made for round trip and there is no pvarty rate. Other trains are as follows : Leave Chicago Due Champaign 1:1.5 A. M. 5:00 A. M. 7:20 A. M. 12:10 P. M. 4 :50 P. M. 8 ;45 P. M. 0:15 P. M. 9:2.5 P. M. S:15 P. M. 11:20 P. M. Kcw York Flower Show. MAEcii 1.5-22, 1920. The schedule committee of _ the flower show to be held in the Grand Central Palace. New York, next year, is entering upon the preparation of the premium schedule, and in order to nialce the scope of the exhibits as ex- tensive as possible, suggestions are in- vited from those who can make small exhibits, or exhibits of but one va- riety, as to classes to be provided and the probability of filling the same. .\nv sug.gestion.s which may be forthcoming should be pLiii'ly stated and submitted to C. H. Tottv, M.tdison. N. J., chair- man of the schedule committee, not later than March 20 next. John Young, Sec'y. Price Stability. The secretary of commerce an- nounces this week the organization of n. federal confei-ence to meet the prob- lem of price uncertainty d-.n-iug the read.iustment period. .Confidence in the stability of prices means refumption of public and private improvemenis and stimulation of gener.-il biisiness. Gov- ernment price fixing in time of peace m.ay be unwari-anted. but the proposal th:it price.= be established by agree- ment of manufacturers tinder federal auspices gives promise of a workable plan. Business is optimistic. It is concerned with conditions, not the- ories. It is leady to assist in a pro- gramme that is reasonable and will get restilts. American Rose Society. Professor E. A. White. Ithaca, N. Y.. secretary of the American Rose Society, advises that while it is probable that no exhibition of the society will be held this spring, the annual meeting which, according to the by-laws is scheduled for the fourth Wednesday in Lent, March 26, may be held in New York, although this has not been defi- nitely decided upon, and further infor- mation will be forthcoming later. From present plans, the 1919 Amer- ican Rose Annual, the publication of which is in the hands of J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa., will be issued the last of March. Pot Packing. IMPORTANT TO POTTERIES. A manufacturing concern, in ship- ping crockery ware, used straw to pre- vent breakage in transit. With in- creased cost of straw it used paper scrap. "We can buy two 38(%)Ound bales of clean white paper clippings, for what one 150-pound bale of straw used to cost," said the manager. "When you consider that out of 160 cases of dishes in one shipment, only three articles were broken against 108 pieces with straw as a buffer in a ship- ment of the same proportion last month, the slight increa.se In freight, charges is worth paying." Club Meetings Next Week, [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice ot change 1b date, time and place of meetings. 1 New Orleans. La., March 9, B p. m.— <3ai^ deners' Mutual Protective Association, 114 Ex- change place. John Parr, secretary. New Or- leans. Baltimore, Md., March 10, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists Club ot Baltimore at Ex- change hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Robert T. Patterson, secretary, 934 East Pres- ton street. Baltimore. Cincinnati. C March 10, 8 p. m. — Cincinnati Florists' Society. Hotel (^,lbson. Alex. Ostcn- daro, secretary. 16 East Third street, Cincinnati. New York," March 10, 8 p. m.— New York Florists' Club, at Grand Opera House building, Bighth avenue and 23rd street. John Young, secretary, 1170 Broadway, New York. Rochester, N, Y., March 10, 8 p. m.— Roches- ter Florists' Association at 95 East Main street. A. H. Seeker, secretary. 3.57 Ldnden street. Rochester. Newport, R. I., March 11, 8 p. m, — Newport Horticultural So<'lety at Music hall. Fred P. Webber, secretary, Nelvllle. Seattle, Wash., March 11, 8 p. m.— Seattle Florists' dull at lleury building. Thomas Wy- Ue, secretary, Holly street, Seattle. Urbana. III., March 11-12. --.\nnual convention Illinois State Florists' Association at Univer- sity of Illinois. J. F. Amniami. secretary, Ed- wardsville. III. Chicago, March 12, 8 p. m. — Gardeners ana Florists' Union No. 10615 at 232 North Clark street. Ixtuls Heidtmann. secretary, 4653 Fulton street, Chicago. Detroit, Mich., Mar 12. 8 p, m,— Detroit Florists' Chil> ill Hotel Statler. H. C. Forster, secretary. 3l<:U Wondward avenue, Detroit. Madison, N. J,, March 12, 8 p. m. — Morris Coiiulv fiardcMcrs :\P[| tTorWts' Society at Ma- sonic'hall. Edward lieagan, secretary, .Morris- town. New York, March 12, 8:30 p. m.— Greek-Amer- Iciin Florists' .Vssociation at 119 East 23rd street, r. r. Thomas, secretary, 58 West 2Sth street. New York. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., March 12, 2 p. m, — Putcliess Ccuntv Horticultural Society at Pall- kill liuildliig. T. H. DeCrotr. secretary. Hyde P.irl;. N. V. Bavenport, la., March 13, 8 p, m,— Trl-Clty Florists' ('lull iit holm- of member. Wm. Goos, sccretiirv. llettendorf. In. Newark, N. J.. March 13. 8:30 p, m — TXisex County Florists' Club at Koevor's hall. Pavid Murnhv. secretary, 181 Clinton Avenue, Irvlng- tou " N. J. New London. Conn., March 13. 8 p. m. — New I..indon Horlliullurnl Sodety nt Municipal hulld- iiig. Stniilev .lordsii, seeretar.v, llarkness Bs- lilti'. Willert'ord. Conn. St. Louis. Mo.. March 13, 2 p. m, — . new. 150 heavy 3-bar hotbed sash at $3.00. Address F. L. HESS, 12220 Stewart Ave., Chicago FOR SALE Six Greenhouses to take down, 16x76 feet ; every span is in good condition. A. D. Glass, 18 inches wide. Address Key 363, care American Florist. OPPORTUNITIES The writer knows of several modern ranges of glass near Chicago that are for sale. Buyers must have at least $25,000 to $50,000 cash to secure possession. These are \yorth investigating, but don't waste my time or yours if you cannot produce the necessary money, for we will not go into particulars unless you have. Key XX, care American Florist. FOR SALE Modern greenhouse establishment, about 27,000 square feet A. D. S. glass, 4 houses 27x210 feet, lean-to 10x210 feet; now in carnations in good, healthy condition; enough stock for next season in pots and sand; soil up for next season at ends of houses; 2 houses practically new, 2 houses 9 years old, all in first-class condition; economical heating system; Morehead trap, large steam boiler, will carry twice as much glass as it is now doing; good water supply, motor and pumps; five good serviceable living rooms in boiler shed for help, electric lighted and steam heat; about 2 cars of coal will be left over for next season; wagons, buggy, harness, all kinds of tools, enough new pipe for one more house, all in shed; also quantity of new lumber, sash, boxes, pots, in fact everything to carry on business; one-fourth of selling price can be taken out of place the balance of this season; cosy bungalow, hot water heat; electric lights, bath, large basement with cement floor, water in house; about 6 acres good high land, with fruit and shade trees; located at Park Ridge, 111., 13 miles out on Chicago & Northwestern railroad, on good hard road, 45 minutes drive by auto to heart of Chicago; cash proposition, possession can be had at once. EDWARD MEURET, Park Ridge, 111. lHllHllHll«lHlHll51l51lgra[gl«llHll»lHl»llgllHl«ll»l»l«lHl«l»lHlHllgllHllHltolgWIIHmil«IIHWIWllHllH^^ LATEST EDITION TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen OP THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO ^glg||51lBlIglHllHll«lHl«l«tef«l«lHllHlHl«ltel«ll»l»l's of Buffalo Bill, gave an interesting talk, his topic be- ing "How to M.ike n Small (iioenhouse Pay." anil made quite a hit with his verbal picture of the pleasures of a beginner some nu,arter century ago, when Omaha did not have a 14-story telephone building and flower sales were more on the order of the prices of farm products at that time. I'hil Foley. Sr.. of Chic.igo. was pre- sent and urged the memlicrs to re- double their efforts to build up the state sno'ety. as with jiroper or- ganization they could receive the con- sideration to which they were duly en- titled. There then followed a lively discussion entered into by Messrs. Chapin, Frey, Henderson, Hess and others, who expressed views on the propel vv'ay to handle the state fair flower exhibition, premiums, etc. Another interesting topic was "Sea- sonable Suggestions," ably handled by Clement E. Frey, of Lincoln, who warned against the possible shoytage of plants to supply what promises to be a heavy Easter and spring trade and gave numerous helpful hints to meet the situation. Resolutions were adopted showing the sentiment of the society as being against embargo iegislation and ask- ing senators and representatives of the state in congress to use their best efforts for an amendment of such regu- lations. A large delegation of the flor- ists of the state also met a committee of the law makers in session at the State House and asked for the defeat of house bill 3(51, which certain ceme- tery interests were endeavoring to have passed to enlarge their scope of oper- ations, and which would permit them to engage in the retail ffori^ts' Vmsiness in .an urf.Tir m.atiner to the detriment of the trade who .are reciuit^ed to pay taxes, etc The committee have the matter under advisement. The election of oflicers for the ensu- ing year resulted as follow s : Clement R. Frey. T.,incoln. president; Wm. Rogers, Blair, vice-prosideni ; O. H. Kmslow. T>incoln. socrotary-treasuror. The meeting was most harmonious and each member present dep.arted feel- ing th.at much cood had been accom- plished and firmly resolved to get his full quota oif new members for the state as well as the S. A. F. and the F. T. D. Nebraska never kneAv such prosperity as it now eniovs. Farm- ers hfive become large luiyers of flowors and others, who in other years spent money freely for "the cup that cheers" now "Say it with Flowers." C. H. Frey carried off the m.ajority of prizes and .;liplomas for both plants and cut flowers in the display ar- ranged in the club rooms. FolIo\\ing vhe discussion on the plant embargo ruling of the federal horticultural board, the secretary was instructed to send a telegram to Will- iam F. Gude, Washington representa- tive of the Society of American Flor- ists, embodying a vote of thanks for his tmtiring efforts in the interests of the florists of the country, and a vote of thanks was also ordered sent to the officers of the national society for the great work that has been done in stimulating the .sale of flowers through the national publicity campaign. Be- fore the session closed, a vote of ap- prr-cintion was tendered to the retiring officers for their good work during the past year, and especially to Secretary Hendei-son for his labors in the best in- terests of the st.'ite society. The sec- ond day of the meeting was given over to inspections of local growing eslab- lishments. all of which were found in excellent condition. ^rany regrets were heard that G. F. Eertholc'. of Nebraska City, who was on the programme for ,a paper on "Growing Geraniums," was prevented from attending the meeting on ac- count of illness. SirOnFTAHy TrENPERSOX'.S REPOHT. It is n little over a year since last we met. and I believe that we .are near- ly all here with the "smile that won't come off," all determined to do our best that flowers shall bloom, and their fragrance shall be scattered to all parts of our gre'it country, especially through the .igencj- of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery aitd the sIog.aji, "Say it with Flowers." We and the flowers li.ave .a great mission 1o per- form OTid we are their administrators. 1919. The American Florist. 345 RITO THE ENERGIZER FOR SOIL BACTERIA IS COMING TO AMERICA, WONDERFUL RESULTS have been obtained by the use of RITO in Great Britain during the last three years. Owing to the war it has been impossible to export, but now we are free to do so, and feel sure that the Horticulturists of the U. S. A. will at once avail themselves of this unique method of increasing their products and of getting their stuff ready for the market some weeks earlier than they have hitherto done, and so secure a much higher price. WHAT IS RITO? — RITO is a humus, organic or natural fertilizer, a stimulant and energizing medium for soil bacteria. WHAT IS HUMUS? — Humus is a complex substance or mixture of substances present in the richest of soils. It is black in colour, and hence renders the soil darker. RITO contains Humus in the right form for fertilizing the soil. WHY ADD HUMUS? — Because most soils contam very little (if any) Humus, and it is necessary for the proper development of the useful soil bacteria. The bacteria find in the Humus con- stituents a suitable medium for their robust propagation. That is, Humus is a source of food and energy for the soil bacteria. WHAT IS THE ANALYSIS OF RITO? — It has very little chemical analysis and it does not come in the same category as fertilizers. It is essentially an energizing medium for soil bacteria. Phosphates and potash are present in all soils, but in the ordinary way they are not readily available. RITO, by energizing the soil bacteria, is calculated to make the phosphates and potash available for the plant. It also stimulates the nitrogen-fixing bacteria into action, so that the consequent development is out of all proportion to its analysis. RITO takes the place of farmyard manure, or it may be used in conjunction with farm- yard manure or any recognized artificials. RITO iS free f fOm WCed SCedS, SPOFCS and gerillS, and from the eggis or larvae of noxious insects. It is well known that the soil is not a dead inert mass of matter, but that it teems with bacteria, which only need to be treated properly to be called into activity. There are millions in every spadeful of soil. RITO may be used in the open or under glass. What RITO Users Say:-- "I used RITO in the soil for my Tomatoes this year. The result was the best crcp I ever had, and I started picking two to three weeks earlier than usual from seed sown same date as previous years." A market gardener says that his RITO-treated lettuce were ready for the market a month before the untreated ones, with the result that the treated ones brought 2s. 6d. per dozen and the untreated ones, when they were ready for the market, brought Is. per dozen. "I tried RITO last year on Potatoes, and they yielded 30 per cent better than those not treated." "Every ounce of fruit from both the treated and the untreated Tomatoes has been gathered and carefully weighed. The weight of fruit gathered from the treated portions averaged just five times the amount as from the untreated portion." "I have used RITO in the Peach Houses, and find that it greatly improved both the quality of the frnit and also the growth. I also find RITO very good if used when mixing soil for potting various plants, and I have also used it on my Vines with excellent results." "I have pleasure in testifying to the merits of RITO. It is 'Right Ho' and no mistake. I never saw Tomatoes do so well as when your RITO was applied as a top-dressing mixed with the soil; the roots the plants made in this way were extraordinary, and the crops correspondingly good. The same applies to Cucumbers, also Chrysanthemums and to plants generally. It seems to consume the moisture, hence less watering is required." "RITO treated Chrysanthemums made a much quicker and better start than they have usually done — in fact, the plants show a great improvement." RITO Is packed in double bads, and the price is 1 7 6 per 1 00 lbs., free on board Uverpool. Terms-Cash with order. Please address your orders at once to The Molassine Company, Ltd., Bast Greenwich, London, England. ^RITO SUITS EVERYTHING THAT GROWS. 346 The American Florist, Mar. 8, Prepared Foliages ^"^-mj-j)\ /^/y 9«» SPECIAL PROCESS PREPARED FOLIAGES ARE THE BEST ON THE MARKET. UNIFORM SIZE- NON-MOLDY— FLEXIBLE Colors: Green, Brown, Purple. Price, $2.00 per carton; in 5 carton lots, $1.75 per carton; 100-lb. cases, $24.00. QUEEN QUALITY MAGNOLIA LEAVES 0-G QUALITY CYCAS LEAVES SUPREME IN QUALITY DDCD A DCr^ rA/rD/^DCCM \ RETAINS its freshness. Always handy when natural r Ivllr/\r\.lliL^ H V I1iI\.VJIxI1iI!j1>I ) Aowerc and greens are scarce. Price,$3.50perl0.1b.carton. MAGNOLIA WREATHS Made of Queen Quality Leaves by experienced artists. FLEXIBLE- NON-CURLING - DURABLE >Ve do not break bundles. Per 100 28-32 at $1 2.50 3i-36at 15.00 36-40at 17.50 40-44 at 20.00 Our Cycas are packed 10 to the bundle Per 100 12-I6at $ 5.00 16-20at 6.50 20-24at 7.50 24-28at 11.00 ROUND OR OVAL. Colors: Brown, Green or Purple. Dozen Dozen No. 200— 18-incli $10.50 | No. 203-24inch $21.00 No. 204— 28 inch 26.00 I No. 201— aoincb;!;.!...; 12.00 No. 202— 23inoh 16.00 THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies The question is, "Have we made any money during the i^ast year? Have we prospered?" The public in general seem of the belief that the florists have made all kinds of money and are surfeited with it. I wish this were only true. We have had our draw- baclcs during the year as well as our pleasures. We have borne our share of war restrictions, and have closed down part of our establishments, and later en had cause to regret this after it was too late. Imports have been restricted as we well know, and we have suffered from high cost.s, a shortage of stock, during periods of great demand, limited labor and Increased cost of living. And now a threatened shortage of lilies for Easter impends, but I be- lieve we win all go on sowing and growing and living in hopes of better days and that restrictions may be lifted and that improved conditions will soon come. One thing has been accomplished during the past year, an all important one of securing better prices for our products and it is to be hoped that they will be maintained, for better prices to the grower mean better quality and an opportunity to educate the public to flowers in their full beau- ty. Better prices maintain for all commodities, and the buying public realize that flowers must of necessity also be higher. In m.aintaining prices, We can pay better wages and give to the piiblic better sei-vlce. Another matter to bear In mind is our agreement two years ago to stand by the .igreement to pay 20 per cent to our agents which as far as I am aware Is being maintained. We have In this state about 75 firms or floral establishments listed in 35 cities and towns and they seem to be thriving or at least doing well. San Francisco. TliADE SHOWS GRATIFYIXG IMPROVEMENT. Business has picked up considerably of late, and now it may be said to be very good. Social activities have in- creased lai-gely, and this has been very beneficial to the florist trade. All the stores present lovely spring appear- ar.ces these days. Tulips are now to be had in all colors, both cut and pot grown. At present, the yellow va- rieties seem to be most in demand. Dutch hyacinths, both pink and blue, are the most called for in this flower. They are very fine this season, and are meeting with steady sale. Freesies are still plentiful. Pink and lavender .are quite prominent. Yellow freesias are now at their best and are excellent sellers. Roses were never better than they are now. They are quite plenti- ful, and only the highest grade stock is being handled by the leading stores. Prices are about normal. Carnations are in large supply. Some excellent stock is noted for which fine prices are received. Benora, while an old- timer, is now at its best and is being prominently shown by all the stores. Sweet peas of the Spencer type are fine just now. Prices are good, but there is not enough stock to go around. Pink seems to be the predominating color offered. Gardenias are getting more numerous every day, but prices continue firm. Cattleyas are not over- abundant at the present writing. Vio- lets are very plentiful and cheiip. Cut ericas are in large siipply, as is acacia and cherry blossoms. There is no lily of the valley offered this week or anv lilies of .iny kind. Daffodils are seen in large numbers with prices un- changed. Some fine pot cinerarias and primulas are odoing color to the flor- ists' windows. The supply of ferns and nsp.aragus is increasing slowly. NOTES. P. Vincent Matraia, of the Art Floral Co., who is chairman of the committee of florists of this city who are arrang- ing for a ■■homecoming banquet" for all members of the trade who have been in the service of their country, called a special meeting held February 28, at S o'clock, .at Sachem hall, 240 Golden Gate avenue, for the .arrange- ment of final details and securing the names and addresses of any florist who has returned from service. It Is planned to m.ake this the most elab- orate affair of its kind ever held in this city. Albert O. Stein. Frank Pel icano and Victor Podesta are assisting Mr. Matrain on the committee. One thing that will appeal strongly to the soldier boys is the statement that all their old positions are open to them. Mr. Matraia is entering on this with his ch.aracteristic energy and spirit. The date of the banquet will be an- nounced later. The Lynch Nursery, of Menio Park. is cutting heavily these days and good prices are being received. Percy El- lings sajs the dem.and for chrysanthe- mum plants is much in excess of form- er yeare. Daniel O'Neill, of the Land- scape department, reports a great de- mand for ornamentals of all kinds. John H. Sievers has resigned his po- sition .IS manager of the .1. B. Boland store on Ke.arney street. Mr. Sievers is as yet undetermined as to his fu- ture activities, but is contemplating opening up his own store in the near future. Schwerin Bros report a Largely In- creased demand of late. Their larg© range O'f glass will shortly be ship- ping a full supply. The E. AV. McT^Uan Co. reports con- tinued heavy shipping at their estab- lishment. Eric J.ames. of Elmhurst. Is sending in novelty plants. J.^mes T. Ltxch. 1919. The American Florist. 347 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. DJC. 7244 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. L. D. Phone, Randolph 35 'OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING' CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES riDr^Hin^ $35.00 per m VrlvV>lllLF^ 4.50 per doz. Dh£al.:KknrkrkC;ic:: Come in pink and white, with 8 to 20 flowers on a spray. riiaiCt:;ilUp9l9 They are very graceful and beautiful. Per 100 flowers, $8. Plenty of Everything. Do not hesitate to order what you want. Ophelia, Wards, Brilliants, Milady, Richmonds, Callas, Easter Lilies, Carnations, Spring Flowers, Bulb Stock, Sweet Peas, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Ferns, Leucothoe, Galax, Adiantum, Woodwardia. Our Special Assortment of TUMBLER BASKETS Our selection, including such baskets as Nos. 118 and 125. Each, 30c to 50c. Order now for St. Patrick's Day Hfl^hes' Shamrock Box Two Plants to each box. $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. Green Carnation Dye Per package (enough for four qts. of flnid), $1.00. Sphagnum Moss Burlapped, $2.00 per bale. Plants We Are Now Offering SHAMROCKS, 2-inch Pots, $4.00 per 100. Illustration shows these plants as used with the Hughes' Shamrock Box. (0,000 extra fine iVt-'m. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $14.00 per 100. $120.00 per 1000; 3-1b., $25.00 Dcr 100. $220.00 per 1.000; 4-ln., $50.00 per 100: 5-ln., $12.00 to $16.00 per dozen; 6-ln.. $2.00 to $2.B0 each, Made-Dp 6-ln. Forsteriana, $1.60. Llviatona RotundlfoUa, 4-in.. $6.00 per dozen: &-lncb, $9.00 per dozen; d-ln. $1.25 each. On>toB«, all the way from 4-ln. to big tobi; prices range from 60c to $10.00 per plant. Fandanns Teltohll, 4-ls., SOc each, 5-lD., $1.00 each; 6-ln., $1.50 each; 7-ln., $2.60 each. Hnbbera. 3Jc. 60c, 76c, $1.00. $1.80, $2.00 each. Coleus, Christmas Gem, large stock. 8-ln., $10.00 per 100; 4-ln., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Terminalis, 5-ln., 60c to 75c: 9-la., 76c to $1.00. Dracaena Hassangeana, 3-ln., $30.00; 4-iD„ $60.00 per 100; 5-ln., 76c to $1.00; 6-ln., $1.25 to $1.60. B-lnch. $1.2S to fl.BO Phoenix Boebelenli, each. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-ln., SOc each, $3.50 per doz.; 6-ln., 40c each, $6.00 p«r doz.; 6-ln., 76c each, $8.60 per i $1.00 each, $11.00 per doi. 1, $6.00 p«r doi.: T-U.. n 348 The American Florist. Mar. 8, Heavier Supply-Lower Prices. Our Russells are the finest for quality of any in the country. The flowers are away ahead of American Beauty at this time of year. Prices, $1.00 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. Ophelia, Hoosier, Sunburst, White Killarney, Carnations, all our own growth cut especially for the shipping trade. In Effect February 17. RUSSELL $1.00 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. HOOSIER and OPHELIA Long $16.00 per 100 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 per 100 " " ' 8.00 per 100 PRICE LIST WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST Long $12.00 to $16.00 per 100 Medium 10.00 per 100 Short 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 ROSES-OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $6.00 Good short 6.00 to Paper Whites, Freesias and Other Flowers at market prices. We call special attention to our Ferns, which are the best Massachusetts stock. Extra large. Price, $4.50 to $6.00 per 1000. Asparagus, Sprengerl, Galax and other stock at market prices. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. NOTICE — We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 5 I». M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Greenl.„„ses: JnZ^^UU ^Tore^.s St.Uon. lU. ^^8 N. WabaSH AVC, CHICAGO, ILL. vtf^vww^/^rtAflfl/^w^w^vtftfyvv^d^^rt^^w^if^^^wtfv^^tfV^v^^An^^^^^A^^tf^^^rtftfl^i^^^vvtfvvvv Chicago. STOCK IS MOEE PLENTIFUL. Stock in general is more plentiful but is cleaning up well every day at good prices so there is hardly ever any surplus to speak of. Roses are in larger supply but not overplentiful. American Beauty roses are in strong demand with the supply of fancy stock limited. Carnations continue to clear at the advertised quotations, which is surprising considering the general mar- ket conditions. Orchids are plentiful and fancy stock is obtainable in this line at very attractive figures. Lily of the valley is holding its own and so are gardenias. The receipts of sweet peas are heavier and clean up surprisingly well although prices on this item dropped considerably the past week. Lilies are in short supply and the same holds true for callas. Tulip.s. narcissus, jonquils and freesias sell quickly and the demand for snap- dragons is so brisk that they move almost as soon as they arrive. Violets are in large supply and in good de- mand. Daisies, mignonette, calen- dulas, iris, pansles, forget-me-nots and other miscellaneous seasonable stock are having a good call. Green goods are scarce with the exception of ferns. Smilax is at a premium with very little obtainable. NOTES. The thirteenth annual convention of the Illinois State Florists' Association will be held In the floricultur.al Ijuild- ing at the University of Illinois, llr- bana, March 11-12, the opening session at 2:30 p. m. to be followed by another at 7:30. The second day will be di'- voted to conferences and inspect ion of experiment greenhouses. An inter- esting programme h.as been arranged, among the import.ant topics which will be discussed being publicity, cost of production, fertilizers and insecticides. WE believe in the spirit and practical application of co-operation between the grower, wholesaler and retailer, with an adjustment of profit for all three. The grower is the source of supply. The commission wholesaler is the best and most eco- nomical means of distribution. The retailer is the most direct means of reaching the consumer. A service between these three factors, that is most profit- able to all these interests, requires a spirit of tfficiercy, loyalty and co-operation. Whether a grower or retailer, when you ship or buy, Kennicott Bros. Co. offers yon all the advantages. We do as we say. Our policy is based on the principles of the "Golden Rule." YOUR I PROTECTION J. F. Ammann earnestly requests that those who attend bring with them any- thing new they may have, either in llowers or ideas. From present indica- tions it appears as if there will be a good sized crowd from this vicinity, many having signified their intention of .attending. The lociil committee in charge of ar- rangements has secured the banquet hall and ballroom of the LaSalle hotel for the annual convention of the Americnn Carnation Society, with such additional space os may he needed. Tiie dates are January 21-22. subiect to the approval of the organizations in- terested. The Illinois State Florists' Association will be requested to hold its annual meetin.g at the same time and place. 1919. The American Florist. 349 ^?i9!t!ilSISiiii!S!!!tli!t!l!»S!i!!9!li!ll^^ »»»»»WB PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., .' LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO IN GOOD SUPPLY ALL CUT FLOWERS and GREENS Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted. Buy Direct From the Grower. .PRICE LIST. Subject to Chanse ^Vlthont Notice. MRS. CHAS RUSSELL Per 100 Extra Special $30.00 Specials 25.00 Select .• 20.00 Medium J12.00 to 15.00 Short 8.00 to 10.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 8.00 MILADY Per 100 Select $15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 Killamey i White Killamey . . . . f Per 100 Killarney Brilliant. .V Specials $15.00 Sunburst /Select 12.00 My Maryland I Medium 8.00 to 10.00 OpheUa \ Short 5.00 to 6.00 Cbamp W'eiland. . . . . f Per 100 ROSBS, OUR SELECTION $ 5.00 Carnatloiu $ 4.00 to 6.00 Valley 8.00 to 10.00 Smilax per doz. strings 3.00 Adiantunt 2.00 Asparagus, per bunch $1.00 Perns, per 1,000.... 5.00 BoxTTOOd per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $2.00 Leucothoe Sprays 1 00 GREEN DYE St. Patrick's Day Monday IVfarch 17 GREEN DYE— Enough for coloring 100 to 200 Carnations, per package, BOc; 300 to 400 Carnations, large package, $1.00. We have the mostsuccessful Green Dye, which is cheaper and more economical than any other on the market. White Carnations for St. Patrick's Day $10.00 per 100. Order early to avoid disappointment. A. T. Pyfer & Company ! 164 N. Wabash Ave., WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 3373 CHICAGO The Weiss-Spandik.au Co. ha.s been incorporated for $15,000 and ^s'\\\ entei' in the growing business in this vicinity in the near future or as soon as a suit- able strip of land is seemed. Mr. Weiss has been in the market for a large range for some time, but finally decided that a new place would best suit his needs, after looking over sev- eral of the places offered for sale here. He Is very optimistic in regard to the outlook for the florist business and in addition to being a partner in the ^Veiss- Meyer Co., at May wood, he is secretary of the Fort Dearborn Coal Co. Chas. W. McKellar, who has been engaged in the florist business for the past 32 years, sold out to Archie Spen- cer, March 3, who took possession on the same day. Mr. McKellar is unde- cided as to what his plans are for the future. Mr. Spencer has certainly been stirring things up lately, and now has three stores on the second floor of the Atlas building, two of which are for rent, but both of which are spoken for. Record \Aas made of the transfer by Hoerber Bros. Co., to Ernest C\ Amling, of the greenhouse property of 34 acres in the township of Maine, between Des- plaines and Riverview. for an indicated cash consideration of .$67..5.'^^ip??o°., CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS PRICE LIST- Sabject to Chance ~ Withou*- Notice. HBS. BUSSELL Per lUO Fancy $26.00 Medium 20.00 Short IB.OO RIOHMONS Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 6.00 BUNBUBST Am) OPHELIA Per 100 Select »12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 6.00 Short 6.00 WHITE AKD PINK KILLAEHET Per 100 Select tlO.OO Fancy 9.00 Medium 7.00 Good 6.00 Short B.OO KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 Select J12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 7.00 Short 6.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION T.OO All Orders Carefully Packed. CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $S.00 Good 4-00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Valley » 8.00 Lilies 28.00 Ferns, per 1,000 $6.06 Smllax, per doz. strings 3.00 Adlantum 1.60 Asparagus Sprengerl strings 50 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Boxwood and other green goods at market rate. Shipping Orders Given Careful Attention Mention the American Florist when writing E. F. Winterson Co 166 North Wabash Avenue, CARNATIONS L. D. Pbone Central 6004. CHICAGO W. N. Rudd's famous seedlings in all shades. We are ex- clusive agents for his stocks. Try na on your regular orders. Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store was closed for a few hours, Saturday, Marcli 1, In honor of the memory ot Gustav Poehlmann, whose remains were laid to rest in Memorial Park cemetery that day. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, and the trade was well represented by a large number of hand- some designs. An account of his death appeared in our obituary column last week. C. L/. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, celebrated his sixty-first birth- day at Pasadena, Calif.. February 27. The employes at the local wholesale store celebrated it here in grand style as in former years, and the only draw- back to the affair was the absence of Ml-. Washburn Thomas Hopkinson, for many years at Vaughan's Greenhouses. Western Springs, has removed to Springfield, Mo,, where his family has been located for some time. The best wishes of the company follow this f.aithful and loyal employe. A. C. Kohlbvand of the TS. C. Amling Co., celebrated another birthday last week; when he treated all his friends to a good smoke. He is iTke all other men over 50, who do not cai-e to give their age when asked. Joseph Ziska & Sons have repainted their store and will move their office to the front, which gn'atly improves the aiipearance of their place. Every- thing is all ready here for the spring rush. Il.'irry Manheim, who was with Hoer- ber Bros, for many years, is now with the J. A. Budlong Co. Myron Webb is the late.st addition to the force in Bud- lons's shipping department. Harry C. Rowe, who has been up- stairs in the Mailers building, Madison street and Wabash avenue, is opening on the ground floor, Madison .street si(^p. Clarence Hoffman is back on the :iob at K. C. Amling Co'a. store after being with the colors for many months. EVERYTHING IN Cut Flowers and Greens Sweet Peas, Spring Flowers, Boses, Carnations, Fussy Willows, Etc. A, T. Pyf er & Company 164 N. Wabash Ave., Mention the American Florist when writing Formerly at 30 E. Randolph St. L. D. Phone Central 3373. CHICAGO H. N. Bruns is recovering from an operation for hernia at the Robert Burns hospital, but expects to be able to be home by next Sunday. March 9. D. S. Musser, of Miller & Musser, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his father, whose death oc- curred in Indiana last week. Allie Zech and Matt Mann, of /ech & Mann, will attend the annual meet- ing of the Illinois State Florists' Asso- ciation at Urbana next week. The E. F. Winterson Co. reports busi- ness good with a splendid demand for carnations, especially W. N. Rudd's fancy seedlings. H. A. Wolf ha.s talien a ))Osition with the Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation and will report for duty March 10. N. J. Wietor is well pleased with the demand for carnation cuttings at Wietor Bros., this season, the heaviest in vears. K. B. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, who was expected here this week from California, has deferred his de- parture. H. E. Brandt, representing' Wer- theimer Bros., New York, stopped oft here a day last week enroute to the coast. Julius Kline, formerly with Peter Reinberg'. is now employed in Poehl- mann Bros. Co.'s supply department. Herbert Hansen is back on the iob at Peter R'Mnberg's store after being with I he colors for many months. Joe Stezska, of the I-:. C. Amling Co.'s force, was operated upon for rupttire this week. The WTiolesale Florists' Credit As- sociation has incorporated. Ed. Schultz is back on the job at Weiland & Risch's s'ore. Visitors: W. K. Anderson, of Lion & Anderson, Belvidere: Martin Reu- kntif, of H. Rayersdorfer & Co.. Phila- CHICAGO Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. WHOLBSAIiB FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, pfo-e Majestic 7175 CHICAGO, ILL, sweet peas are the favorites. Paper Whites are nearly over and the same is true of the yellow varieties. In pot plants, there is a fine supply, the Dutch hyacinths, and tulips making a splendid showing. Pot jonquils are also on the market and there are ear- ly spring blossoms in the open. This class of stock will soon be abundant. Bunciies are already offered in the city market house at 10 cents per dozen (lowers, while the florists' price is ,$1. Owing to labor conditions, many growers have .ahandonL>d violets this year .and few are seen on the coim- ters this season. NOTES. A bill carrying an appropsiation of .$r>,(XM) for the promotion of horti- culture in the state has been intro- duced into the legislature. It has also been suggested 'that .a state flower be chosen and a bill has been introduced to that effect. The clover blossom has been suggested. McTntyre Bros, and Louis H. Haury have had surprisingly good business at the market, the weather being very favorable. II. C. D. Louisville, Ky. Suit for $5,001) dam.ages has been started against the William Walker Co.. by Joseph White, who alleges that on December 31 he was struck and injured by a delivery truck owned by the con- cern. A lucal florist was among a nuniber of merchants who were victimized by this case, however, was apprehended .and has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment. MirsKKOoN. Mrcil. — E. F. Lnhman. Cleveland street, for a number of years engaged in cemetery work here, is con- sidering plans for an up-to-date flower shop in the new Union Bank building. Western avenue and First street. A range of new greenhouses to supply stock will be considered later. 1919. The American Florist. 353 W^t^^il^^^^»-t .■■ill'.^^'.-.'.'.'.'.-.'.'.'.^i.i.-.-.'.'.^^s.T^r^pgrrc^^.^.^.i^^^^^t^^^^^^^ For Your Supply of L ITM CLT FLOWERS E „ A H N so E. Randolph St. OmCAGO Remember when ordering that onr line Is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. r4.4.4.4.4.4.4.4.4.^^>{>4>4>4>4>4.4>4"iuMi4~HM|.4~i"i-4"i>4>4>^4>4-4>4>4"i"i"l"i-4<4^J Roses. BtrFPALo, Mar. 6. Beauty, Special Fancv Extra 1st " KiUamey " My Maryland ** Sunburst Ward Ophelia " Russell •* Shawyer LiUles Cattleyas Carnations Sweet Peas Asparagus Sprengerl .35® .50 Violets Mignonette Ferns per 1,000 3.00 Calendulas Freeslas Paper Whites Callas Romans Golden Spur Per 100 75.000100.00 60.00® 75.00 40.00® 50.00 15.00® 35.00 6.00@ 16.00 e.ooo 15.00 e.oo© 15.00 6.00® 8.00 6.00® 20.00 8.000 20.00 6.00® 15.00 15.00® 20.00 60.00® 75.00 3.00® 5.00 1.00® 3.00 1.00® 1.25 6.00® 8.00 3.00® ri.OO 4.00® 6.00 3.00® 4.00 15.00® 26.00 4.00® 8.00 4.00® 5.00 Boston, Mar. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 20.00@60.00 Killarney Queen 4.00® 6.00 " White and Pink KlUarney 8.00®12.00 ■• Double White Killarney. 6.00®12.00 Klllamey Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 •• Hadley 8.00@2O.0O Mock 6.00@10.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8.00® 12.00 Taft 6.00@12.00 •' Milady 6.00® 12.00 " Ward and HtUlngdon 6.00@10.00 My Maryland 2.00@12.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Easter LiUes 12.00®20.00 Valley 6.00@10.00 GladloU 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Mar. 6. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00@16.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00®15.00 " Richmond 4.00® 15.00 " Sunburst 4.00@16.00 " Shawyer 4.flO@15.00 Columbia 6.00@16.00 IJlium Glganteum 12.50® IB. 00 Carnations 4.00® S.OO Calla.i 12.60@16.0O Swoet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Narcissus 4.0fl@ 0.00 Uly of the Valley 4.00® 6.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 la now In a fair way to be revised or Its drajstlc features prreatly eliminated. There was a magnificent exhibition of Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Zfoveltlec in Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phlla., Pa, BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, GarBations. Always high grade Easter JJilles 1225 Race St. PhUadelphla, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FXORIST9 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers o* QunlltT Flowei*. 1919. The American Florist. 357 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON & nUNKEl CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens B. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphla, Pa. cut flowers, including carnations, sweet peas, roses, irises and freesias, nearly all novelties. Charles H. Grakelow's talk on the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, and the wonderful benefit it had been to his business, should make many new members for the organization in this city. Over 25 applications were re- ceived. A RBXOED FOR CARNATION PRODUCTION. In a recent discussion between sev- eral growers, relative to the produc- tive qualities of the carnation, it was thought that an average of from 16 to 18 flowers to a plant, including all varieties grown on a place, was about the limit, and a record which most growers would be glad to have as a result of their season's work. This however, is clearly distanced by a carnation specialist, who can be said by his record to have fairly earned this high sounding title, as his books show that the cut from all var- ieties for last season averaged 28 flow- ers per plant. As he is noted for the quality of his flowers, his mar- ket returns were most satisfactory. This man's hobby is carnations; they are in his mind all the time. He studies them as the astronomer does the stars. Only the robust, strong cuttings, selected even at the expense of flowers, are good enough for his next yeair's stock. From the time they are rooted, until ready for the field, they receive the best of care. Planted at the right time, and never being allowed to suffer from nourishment, want of cultivation, protracted drought, proper pinching, etc., when the time arrives for benching, his plants are ideal, the envy of all who see them. His compost for the tables has been prepared with great care and contains the proper proportions of plant food that he has found most satisfactory. When the stock is benched and reaches its season of bloom, it is said to be "By far the finest lot of plants and cut blooms that his section of the nniverse can produce," or as voiced by a delega- tion of his fellow florists .at a recent visit, "ever produced." Who is this remarkable grower? Write to Post- master Burleson, Washington, r>. C. He may tell you, but he will not per- mit ns to do so in tbese columns. NOTES. Keeping abreast of the times, is credit enough for most men. but there are those who keep forging ahead, whose motto is, "Sell more flowers," and who are never satisfied if this GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Fhone Main 1245. 444-446 Hilwankee St. P.O.BOT206 .Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LKAVZ AN. ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufactnrer of WIRE DESIGNS Write for Price List L. Kuehn, wholesale Florist All Seasonable Cut Flowers nd Dealer in "Florist's" (Brand) Snppliei 1312 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. VlloMe Hover MMftete Philadelphia, Mar. 5. Per 100 Eoses, Beauty, special 60.00® 75.00 fancy 35.00® 50.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 15.00® 35.00 Klllaraey 5.00® 12.00 Hartley 10.00® 25.(X> Sunburst 8.00® 15.00 Wards 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Columbia 15.00® 25.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Cattleyas each $0.50@$0.60 Easter Lilies 12.00® 16.00 Calias 16.00® 26.00 Snapdragons 10.00® 15.00 Calendulas 4.00® 8.00 Adiantum l.OO® 1.50 Smilax .25 Asparagus Strings 50® .75 Asparagus bunches .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 3.00® 4.00 Violets, single and double 75® 1.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 DaCEwlils 5.00® 6.00 Freesias 4.00® 6.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Tulips 4.00® 6.00 St. Louis, Mar. 5. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 3.00@a2.50 Killarnev 3.00®10.00 While Killarney 3.00@10.00 Iloosler Beauty 4.0O@20.0O Russell 6.00@35.00 Sunburst 6.00®15.00 Ward 5.00® 8.00 Mrs. Shawyer 5.00@10.00 Sunburst 6.00@12.5O Ferns 4.50 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 MILWAUKEE, Mar. 5. Per 100 Roses, Killarney, W. Killarney. 8.00®20.00 " Ward 8.00@15.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 10.O0@35.0O Ophelia 8.00®20.0O Columbia 10.00@35.flO " Hoosler Beauty 10.00@25.00 Carnations, assorted 5.00® 6.00 Cattleyas, per doi 6.00® 7.50 Sweet Peas 1.50® 3.00 Violets 1.00® 2.00 Paper Whites B.OO® 6.00 Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Calias, per doz 2.00® 3.00 McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange SPECIAL VALLEY ROSES, CARATIONS, VIOLETS Up-to-the-Minute Service. Saiufaci»n Cmnnicei 161B Ranstead St.. PhUadelphla, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Plorlsts and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send Ust In for quotations. PiTTSBDEaH, Mar. 6. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, epecitl 60.00@76.00 •• " fancy 40.O0@BO.00 extra 20.00® 30.00 " " No. 1 8.00®16.00 " Hadley 8.0O®35.0O KlUarney 10.00@30.00 " Sunburst 10.00@30.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 10.00@26.00 " Russell 10.00060.00 " Columbia 10.00®50.00 Cattleyas 50.00 Easter Lilies 26.06 Llllum Glganteum 20.00 Carnations 6.00 Valley 6.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Sweet Peas 2.00@ 3.00 Calendulas 4.0» Daffodils 6.00 Violets .7Ba 1.00 358 The American Florist. Mar. 8, JOSEPH J. IvBVY 56 West 26th Street, WHOLESALE FLORIST Opposite New York Cut Flower Co. Telepliones Farragut 8862 and 8863. NEW YORK year's record does not break or sur- pass that of the past. They are al- ways looking ahead and planning new achievements. H. H. Battles is ona of these leaders. The resumption of business in his Century Shop, which aims to do an entirely different trade from his high class store next door, and which was closed when so many of his 75 employes went into service or war activities, is now open again and do- ing a splendid business. It is a marvel in the selling of plants and llowers at moderate prices. A new setting, or furnishing, of the large window of his main store, in colonial cream colored enameled woodwork and mir- rored window door in the rear, gives an admirable background for artistic effects in plants and cut flowers. Edward Reid, takes his first quarter of a century in business, which mark he passed on March 4, as a matter of course. While he has worked to some purpose, he shows no desire to lay off. and is to be found on the job every day, working and planning to do more busine.ss and do it better. John Jensen, whose Holland bulbs for Easter are outside in a sheltered situation, has taken the precaution to cover the ground through the day with straw mats, which are removed at night. In this way, he hopes to keep the ground cold and hold the bulbs for the very late Easter. The Lord & Burnham Co., green- house builders, have re-opened their Philadelphia office, taJiing quarters at 718 Land Title «S; Trust Co. building. Broad and Chestnut streets. R. C. Fontaine, of the New York office, is manager, with T>. T. Connor of this city as assistant. Walter Van den Hcngle has resigned his position with J, J. Habermehl's Sons, and will manage the retail out flower department in connection with his brother's landscape business in Overbrook. There should be a good trade worked up in this fashionable suburb. C. U. Ligglt is of the opinion that the Premier rose will be good stock. if the wood is all used for cuttings, as there is an unprecedented demand for this variety. K. New York. BUSrNES.9 HOLDS TO NORMAL. Taken throughout, the business of the past week was just about the or- dinary grind, with which experienced wholes^alers and retailers are familiar. The changes to be noted were in- creases— though not many — in the sup- ply of American Beauty and tea roses, special American Beauties wholesal- ing at the rate of -SI each for the very best, and a falling off in the demand about the middle of the week. Indica- tions point to cheaper roses and carn- ations from now until Easter, April 20. As Lent will have begun by the time this is in print, it is reasonable to ex- pect a quiet market for the next few weeks. The most noteworthy surplus In the wholesale district Is in sweet peas, which have dropped heavily from the prices of a month ago. Lily of tho valley continues cheap, but Easter lil- ies are firm and are likely to continue so until after K.aster. It would appear that the scarcity of pot lilies will cause a greater demand for cut flowers at Easter. With the market practically bare of azaleas and pot lilies, there mu.st be substitutes of some kind. The FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. I The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited.; fact that Easter is so late, may bring in supplies of various stocks, that at an earlier date could not be expected, but a surplus is hardly to be looked for. The Paper White narcissus is pretty well cut out, and the supply of yellow is not unseasonably heavy, nor is it likely to be. Irises, snapdragons, stocks, marigolds, cut primroses and various minor stocks are in fair supply. March 3. — Business is about normal for a Monday, but the tendency of prices is downward, noteworthy in special rose stock. .Spring {lowers move well with no surplus. A limited supply of gladioli is on the market. NOTES. H. Langeler, representative of Van Waveren & Son, attended tho hearing given by the federal horticultural board in Washington, February 20, re- lating to the proposed exclusion of plants shipped from Masschusetts and New York states on account of the presence of the corn borer in certain sections of those states. The board assured the protcstants that it would, for the time being, leave the quarantining of infected areas to the state agricultural institutioriS in co- operation with the federal horticultur- al board. They stated, that inasmuch as gladioli grew under the soil, these would not be included in any quaran- tine so far as tho federal board is concerned. These statements were made by Dr. Marlatt, and may be con- sidered more or less binding. It was later stated by another member that these statements might be modified, should it be found that the corn borer exists in many other parts of the states of New York and Massachusetts. The twelfth annual entertainment and ball of the Greek-American Florists' As- sociation was held in the Palm Garden. 58th street near Lexington avenue, on the night of February 27, with a record breaking attendance. The entertain- ment was under the direction of the private entertainment department of the B. F. Keith theatres. A feature was the singing of Gregarios Georgion, a Greek baritone, who rendered Eng- lish, Greek and Italian songs. Danc- ing followed the vaudeville entertain- ment. ITie officers of this association are, N. J. Lales, president: J. Fellouris, vice-president; J. Soteriades, treasurer: C. Thomas, secretary: A. Farantates, assistant secretary. Although it was generally known that William J. Stewart, of Boston, Mass., had been In poor health for some time, the news of his death, Febniary 2;?. was a shock to his many friends in this city. Aside from his wide acquain- tances, formed while secretary of the Society of American Florists .and repre- sentative of TTTE AMEHICAN Ft.ORI.ST, he had In more recent years, frequently visited this city .and vicinity. Ho had the happy faculty of m.aking friends, and few men, not actually residents, were .as well known In the trade of this city as he. The annual dinner of the Nassau CoTinty Horticultural Society wa.s held ^.Jk^ Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farragut. ^ wholesale '\ TlORI^STo c?it tVe:ir28'-"ST. Nct^K/- Telephone 9760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 130 West 28th Street NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty at the Glen Head hotel, on the night of February 26, and Is reported to have been a most successful affair. 108 per- sons being present. Oiu- own Charles H. Totty acted as toastmaster, ajid doubtless filled the bill in his own In- imitable style. The seed trade of this city w.as represented by A. Watklns. John Morrison and W. A. Sperling. The irrepressihie P. W. Popp. of the New York Florists' Club, and other visit- ing gardeners of Westchester and other counties, were also in attendance. C. B. ICnickman. of McHutchison & Co., who was one of a delegation that called on Secretary of Agriculture Houston. February 2S, to protest .against the enforcement of the pro- posed embargo on plants from forelgu coimtries. advises us that they wer« 1919. The American Florist. 359 PAUL MECONi WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864aST5r/irra«u.. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 8264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOUESAIjE FliOBIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 7S9 Farragmt Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST "Ksg'srslFaJ'rkgu. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable flowers HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses. Violets. Carnations, Valley Lilies. Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones ■ Varragut 300 and 301 Uention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNG SCO. wholesale Conunission Florists 53 W. I8tli St.. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4S86. Mention the American Florist when writing WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragnt. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 Weat 38th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Farrasnt CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Uention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925. I. Goldstein WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York prompt and careful attention to 7oar Interests. Consignments solicited, Uention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' esperlence. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. VlioMeHoverMM'ltet^s New York, Mar. 5. Per 100 Hoses. Ueauty, special 75,00@100.00 exU-a and fancy. 40.00(9 50.00 No. 1 and No. 2.12.00(9 25.00 nadley (i.OO® 50.00 Hoosier Beauty o.00@ 15.00 Francis Scott Key 12.00l@ 60.00 Columbia 6.00® 25.00 I'rima Donna 6.00® 25.00 " .\lice .Stanley 5.00® 25.00 " .Mrs. Geo. Sha*yer 5.00(5! 15.00 Double White Killarney. 6.00® 15.00 Killarney 4.(10® 12.00 Queen 4.00® 15.00 Brilliant 4.00® 15.00 Aaron Ward 5.0()@ 15.00 Sunburst 5.00® 15.00 .1. L. Mock 5.00(® 20.00 Ophelia 5.00® 15.00 Mrs. Cbas. Russell 10.00® 50.00 Cattleya orchids, special 50.00® 75.00 Itubrums 8.uO@ 10.00 Lilies. Lonpiftorum and . Formosuni 15.00® 20.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00(@ 6.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrldum 1.00® l.BO Carnations 4.00(g 8.00 Gardenias, per doz 3.00® 9.00 Violets 35(§1 .50 Paper White Narcissus, per doz. .50® ,&i Snapdragons, per doz 1.50(@ 2.50 Callas. per doz 1.50® 2.50 Sneet Peas 50® 2.50 Miguonette. per doz 1.00® 1.50 (lolden Spur narcissus, per doz. . .60® .75 Fresias 1.50® 3.00 Narcissi, per doz 1.50 Tulips, per doz 50® .75 Tulips. Darftin, per doz 1.50 Iris, per doz 1.50(5) 3.0O Gladiolus, per doz 75® 2.00 Daisies, yellow 1.50(g 3.00 Asparagus Plumosus, doz. bchs. . 3.00® 4.00 Smilax doz. strings 1.50® 2.50 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck WlioleMle Florists sod Cot Flower ExcMn^ 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephonee: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading grower.^. CONSIGNUENTS SOLICITEII Phones, 3310-11-12 Farragnt Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 a S891 Farragut » y t 1 16 West 28th Street, nCW I OrK Telephones] JJU Farraent ^- '■ ^'PP"' P"«- United Gut Flower Co., >«« WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing phone] III! [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av, and W, 26th, New York, Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Behest standard of QuaUty. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Qnat ud Florists' SivrGei. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESAIiE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut THi Laiztst Sbiiwr and imim ol Cii Flowers A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied npon. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut [ 3»|| EstabUshed 1 887 J. K. ALLEN AVhoIesale Commlsaion Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of eth Are. Open 6 a. m. every morning. 360 The American Florist. Mar. 8, ■■■■■■I IIIHIi I For Immediate Delivery ^ "^i ■i 1 ^^ ^^^ J i ^m ^.^ " • ^N \ ^ Wm^ j^^^^; f ^ 1 B 1^; f /r^ 1 K t L 8p\ P AND ANUS VEITCHII. 7-inch, 24-incheshigh, each. ...$2.50 6-inch, 15-16 inches high, each l.SO FICUS ELASTICA. 6-inch, 18-inches high, each 1.50 ASPLENDIUM NIDUS AVIS. (Nest Fem) 6-inch each 1.00 RACAENA ROTHEANA. 7-inch each 1.50 KENTIA BKLMOREANA. 3 in a pot, 5-inch. ...per doz., $12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 3 in a pot, 5-inch. ...per doz., $12.00 ANTHERICUM MANDERIANIA. 4J^-inch pots each, 50c For Delivery March 15 This stock is exceedingly scarce through- out the country and we advise every- one to protect their supply by placing orders now for March 15 delivery. BOSTON FERNS. 6-inch each, $0.60 9-inch each, $2.00 8-inch each, 1.00 10-inch each, 2.50 DRACAENA INDIVISA. 5-inch each, 35c $300.00 per 1000 lots. 600 at 1000 rate. The George Wittbold Co. 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO ■ L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. ■ cordially received by the Secretary, who agrreed to take the matter up with the solicitor of the department of aprrl- culture that all the legal aspects might be considered. The delegation filed a brief with (he secretary. Paul J. Burgevin, for many years a grower of the neighboring city of Port Chester, has sold his stock and leased his range to the firm of Lundell & Schwartz. Charles Lundell was former- ly an employe at the Burgevin range. Hans Schwartz was for several years with Vt^adley & Smythe of this city, later having in charge a private es- tate in Rlverdale, N. Y. In addition to growing, the new Arm will engage In landscape grardenlng. Professor E. A. White of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., was In this city for several days of the past week. He attended a meeting of the executive committee of the American Rose Socie- ty, of which he is secretary, February 24. later making the rounds of a num- ber of florist establishments. He was accompanied by W. P. Woodcock and C. L. Thayer, Cornell students. A. F. F. Cleveland. MARKET CONDITIONS ABOVE COMPLAINT. The latter part of this week saw the wholesale market better supplied with cut flowers than for some time past, but prices have maintained a good level. There was an abundant supply of carnations, all good stock, with a good demand. Roses, too, were more plentiful than for some time, with a slight drop In price. Eastor lilies and callas moved well. Sweet peas and violets dragged a little th»« latter part of the week, but until then had been moving nicely. NOTE. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, who has tor some time past conducted the publicity features of the florists' club, has been given charge of the "Department of Floriculture" in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, a new departure for that paper. , ^. J . C. F.: B. 1919. The American Florist. 361 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be deUvered for the trade in other dtlea by the firms below, the lieading Retailers in the citiea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. BatablliAed 18S7 ^mSM. 745 Buckingham Place. I>. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send ns your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities In the City LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S IJIRGEST FLOWER STORR, WASHINGTON D. C. ri<^fw^^ Cj u d e s' MemTjfTs of Florists' Telegraph D'elivery. New York. DRAKOS CO. FI/JRISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, Get in touch with SBEBOTCAK WlSCONSIt Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. IVp'jv Ynrk Telephone new lUIK. lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Ueart of mo^t exclui ve residential SGCIion. Telephones, LODIS MICHEL 0582-6583 Main. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Consignments Solicited 48 Willoughy St., BROOKIiYN, N. Y. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARnilND Flowers and Service 'SSo^-jySSffig" **»»^^ Vlliy Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Floi-ist when writing BRANCHIS: RnZ-CARLTON and VANOERBILT HOTELS KOTTMIILER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Young &Nugent Teleplione 4265-4266 Parrairut. 42 West asth Street. New Yorlc. To out-of-town florists; We 01*6 in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer rnd tbo- atre orders. Prompt delivery and beat Stock in the marlcet. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Me7ition the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Albany^ N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dtlirered b Albany and vidoity oo telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. B.0D6ERS Eltai' Bnlldln«. Davfon O 4 Sonth Jefteraon Street, ■'-'<* J •'"*•> '-'« Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. r. ^ MEMBER FJorJsfs ' 'Te'Je^/'ap/i 2)eJivery Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270, 271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writinff HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY WEISSMAMN, Manager. l^^lGotnil( ^^^^ Funeral Designs. Flowers for all occasions Ijllortsf Tel 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. Brancb: 214 Hackensack Rd., RidgeEeld Park, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writinff Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants Wo solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct, 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing 362 The American Florist. Mar. 8, DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, for 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Uember of riorista' TelegrapU Delivery, War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT St. Paul, Minn. Holm i Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We All orders for any place In the Twin Citlei andforall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. W» are alive night and duv. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Beg erow s 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Floweri and Beat Service. DeUverlea thronghont the state and to all steamship docks Is Hoboken, N, J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo, KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment In America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELAMID) EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Tclepraph Del ivery. I LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Nob. Memler of Florists' Telegraph Sellvery, Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2 1 ftft RrnnrlurAV t«i oai a c/3 Angeles — WolfsklU Bros. & M. Goldenson. Ix)uIsvI11g, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J.- — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chaa. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist. 2094 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York— Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottmlller. New York — Melandre Bros. New York — McKenney, 503 Fifth Ave. Now York. — D. J. Pappas, Inc. New York — Thos. P. Galvln, Inc. New York— Orchid Florists, 100 W. 57th St. New York— G. EJ. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Oninha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Fnrnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Pnterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow^. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. nabermehrs Sions. Phtlnt^elpMa. Pa. — The London Flower Sbop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. I'ittslmrgb, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Plttsl-urgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Uoiiiioke. Va. — Fallon, Florist. Koohester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Uorkford, III.— H. W. Burkbee. Suit Lake City. Utah— Miller Floral Co. Shoboyt?an. Wis. — J. E. Mattheweon. Sptlnpflcld, Mass. — Wra. Schlatter & Son. St. Ix>uis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. LomIs, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J, B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. Sun Francisfxi — Podesta & Baldocchl. (^cnttle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Steuben\-llle, O. — Iluscroft's Flower Shop. Torre Haute, Ind. — J. O. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenus. Artistic Designs. Higli Grade Cot Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvBiy, Omaha, Neb. fiess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONIS: 1601 and U582 1415 Faroum St. Memhera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable Dortst Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and gaarante« safe arrival. Dunlop's Flowtrs Deliyered AiTwlitre. nm, 1952 BeUord HUGO H. JAHN FliORIST 710 Nostrand ATenne Cor, Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, K. T. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. ti. Crakelow Broad St, at Cnmbedand Members of Florlits' Telegrftph DeUvery. Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for dorlst service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention Washington, P. C. — Geo, H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Sbop. Wasblnpton. D. C. — Gude Bros. Wasbtngtou. D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1919. The American Florist. 363 No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. THOS. F. GALVIN XKO. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue DnQTHM 1 ^^^ street DUiJlUn 799 Boylston street Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S UUIOBST BXORI8T SEVEN STORES. Main qq^ I mI* 1m Telepbooe Store— "•»* LIWI* Hilt, No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts ot New York City. BrooklTn and Long Island. Member ef Florista' Telerraph DeliTwy. rDunsDiiinioiiioiiniiiiiiiniiniiiiniinninnDnnnniDiniiniiini _ Cincinyiati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street g THE BEST THAT GROWS. S EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, k ^DiuiDniniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiuiiniiiiioiuiuiiiiiuiiiiiiunoiiiiiiiiuiiiii^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Long Dlst., Bell ph. 2189. Uembers of Florists* Telegraph Selivery. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin* •ula of Michigan. All orders (tiven prompt attentioD and filled with strictly fresh stock. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Fryman (Successor to Geo. A, Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527 Special attention to mall and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artlatic Desigrns and Fresh Cot Floirers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Tacoma, Wash. Calffornia Florists wlU take care of all tele^aphlc orders. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the AmeHcan Florist when writing Send your Orders for Gliicago udSdh Vks ID All orders carerully fllled tSSt^t^fi"*^ under the iuperviiioo ol '^rc^ASS^ GEORGE ASHUSsHgr. wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'egraph Delivery. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 7ad St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: S40 Westchester Ave., Bronx Phone: Intervale 4990 Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., N. W. Miss Louise AV. Dangherty, Proprietress Phones — Franldin 3570, 3841, 3842. New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINire Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Jersey City, E Jo H. G. WEIDEMANN'S FLOWER SHOP 322 Monticello Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists '»«~*j Hi [ Lenox Member of Florlsta' Telegraph Dellrary* S^^N/S/S*S#N/S/S/S/^*s/VS/>^ was recently refused by a Philadelphia mail order seed house for its business. Babson reports the 1918 bean crop exceeds the crop of 1917 by 4,000,01)0 bushels and advises a hand-to-mouth buying policy. AMERICAN stocks of French grown immortelles are well exhausted and De cember prices closed at double usual pre-war figures. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade March o were as follows : Timothy, .$8.00 to $10.50 per 100 pounds. San Francisco. Cauf. — J. B. Agnew has retired from the Pacific Seed Grow- ers' Co. and will grow sugar beet seed. Henry Voorman, formerly interested in this company, died about six months ago. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, is in the midst of a retail mail order rush, with good trade orders for spring bulbs and flower seeds. Treacherous weather has caused the holding back of some perishable stocks. Visited Chicago : A. T. Ferrell._of A. T. Ferrell & Co., Saginaw. Mich.; A. B. Haven, Santa Ana, Calif.; Dud- ley A. Sherwood, representing Wm. A. Cox, San Francisco, Calif.; F. B. Os- born of the Sioux City Seed Co., Sioux City, Iowa. THAT nearly all of the seed trade are slow buyers on contract at present figures, is an admitted fact, and the repeated lower prices being put out by contract growers, shows that the grow- ing situation is easing up considerably, and that the farmers in most lines are becoming more reasonable. Toledo, O. — The clover market closed steady March 3, at $25.00, registering a gain of 70 cents during the preceding seven days. March w;is quoted at $2.^.2.''> and April at $21.10. Timothy was a trifle lower, cash being offered ar"$4..'')5, March, .$4.02%, April $4.67^-4, May $4.70 and September .$5.45. -\N attempt is being made to form an association of radish growers in northern Michigan. A meeting of seeds- men's representatives was held last week at which the demands of farmer seed growers w^ere to the effect seed .should be acepted f. o. b. railroad station, with no opportunity for inspec- tion or germination tests. A SIXTY thousand dollar farm ex- hibit is being sent to France with four farm experts to teach American sol- diers still there how to do American farming. Verily, Uncle Sam is rich, and the department of agriculture sure- ly appreciates the fact, but why not loosen up censorship and trading oppor- tunities for American merchants? Owen F. Trott, representing Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng., who sailed March 4. 1918. on a tour of the seeds- men, visiting South Africa, New Zea- land, Australia and the United States, reached Chicago last week on the homeward journey and repoits the trade of the countries visited in very satisfactory condition, all things con- sideied. Washington, D. C. — Relaxation of Fi'ench import restrictions is proposed to allow sales to French merchants of $40,000,000 worth of machine tools and ail agricultural implements if com- mercial credits for one year can be arranged. The War Industries Board understands that it is the intention that individual American companies are to deal directly with French con- cerns. .Seed Potatoes. — A prominent oper- ator reports a disastrous season on Triumph. He believes there will be practically only one-halt as many eating potatoes come from the south as in ordinary years. His sales for Triumph, much planted in that section, have been but one-third of last year's, and he is now selling this variety on the market for eating stock at a dis- count from the usual prices ror late white stock at this time of the year. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. THE W. G. PRESSING! SEED COMPANY NORWALK,' OHIO. Growers Exclusively of Sweet Corn Seed Mention the American FloiHst when ipriting New York Seed Bill Hearing. Marshall H. Duryea, of the Nun- gesser-Dickinson Seed Co., New York, state correspondent of the American Seed Trade Association; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Ma.ss., counsel of the organization, and Madison M. Esterly, of the staff of J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, attended a hearing granted seedsmen of the state by the agricul- tural committee of the T-Iew York leg- islature February 2I» on the proposed seed bills, mention of which was made in our issues of February 8 and 22. It is stated that the bill, as framed, could not be enforced as a law. as no distinction Is made in its relating to different kinds of seeds. As we under- stand it, the 'Dili is worded in general terms witliout any attempt at classifi- cation. It appears that the legislators had it in mind that "seeds were sim- ply seeds" — a.nd they might be clover or cat-tail seeds. Imports at New York. Horticultural goods were received at New York February 27 from Copen- hagen, Denmark, via S. S. Oskar II. ; To T. Madsen & Co., two boxes cab- bage seed and five cases cauliflower seed. To Loechner & Co., 2.58 cases field and garden seed. To P. Anderson & Co.. 37 cases cauliflower and other seeds. Via S. S. Rochsmbeau from Havre, France : To. A. Rclker & Sons. 20 cases plants. To F. B. A^Tndei-grift & Co.. .38 cases plants. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Poetpald AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., GHIOAOO Braslan Grower for the Wholetale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttuci, Carrot, PiRSNip, Parblkt, Cbuirt. Endivk, Sauift, Nambd ahd MixaD OKANDITLOBA and SPKNOItB SWIBT PBA AND SoNFLOWIB Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 D 9 H y 1919. The American Florist. 367 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. WV Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "Tpd JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Censorship. Because complaints continue to come in declaring- damage and loss to busi- ness is being sustained through delay caused in cable dispatches due to cen- sorship, the Merchants' Association of New York announced on March 1. that it was continuing its efforts to have the censorship restrictions modified or removed. The association is using every effort to obtain an abatement of the restrictions, especially to neutral countries such as South America and the Far East, where the enforcement of censorship regulations seems un- necessary nov/ that the war is over. Permission to use codes in commercial messages is also being sought. It is pointed out that the employment of codes would greatly relieve the pres- sure upon the cables, thus faciliating the sending of messages, and that it would reduce materially the expense of doing business abroad. The atti- tude of the present administration is entirely beyond ability to comprehend, according to the association. They are most anxious to find employment for returning soldiers and to build up busi- ness, but on the other hand they are putting all kinds of difficulty in the way of our transacting business and many cases of delay and loss of busi- ness have been reported. RELIEF COMING. Cables from Paris, March 5, say that as ,a result of representations by Amer- ican officials, the British government has consented to the removal of all censorship, on business, commercial and all other messages. Catalogrues Received. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dundee. III., wholesale trade list; S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa., florists' baskets; Thos. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass., seeds: Praser Nursery Co., Huntsville. Ala. surplus list; Juneau Florists, Juneau, Alaska, Alaska grown plants. H. WiLDETf, representing Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland, is due in America soon. It is reported the government will permit the export of three million pounds of clover seed. Scarce flower seed items include Lobelia Crystal Palace compacta, Begonia gracilis luminosa and B. Ver- non. The Canadian Seed Growers' Asso- ciation has published its fourteenth an- nual report, also a catalogue of regis- tered and improved seeds produced in 1918 and offered for sale. "GOOD STUFF" We Got It. Get Some. WRITE TODAY ALL VARIETIES or GARDEN SEED BEETS Lb. * * * * * Crimson Globe $0.60 Crosby's Egyptian 40 Detroit Dark Red 40 Early Blood Turnip 40 Edmand's Blood Turnip 40 Dewing's Blood Turnip 40 Arlington 4fl Swiss Chard 60 All Cabbage Seed as listed Is of 1917 Crop of reliable growth and high germin- ation and baa been proven in our trials this past season — suitable for tbe most critical trade. CABBAGE Lb. Jersey Wakefield $6.00 Glory of Enkhuizen 8.00 Fottler's Brunswick 4.00 Premium Flat Dutch 3.75 All Seasons 6.00 All Head Early 6.00 Charleston Wakefleld 6.00 Copenhagen Marktet 11 .00 Lupton 4.0O Vandergaw 4.00 Autumn King 4.00 Early Dwarf Flat Dutch 4.00 Early Winnigstadt 6.00 Drumhead 4.00 Surehead 4.00 CARROT Lb. Danver Half Long $0.45 Ox Heart or Geurande 50 Jhantenay 50 SPINACH Lb. Long Standing $0.40 Victoria 40 Bloomsdale Savoy 40 Hound Thick Leaf 40 Viroflay 40 ONION SEED Lb. Peacock's New Yellow Globe $2.00 Southport Yellow Globe 1.40 Southport Red Globe 1.60 Southport 'White Globe 1.76 Michigan Yellow Globe 1.60 Yellow Globe Danvers 1.35 Yellow Flat Danvers 1.60 Ohio Yellow Globe 1.60 Prizetaker 2.00 Yellow Cracker 1.60 Austrialian Brown 1.15 Large Red 'Wethersfield 1.60 Yellow Strassburg 1.60 ■White Portugal 1.76 Crystal 'White Wax 1.60 Red Bermuda 1.10 White or Straw Col. Bermuda 1.10 WATERMELON Lb. Tom Watson $0.33 Kleckley Sweet 33 Kolb's Gem 33 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4- WRITE FOR OUR 1919 CATALOG TO-DAY EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. I SEEDSMEN | 4013 Milwaukee Ave., * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * t CHICAGO * 4> r "I" V V V V 'I' 'I' '♦••1' '!■ WESTERN SEED &. IRRIGATION Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers CO. CPPriATTIPC* ^^^^*> ^''"^ ^'"^ ^^"^ Corn; Cucumber, Musk and dl £ivIALli£d • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. 368 The American Florist Mar. 8, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable End Farm Send your Inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the Atnerican Florist when ivi'iting Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, ttiro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEED Beet. Sweet Coro, Garden Beans, Onion Sets, and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other Items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and OEANGE, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & N. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries. Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES ~ RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Filling Macliine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS., V. S. A. Mention the American Flo7'ist when writing Contract Seed Growers Qno/>ia1fioa« PoPPW. Eggplant, Tomato. OpcCiaiLICS . Vino, Soed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON rEUIlICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing BODGER'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. BEFORE PLACING ORDERS -FOR- SWEET PEAS Spencers, Grandifioras, Etc. Asters and Flower Seeds IN GENERAL -WRITE US- Introducers of American Beauty Asters and Dahlia Zinnias Now is tlie Time to Place Orders for 1919 Flower Seeds. Correspondence solicited. JOHN BODGER & SONS CO. Contract Seed Growers, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA m^ C-. MS G 1 1 ^T>, m. CO*.. -=F SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQI^EST e » -VT rr> » •VT.-.¥o/-'^-v C»BLE ADDRESS "MCGILLSEED- »-. a T II-/~vI» -KTI » SAN FRANCIhCO s»n trancisco C.ALIFORNIA iTention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 369 gllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!IIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII)lllllllllll!llllllllll^ Dreer^s Reliable Hardy Perennial FLOWER SEEDS Hardy Perennials are becoming more popular each season; there is a big demand for the plants and many sorts are splendid for cut- ting. For best results seed should be sown in spring as soon as the ground is in good condition. We ofifer below a short list of the best kinds th^t can readily be grown from seed. For complete list see our Wholesale Price List. Copies free to Florists on request. = Achillea Ptarmica Fl. PI. "The Pearl." Tr. Pkt, Double White $0.50 .75c per« lb. Millefolium Roseum. Rosy Milfoil. Agrostemma Coronaria. Urit;ht crimson Ampelopsis Veitchl. Boston Ivy Anchusa Italica Dropmore Variety. Rich deep blue. Aqullegla Chrysantha. Yellow " Dreer's Long Spurred Hybrids. Eitra fine mi.vture , " Single Mixed. Goodquiility " Double Mixed. ' Boltonla Asteroides. W h ite. " Latisquama. I'iak Campanula Carpatica. Blue Alba. White " Medium Calycanthema Mixed. < 'up and saucer Canterbury Bells " ** Single Mixed. Canterbury Bells Shasta Daisy "Alaska." The liuest of all Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandlflora. Golden yellow, extra floe strain 10 Delphinium Belladonna. Turq loise blue *' Gold Medal Hybrids. An extra fine strain of lari^e-iloweriiis hybrids $250perMU). Dianthus Latifolius AtrococclneusFl. PI. Double rich scarlet nigilalis Gloxinaeflora Mixed. S..otted Foxglove " Maculata Superba. An extra fine spotted strain " Monstrosa. .Mammoth Foxglove : GalUardia GraniJIJlora Superb Mixed. One of the popular perennials. ... Geum Atrosangalneum Fl. PI. Double scarlet. Gypsnphlla Paniculata. Baby's Breath Hibiscus New Giant. .V srand strain of raixej colors ... M Hollyhock Double Bright Rose ... 20 Maroon Red. Salmon Rose White Yellow Mixed Newport Pink. .\ beautiful pure pink 25 Allegheny. Fringed Hollyhock, mixed colors. LathylUS Latifolius Mixed. Everlasting Hardy Pea Lavandula Vera. The true sweet lavender Lnpinus Polyphyllus Roseus Blue Tr. Pkt, White $0.10 •* ** Moerheimi. Light and deep rose. .25 Mixed 50c per )< lb. .10 Lychnis Chalcedonica. Bright scarlet 10 Physostegia Virglnica. Pink. Very popular 15 Platycodon Grandillora. Blue 25 Alba. White 25 Poppy Nudlcaule Mixed. Iceland Poppy 20 *■ Orientale. Scarlet-crimson Oriental Poppy. 15 Pyrethrum Hybridum Single Mixed. All colors 30 Sldalcea Candida. Pure white 10 Oz. $0.20 1.00 .15 .30 .50 1.00 1.00 .75 .40 1.25 .30 TRITOMA HYBRIDA. T: Sldalcea Rose Queen. A fine new clear rose. ... " Rosy Gem. Bright rose. Statice Latifolia. .Sea Lavender Stokesia Cyanea, Blue. Cornflower Aster " " Alba. White Sweet William, Single Mixed ....75c per H lb. " " " Newport Pink " " " Scarlet Beauty " •' Double Mixed.. .. $1.50 per u lb. Trltoma Hybrida. A spleiidnl mixture of early-llowerino v:irieties of the Reii-ho*.- Pnlver r. Pkt. $0.30 .15 .25 ,20 .25 .10 .30 .30 .15 .25 Oz. $1.5 .50 1.00 .75 1.00 .25 1.50 1.50 .50 1.00 I HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. | lllilllllllllIIIIII»IIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllll1lll1llllll!ll1lllll|l!llllllllll!n^ THE J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required. Illuslraled Catalogue Free. KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Addross 'KELWAY, LAXtiPORT," 370 The American Florist. Mar. 8, CANNAS Fine 2 to 3 eye, plump, KBD FLOWERING, Green Foliage Doz. 100 1000 Atphonse Bon^-ler, 5 ft., dark crimson $0.40 f 2.50 $22.00 Black I'rtnce, 4"^ ft., velvety maroon 40 2.50 22.00 Beaute Poitevlne, 4 ft., crimson. .40 2.50 23.00 CIuis. Henderson, 4 ft, bright crimson 40 2.50 22.00 Crimson Bedder, SM ft., Intense crimson 40 2.50 22.00 Duke of Marlboro, 4 ft., crim- son-maroon .40 2.50 22.00 Express, 214 ft., scarlet-crimson .50 2.75 25.00 Louisiana, 7 ft., bright scarlet.. .40 2.50 22.00 Meteor, 5 ft., dazzling crimson.. .75 5.00 45J>0 Pennsylvania, 5 ft., vermilion- scarlet 40 2.50 22.00 PINK FLOWERING SORTS Hungaria, SM ft., large flowers, beautiful rose-pinl< 50 3.50 32.50 Mme. Berat, 414 ft., rose-carmine .40 2.50 22.00 Rosea Gignntea, 4 ft., rich rose. .85 6.00 50,00 Mrs. A. F. Conrad, 4 ft., salmon- Plnk 35 6.00 50.00 WIHITE-FLOW^BRING SORTS Mont Blanc, 3'^ ft., almost pure white 60 4.50 50.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., CANNAS dormant roots, true to name. VF.I.LOW SORTS Austria, 5 ft., canary yellow., i Florence Vauglian, 5 ft., yellow, spotted crimson Gladiator, 4 14 ft., deep yellow, dotted red Richard Wallace, 4^ ft., canary yellow Yellow King Humbert, 4 ft., yel- low, red spots 65 BRONZE LEAF, with Red Flower David Harum, 3 ^ ft., dark bronze foliage Egandale, 4 ft., currant red.... King Humbert, 5 ft., orange- scarlet 50 GOLD-EDGED VARIETIES Mme. Crozy, 5 ft., vermilion, with red border 40 Queen Charlotte, 3% ft., orange- scarlet, with gold belt around each petal 40 Souv. de A. Crozy, 4 ft., crimson, with gold band JH) ORANGE-FLOWERING SORTS AVyoming, 7 ft., orange color, purple foliage 40 oz. >.40 100 «2.50 1000 $22.00 .40 2.50 S2M0 .40 SM> 22.00 .40 2.50 22.00 .65 4JSO 40.00 .40 .40 2JSO 2.50 22.00 22.00 4JM> 2.50 3.*0 2JM 40.00 22.00 22.00 25.00 22.00 Owners of Wlnterson's Seed Store 166 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing i®?^ White S Yellow Red Brown (Late keepers) Write or Wire for Prices Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK State Florists' Association of Indiana. The State Florists' Association of Indiana held an interesting- and well attended meeting, 30 members being present, at Indianapolis, March 4, a.t which plans were perfected for a flow- er show to be held in the Claypool hotel, that city, November 12-13. at which unique effects will be a note- worthy featui-e, and special attention will be given to display.s of novelties. Plans were also outlined for a llori- cultural course, and recommendations will be made to the proper officials that such bo taught at Purdue Univer- sity. A feature 01 the meeting was the address by Gottfried Yaeger, income tax expert, who sjioke on the federal law covering the subject and invited a discussion from those present which brought out a number of interesting questions which were ably answered by the speaker. Before the close of the session, a committee was appointed which will have charge of the flower show de- tails, and an invitation will l)e ex- tended to the members of the Ken- tucky .Society of Florists to be pres- ent as guests. A general invitation will be also extended to all persons conne<;ted with the craft to attend as no pains will be .spared to make the fall exhibition a complete success in every respect. TheEyerettB.ClarkSeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet C!om, Onion, Turnip, Radisli, Beet, Carrot, Spinacli, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnril Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. IfllllUIUiUUnD. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, OAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Speclaltlesi Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, 0|ilon and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your linjulrles and orders for same. Wo do not prow or handle nnyt^lng else but Orchids. Special lists on ap[)Ucatlou. IiAOBR & HUUREIili, Sammlt, N. J. Mention the American Florist when loritiiig J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWEKS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED TEARS. Write for our 1919 Special Catalogne to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt 6 Light Sts., BAXTIMORE,MD. Mention the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Go. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY fUd. IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when writing PANSIES Cool i::reenhouse ^rown EeedliDgs. $•1.00 per 1000. Alyssum Double Giant, S-inch, J2.00 per 100. Geraniums, bookfd uiiwid at tliis time. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. Mriition the American Florist u-hen writing BURPEE'S SEEDS Philadelphia VHioIesaie Prico List tot FlorlsU 4Dd Market Oardeuers Mention the American Florist wJien writinif 1919. The American Florist. 371 Vaughan's ASTER SEED for ASTER— Giant Branching. GIANT COMET Trade pkt. Shell PtDk, Purple. Rose, Crimson, Lavender, Light Blue. Dark Blue. White. Any of above $0.20 Mixed, all colors 1 lb.. $12.00 .15 $1.20 1.00 OSTRICH FEATHER Trade pkt. This is the finest type of Aster for all purposes, espe- cially for market cut flowers. Crimson, Light Blue, Lavender, Pink. Light Pink. Silvery Lilac. Dark Blue, Rose. White. Any of above y^ oz., 40c $0.26 Mixed, all colors ^ oz., 36c .26 QVEEIC OF THE MARKET The Standard Early Flowering Type White, Crimson, Pink, Dark Blue. Flesb, Scarlet. Any of above per lb.. $10.00; U oz., 25c Mixed, all colors per lb., 10.00; 14 02.. 20c GIANT BRANCHING White, Lavender, Rose Pink, Crimson, Azure Blue, Daybreak, (Mary Semple) Purple, Deep Violet. Any of above per lb., $10.00; 14 oz., 25c Mixed, all colors per lb.. .8.00; ^ oz.. 20c CREGO This flower is giant In size, many blossoms six inches across. The petals are nearly double the length of the older varieties, and are twisted and curled. White. Crimson, Shell Pink, Azure Blue, Dark Pink. Purple, Lavender. Any of above % oz. , 40o Mixed, all colors ^ 03. , 36c THE ROYAL (Early Flowerlngr Branchlns') This tyite fills a gap between the Queen of the Market and the Late-Flowering Branching Asters. White. Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Ijivender, Purple. Any of above % oz., 40c Mixed, all colors 14 oz., 40c THE KING The habit Is similar to the Branching, rigorous In growth, long stiff stems. In form the flower is entirely distinct from any othi^r variety; petals somewhat re- semble the quilled varieties, but are much larger and broader. Rose. Pink, Violet, White. Crimson. Lavender. Any of above 14 oz., 45o Mixed all colors 14 oz, , 46c OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS Lavender Gem. The flowers are of a true lavender shade and the petals are gracefully curled and twisted.. Sensation. The reddest of all red asters, the color be- ing a dark rich garnet or ox-blood red, which glistens In sunshine like a live coal; free branching Mammoth Non-Latbral Branching White, 2 ft. This is the largest Aster on the market. The plants grow about two feet high, with a low branching habit, and the flowers, which are borne on non-lateral stems, are full, with petal curled and incurved, making the flowers appear like a cross between an Ostrich Feather and a Giant Branching \^ oz. , 60c Mammoth Non-Lateral Branching Blue. 2 ft. Very like the preceding except the flowers are a medium shade of blue Ml oz.. 50c American Beauty. Rose Pink, 2^ ft 14 oz., 65c American Beauty. Purple i& oz., 6O0 ASTERS IN MIXTURES Vaughan's Florists' Mixture White Tall Varieties.. Mixed .10 .10 Florists* Catalog Now Being Mailed. If Tou Do Not Receive a Copy, Please Write for One. Dm. $1.40 1.20 1.40 IJEO 1.40 1.40 25 1.6« 1.60 2S 2.00 t6 1.80 3.20 2.60 4.00 1.40 1.40 Vaughan's Seed Store/' -43 Barclay St.. NEW YORK. 31-33 W. Randolph St., 803 W. Randolph St. Chicago Dracaena Canes Last chance to import Canes before "Plant Exclusion Act" becomes effective June 1st. All the best commercial varieties including Lindenl Massangeana Terminalis Fragrans Imperialis Sanderiana Amabilis Lord Wolseley Etc., Etc. Write for prices. Spring shipment. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant. Sqaaeh, Pumpkin, encumber and Watermelon Seed, and Field Com on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing MICHELL'S ASTER SEED CREGO. Blue. White, Shell pink. Rose pink. Purple, Lavender. Tr. pkt., 40c: $3.00 per oz. Mixed colors, Tr. pkt., 30o: $1.25 per oz. SEMPLE'S LATE BRANCHING, in separate colors. Tr. pkt., 30c; »1.50peroz. Choice mixed. Tr. pkt.. 30c; $1.00 per oz. EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING, in separate co ors. Tr. pkt., 40e; $2.35 per oz. Choice mixed. Tr. pkt.. 40c: $3.00 per oz. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Northern Greenhouse Grown. EXTRA QUALITY. Per 100 .seeds, 50c; per 1000. »3.00: per BOOO. $13.75: per 10,000, $25.00 Also all other Seasonable Seeds. Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write foE prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO 372 The American Florist. Mar. 8, I Market Gardeners ^ Vegetable Growers' A ssociation of America. H. W. Seiby, Phi';:! ;eiph;a. Pa,, President; C. W. Wsid. Grand Rapids. Mich.. Vice- President; S, W. Severance. LonisTille.KT., Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich.. Treascrer. Report on the com borer hearing will be f.jund on page 3-3S of this issue. The Sweet Potato Weevil and Its Control" is the subject of Fanners' Bulletin lO^O recently issued by the United States department of agricul- ture. The annua! meeting of the Xeiv York Vegetable Growers' .Association was held at -Albany during the week of February 16. the following officers being elected for the ensuing year : J. Goldsmith Hills. Xewtonville. presi- dent; T. Harvey Hoimes, Albany, sec- retary-treasurer. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretablcs. Chic-ago, March 4. — Cuciimbers. 2- dozen bos, $4.00 to SS.W: celery. Florida, crate, S3.00 to S6.00; leaf let- tuce, i)er box, 35 cents; radishes. i>er dozen bunches, oO to 00 ceiits: toma- toes, 6 baskets, S6.00 to S7.50. Xew York, March 3. — Celery (Flor- ida.!, per case, SO.OiJ to SP.OO; cucum- bers, S2.00 to S2..50 per dozen: mush- rooms. SI .00 to S2.25 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound. 25 to 6-5 cents; lettuce, per package, S2.00 to S<>..50: radishes, per 100 bunches. ^.Ofj to S6.00. VejfetaWe Markets. Reports received by the bureau of markets, United States department of agriculture, for the i>eriod February' 26- March 4, show a continued upward trend in prices with shipments active. Potato markets made further recov- eries, advances of from five to 1.5 cents being quite general. The Chicago car- lot market closed five cents hi.sher than the previous week at .S1.70-S1.7.5 per lOil pounds for Xo. 1 sacked northern white stock which sold at S1.70-.?2.05 in gen- eral jobbing markets and S2-S2.30 in southern cities. Minnesota Red River Ohios gained fully five cents and Colo- rado Xo. 1 sacked whites followed a fairly firm range of $]-.*1.2.t f. o. b.' Greeley. Onions were much higher fol- lowing a brisk demand in western Xew York producing sections and reports of reduced southern acreage. Prices rose abruptly to ?4..T0-.?.n for choice sackei yellows. Consuming markets ragged at the close to ?4-?4.a0. Old cabbage continued to advance in producirg sec- tions ?nd fair to e»xid Xew York Danish Seed went to .<.^i(V.<40 per ton bulk. f. o. b. Consuming markets reported va- riable demand .ind prices S.5-$]n higher, rea chine- .«.?."k.«4.". Holland Seed re- mained firm at .«J0 in !eaf?ine middle- western markets. Xew Florif^.T s'ock advancer! ."lO cents, moving at ?1.2-'>Sl..Vi t. o. b. per IH bushel hamper and ranged .'2-.*2.."iO in northern consuminc -oe<-Uons. Celery held to trerv firm v.il- ues. Golden Heart. Califomin stock. went in producing sectirns at !>0 ccnis- Sl per dozen and in consuming markets reachei Sn..«11 -^r crate. lyettuce raneed sTiehtly hiarh-?r generally. Bean markets were Irregular with a stronger tone. The aty Garden. If we are not greatly mistaken, the city garden, or rather war garden, will be less a factor this year than former- ly. .\ good many enthusiasts have dis- covered that to produce vegetables means ejcpense in seed, plants, fertiliz- ers and labor away "oeyond their expec- tations. Then the results are often in doubt. Recently a fairly average city lady told the writer these words : "If T igure up my expenses, that amotmt of money would buy all the vegetables we use. and if we depend upon the market, we can buy what we want at the time we want it; but to produce at home too often we have a surplus, and some things are a total failure. Hence, no more war garden for me^ I would rather plant a few flowers and buy my vegetables." This is not an isolated case. There are thousands like this one. The thing has been over- done in importance, and the reaction must come. This means a better and steadier market for both the gardener and the florist, for during the war-scare many abandoned their flowers and planted edibles. The high cost of seeds, labor and fertilizers, together with the ever-pres- ent risk, has made this form of home gardening unpopular with many. Seme with determination and ability suc- ceeded, and will no doubt continue: while others must drop out. It has been stated that this home gardening had no appreciable effect on the mar- kets: however, this is a great mistake, as all truck gardeners know. In many places this home competition has so weakened the market as to make Ions stretches of the market season a loss to the regular producer. In the long run. some good will come out of this asi- tation. >fany became users of veg- etables -^ho never used them at all: others commence to appreciate the ef- forts of the professional gardener, knowing now what it means to till the soil: and the instruction scattered wholesale in regard to home canning ■will eventually work out to the benefit of the truck gardener. '^Ve believe the immediate future of '^rs sood prospects for the market gardener. M-ARKPriC.\>'. Onion Tlirips. Onion thrips. => most serioti= menace to the onion growing industry in the United State=. causes an annual loss to this crop estimated to be at least ''2.- 2.tO.O0O by the department of agricul- ture. Though the insects have a par- ticular liking for onions, they also prev upon other garden truck crops, such as cabbage, cauliflower, cucimibers an-i melons, and have a. ravenous appetite for greenhouse and many omamentnl plants, particularly roses, -\ccording to Farmers' Bulletin 1007. recently issued by the department, the first in- dicaticn that an onion field has been attacked by thrips is shown by the leaves which become whitened. In ad- vanced attacks, the leaves are cur'.ed, crinkled P-nd twisted and finally die down permanently. To control this pest, begin by spraying with nicotine sulphate solution as soon as there is any evidence of the in.seet. If spray- ing is delayed tmtil hundreds of young thrips are present the crop will be ser- iously injured. The spray material i- made by the following formula : -■; pint of nicotine sulphate (40*^1. 4 pounds of dissolved soap, and 50 gal- lons of water. Spraying shovUd be done thoroughly and applied as a fine mist. It is tot advisable to plant other crops, such as early cabbage and cauli- flower, upon which the thrips feed, near the onion fields. .After onions, cab- bage and related crops are harvested, the field should be cleaned up to des- troy any breediiig places of the insect. They will continue'^tS -'thrive on any portion of these plants or weeds that might remain in the field. It is a good practice to plow as deeply .is possible and harrow the grotind after harvest. Onion fields .•should be watched con- stantly and the plants should be kept growing thriftily, since once the plants become checked in their gro^-th from any cause the thrips will multiply more rapidly than ever and it will be a hard fight to save the crop. Henleys Purchase Terre Haute Rang;e. H. B. Henley and bis brother. Howard E. Henley, of Hartford City. Ind.. have bought the Terre Haute Rose A: Carnation Co.'s range consisting of •50.001} square feet of glass and five acres of land. The establishment, which T\111 be conducted under the name of Henley Brothers, will grow cut flowers and plants for the wholesale trade. Robert M. Henley has bought the half-interest of his brother. Hennr-, in the firm formerly known as the Hart- ford City rtoral Co., and will operate the range there as a continuance of the firm under the name of R. M. Henley. Florist. "Market Gardening'^ .\n el-mentiiry text Nx>k contaiclng lv2 psges, 5x7, with 36 iUastrations. by F. L.Teaw, manager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co., Bosweil, X.M, Clotk Bound. 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (£STABLISHIJ> 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mandel-Wnrzel, Giant BaU-Su^ar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Denoelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Eed-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Svmllower, 'Hmothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogae on Application. ENGUSH CORRESPONDENCE. 1919. The American Florist. 373 VIOLETS Sooted Rmmeis For Apri; and later dCiiTerv. 100 1000 Princess oJ Wales B-50 I3D.O0 Lady Campbell 350 30.00 FRENCH passr wnxow What coald be mw^ profitable lo sryw than FTench Possy Willow: It's jUSt like fhuUng money. EVervbody uses it. Grown Ouisiae Willi ijractically no work or atit^ntion. 3 to 4-irve rooitd caiti'n25 for April deliTery. *40.00 per lOOu. C. U. UGGIT Office: 325 BaUetin Bld^, PHILADELPHIA, • - PA. Vention the American Florist \chen writing >f-».»-»-»»-»,»-»-».»-»-S p w w « ^t^^' xMORE AND BETTER KENTIAS than ever. Joseph Heacock Company WYNCOTE PA. * WEITE FOB PRICES Uention the American Florist uhen vritins f e hare the following plints reid} for shipaeot Coleus in roote-i c^tt-ne^. Heliotrope io 2^-:z..j ii^d rooted cottinga. KooziTines in 2^-incti and rooted cntti&es. Salvia in 2i^-inch and rooted cuttings. Sander acd Mar^nerite Daisies, 2H-i^ch aad rooted cnttings. B4»e and Itj Geraniama, 2^-iiicti end rooted CQttin^ Sprenf^ri. 2H-inch. 3-lEcb and 4-icch. Beg-oaias, Chaialaine. 24-inch. 3-iiich and 4-liich- LmniDosa. 24-inch and 4-liich. CEO. A« KUHL, P«kin, Ol. ifention the Ame^can Florist ichen tcriting GERANIUMS Booted Cuttings. Noze for sale eo"-. Orders t<--.-:ei ;:r 5-:ni:er del very only. S. A. Nntt, Bncliper. Ricard. Poitevine, Asparagus Plumosns. — My usual high quality of ltc.:^. r'e.:.er.e5 beginning May~ Is; ai K.50 per i;-; iJ; loi^e: 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, LilCirER, PL Ifention t?ie American Florist tchen vriting CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Cli.r?-santh«miuii XoTelties My SpedaltT' Mention the Avterican Florist v:h€n icriting CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Seasonable Stock READY NOW Achyranthus Herbsti, dwaxf, brighest red) $ 4 Ageratam, Little Bine Star and White Cap 3 Abuillon, Diviawn Pink) 5 Asparagus Plnmosus, 11^2 in-. ^3 00 per 100; 2}^ in 4 Asparagas Sprengeri, 6 in., long top 20 Coleus Gi'.cen Crown 3 Cuphea PlatyccDtra Cigar Plant). 3 Dracaena Indlvlsa, heavy, 6 in. speciniens Dracaena Indlvlsa, 7 in. specimens 1 Flcns £lastica, 0 in. pots, 18 in. high lantana Weeping 4 Parlor Ivy 3 Manenia Blcolor (Manetta Vine'i_ 4 Salvia Splendens, Zurich and Bonfire $3.60 per 100; 30. .00 per 100 •"" 1"^ '"" 50 per 100 i.OO per 100 .00 per IftD ■.'X) per 100 .50 per 100 .5(1 per 100 .75 each .00 each .75 each .00 per 100 ,60 per 100 .CO per 100 00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio VA^VJv^vv.vA^d^■^■svJ^■v^^AS^■ssvJV■v■vv^^■^■s^vvvv■Avv^r^s RODTZAflN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sfiet Pea aiil Nastirtjii Spetialisti. Wholesale Growers of full list of FXOWER and GARDEN SEEDS rrif-ncGi j- ~:st '.c'lfn ic~\:ing Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloom.,dale Brlstol, PE. Mention the Americon Florist vhen icriting TOMATO SEED Grown for the TTholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SAXTA AXA. CAXJFORXIA IfenfioB the American Florist tcTien tcTiting We carry a reserve stock of the inr^ortsnt vsrieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Uention the American Florist when wriiing THE C. HERBERT COY SEE0 CO. VALLEY, Douglas Comity, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS CTiciimi*T. v-tV— »•-- Sc.::iii s.^d Pssipkla. S^eet, riiLt ar.d I>ert Se&d Com. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS GrOTvers ot Flower and Vegetable Seeds G«t ttkfi benent of our "Jc- ye-r^ ti;-e-T-?e. Oar stoc^ are rerr .-::_:::€. ROCHESTER, X. Y. The Flower City Menticn the Am^erican. Florist tchen xcriting I I Robert Craig Cc... | I S^ PALMS I = and Novelties in decorative {Hauls. = I UakA ud 49tb Ih,, PUlddpUa. Pi. | ifention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing CANNAS Dormant roots all sold. We have a few hundred well established plants from 3 inch pots. King Humbert, $6.60 per 100; Yellow Kii^ Humbert, 18.00 per ICO. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, lad. Uention the A'.e-::^-, ";rv?t ichen writing Alonzo J. Bryan ^"holesale nopl»t WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Gfswer cf Genmwats, FackaiaA, fielitftTopes, CasBU and all kisds of Pi rtiTin FUxta, iadad- ias VegetaUe Flaats hy Oe kxadredi af Oe.- sajids. See our disdav Adr. im AmtaaemM TT.iriif. April 6. 1918, page 6lil " ' " Mention the American Florist vlten trritin^ 374 The American Florist. Mar. 8, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mavhew, Waxahachie. Ti'X.. Presi- dent; J. Edward Ml on, Morrisville, Pa.. Vice-President; Curtis Nye Sniitli, 19 Con- gress St., lioston, Mass., Secretary and Coun- sel. Korty-tour annual convention will be held at Chicago in 1919. Report on the corn borer hearinK will be found on page 338 of tliis is.sue. Some English growers are insisting that the present embargo against the Dutch be maintained. Cable advice from Holland the end of February states tTiat Dutch roses are too far advanced to export. E.\STER Beurre pears, California grown, -sold at f.i per rase in the Co- vent Garden marliet, London. Febru- ary 10. The Canadian government has ship- ped half a ton of conifer seeds to be used in reforestation in Scotland. The varieties are principally Douglas fir and Sitlta spruce. Edward A. Cox, the well-known nurseiyman of Worcester. Eng., died February 5, age SI years. He was a highly accomplished propagator of hardy fruits and roses. Mt. Morris, N. Y. — The authorities •of this place have ordered all poplars on streets cut down, claiming they have caused a stoppage of sewers. The order carries with it a penalty of .$100 fine. The Elliott Nursery Co.. of Pitts- burgh, Pa., has issued a circular en- titled "Regulation Versus Strangula- tion," strongly protesting against the new embargo covering the importation of plants, bulbs, etc. THE many friends of Alderman Hol- land Cotterill, Seattle, Wash., secretary of the American Association of Park Superintendents, will be very sorry to learn his health has been seriously im- paired by overwork. Connecticut Nurserymen's Association. ANNUAL MEETTING. The thirteenth annual meeting of the Connecticut Nurserymen's Association was held at Hueblein's hotel, Hartford, February 25. the programme including addresses by the following able speak- ers : E. A. Brown, of the Hartford county farm bureau, who spoke on "The Tractor;" W. W. McCartney, New Ha- ven, on "How Can We Get the Most Ouc of the Quarantine Act?"; F. K. Kelley. Princeton, N. J., on "Are Nurserymen Receiving Enough for Their Products?" and "Market Development"; Dr. W^. E. Britton, state entomologist. "Insect Pests We Import," and an illustrated lecture by W. E. Campbell, New Haven, on "Pablicity and the Best Way of Bringing Our Wares to the Consumers' Attention." The association heard with deep re gret of the passing of one of its most esteemed members, E. A. Brassill. of Hartford, whose death occurred a short time ago. Resolutions of regret were passed and were ordered spread upon the association's records and a copy sent to his family. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Chester Brain- erd. ThompsonvlUe, president; H. W. Gottschalk, Manchester, vice president; F. L. Thomas, Meriden, secretary; W. W. Hunt, Hartford, treasurer. The following committees were ap- pointed by President Brainerd : Legis- lative— J. R. Barnes. Stephen Hoyt and C. R. Burr. E.xecutive — W. W. McCart- ney, AV. W. Hunt and E. F. Coe. En- tertainment— P. M. Hubbard, W. E. Campbell and Gustave Minge. Public- ity—W. E. Campbell, H. W. Gottschalk and C. R. Burr. F. L. THOMAS, Sec'y. Delphiniums. Among the many plants which have been converted from good into superb garden subjects are the delphiniums, and to this work of improvement. V. Lemoine in Fiance, Kelway & Son and Amos Perry, in this country, have made notable contributions. As shown by Amos Perry in his lec- ture before the Royal Horticultural Society, selection and hybridization have brought about the present superb races. Thus King of Delphiniums, which was introduced about 25 years ago, was the result of many years of selection and is still so popular as to be both grown extensively here and also exported to the extent of 15,000 a year by one firm alone. Among the newest delphiniums are those produced by Lemoine in 1014 by crossing Delphin- iiun elatum and D. Fatsiense, a recent- ly introduced Chinese species. Of species now in cultivation. Mr. Perry mentions D. cardinale as one of the handsomest ; he gives praise also to the pale-yellow flowered D. Zalil, in- troduced from -Afghanistan about 1SS7. For cutting for market, D. formosum is grown exclusively, and for the rockery, D. cashmerianum is to be recommended. Of the dwarf D. nudi- caule (15 inches), w^ith dazzling scar- let flowers, several varieties exist, including D. nudicaule aurantiacum, with orange-yellow, and D. nudicaule purpureum, with deep rose-purple flowers. As our readers are aware, Forrest has described vividly the beauty of the delphiniums of the higher Alps of N. W. Yunnan, near the Tibe- tan frontier, where species range in height from four inches to six feet and in color from palest blue to deep, rich purple. Of the dwarf Chinese species, Mr. Perry singles out D. Likiangense for special praise. It has been estab- lished in the Botanic Gardens, Edin- burgh. The plant is from 12 to 15 inches high, forms symmetrical tufts of finely divided, glossy green leaves, and bears numerous erect stems each with three to five light blue flowers. The annual larkspurs are garden races of D. Ajacis and D. Consolida. The former, the rocket larkspur, oc- curs in tall (3-1 feet) and dwarf (18-24 inches) forms, and shows a wide range of colors. D. Consolida, the branching lark- spur, is no less valuable and late- flowering. Now that borders are be- ing replanted ample i>rovision should be made for including the best of the perermial and annual larkspurs. — Lon- don Gardeners' Chronicle. GUELPn, Ont.— .\bout 40 students have enrolled lor the special course in home horticulture and landscape gar- dening at the Ontario Horticultural Col- lege. Local florists and gardeners, as well as those from distant points, are taking advantage of these instructive lectures. Peonies, 30 acres; Iris, 1 acre. No advanced prices. Write for catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. * O. H. New York Convention. And lOO other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. *"*" JONES CO. Robcrl P;le, Prts. VUEST GROVE " PENN'A. Aol. Wmlzer.Vice-Prcs. Specialists in Specimen Stoci( FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Ilhododendrons, Azaleas, Box- woods, Hollies and a complete line of Coniferons E^vergreens. Write for Prices COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium ftnd large sizes supplied. Price Ust now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETercrcoi Speciifists Iznesi Growers m Amefki Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writingf For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHIilA FARMS. P. 0. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown Juno., H. T. Mention the Amei'ican Florist when writing- IBOLIUM, The New Hybrid Hardy Privet (L. Ibota X Ovalifolium) To be introduced in Fall 19iy. More about it I:iter. THE ELM CITY NURSERY CO. WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc. NFW HAVEN, • CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing DAHLIAS .rft^msii&t.. of QUALITY aod DISTINCTION Write for Wholesale Price List of latest cut flower varieties Awarded at N. Y. 1918. DAHLIADEL NURSERIES VINELAND, N. J. 1919. The American Florist. 37& Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. Ageiatum. Little Blue Star and White Cap, J3.5U per loci. Tlie Stoiis & Harrison Co., rainesville. O. ALYSSUM. Alyssnm, Double Giant. 2-ineh. $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany. N. Y. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Extra strong and bushf 3-inch iJots, $7.00 per 100: Sprengeri. Sin., $6.00 per 10(1. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO.. Sidney. O. Asparagus plumosus, IV.-in.. $,t.0:> per IHO; 2H-in., $4.00 per 100. Sprengeri. .".in., long top, $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison (.'o., Painrsville. O. Asparagus plumosus. Usnal high quality stock. Deliveries beginning May 1, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Asparagus plumosus. 3-inch. 7c: Sprengeri, 4-lnch. 10c. WOLl'E. THE FLORIST. Waco. Tex. BUL£S. Bulbs. Lll. Glgantenm. 7-9 and 9-10 In., for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. YoSo- bama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Bulba. Lillum Glgantenm from cold storage. 7-9 in. (300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-82 West Broadway, New York. CAKNAS. ^ CANNAS CHOICE STOCK. Two to three eye, plump, dormant roots. Order early so as to protect vour supply. King Humbert $4.50 per 100: $40.iiO per iooO Chas. Henderson ... 2.50 per lOO; 22.00 per 1000 PETER PEARSON 5734 Gunnison St. Chicago Phone Kildare 6418 Cannas. King Humbert, extra heavy borne grown. $4.00 per 100; Mixed Cannas. such va- rieties as Gladiator. Indiana, Meteor. Mrs. A. T. Conard, P. Vanghan and Wintzer's Colossal, at $20.00 per 1,000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cannas. Large flowering. Strong dormant roots — 2 to 3 eyes. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi- cago. For the best np-io-date Cannas, get new price list. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove. Pa. CARNATIONS. CjiR'NATION CUTTINGS Extra fine stock ready for immediate ship- ment. The best possible obtainable. Order early. „, 100 1000 White Enchantress $4.00 $37.50 Matchless 4.00 35.00 ■Alice 4.00 35.00 Roper 4.(10 35.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 Nebraska 4.50 40.00 Rosette 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. L. D. Phone. Randolph 2081. CARNATIONS. BELLE WASHBURN CARNATION PLANTS. 2%-inch pots. Now ready for shipment $8.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN Greenhouses. Store and Office, Hinsdale. III. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Rooted Carnation cuttings. 800 Matchless, 1,0011 Ward, at $4.IS. POMPONS. AN EARLY VARIETY* OF DOUBLE WHITE POMPONS. FLOWERS READY ABOUT OCTOBER 15TH. Tills Pompon is the only early white on this market, and has the field to Itself. CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 1110. $5.00. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Greenhouses, Store & Office. Hinsdale. III. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Chrysanthemums. Rooted cuttings and 2-ln. stock, ready March 15. For varieties and prices see display advertisement on front cover page of this issue. W. F. Kastlng Co., 568-570 Washington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Chrysanthemums 214-inch. Mensa, Silver Wedding. Lnristy .Mathewson. Mrs, Weeds, Pres. Taft. Com. Mathew. Chapolora. $4.00 per 100; $33.0i> per 1.000. WOLFE, THE FLORIST, Waco, Tex. Christmas Gold. A golden yellow button that will he in all the markets next Christmas. $2.50 per doz.. $17.50 per 100. $150.00 per 1.000. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. COIiECS. Colens. Christmas Gem. large stock, 3-ln., $10.00 per 100; 4-ln.. $20.00 per 100. Pochl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. CROTONS. Crotons, all the way from 4-ln., to big tubs; prices range from 50c to $10.00 per plant. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. DAHIilAS. NOT THE QUANTITY BUT THE QUALITY The best cut flower and garden varieties. Get our prices for best quality stock. LYNDHURST FARM. HAMMONTON, N. J. Dahlias of quality and distinction. All field- grown clumps. Write for wholesale price list of late cut flower varieties. Dahliadel Nur- series, V*ineland. N. J. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Pes' cock Dahlia Farms, WUUamstown Jet., N. J. DAISIES. Daisies. Paris, Queen Alexander. 3-inch 7c each. WOLFE. THE FLORIST, Waco, Tex. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Massangeana, 3-ln., $30.00; 4-in $50.00 per 100; 6-ln.. 75c to $1.00; 6-ln., $1 26 to $1.50. Dracaena Termlnalis, 5-ln., 50c to 76e- 8-ln., 75 to $1.00. Poehlmann Bros Co., Morton Orove, HI. Dracaena Canes. All the best commercials varieties. Write for prices. Spring shin- ment. McHntchison & Co., 95 Chambers St New York. ' Dracaena Indlvisa. heavy. 0-in. specimens 76c each; 7-in. specimens, $1.00 each. The s'torra U Harrison Co.. Painesville O Dracaena Rotbeana. 7-in., each, $1.50. The George Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PERNS. R)ston Ferns, large stock, 4-in., 30c each, $3.50 per doz.; 6-ln., 40c each, $5.00 per doz.; o-'o-- 75e each. $8.50 per doz.; 7-in., $1.00 each. $11.00 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton^ Grove, III. Ferns. Boston and Roosevelt. 214-ln., $6.00- per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Whitmanl Teddy Jr , and Verona, $6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.. 1004 Lincoln BIdg.. Phila- delphia. Pa. Ferns. All well grown, healthy stock. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. E. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. Y. Ferns, Boston. 6-in., 60c; 8-in.. $1.00; 9-in., $2.00; 10-ln.. $2.50 each. The George Wittbold' Co.. 745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed, Ludwlg Moshaek, Ferndale, AskoT, Minn. FEVERFEW. Feverfew Seedlings. 2-inch, 3c each WOLFE, THE FLORIST, Waco, Tex. FICUS. Rubbers, 35c. 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.60, $2.00 each,. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. GLADIOIiUS. Gladiolus. Small planting stock of Baron J- Hulot, Crackerjack. Butterfly and Alice Carey, - while they last at 75c per K)0; $6.00 per 1,000. F. O. B. here. Bulblets fwstpaid, at $1.00 per 1,000. A. J. WEAVER, Roscville. Calif. Gladiolus. Especially selected for greenhouse forcing or planting out for sure summer blooms. American grown. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Gladiolus. Well cored and graded bnlbs. Ready for shipment now or later. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabasb Ave., Chicago. If You Do No! Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write (fs About It. 376 The American Florist, Mar. 8. GREENS. Green Goods. Stock of best quality and guar- anteed to please. For list and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Tar-Heel Evergreen Co., Elk Park, N. C. KENTIAS. Eentia Belmoreana and Forsterlana, extra flue 2^-In., $14.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; 3-lu., $25.00 per 100, $220.00 per 1,000; 4-ln., $50 per 100; 5-ln., $12.00 to $15.00 per doz.; 6-ln., $2.00 to $2.50 each; Forsteriana, 5-In., made-up, $1.60. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 3 In n pot, 5-In. per doz.. $12.00. The George Witt- bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Cbicago. LILY OP THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Just received. $30.00 per case of 1,000; $15.00 per case of 500. J. M. Thorbum & Co., 63 Barclay St„ New York. Valley Pips for quick forcing, $25.00 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size, $2.00 per carton; in 100-lb. cases, $24.00 per case. The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind, MORNING GLORY. Blue Morning Glory, 2%-lnch, 3c each. WOLFE. THE FLORIST, Waco, Tei. ONION SETS. ONION SETS Bed at $2.50, Yellow at $2.60 per bushel of 32 lbs. Choice quality. J. C. ZAPLEWSKI & CO., Norwood Park, 111. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England, Cattlejas. Laelllo- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. Phoenix Roebclenll. 6-lnch, $1.25 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros, Co., Morton Grove, 111. PEONIES. Peonies and Iris. Write for catalogue. Gil- bert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchll. 6-In., 15-16 Inches high, each, $1.50; 7-In., 24 inches high, each, $2.50. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PANSIES. Pansies. Cool greenhouse grown seedlings, $4.00 per l.Ouu. Elmer EawUngs, Allegany, PERENNIALS. PERENNIALS. Per 100 Polygonlura Sleboldl clumps $10.00 Scdum Slcbolrtl clumps 8.00 Coreopsis Lunoeolnfa Grandlflora B.OO Allysuui Rostratum, strong 10.00 Phalarls Arundlnnrea Variogata 5.00 Physostegia Vlrglnlca 4.00 Sa[>onaira Cniioiislcn. fl. pi 5.00 Cnsli with order please. A. IIIRSCIILEBER, Taylor and Washington Sts., Riverside, N. J. PUSSY WILLOWS. Pussy willows for forcing, full of buds, never been finer, 18 to SO-In., $3.00 per 1.000; 2 to 4- ft., $6.00 per 1,000; 4 to 6-ft., $10.00 per 1,000. Hand-made pussy willow cuttings, $3.60 per 1,000; Hand-made Comus stolonifera, $3.50 per 1.000. Cash with order. Packing freel Satis- faction or money back. MINNEAPOLIS, NUR- SERY, Minneapolis, Minn. ROSES. RICHMOND BENCH PLANTS. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000. WIBTOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. L. D, Phone, Randolph 2081. RICHMOND BENCH PI.ANTS Per 100 $10.00 Per 1,000 $90.00 KAY & KAY CO., 4011 West 20th St„ CHICAGO. BENCH ROSE PLANTS— 2 YEAR 5000 Montrose — 500 Russell $500 Takes the Lot. WBISS-MBYEB CO., Maywood ijl RICHMOND BENCH PLANTS $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1.000. GEORGE REINBERG, 162 N. Wabash .\ve., Chicago. ROSE CUTTINGS. Elegant cuttings of C^ilumbia. $12.00 per 100- $110.00 per 1,000. Cash please. ALBERT P. AMLING CO., Maywood, Illinois. Rose Premier. Own roots. March delivery, 2^4 in., $30.00 per 100. Grafted, $35.00 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. SEEDS. Cabbage seeds. Gennlne Imported, very best Danish grown. 1918 crop. Per lb. Copenhagen Market, selected stock $11.50 Dutch Winter or Hollander, selected stock 10.80 Danish Railhead, selected stock 10.00 Danish Roundhead, selected stock 9.50 Cauliflower seeds, Danish grown. Per oz. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected stock. $2.00 New Earliest Snowball, selected stock... 2.60 Dry Weather, selected stock 2.60 Danish Perfection, selected stock 2.75 STANDARD SEfflD COMPANY. Racine Wis. SEEDS Stokesia C.vaiiea, per oz 50c DIanthus Barbados, fl. pi. mix., per oz 50c Cassia Marylandica. per oz 30c Saponaria Ciiucasica, fl. pi., per oz 40c Allysum Rostratum, per pkt 20c Physostegia Virginica, per pkt 20c Coreopsis Lanceolata. per oz 40c Cash with order please. A. HIESCHLEBER, Taylor and Washington Sts., Riverside. N. J. Seeds. Burpee's American Asters. Our American grown strains are unsurpassed. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. AUee Burpee Co,. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Dreer's reliable, hardy perennial flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Micbell's Aster and Asparagus pln- mosus. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry P. Mlcbeli Co.. 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGIll & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds, Garden of all kinds. For varieties and ijrices see display advertisement elsewhere In tills Issue. Kveiette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loujie. watermelon, squash and pnmpkln seed; sugar, flint and fleld corn, J, 0. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. SEEDS. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, sqaash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar P. Hurtf, Swedet- boro, N. J. Seeds. Aster for florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds. Florists' Flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seed. Cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very best strains. Prices on application, J. M. Thorbum & Co., 63 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumbers, muak- melon. squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co,, Valley, Neb, Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed in general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and fleld corn, George R, Pedrick ft Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N, J. Seed. Beet, sweet com. bean, onion seta, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St,, New York Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet com, onion, turnip, radish, beet, »te. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds. Peaa, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jeroms B. Rice Seed Co,. Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light. Pratt and Kllicott St., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds: Specialties: Beets, mangles, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips, R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and ail garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230 W. Klnzle St., Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzabn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds, Vegetable, flower and forage. Simon Louis Freres & Co., Bruyeres le Chatel, France, Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale ssed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslaa Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. Seed, flower, vegetable and farm. Wbolesala only, Kelway, Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trad*. Henry Pish Seed Co., Carpinterla, Calif. Garden seeds; all varieties, I. N. Simon ft Son. 438 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Bromi Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich, Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Laud roth, Bristol, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. %Tl SEEDS. MISCEMiANEOUS. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Seeds. Asparagus plmnosus Nanus, green- house grown. 45c per 100. ?3.50 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cards for all occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John Heury Co.. Lansing, Mich. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. DIetsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave. Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Seed. Wood's famous Southern ensilage corns. Write for catalogue and prices. T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketchea submitted on request, John C. Moninger Co.. 008 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasonable Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. London, England. varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vlck's Sons. Rochester. N. Y. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and Inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and marliet gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. PalnesviUe, 0. Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalls, Ohio. Dreer's "RIverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. estimate and sketch on your proposed green- liouse. Ickcs-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabausia Ave., Chicago. TEN WEEKS. ' Pecky Cypress drop siding, ship lap. flooring. Ten weelis' stocks, good plants; pinl;, white, yellow and blue. 214 -inch pots. $3.01) per 100. THE P. WALKER CO., 312 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, B23 Plymouth Place, Chicago. white cedar posts, etc.. everything In lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. VINCAS. 50,000 Variegated VInca rooted cuttings. Fine summer rooted stocli, many now mailing shoots from underground buds. Just right for potting. $2,00 per 100: $18.00 per 1.000. Cash. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlln Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lumber Co.. Lockland. 0. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kalset Co.. 251 Elm St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Dreer's Peerless glazing points. 1.000, 90c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Strong, bushy 3-inch pot Vincas. variegated, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1.000. THE F. WAL- KER CO.. 312 W. Chestnut St.. Louisville, Ky. Sash operators and greenhouse flttlngs. Write for catalogue. Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind. Refrigerators, Write for catalogue. Buch- blnder Bros., 818 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. VIOLETS. POTS AND PANS. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. GIblln & Co., Utica. N. Y. Violets. K'ooted runners. Princess of Wales, Lady Campbell. $3.50 per 100. $.30.00 per 1.000. April and later delivery. C. U. Llggit, 325 Bul- letin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. We have a half million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices; 2Hln.. $5,53: 2%-ln., $6.50: 3-ln., $8.45; 3%-ln.. $10,40; 4-tn.. $13.00 per 1.000; less 25 % No charge for packing. THE GEO. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. ZEBBINA. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place. Chi- cago. Wandering Jew anv color. 2^4-lnch. 3c each. WOLFES. THE FLORIST, Waco. Tex. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. P. 0. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway. New York. Neponset waterproof paper flower pots. Tongh and durable. Hold moisture better than ctaT pots. Free sample and booklet. Bird & Son. Inc.. East Walpole. Mass. MISCEIiliANEOUS. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially mann- factured for greenhouse porposes. Write for pricea. Okmulgee Window Glass Co.. Okmulgee. Okla Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen in a modem plant. Wired toothpicks. 10,000. $2.00; 80,000, $8.75. W. J. Cowee, Beriln, N. Y. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co.. Omaha. Neb. Seed packeta for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fltchburg. Mass. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Koed Pot- tery Co., South ZanesvlUe, 0. Greenhouse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Red Pots. Before buying, write for priees. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hemdon St., Chicago. Zenke'i New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3,00. The E:tcell Laboratories, llS-117 B. South Water St.. Chicago. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. fi. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cottage CHIFFONS. Gardens Nurseries, Inc., Eureka, Calif. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain. 4-ln. and 6-in. chiffon. Joseph Zlska & Sons, 109-76 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, lU. INSECTICIDES. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see disjlay advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co PainesviUe O Aphlne. $1 per qt.; $2.60 per gaL Funglne. $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt.: $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madl- FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Prepared Lycopodium. Splendid for basket work and making wreaths. Per carton of 10 Nlkoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk lbs.. $3.00. George H. Angermuller Co.. 1320 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. We handle a general line of florists's supplies, ribbons. chltTons and wire design*, etc. Joseph Zlska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Feather flowers; used by many florists for profitable side line. A pre-eminent home flower. CARNATION STAPLES. DeWITT SISTBRS, Grand Blvd., Battle Creek. Mich. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfcr & Co.. 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. ... SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Rito. the encrglzer for soil bacteria. 17/6 per 100 lbs., free on board Liverpool. The Molassine Co., Ltd., Bast Greenwich, London. Eng. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph St. Detroit. Mich. If You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds Aliout It, 378 The American Florist Mar. S, CARNATION STAPIiES. Carnation staples. 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. Win. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. PlUsbury Carnation Staples. 1,000 tor 35c: 3.000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg. 111. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Zlska & Sons, Chicago. WHOLESAliE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermuiier Co.. Geo. H.. St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bergcr Bros., Ptiiladelphia. Pa. Bernlng, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong Co.. J. A.. Chicago. •Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Coan. J. J.. Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co.. Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford. William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Putterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Grossberg-Tyler-Flnnerman Co., Chicago. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Ilenshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holtou & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc.. Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F. Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin, lU. Kuslk & Co., Kansas City, Mo. Levy, Joseph J., New York. Mackie, William, New Y'ork. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A.. New York, Miller & Musser, Chicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York. Neldlinger Co., Jos. G.. Philadelphia. I'a. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' E.\change. Pierson, A. N., Oromiveli, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Poeblmaun Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co.. C. C. Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Uandall Co., A. L., Chicago. Held, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Relnberg. George, Chicago. Itclnberg, Peter, Chicago, nice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn. RIedei & Meyer, Inc., New York. Busch & Co., Gust.. Milwaukee, Wis, Sheridan. W. F.. New York. Slebrecht, Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn. N. Y. I'onner, O. A. & L. A.. Chicago. 'I'otty Co., Chas FI , Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Travi-llnK \Vli.>l,.s;ilc Florl.st, Inc., Now Vork. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vauglian. A. L. & Co.. Chicago. Wellaiid & Klach Co., Chicago. WIetor Bros.. Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co.. John, New York. VMtlh.iUl, Geo. Co.. Chicago. Zech & .Maun, Chlciigo. The Becognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.50 PUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af feeling flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.60 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON, N, J. Mention the American Florist when writing CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE PnWerlzed or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANURE The Florist!' standard of Dniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. \ Mention the American Florist when writing Best Books For Florists. The following books sihould be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are especially in- terested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Principles and Practice of Pruning. — By M. G. Kains, lecturer on horticulture, Columbia University. Covering investigations, extending over a number of years, as well as set princi- ples based upon the laws of plant growth. 420 [lages, profusely illustrated. Price $2. 'Gardeners' and Florists' Society has elected the following officers for 1919: Otto Koch, president; Samuel Golding, \ace-president; William H. Duckham. treasurer; Edward Reagan, secretary. Mechanical Sash Operating Device and Greenhouse Fittings that are the best, can be secured only from the ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Get our catalogue. Mention the American Florist when ivritinp DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam, Ea. Doz, 10 20 in $3.25 $37.50 20 18in 2.75 30.00 30 16 in 2 25 26.00 40 14 in 1.9J 22.00 100 No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 $287.50 50 12in $1.50 $15.00 $110.00 237.50 *0 lOin 0.95 10.50 77.50 195.00 70 Sin 0 75 8.25 62.50 168.75 The Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric welded hoops. Thefourlargestsizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds. Piaiiis.Edbs and Supplies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mtniion the American FJorist -when n-ritinp Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Factory at LouisviUe, Neb, Office: 928 Omaha National Bank Building. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free From Bubbles - Uniform id Tbickness. PAINTS and PITTY - , ...L.. (Semi-Pabte.) The 6reenhOUSB White Ha inl particular Florists Prefer. It u 1 II pav > ou to net uur estimates. T»^ DWELLE-KAISER co. 251 Elm St . - BUFFALO. N. Y. Mention the Amei'ican Florist ivheJi writing George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO SEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers ol Red Pots Before buyiug write for pricef 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist tchen writinff Azalea Pota, HanglnK Bafibets. Lawn Vases, Vms, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor. The Peters &, Reed Pottery Co., so, ZANESVILLE, OHIO <*Afoss Aztec'* Warp HORACE C. GRAY CO., 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when icritinff Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds. coUl frames, etc. Per sq. yd.. 35e; 25 yds., at 34c; 50 yds., at 33c; 100 yda., at 32%c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. 380 The American Florist. Mar. 8, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 379 AlfredLozierRoBery.3b4 Allen J K 359 Alpha Floral Co 363 Amer Bulb Co 1 AmlinKECCo 355 Anderson S A 364 Antrermueller G H Co 3^6 Aphine Mfg Co 378 Astoria Florist 362 Avenue Floral Co... 364 Baer Julius 363 Barnard W W .Co.. .373 Bas8ett& Washburn. 348 Baumer Aut R 365 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorfer H&C0.3S7 Beeerow's 362 Berger Bros ....356 Berning H G 356 Bodger J & Sons Co.. 368 BolandJB 365 Bolgiano J&Son....370 Bramler & Son 365 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 366 BreitmeyersJSons. 362 Briggs Floral Co. ...364 Broadway Florist. 363 Brown A J Seed Co.. 366 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 368 Bryan Alonzo J 373 Bncbbioder Bros. ..Ill BnckbeeH W 364 Budlong Co J A 3.''2 Bnrnee W A Co 370 California Florists.,. 363 Central Floral Co... 365 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 380 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 354 Clark E B Seed Co.. 370 Clarke's Sons D 364 Clay &Son m Coan J J 359 Coles WW 373 Conard & Jones Co.. 374 Cooke Geo H 365 Cottage Gardens Nurs Inc 374 Cowee W J m Coy HCSeedCo....373 Craig Robt Co 373 Dahliadel Nuiseries.374 Danker Fred A 364 DirdsChas 362 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co. 362 DornerF&SonsCo.373 Drakos Co 361 Dreer H A... 369 379 380 Onlnth Floral Co.. ..364 Dnnlop John H 362 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. .379 Kbie Charles 361 Edwards Fold Box .III Elm City NurseryCo 374 Brne& Co 354 Eicell Laboratories. II Eyres HG 361 Fallon Florist 361 Fish Henry Seed Co. .370 Poerster Co Joseph. .354 Foley Greenhouse „MfgCo HI Ford M C 359 Ford William P. ...'.359 Fo»J M & Son Inc.. 363 Frinenfelder C 364 Freeman MrsJ B....363 FreyCH 364 Frey &Frey 364 Friedman 365 Froment H E 359 Futterman Bros.... 3'8 Galvin Thos F 363 GasserJ M Co 362 Glblio & Co Ill Gttatt ThoOveCo...34h Godineau R & M....368 Goldstein 1 3:9 GorhamPrlnterylnc.lII Grakelow Chas H...362 Grand RDidsFloCo.'364 Grimm & Gorly 265 Grossberg-Tyler- Finnermann Co.. ..352 Gude Bros 361 HabermehlsSonsJ J. 361 Hardesty & Co 363 Hart George B .359 Hart Henry 361 Haven Seed Co The. 373 Heacock Jos Co 373 Heinl John G& Son. 364 HendersonA&Co. I 370 Henderson Lewis... 362 Henry Co The John. 355 Henshaw Floral Co .359 Hentz &Nash 3=8 Herr Albert M 373 Hess & Swoboda 362 Hession 363 Hew8& Co A H .579 Hill DNursCo 374 Hollywood G'rdens 362 Holm & Olson 362 HoltoD&HunkelCo.357 Hort Advertiser 380 Hort Trade Journal. .Ill House ol Flowers. ..361 Hurfl F.dearF 371 Hurst &Son 368 Huscroft G. L 365 Ickes-Brauo Mill Co. IV IdlewildGreenbs 365 Jahn Hugo 362 Jones Percy 351 lov Floral Co 361 Kahler Pottery Co. .379 Rasting W F Co.... I Keller Pottery Co Geo 379 Keller Sons J B 363 Kelway & Son 369 KennicottBros Co.. 348 Kervan Co The 359 Kessler Wm 359 Kottmiller A Ml Kroeschell BrasCo..lII Krnchten John 355 Kuehn C A 357 KuhlGeo A 373 Lager&Hurrell 37i) LandrethSeed Co... 373 Lang Flo & Nor Co. 364 Lange A 361 LeboriusJ J 363 LeeF&S 354 Leonard Seed Co.... 371 Levy JosJ 358 LiggitC U 373 Litilefield Florist ...364 Lockland Lum Co. ..IV London Flow'rSho .365 Long Island Flo Co. 361 Louis Simon Freres &Co 372 Louise Flower Shop. 363 McCallnm Co 357 McGillR C&C0....368 McHutchison&Co. .371 McKenney 364 Mackie William 359 Malandre Bros 364 Matthews the Flo'sl.363 MatthewsonJE 361 May&CoLL 365 MecoDiPanI 359 Metairie Ridge Norsery 364 Michell Henry F Co 371 Millang loseph A. ..358 Miller Floral Co 364 Miller &Mas8er 355 Molassine Co The... 345 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel 365 Nat Florists' Board ofTrade IV NeidingerJosGCo...356 Niewell A 364 NY CutFlowerEi..359 NY Floral Co 365 Nicotine Mfg Co Ill Niessen Leo Co 356 Okmulgee Window Glass Co IV Orchid Florists 364 Palmer W J &Son... 363 Pappas D J 363 ParkiFloral Co 363 Peacock nahlia Fr..374 Peacock E R Co 367 Pearson E W 364 PedrickGR&Son..368 PennThe Florist.. . .365 GREENHOUSE GtT^A. BEIST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. saos LUHBEm. st. Chicago, ili,. Peters & Reed Poty.. 379 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 357 Philips Bros 364 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 366 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .364 Pillsbury IL Ill PittsburgCut FloCo 356 Pode8ta&Baldocchi.36s Poehlmann Bros Co. 347 Pollwortb C C Co ...357 Po!ykranasGeoJ....359 Potter Floral Co. ...361 Pressing Seed Co W C 366 Pulverized Manure Co The 378 Pyfer AT & Co. 349 350 RaedleinBasket Co. .353 Randall A L Co 355 RandairsFlowShop.365 Randolph & Mc- Clements 364 Rawlings Elmer 37<' Ready Reference. ...375 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House. ...Ill Reid Edw 3=6 Rein berg Geo 355 Reinberg Peter 349 Rice Bros 357 Kice Jerome BSeed Co.... 367 Riedel & Meyer 359 Robin8onJCSeedCo.369 RockWmLFlwrCo..364 Rodgers J W 361 Rohnert Waldo... .370 Rosery The Flor'l Co365 Routzahn Seed Co . 373 RuschG & Co 357 SaakeOC... 361 Sal:erSeed Co 365 Sceery Edward 363 Schiller the Florist.. 363 Schillo ALum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son 363 380 Schmidt Chas L 365 Shaffer Geo C 365 Sharp Partridge & Co 380 Sbeppard H W 365 3heridan Walter F..359 iiebrecht George C. 359 Simon & Son I N....369 Situation& Wants.. .343 SkidelskyS5& Co.. I Smith A W & Co....3h2 Smith & Co ED 373 smith & Fetters Co,. 364 Smith Henry 364 Storrs & Harrison. ..373 >tnmop G. E.M....363 Tar Heel Evergreen Co 355 Thorburn JM & Co .368 Tonner O A&L A..352 Tottv Chas H 373 Traendly&Srbenck 359 Trave'ing Wholesale Florist 3F8 Trepel los 363 Turner Bros 379 United Cut Flo Co. .359 Vaughan AL & Co.. 351 Vaughan's SeedStrre I 344 370 .371 Vick'sSons Jas 373 Vincent R Jr &Sons Co I Walker F Co 361 WeberFH 364 Weidemann H G.....%3 Weiland & Risch ...355 Weir James 361 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 367 Wieor Bros 350 Wild Gilbert H 374 Williams MrsE A,..3h5 Winterson Co E F..350 Wiltbsld G Co 360 361 Wolfskin Bros & M''rrisGold'*nson.361 Woodruei6D&Sons.368 Yokohama Nurs Co. 370 Young A L & Co. ...358 Young John & Co... 359 Younp& Nugent 361 Zech & Mann. . .353 355 ^vS^^ No loss if you mend your I^^^M^-i split carna- tions with , 3*;*BBr Superior 1 ^^0Hmy Carnation 1^ STAPLES ¥ 35c iier 1000: A 3000 for 81.00. s Postpaid. \ J Wm. Schlatter Before i Stn After 432 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. .Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; It is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postage, Jl.OO. As the H. A. Is a purely TRADE) me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. AddreM EDITORS OF "H. A," LOWDHAM, NOTTS, BNGLAND If entert H. Itoland, Nahant, Mass. L. R. Smith, Edwardsville. F. L. Wa.shburn, Blooraington. J. W. White, Paxton. J. E. Yeats, Champaign. A. J. Zech, Chicago. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Phila.. Fa. Next Week In the Flower Shop. The Lenten season is on. Have you noticed any difference, is there a les- sened demand? If so, you must be quick to overcome the slight falling off by greater energy in every department, particularly that of creating new busi- ness. Now that there is an increase in all lines of blooming plants, wonderfully effective displays for both the window and store interior are possible. Easter is coming fast; now but a month away. It is none too soon to feature this im- portant event. Owing to the open win- ter, and the late Easter date, it may not be possible to hold the bulbous flowers, and every effort should be made to handle and make the most of this stock, should it be forced on the market out of season. AH the various flowering plants should be decorated; they will attract so much more attention if given even the slightest decorative effect, such as a crepe paper cover, or one of white paper, drawn up around the pot, with a little, the shade of the flowers, tied in at the top. The expense is but a penny or two, but the added effect is worth 10 times the cost. Plan for such a dis- play. Work it up right now, and then tell your customers of these beautiful plants, so spring like, most suitable as gifts for birthday or other anniver- saries, or to add a bit of cheer to the sick friend in home or hospital. Push and publicity will bring the business. It is the energetic, hustling man, who is always looking forward, planning and bringing out new Ideas or presenting standard things in a new way, that keeps forging ahead. There are immense possibilities in every busi- ness, but one must have vision, as well as faith and courage, or they will never materialize for him. The man who is satisfied to take things as they come along, picking up the nuts as they fall, without taking the trouble to climb the tree, will always have a poor bag. The writer heard, many years ago, that grand old man, John Thorpe, the man who had vision, predict the "four inch" carnation. At the March meet- ing of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, M. J. Brinton, the essayist, referred to the carnations of Mr. Thorpe's day, Lizzie McGorman, Portia, La Ptirity, and others which were picked with very short stems and many without, and packed in pasteboard shoe boxes for market, and compared them with the long stemr.Ted fotir-inch Laddies, which were on the exhibition tables at that meeting. i\lr. Thoi-pe's dream had come true. Improving, a business is much easier than working up a strain of flowers. Results are at once apparent; one day's effort crowned with success, adds encouragement for the next. Plan for next week's business along these lines. Do not put in more stock than can be handled to advantage. While there should be a full supply, it must be constantly changing so as to alw.ays present a fresh sal.able appear- ance. The plants for the day's display should, if possible, be on hand the even- ing before, watered, dressed .and placed in position. If the arrangement is left to the morning, an etxrly rush of busi- ness may interfere, and the store is apt to be in confusion .all day. The cut flower stock now presents gre.at variety, offering many striking and beautiful combinations in color 1919. The American Florist. 383 ■W. J. Hembreiker, Springfield. Vlce-Pres. Illinois State Florists' Association. effects — irises, acacias, calendulas, lark- spurs, lupines, snapdragons, spray or- chids, etc. These and many others can all be arranged decoratively in vases and vase baskets, from which they can be sold to much better advantage than if offered in the original bunches, or kept in jars in the case. The decorative effect produced by the artistic airang'ement of even the smallest basket, whether it contains only a few short stemmed roses, or daf- fodils and pussy willows, suggests or brings to mind some one who would enjoy it and the sale is made. Newspaper advertising in connection ■with special displays is important. It is expensive, and results at first may seem disappointing, but if well planned, and each announcement specific, calling attention to one or two items, novel in character or price, it is bound to at- tract attention and the cumulative ef- fect of one after another is sure to bring satisfactory results. While on this subject, are you linked up with tile national campaign? There is nothing slow about Chairman Penn and his committee. They have vis- Ion; .«100,000 now. instead of .SSO.OOO last year. Results obtained then have encouraged them to this greater outlay. Help put it over. Remember it is for you they are working. E\-er>- dollar you put into this campaign will bring two in return. Tie up with the service. TJse their literature, prepared by adver- tising expel ts who have especially fitted it to the selling of flowers. Send your check to John Young. 1170 Broadway, New York. Do it today. Now! Stimulating: Business. The life of the retail business is ini- tiative, the principle that gives the transactions force and character. Without tiiis stimulus, things just drift along from day to day. What comes in is taken care of, but there is little, if any, effort made for new business. The store is opened in the morning, the floor swept, plants watered and the or- der sheets looked over. "Not much on for to-day," is the comment. The flow- ers in thS case are fixed up, and per- haps something done to the window. Then follows the wait for the custom- ers. This is the daily routine in far too many stores. What is wanted to stir things up is initiative. The successful, always busy, man is called a "hustler," which means that he is always on the job, planning, looking ahead, making his store so in- viting, and presenting his stock in such a conspicuous m.anner, that it cannot fail to be seen and Its beauty appre- ciated. He is never standing around waiting for things to turn up, but turns them up himself by constantly featur- ing this or that specialty in such a way as to add materially to its selling value. The man who is just drifting along without any progress, one day like an- other, this month no better than the same period a year ago, needs to shake himself, make up, take the situation seriously and get at the root of the trouble. It is but natural for a busi- ness to grow, as satisfied patrons come again and bring others. If the trade is constantly changing there must be a c^use. Customers perhaps find better service or a greater variety of stock elsewhere. The business cannot stand still: it will either go forward or grad- ually recede. The runner who loses J. F. Amirann, EdwardsviUe. Secretary Illinois State Florists' Association. ground in the race must put on extra speed and make it up; the leader spurts and sets the pace and all the others have their work at once cut out. They must exert themselves to the utmost and pass him before the finish, to win. If competitors in the retail store race could see one another's progress, what an eye opener it would be to some of them. The store whose windows, in- terior arrangement, fixtures, lighting, amount of stock carried and general management of the business is the same one year with another, is sure to fall behind. It is just drifting along and will never get anywhere near the leaders. It Is said that "clothes make the man." and paint and cleanliness are absolutely necessary to the well- kept store. The man who has seen the light, and wants to make a change, should do something radical. He should discard his counters, or at least a portion of them, for tables. Add to his store and window lights; nothing so cheerful as good illumination. Paint the floor and lay down a few rugs. Resolve that nothing unsalable or passe shall be al- lowed to stand around. Get a few velvet cloths and some good pedestals to give variety to the window decora- tions. Plan the work of the coming week in advance; always try to feature the first stocks of the flowering plants as they come into season, also the cut flowers. It is a good card for the store to have customers see the first of this or that flower of the season featured there. Publicity is the life of business. No matter how good the stock or how great its variety, it must be brought in some way to the attention of the flower lover. Each customer's name, casual as well as regular, should be on the store list to be circularized at least once a month during the busy season of the year. Neatly printed cards, telling of the seasonable plants and flowers, can be mailed for $10 per thousand. These are sure to get a "once over," and are tho cheapest and most direct method of reaching one's established trade. News- paper columns are much more expen- sive, but for special sales are effective to bring in new faces, which if added to the list, can be followed up with the store's literature. When one begins to plan and look ahead, new ideas will follow one an- other, each success leading to some- thing greater. People like variety; they are always looking for something new. The perforated glass flower block brought in the shallow bowls that have had such a run. The trellis window box was another success, which was, and is, justly popular. The figures of wood and pasteboard that conceal a flower vase, the holiday kiddies and the like, are great helps in the sale of flowers, as has also been the small vase and tum- bler baskets. These are but a few of the ideas that are constantly being in- troduced, the result of somebody's ini- tiative. The store that is quick to pick up these new things as they come along, and make the most of them, until their novelty wears off, will have but Uttle idle time on their hands. Their drift- ing days will be over, as their sails will have caught the strong business breeze that is pretty sure to carry them on to prosperity, • F. L. Washburn, Bloomington. Treasurer Illinois State Florists' Association, 3Sr The American Florist. Mar. 15, PLANT NOTES. Iceland Popples. \ beautiful cut flower for summer use not often grown is the Iceland po- py. While it is a perennial, yet it can be treated as an annual if the seed is sown early and the plants transplanted. Seeds sown in March will bloom the coming summer, and the varieties of color range through the yellow and orange to wdiite. The petals have a peculiar satiny texture are beautifully crumpled, and it the flowers are picked in the early morning they will stand in water for a long time, and are very decorative. There are few annuals that will at- tract more attention" than a vase of these lovely poppies arranged with appropriate green, and besides . they have a delicious fragrance. They are easily grown, and if the flowers are kept picked will continue to bloom all summer. Another poppy that can be grown for cut flow^ers is the Shirley poppy, but the flowers do not last as well as the Iceland poppies. Seeds for Plarch Sowing. The middle of March is the proper time for the sowing of the main crop of summer annuals. The seedsmen have seen that the growers have the catalogues, and the lists of the wants for the year should be made out at once, if not already done, and the seeds procured and sown. How often have we seen good growers spending valuable time during the busy days of May and June hunting for some small stock that could have been easily grown, but was neglected at the proper time. It is a good time now to look back at the sales of the last year or two and note what lines of stock were in short supply or were carelessly omitted. Such matters as this are the little things that count in a successful business, for the time taken in hunt- ing up and procuring the cheaper kinds of stock during the busy season more than eats up all the profit received in handling it. The .seeds that should be sown now are almost endless in vari- ety, and they include asters. Phlox Drummondii, zinnias, marigolds, bal- sams, antirrhinums, begonias, calendu- las, celosias, cobaoas, cosmos, gauras, mignonette, nicotianas. nasturtiums, petunias, salpiglossis, ricinus. salvias, scabiosa, stocks, thunbergias. and oth- ers that may be demanded. With the exception of Cobaea scandens, migno- nette and ricinu.s, which should be sown in pots, these can all be sown in flats and as soon as large enough trans- planted to pots or spaced in flats, and good stock be had for summe;' bed- ding. Lilacs for Easter. A large variety of blooming plants can be grown for Easter, and dwarf, shapely lilacs ai-e appreciated by all flower lovers, and the cut sprays have now lipcome .a standard winter flower. For the pot plants th'> imported Imdded stock is preferable, but for cut blooms any lilac m.ny be lifted, and they force quickly and easily in a warm house. The varieties most grown for pot plants are Marie I^agraye, white, .and Charles X, ptn-p'e. Four weeks in a temperature of ().')° will bring them in- to flower. The plants when placed in the greenhouse should be syringed several times a day in order to assist the buds to swell and kept in a dark place. As soon as the buds begin to open the plants can be placed in full sunlight. The common lilac can be forced in the same manner. A bush which is well set with flower buds, and these are easily distinguished from the leaf buds, can be lifted anrl planted in a bench and will furnish fine sprays of flowers. If the plant is kept shaded from the sun by spreading a heavy cloth over it the flowers of the purple varieties will be white when forced. The plants will require plenty of wa- ter, for they make but little root growth and bloom upon the vitality which has been stored. RamWer Roses. The plants of rambler roses that are intended for Easter blooming should now be showing color, and if they are not they will require quite a little forcing to have them in the best of Sweet Pea Imrroved Snowstorm. Eurly-Flowering. Yarrawa x King White. condition for ihat date. If the plants are at all pot bound, watering with liquid manure will be of great assist- ance to them and stimulate the flowers and make them much larger, and an addition of soot to this will intensify the color. The plants will often, when setting the buds, make long growths from the base of the plants; these should be cut out. for they are taking much strength that should go into the flowers. These canes should be made into cuttings and propagated and will make small plants for next year's grow- ing or can be planted outside and grown on for stock for the future. There is always a good demand for well grown pot ramblers for Memorial day and early June, and plants started now will be in the best of condition at that time. They can be started in a cool house and frequently syringed tin- til the eyes break, when they can be moved into warmer quarters and full sunlight. For June decoration there is nothing better in blooming plants than Crimson R.nniblcr and the other ram- bler roses and hydrangeas; they make a beautiful combination and are also very decorative for porches. Winter-Flowering: Sweet Peas Up-to-Date The popularity of the sweet pea has grown by leaps and bounds until it has become one'of the most important of the winter forcing cut flowers. Since the introduction of the Spencer or orchid type, there has been one con- tinual advance In quality, variety of color and earliness of bloom. The im- portation of the strong growing and large flowered Austr.alian variety, Yar- rawa. gave hybridizers an important strain to W'ork with, and many of the latest arid must valuable introductions are the-^result of crosses with this va^ riety..^ One of -the large firms who have lieen the pioneers in the improvement and introduction of this popular flower, are annualiy adding to their collection valuable forcing varieties that show marked improvement over existing sorts. George W. Kerr, president ot the American Sweet Pea Society, is a sweet pea expertof international fame. In the past five years, he has crossed and re-crossed the best existing sorts with Yarrawa, obtaining varieties in all shades of exquisite coloring, with very large flowers, all having that essential quality and earliness of bloom, that will without doubt become standard commercial sorts for the cut flower market. To prove their good forcing quali- ties, selections of some 75 varieties in fill shades of color, are now in flower in trial greenhovises. These are at- tracting the attention of commercial .oweet pea groweis who are always on the alert for new varieties of merit. Two such noted experts as J. Elmer Weaver and his brother, Chas. B. Weaver, of Ronx, Lancaster Co., Pa., who with Henry D. Rohrer, E. J. Fan- coust and Robert Kift had the pleas- ure February 19. of seeing this collec- tion, pronounced a number of the va- rieties superior in many respects to others of similar colors now considered standard, and which they will un- doubtedly supercede. The hybridizing of the varieties is all done in summer in the trial grounds. Mr. Kerr says it is verv essential to select young buds iust showing color for the seed bearing pod before the pollen has developed, or self-fertiliza- tion will have taken place. He re- moves all other buds from the spray and other sprays from the branch so as to throw all the strength into the fertilized bud. On the side benches of the houses containing the flowering vines were some thousands of young stock in 4-inch pots, all under number, which will soon go into cold frames to be planted out in the trial grounds as soon as the ground was workable and danger of heavy frost was past. These will commence to flower the last week of April or the first of May. Amon.g ihe varieties that found favor as having good commercial value on accoimt of their size and ponular col- oring, ar<5 the following: Improved Snowstorm, Yarrawa and King White, a superb and easily the largest and best forcing white; Albatross, another =uperb white, very large flower, as is Early .Sankey; Fordhook Pink and White, or improved Bl.anche Ferry: early Canary Bird, rich deep cream or pnmro.se color: Early Daybreak. Gypsy Maid and Sunburst, are all good cream pinks. Early Lovliness and Sweet Briar are of beautiful shades of light pink. Early Empress is bri.ght. deep rose pink with large flowers and Early Knch.-intress and Early Lustre, rose pink, with a coppery slieen with large blooms. Eaj-ly Splendor is a rich rose 1919. The American Florist. 385 ;SWEKT PEA ZEPHYR. An Early-Flowering Blue or Pure Lavender. crimson, with a distinct white blotch at base of wings, a flower of g-reat size; nothing- better in its color. Early Daintyness, a white, edged rose, flow- ers large, plcotee edged, is a strong gi-ower and a very desirable fancy va- riety. Early Exquisite is another pico- tee primrose and deep rose pink Lav ender King, is a wonderfully large flower of a rich true color borne on long stems, a splendid variety. Zephyr is an attractive shade of silvery blue or pure lavender, a strong grower with large flowers. Early Princess is a soft lavender, suffused mauve a vigorous grower and very free. Early Glorious, a royal purple, and Mauve Beauty, a rosy mauve, are both wonderfully striking. Early Orange Beauty is an orange scarlet, similar to Helen Lewis, very free and early. Early Dazzler, much the same color, is a beautiful flower A cross of Yarrawa and an early summer pink had produced several fine varieties in light pinks, which were named Fairy, Fairy King, Fairy Prince and Fairy Queen. All were distmct and beautiful. Early Aurora, Early Fantasy and Early Harlequin were striped and flaked In their coloring, chocolate on light and cream ground, and rose pink on same; fancy and strik- ing, but not of much commercial cut- flower valtie. These v.-ere but a selection of the many varieties to be seen. All were strong and vigorous, many of the vinos carrying sprays of threes and fo\irs When planted commercially in large houses, they would undoubtedly show to much better advantage. The one important feature was the absence of mixture, all varieties being true to name. Savann.\, III. — The Savanna Green- houses, which have been closed durmg the winter, were opened March .3. under the management of Joseph Dunn and John Lambert. Webster City, I.\. — The Curtis Floral Co. will make improvements at its establishment this spring, including one new house. THE CARNATION. Carnation Ideals and Successes. I'aper by Muurice J. Brinton. Christiana. Pa., read at a meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, March 4. 191S. By way of introduction I wish to say, I cannot assume the responsibility of telling this gathering how to grow such flowers as you have here on the exhibition table. I want to omit soils, temperatures, antidotes for insects and other enemies. What I wish to say is of the man who grows them, handles them, and even uses them. The his- tory of the "divine flower," from its birth through all the varied degrees of its development as it stands before you this evening, has been rehearsed, discussed and ably described before this club. There may be recent dis- coveries of means of propagation and cultural methods of which I am not familiar, and of which some of you have not yet heard. I shall have to leave it to him who does know to tell you of them. Where it has been my privilege to see this flower at its best, success has been attained by methods that are common knowledge to most of you. This word, "Success," has varied meanings. What does it mean to you? Analyze it from your individual view- point. Is it the volume of worldly pos- sessions alone that you or your neigh- bor have been able to accumulate? Suppose we grant that this is the ordi- nary conception of its m.eaning. There- fore, any man, who has been able to maintain an economic balance through- out his life, is a success to a greater or less degree. A .50-.50 man represents the lowest degree of success on this basis for our rating; he has been able to quit square. Statistics reveal some startling records relative to human ef- fort and its relation to this balance. To the insurance companies, with their perfected organizations, and their inti- mate knowledge of the personal affairs of millions of us, we can refer for these facts. Beginning with 100 average men, age 2,'j, we find 3.5 years later, 36 are dead, .'Jo are dependent on relatives or charity, six are self-supporting, and five are well-oft. When all have passed over the Great Divide, (j7 had been de- pendent upon some one else to defray funeral expenses, and only fl've had es- tates exceeding .$5,000. This is not a particularly cheerful outlook for the young man who is just getting well started at 2,5. What is the cause of this condition? Is it lack of education? Is it because we are not willing to make the per- sonal sacrifice to be in this select class of 5 per cent? Are ^ve over-ambitious and take risks that can break or cripple us, if we have erred in judgment? Are we too easily influenced by sales agen- cies, regardless of the method used to reach our pocket-books? In answer to your question. "What has this to do with carnations?" I shall reply, that the rudiments of success are not materially different in the prodttc- tion of this article of trade from that of any other. It is the foreseeing and forestalling of the factors that hinder the highest development. It is the man who can check his troubles when they are in their infancy. Almost any of us can effect some sort of a cure, even though the cure be .as bad as the dis- ease, but it is the maintaining of con- ditions that do not require a cure that give tis the best and most consistent returns. While in the growing of carnations, there are seasons and elements over which we do not have control, and at times I have tried to excuse myself for not getting better results for these rea- sons, but when I see all kinds of houses and soils and seasons producing splen- did results, I feel that finally it is the man. I recently looked over probably 12.'XtO plants of White Perfection that seemed to leave little to ask for. Some of us thought this variety had passed on to the list of discards. "The cause of success is in the fellow who suc- ceeds," The production and trial of new va- rieties is interesting, is essential, and supplies us with something to look for- ward to; it adds charm to the work. 386 The American Florist. Mar. 15, However, as I look back to the days of Grace Wilder and Portia, and even to La Purity and Edwardsii, I believe it to be best to try out the new candidates for favor in a limited way until their value is fairly well established. I shall nof recall some of the notable instances where much heralded varieties have be- come strewn on the rocks of shy bloom- ers.i weak stem, poor color, broken calyx and bad keepers. There is another kind of success; it may be associated with material suc- cess, but not necessarily to any marked degree. It is the achieving of an ideal, the realizins- of the mental conception that we regard as a standard of ex- cellence. Cannot it also be the answering to a hopp? ' Allow me to cite Mrs. C. W. Wat-d, Matchless and the master-pieces from the hands of Fisher and Dorner. Ca^ we not look to these for the answer to a hope as it applies to our subject for this evening? Do we not all owe a debt of gratitude to the patience and skill of selection that has produced these and other varieties which have stood the test? It is the services of these lovers of the beautiful that we value too little. It is their assembling of the qualities and beauties usually | seen in different individuals of then- kind, eliminating almost everythmg de- fective that has set these men apart from the rest of us. These are our super-men. Their efforts have not been confined to limited hours. The icy of realizing the Ideal holds them to years of painstaking care and atten- tion. , • \_ J. ;„ Probably he, who has his heart m his work, and whose ambitions are not too largely guided by a mercenary re- turn, feels most keenly the last analysis of this word success, "The attainment of one's aims and the realization of one's personal possibilities. li^very one has Ms ideals on some subject, and it is the faculties of the human mind that are the tools to produce them. We are living in a period of all kinds of extreme, idealistic suggestions. The hybridizer has his mental picture of his perfect flower or fruit; the mechanical genius, his flawless machine; the poU- tidian, a satisfied constituency; the statesman, with his ideals of govern- ment and control; the libertine, who wants no restraint at all; the social stu- dent with his ideal of democracy, wno says the masses have the right to de- cide and determine. Have the knocks of business life made some of us too practical? Sometimes I feel that with- iJTit all, so many of us have become the foot-ball for the others. From the beginning .there have been leaders of men, and let lis hope until the end there may be those whose sight and vision are not clouded, and whose will is unyielding in the defense of the just reward of diligent service and of the home— the social center. The super- man is not selected or chosen; he as- serts himself in every field of effort. This is part of the florist business; it is part of every business, and ours in par- ticular. The product of our work is dedicated to the expression and preser- vation of life's richest sentiments cen- tered around a stabilized home. The pendulum of human events swings with the ideals of our supermen, and he who absorbs the shocks is the man that succeeds. The experimenter :ind theo- rist lire abroad. I think they must h.ave had a hand in the new import rul- ings' few of tis are such specialists that we are not affected to a greater or less degree by these decisions. Anything we can do for each other will be beneficial, our Interests are mu- tual; there can be no store or whole- saler without the grower, and very few growers without these distributing agencies. Co-operation spells success. What lesson can we gain from our trials of the recent past? We were then confronted by rulings, the wisdom of which I do not question, and condi- tions that discouraged us all, closing up some of the weaker ones entirely. Let us look forward and believe difli- culties are not made to breaJc us; everj' trying situation we can overcome, strengthens us for a harder one. It is the weeding out process that never ends. We have learned that the man who can stay in the game has been, and will be rewarded, for his determi- nation. There has been much comment in our trade papers and elsewhere as to the effect of high prices. Probably each viewpoint represented the selfish interest of the individual to some de- gree. Was it not a natural condition governed by cause and effect? The old law of supply and demand has in the past eventually been the price reg- ulator, and is it not safe for the pres- ent and future? Cannot our own pub- licity in criticism of high prices drive more customers from the counter than all other causes? WTiy not a united front, facing together the true situ- ation. There is a conservation that is not narrow or prejudiced, and there is a liberalism that is not reckless. The future is a problem for which no one has the answer. Let us be con- servatively optimistic in believing there has been no time when the need and opporturiit:y has been greater for us to go steadilj forward. In the ab- sence and shortage of some items, make the best use of what there is to work with, filling our empty benches with whatever there Is al hand, in the faith, that, if well done, thf public will value it The conflicting ideals of a radical, restless, unsettled people, need at this hour all the soothing, sweeten- ing, inspiring influences that have been given to us to mellow them. Let us do it with flowers. Success will follow him who is unafraid. Florists Should Support The F. T. D. Pai'er b.v J. J. Hess. Omaha, Neb., read at a meeting of the Nebraska State Florists' Society^ Lincolu, Neb., February 25, 1919. Some 32 or more years ago a few florists gathered and formed what is known today as the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association. The late J. A. Valentine, of Denver, Colo., was elected president and Albert Pochelon of Detroit, Mich., secretary. The two men worked very hard and had to over- come many dilBculties, and today the association has a membership of near- ly 700. and it's membership is increas- ing, from day to day. We know of no reason why the association should not be counting its members up in the thousands inside of five years. It is necessary for every retail florist to be- come a member. It costs very little to join considering the great advan- tages one gains in picking up business, and it is business which you can only reach by becoming a member. This telegraph business today is immense and is growing from year to year. We can increase it 100 per cent as soon as we get all the florists to join, and do their share in advertising. Let the people know that you are a member of the F. T. D., and able to fill any order large or small, and just think how easily you can make 20 per cent on the dollai-. It will give you some prestige by letting your home folks know that you are an F. T. D. florist, for that means you are a live wire. Two years ago the Society of the American Florists started an advertis- ing campaign called the national pub- licity campaign. In 1918, these good people spent $40,000 for publicity, and in 1919 they expect to spend over $.50,- 000. The result of the 1918 campaign was felt all over the country. Each and every florist, grower or retailer, ought to do his or her share to bring the publicity fund next year to $100,- 000 or more. The P. F. O'Keefe Ad- vertising Agency, Boston, Mass.. is do- ing wonderful work for the florists. In the next three months, they will SMALL PLANT BASKET. Bloomint' riants are From 4Inch Pots; .Vll Others are From 2S-lDch- 1919. The American Florist. 387 reach 11,000,000 people who will read our advertise: merits in all the leading: periodicals. They have given us the well-known slogan, "Say it with Flow- ers," which is so well advertised that newspapers all over the country take notice of it. Kvery F. T. D. florist member displays the blue sign with gold trimming, "Say it with Flowers," in the window. During the executive meeting in De- troit, Mich., last January, all of the members of the board of the S. A. F. doubled their subscriptions for the pub- licity campaign. It shows nhe spirit of these men to help the florists to in- crease their scales and make flowers popular. Just think, how convenient it is for the public to step into anv florist's store and have flowers delivered on short notice in any part cf the United States and Canada where there is a florist belonging to this associa- tion, and the satisfaction of knowing that the flowers will be properly de- livered. ■ Our noble business has be- come a necessity to the public, for In joy and in sorrow flowers speak a language of their own. We have, ac- cording to statistics, 18,000 florists in the United States, and it looks as if 10 to 20 percent should become mem- bers of the F. T. D., and I hope to see the day when we will have 30 per cent. Manure Storage. Manure fermentation is greatly les- sened if it is kept compact and moist. When convenient, leave in sheds and allow stock to keep it compact by trampling. In such a case the liquid manure will keep it moist enough. If it must be removed to the lots, pile in ricks with nearly perpendicular sides and flat tops. If the rick can be made in a shallow concrete lined pit much of the loss due to leaching will be pre- vented. If properly ricked the rains will usually keep the manure moist enough to prevent most of the fer- mentation, according to the Missouri College of Agriculture, Columbia. Manure carelessly piled, or scattered in open lots, is always subject to ex- cessive leaching, as well as to fer- mentation. Furthermore, manure in loose piles often "fire-fangs." This condition is caused by molds and may result in a large loss of plant food in a very short time. Moist, well-packed manure does not "fire-fang." National Publicity for Flowers. It has been a matter for comment that but few growers have, so far. sub- scribed to the publicity campaign fund, although they are as much, or even more, interested in an increased sale of their products as wholesaler or re- tailer. In this connection, the following letter from A. L. Miller, the well-known florist and nurseryman of Jamaica, N. Y.. is timely : "Enclosed please find my check for ?100, my subscription to the national publicity campaign. I am greatly pleased to sxibscribe this amount toward the uplifting of our business. I cannot understand why so many of the grow- ers are lax in helping this cause. In other lines of trade, the manufactur- ers bear the main cost of the advertis- ing. As in our line, the grower is really the manufacturer, he should likewise be the chief advertiser, and here is a splendid chance for him to heln him- self. The society did wonderfully well last year, and should have no trouble in exceeding the mark set this year by at least one half." Mr. Miller's argument is sound, and admits of no contradiction. All growers are vitally interested in our effort to stimulate the movement of flowers. Whenever there are gluts in the flower markets, the growers suffer, and with a greater demand for flowers, there should be no gluts. We need the utmost support of the growers this year, as it is the object of the publicity committees to raise $100,- 000. As readers were informed last week, the members of these committees and our executive board are very san- guine as to a successful issue for the campaign this year, and have backed up their personal views with their in- creased subscriptions. When such a man as Philip Breitmeyer, of Detroit, Mich., thinks that his subscription of $50 per month to the fund is not too much for the returns he reasonably ex- pects, every shadow of doubt as to the wisdom of subscribing should be re- moved from the mind of the florist who is hesiUiting to pledge his $10 to $25 per year for the same benefits. When helping the fund, florists should help themselves also by using the dif- ferent direct aids supplied by our pro- motion bureau. The slogan, "Say it with Flowers," cannot be used too much. Have it painted on your deliv- ery wagons and cars, as many of the largest and most prominent florists in our big cities are doing. All shipping tags, wrapping paper, boxes, checks and stationery should carry it. The glass sign, or the transfer signs should be displayed in or on store windows. In our forthcoming magazine advertise- ments, the direction will be inserted : "Buy your Flowers from the Florists displaying this sign 'Say it with Flow- ers'." It is therefore, very important that this sign be obtained at once if it is not already on display. Our promo- tion bureau is now putting into stock a large quantity of these signs, con- tracted for some time ago. so that all orders can be filled promptly. Florists who use lantern slides for projection in moving picture theatres, will be interested in some additions to the set already supplied. Look for a description of them in the March num- ber of "The Journal of the Society of American Florists," or write to the sec- retary about them.. The campaign work is now being vig- orously pushed. The greater the sup- port we get from those it is to benefit, the greater the push. Do not leave this support to the proverbial "George." He has done his part. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four venrs unless otherwise stated: HiKldart Fl. Co.. (add'l sub. tor 1 yr).$ 10.00 Ira H Landis. Paradise. Pa. (1 yr.).. 5.00 E. Blameuser. Niles Center, 111. (1 yr.) 2.00 Amos Rohrer, Strasburj, Pa. (1 yr.).. 5.00 Amos Rohrer (2nd subn. 4 yrs.)....... »■"" W. R. Denlinger. Vintage, Pa. (1 yr ) 5.00 E P. Hostetter, Manbeim, Pa. (1 yr.)) B.on Joseph Cleirico. Eanoaster, Pa. . . . . . • . ^.W N. B. Staiiffer Lancaster, Pa. (1 yr.) 5-00 Fred Spinner, Lltitz, Pa. (1 yr.) gOO .Tohn R. Shreiner. Lancaster Pa. s.w H. B. Weaver. Bird In Hand, Pa-.... 5.110 F. Kuof & Sons. Lancaster^ Pa . (1 yr.) 5.00 L S'. I-andis. Lancaster. Pa. (1 yr.)... -^-OO Chas. B. Herr, Strasbiirg. Pa 5.«" N. Diig.in. WinfieW. Kansas.......... 5.00 Flower Shop. Okmulgee (2nd snbn^... 5.00 riatteville Floral Co.. Platteville Wise. -.00 C B. Thompson & Co.. Louisville, Ky. .J5.00 .Tohn Miesem. Elmhurst N. J-- •■•■•• ° "" Fietz-Taber Co.. New Bedford Mass. . 5.00 K. Pederson, St. John (2nd subn.).... 12.00 $ 1S9.00 32.221.50 New York Florists' Club. The New York Florists' Club met In its rooms in the Grand Opera House building on the night of March 10, President Kessler in the chair. In addition to other routine business, the following new members were elected : J. W. Niemeyer, Whitestone, N. Y.; G. Schaefer, Maspeth, N. Y.; W. P. Her, E. A. Hartland, and J. P. Klausner, New York; W. 'W. Mathews. Great Neck, N. Y.; John Joyce, J. Noe, and J. Schneider, Congers, N. Y.; E. Fardel, Great Neck, N. Y.; C. Futterman, New York; A. M. Dauernheim, Brooklyn, N. Y. Chairman ScTienck of the dinner com- mittee, reported that all arrangements were complete for the club dinner at the Hotel Biltmore, on the night of March 15, and that it promised to be the most successful affair of the kind, in the history of the club. Appropriate resolutions were read and adopted on the death of W. J. Stewart; also on the death of Mrs. Fenrich, mother of Joseph S. Fenrich. Charles H. Totty spoke at length on the "Milwaukee plan" of assessing florists. F. R. Pierson, C. H. Vick and G. E. M. Stumpp each made remarks. F. R. Pierson made an address relalt- ing to his recent visit to Washington, D. C, and the interview which he and associates had with Secretary of Agri- culture Houston, relating to the pro- posed drastic action of the federal hor- ticultural board, relating to quarantine No. 37, which will mean the exclusion of all nursery stock. Extended men- tion of this matter appeared in our issue of March 8. C. H. Totty spoke on the same subject. The address of the evening was de- livered by Edwin E. Salt, subject: "What Does It Cost?" "Getting at the Root of the Income and Outgo." He is an expert in industrial accounting and had a thorough knowledge and command of his subject. The large au- dience was much interested, and at the conclusion he was given a standing vote of thanks. His address covered the various expenditures, investments, etc., of the average business man. P. J. Daut, a young soldier, formerly a florist at Decatur, 111., who has recent- ly returned from overseas, was intro- duced and told an interesting story of his experience. LaCIuse & LaCluse Blue Point, N. Y.. exhibited a vase of carnations, sport of Enchantress Supreme; vote of thanks. The committee wants to see it again. Milton H. Buckley, Walling- ford. Pa., exhibited a vase of cold stor- age L/. giganteum blooms; vote of thanks. J. P. Klausner, New York, ex- hibited a model of a composite flower box for shipping; vote of thanks. Previously reported $32,3(50.50 John Young, Sec'y. Florists' Club of Philadelphia. CARNATION IDEALS AND SHORTCOMINGS. Florists in every state in the Union have much in common, and any of the craft, either grower or retailer, would have greatly enjoyed the March meet- ing of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia. The literary feature of the evening was a paper on "Carnation Ideals and Suc- cess," by Maurice J. Brinton, Chris- tiana, Pa. This is a valuable addition to the literature of the trade, scholarly, but practical, in every line of which there is food for thought. We hope to find space for it in an early issue. Charles Theiss also read a paper on "Why Many Retail Florists Do Not Push Carnations." He claimed the flowers, as a rule, were not as fresh as 388 The American Florist. Mar. 15, they should be, or not properly graded, and the best and freshest stock was shipped out of town. This caused con- siderable debate, in which quality and price were frequently quoted. Edward Reid, after an experience of 2.5 years in shipping- carnations, many orders being 24 to 36 hours in transit, had fewer com- grade flower, but in the cheaper stock and the way it was handled. THirODORE WIRTU URGES TREE MEMOBI.^LS. Theodoie Wirth, of Minneapolis, Minn., who had been in Washington D. C, attending a meeting in refer- ence to the arbitrary rulings of the federal horticultural board, was present, and reported that a conference with the secretary of agriculture had re- sulted in a movement that it was hoped would raise the embargo on many com- mercial plants. Dr. Galloway, he added, had done a very good service when he spoke so emphatically at Boston for the embargo. He had roused everybody to action, which had resulted in the in- terview with the secretary of agricul- ture and won him over. Mr. Wirth is also very enthusiastic regai-ding the planting "of trees as memorials to com- memorate the deeds of the heroes of the late war. These, he thought, would be much better than marble monuments. Horticultural bodies could do much to taring this about. He was sorry to re- port having found Wm. F. Gude a very sick man. He. who had been so untir- ing in working for everybody else, will now require several months of complete rest, which it is hoped will restore his health. Flowers, with a message of sympathy and cheer, were at once di- rected to be sent in the name of the club. OHAS. GRAKELOW LAUDS F. T. D. "The A, B, C of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association," explain- ing its work in detail, was in the hands of Charles H. Grakelow, an interesting feature. He had found in his two years' experience since joining the or- g-anization that the foundation of the service was the work or orders that originated in one's own store. In every possible way, customers should have the possibilities of the system, and the fact that flowers could be delivered at once through this agency to any pomt of the country, made plain to them. The more business you send to the other fellow, the more he will send to you. He believed that advertising in the retail florists' columns of the trade journals was essential, as it showed others that one was alive and anxious for business. The details in handling the business were described as follows : On receiving an order, get the dis- tant city very clear in your mind. If the address is within city or town limits, then be particular about the initials and correct spelling of the name. In the Smiths, Browns, and Jones, initials are very important. Also the street num- ber, north, south, east or west, and the accompanying card. If not directly in the city, then find out from the cus- tomer the likely extra expense for de- livery, and if he desires his .$10.00 to cover all this, which will of course not leave so much for flowers. The time of delivery is a necessary detail, if for a funeral to be sent immediately, or on the day of burial, there being dif- ferent customs in various cities. Do not take orders tfiat specify cer- tain flowers. They may be plentiful in vour shop, but your correspondent 1.000 miles away is short or without them, but has something else just as good, so always, wherever possible, avoid this issue. Learn to write your telegrams as briefly as possible, but also to give all necessary information, and always advise the sending of a name to accompany flowers. In receiving telegraph orders that in many instances are now telephoned, in- stead of delivered on a printed blank, they should be called back and verified In every particular. It is very easy to make a mistake in, or drop an initial or street number, which may cause ditlicult or late delivery. Mr. Grakelow gave several instances in which, through lack of, or mistakes in these details, orders had to be filled the second time, which in addition to the dissatisfaction of the customer, had caused a loss instead of a profit. His large sheaf of telegrams of out-of-town oraers received the past year, which he asked any one interested to examine, was an eye-opener to many. HESSAOE FROM SEC'Y. POt^HEXON. During the course of his remarks, he read a letter written by Secretary Al- bert Pochelon of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, which had been sent to en- courage the work at this meeting. The following are a few of the high lights of this very interesting letter ; "We will not stop until we can give a service to enable our customers to 'Say it with flowers' to their relatives, providing- they are not in Heaven or in the lower regions, and possibly some Philadelphia members might undertake even this difficult service. "Our industry is now getting back to normal, and we are feeling the im- pulse. February broke the record. On February 8, we had 072 members .giving service to 432 towns. Today, February 28, we have OS new names. If we keep this up, we will pass the 1,0(X> mark by the time of the Buffalo meeting, Octo- bert next. "A membership in the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery gives a man credit all over the country. If he does not pay promptly, the F. T. D. clearing house soon makes him a better florist. We have cured many of slow pay habits, as we rather cure than down them. "The 20 per cent discount is now uni- versal. Any attempt to raise or lower it was absolutely wrong. It had been tried through the trade papers, but it did not take long to have the objec- tionable ads removed. "If the F, T. D. keeps on growing, as it has the past year, it -will have the greatest membership of any florist or- ganization in this country, and be a great help to the Society of AmeWcan Florists. He predicted in the near future, an organization of growers uniting for their interests alone. With such a body, and the F. T. D. together, and with the S. A. F. working for the uplift and elev.ation of the florists' trade, it would soon be placed on a higher plane. We would then become better florists, bet- ter men, better merchants, and our co- workers also benefited, and from the employes' standpoint, will not be the poorest paid industry that it has been for years. New blood would then be drawn in. which now on account of the long hours. Sunday work and small pay, does not make the work inviting. He added : "I cannot see why florists should not h.ave their Saturday after- noons off, be through every night at 5 or 0 p. m., the same as other trades, and no one will bring this about unless the florist himself will do it. "Every F. T. D. member should ad- vertise the organization, and what it can do. Do not wait for the coal dealer or the corner grocer to tell the public there is an out-of-town flower service. Only a short time ago you could not see Florists' Telegraph Delivery on any stationery. Now you hardly see any without it. EXHIBITS ATTRACT IIUCII ATTENTION. There was a large and varied exhibi- tion of cut flowers. The vases of Had- ley and Columbia roses of the Jos. Hea- co'ck Co.. and the Hadley roses of A. Harvey & Sons, were the best ever seen at this season. Some stems were close to 4H inches. Edward Reid staged Ophelia and Sunburst almost as long. Strouts'. Blddeford. Me., sent their new vellow carnation. Sunshine. AVhite Delight and Improved Pink Ward. They arrived in fine condition and were mtich admired. Gude Bros. Co., Washington, D. C, sent a vase of its seedling. De- mocracy, perfect and very large flow- ers. Jacob Weaver, Lancaster. Pa., also staged a seedling much on the color and form of Gorgeous, a splendid flower. J. H. Palmer, Kennett Square, Pa., exhibited a vase each of Rosalia. Be- nora, and C. W. Ward, very high grade stock. Laddie, from W. &. H. F. Evans and Wm. Kleinheinz were two vases of superb flowers. A medium pink seed- ling from Chas. Leisy, Mantua, N. J., looked promising. Alois Frey, Crown Point, Ind., sent Rainbow freesias. General Pershing and Viola. The?e were beautiful flowers that had carried well. The sweet peas o* Scarlet Bros.. Ken- nett Square, in the popular varieties, were exceptionally fine. Nothing better has ever been exhibited here. J. H. Thomson exhibited through Ed- ward Reid, a vase of superb Matchless carnations and very choice Christmas Pink orchid sweet peas; also, a vase of fine Matchless from Lawrence Thomp- son. Tlie Bickfurd Greenhouses. Wal- ling-ford. .staged five vases of high grade commercial carnations, a vase of Iris Tingitana and giganteum lilies, all showing high culture. Strafford Flower Farms, Strafford, Pa., exhibited a vase of tine Laddie carnations. Iris Tingitana and well grown lupines. The feature of the display was the collection of new orchid, early-flowering sweet peas, staged by the W. Atlee Bur- pee Co. There were 44 varieties of exquisite colorings, all splendidly ar- ranged by George W. Kerr. The many growers present were particularly in- terested in making selections for next season's planting. DINING CLUB SCORES A HIT. The dining club's first dinner assumed the proportions of a banquet, as 90 were seated at the round tables. There was no speaking, the meeting being called to order on the other side of the garden immediately after the dinner. There is no question but that such gatherings are of great benefit to the trade. The attendance numbered over 22.5, many being visitors from out of town. Florists' Club of Washington, D. C. The programme of the March meet- ing of the Florists' Club of Washing- ton, D. C, was one of the most inter- esting yet provided for its members. An election of ofiicers preceded a lec- ture on "How to Make Out Your Tax Blank," and added to the usual routine business was a report by the secretary of the club on the conference of March 1 with the Secretary of Agriculture A number of the members spoke on this subject and President Blackistone stated that it was his hope that favor- able action would be taken. Messrs. Staalman and VonBottger were appointed tellers of the election. After all votes h.ad been cast, they an- nounced that the following had been chosen for the positions named : Z. D. Blackstone. president, (re-elected): George E. Anderson, vice president; William F. Gude. treasurer, (re-elect- ed); E. P. Rodm.Tn. secretaiy. Direc- tors : George Field and Captain Wil- liam H. Ernest, (re-elected). It was decided to hold an annual banquet incident to the April meeting of the club. At this time, the above- named new officers will be inducted into oflice. George C. Shaffer wa^ appoint- ed chairman, and George E. Anderson and tOd-n-ard S. Schmid members of a committee to make the necessary ar- rangements for this event. It is planned to have this a victory ban- quet. For many years it was the cus- tom of the club to give a b.anquet an- nually, at which time the officers were installed. _ _ . B. F. L. 1919. The American Florist. 389 Rochester, N. Y. SALES SHOW INCBEASE DESPITE LENT. There has been an increase in busi- ness during the past weelc, despite the fact that the Lenten season is now here. Cut flowers are not very plenti- ful as yet and roses are still scarce with carnations not very abundant. Bulbous stock is keeping up with the demand, but there is no surplus. Vio- lets are unusually good. Orchid sweet peas are of excellent quality but the call for them is not heavy. Everything points to an abundance of flowers for Easter, with the exception of lilies. NOTES. H. E. Wilson had the decoration for one of the large retail stores of this city, the arrangement being elaborate and tasteful. Albert Young, of this es- tablishment, has been ill for several days. Fred Mossgraber has replanted his range with .carnations and will resume his greenhouse trade. He has been em- ployed in a munitions plant during the winter. Irondequoit growers have commenced to restock their ranges for the spring and summer trade. H. P. Neun had orders for decora- tions for the Sibley, Lindsav & Curr stores. CHESTER. Omaha. AUTO SHOW BUINGS BRISK DEMAND. The automobile show brought a rush of business to the florists this week, when the biggest automobile display ever held here was put on at the municipal auditorium. Great quantities of ferns and palms were purchased or rented tor the week to decorate the auditorium itself. Then there was a good general demand for cut flowers and palms up and down Parnam street. where all the automobile concerns had an-anged special d£corations for the display on their sample floors, for all expected many visitors. It was here that the florists did a big business dur- ing the week. In general, trade Is keeping up strong, though the sick rooms and funerals are not drawing as heavily as they did some weeks ago when influenza was still raging in this section. Some of the florists closed part of their greenhouses during the winter and therefore did not get all varieties started early in the season in as great quantity as they ordinarily did. They expect the supply to come faster now, however, since an abundance of sunshine has greatly stimulated growth. A. E. L. Cincinnati. MABKBr CLEANS UP FAIRLY WELL. Business continues to hold up well- Everything that comes into the market sells quickly and realizes good prices. The supply, as a whole, is fair but hard- ly equal to the demand for stock. Ship- ping business is very good. The roses that arrive find a ready sale and the same is true of carnations. Sweet peas are fairly plentiful. They are excel- lent and sell readily. Easter lilies, callas, and rubrums meet with an ex- cellent demand. Bulbous offerings in- clude jonquils, daffodils, tulips and freesias. Other receipts are snap- dragons, calendulas, orchids, baby prim- roses, wallflowers and forget-me-nots. NOTES. Burglars entered the store of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange some- time last Sunday night. Their only loot consisted a few dollars in cash. Geo. Hampton, representing the Jos. G. Neidinger Co., Philadelphia. Pa., called on his trade in this city recent- ly. E. G. Gillett and wife went to Spring- field, C, last week to attend the fun- eral of a relative who had passed away. P. J. Olinger has been ill for several days, but now is on the road to re- covery. Arthiu- Becker was confined to his home for several days last week by ill- ness. H. Wichita, Kan. FEBRUARY TRADE SHOWS GOOD INCREASE. Business has been running ti-ue to form and the February sales will prob- ably show an increase of about 60 per cent over former corresponding periods and March seems to lack the usual dull ness customary to that period. There has been a gratifying demand for flow- ering plants and such stock has biought The Late Frank A. Friedley. very good prices, astilbes. cinerarias, cyclamens, primulas and bulbous stock meeting many friends during the past two weeks. The prospects for Easter plants are not flattering and much stock will doubtless be shipped in from the outside. Easter lilies have ceased to be a source of worry. The florist savs : "I do not know, as yet," but adds, "We will be lucky if we have any at all." This city is still on the traveling men's map, among the visitoi-s of the week being Thomas D. I,ong. represent- ing Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago; Robert Soch, of M. Rice Co.. Phila- delphia, Pa., and representatives of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago; the Lind- lev Box Co. and S. .\. Weller & Co. C. Boston. LENTEX DUr.LNF.SS IS NOTICEABLE. With the arrival of the Lenten sea- son, business has taken on a quiet tone, and a nimiber of dull days are antici- pated. The market is not crowded with stock and prices arc dropping to nor- mal. American Beauty, however, is a scarce item and commands high figures. There is ,nIso a good call for English daisies and primroses, ranunculus and anemones. Among the excellent stocks coming from the growers in this vicinity are Tausendscon roses. Climbing Amer- ican Beauty, acacias, several varieties of heather and amaryllis in pots, French hydrangeas and genistas. NOTE. William Sim is planning to devote one house to violets and the balance of his range to carnations for another year. S. K. G. OBITUARY. Franli A. Friedley. Fi-ank A. Friedley, of The Friedley Co., Cleveland, O., state ^dee-president of the Society of American Blorists for Ohio, north, in which office he was serving his second term, one of the younger generation well known to the trade throughout the entire country, passed away at his home, March 10, death resulting from a combination of tonsilitis and bronchitis. He was a native of New Albany, Ind., born in that city, November 15, 1881. As a pupil of E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., at whose establishment he started his career in 1897, remaining there for five years, Frank Friedley from the start showed marked ability and promise, and his death in the prime of life at the threshold of a future bright with assured success, will cause deep sorrow in the hearts of a host of friends attached to him by his agree- able personality, also to the trade in general, in whose activities he had ever taken a keen interest. In addi- tion to his able efforts in the inter- ests of the national society, his loss will leave a place hard to fill in the ranks of the Cleveland Florists' Club, of which organization he was secretary for a number of years, and to his un- tiring effort much credit in establishing that l)ody's undisputed position as a leader among the florist clubs of the United States, is due. Following his connection with E. G. Hill, Mr. Fi-iedley was employed by the Miami Floral Co., Dayton, C; I^iank Huntsman and the Wm. Murphy Co., Cincinnati, C; The Chicago Car- nation Co.. under James Hartshome. Joliet, 111., and at the establishment of Miss Belle Miller. Springfield, 111., re- signing the position as foreman at the last named place to become superin- tendent of the extensive range of the J. M. Gasser Co., at Rocky River, O., later taking over the greenhouses for- merly conducted by James Eadie, which business through his long and varied ex- perience and executive ability was high- ly successful from its inception. What- ever he grew, both plants and cut stock, showed splwidid culture, and his capa- bility as an executive, surmounted the many difiiculties that have been the lot of the trade during the trying times of wartime restrictions and shortages. Mr. Friedley was married in 1909 to Miss Drehse. He was a member of the Masonic, Elks' and Moose lodges and was a companionable and gener- ous man whose friendship was much valued. nrs. John M. Thielmann. Mrs. John M. Thielmann, wife of a retired Brooklyn florist, died March 8. of pneumonia, following influenza. Her death, and that of a daughter-in-law, occurred within the space of 24 hours, of the same disease. The son, husband of the younger woman who is a lawyer, is said to be seriously ill. The Thiel- manns are among the oldest florist fam- ilies in Brooklyn, John M. having, be- fore his retirement, been in business on Broadway, Brooklyn, for 30 years or more, and we believe that his par- ents had also been engaged in the busi- ness. Another brother, now deceased, had for years, a store on Graham avenue, which is .still conducted by members of the family. A. F. F. Texarkana. Ark. — Following a dis- pute over payment of 60 cents charges on an express shipment of flowers said to be in a damaged condition, an ex- press driver shot and killed Peter W. Mackley, owner of the Majestic Floral Co.. and shot his wife three times. 390 The American Florist. Mar. 15, The/^erigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription. Tnited States and Mexico. $1.50 a veur; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. When sending; us cbange of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Flouist 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 ppinions of our correspomlents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUES SZ PAGBS WITH COVBR CONTENTS. XlUnois State Florists' Association 381 — Chicago next mcetiug place 381 — ^The next meeting 381 . — Secretary Ammaun's report 382 — The attendance 382 — ^Officers (portraits) 382 The retail trade 382 • — Nest week in the tlower shop 382 — Stimulating business 383 riant notes 384 — Iceland poppies 384 — Seeds for March sowing 384 — Lilies for Easter 384 — Rambler roses 384 Winter-flowering sweet peas up-to-date 384 The carnation 385 — Carnation ideals and successes 385 Florists should support the F. T. ]> 386 Manure storage 387 National publicity for flowers 387 New York Florists' Club 387 Florists' Club ot PhiLidelphia 388 Florists' Club ot Washington, D. C 389 Rochester 389 Cincinnati 389 Wichita, Kan 389 Boston 389 Obituarr 389 —Frank A. Frledley 389 .—Mrs. John .M. Thielmann 389 Ladies' Society of .\merican Florists .390 Society of American Florists 390 Plant production 390 Advertising and subscription rates 300 Montreal 392 : Cleveland 394 Chicago 39G Chicago Florists' Club 399 Albany 401 Pittsburgh 401 ■Milwaukee Florists' Club 402 - Washington 402 _The seed trade 414 — Seeds in I^urope 414 — Catalogue Mailing Troubles 414 " Market gardeners i 42' i — Celery running to seed 420 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. ....... .420 ■Nassau County Horticultural ^ciety 427 'nie nursery "trade 422 — Trees free for reforestration 422 Lake Geneva Gardeners' Association 422 Wilmington Florists' Club 422 See nursery department for reduced Dutch freight rates. Visits to Belgium by American busi- ness men are urged by Minister Brand F. Whitlock as a means of hastening' the restoration of normal trade con- ditions there. Personal. President .\iTimann, of the Society of American Florists, Edwardsville, 111., expects to leave for New 'York next week. Ladles' Society of American Florists. The following- appointments have been made by the president, Mrs. .r. A. Peterson : Members of board of directors for u term of two years — Mrs. J. F. Ammann. Kdwiirdsville, III.: Mrs. J. J. Hess. Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Charles h! Totty, Madison N. .T. Members of the introduction com- mittee at the ]!)10 convention — Mrs. . Fred Breitmeyor, chairman; Mrs. Philip Breitmeyer; Mrs. K. A. Scribner and Mrs. Uoliert Jean. Mhs. H. G. BEKNlXfi, Sec'v. Society of American Florists. rUESIDENT ASIltANX UHGES BOOSTER PLAN. President J. F. .\mmann has sent the following letter to all state vice-presi- dents of the society, under date of Feb- ruary 20, 1910 : "It is ray .'•incere opinion that the board of directors, at the recent meeting in Detroit, Launched a movement that will give our state vice-presidents an opportunity, such as they never had before, to be of real service in boosting the Society of American Florists. The plan is as follows : "First : To have a state florists' as- sociation organized in every state in the Union. ".Second : To secure enough members in both the state .issociation and the Society of .\merican Florists to make the state president eligible to serve as a director on the national bo-ird. "Third : The -work of perfecting such state organization is up to the state vice-president, and he is also to assist a committee consisting' of Joseph Hill, Richmond, Ind., chairman; Chas. E. Critchell and C C. Pollwortli. in making an estimate af the number of members required for the state, based upon the number of lloral establishments in the state, to make the state president eligi- ble to serve on the national board. This committee is to report to the conven- tion in August. "I sincerely hope you will see the great value of this organization plan, both for your state and for the national body, and will heartily cooperate with the above committee." Plant Production. In the history of the trade there has never been such a demand for .all kinds of igrecnhouse stock, both for forcing for cut flowers and bedding plants for the coming spring, as at the present time. Nearly all the smaller growers who closed their entire ranges are getting ready to resume, while those who shut down a portion of their houses are now running, or v/ill soon have all filled to capacity. Orders for geranium cuttings have fairly swamped all dealers in this class of stock, who are months behind in delivery. It is much the same all along the bedding plant line; anything saleal'le in rooted cuttings or two-inch pot plants is sold as soon a"? offered. Orders are being booked for rooted carnation cuttings in very large quan- tities. Tl'.e popular varieties will surely bring high prices, as there will not be enough, to supply the demand. Seed-Catalo§:ue Chorus. The gardening merchants, aided by their color-printing friends, have beat- en both frogs and bluebirds to it in chanting the tirst hymns of our spring. Gaudier than promoters' promises, more alluring- than a movie vampire, their roseate catalogues now compete with the valentines in heart interest and set suburbanites longing for the abolition of the month of March. This business activity relies on a deop-se,at- ed instirct that stirs even in the souls of those confined to paved courts and "move-on" regions of our cities. "We have no doubt that when the glacial ice-cap had receded ever so little Mad- ame C-ivo Dweller bustled out with a few choice bulbs and shrubs (long cherished in the innermost caverns ot the Dordogne) and set her husband to making ready the warmer patches of soil that then became available. So it was that our civilization began. So our hardy ancestors drove their hardy garden-making north in the blue hall bedrooms and penned within th« shadow of the ice and implanted a ra- cial habit that asserts itself today in the window-boxes of tenants as well as in the janitor's more pretentious horti- culture, "his is the time of the vision and the plan — th^re arn't many plant pests out before St. Patrick's day — and your 1017 summer's crop is just as big and bright now as anything the seed catalogues can show. What are you going to do with that patch of garden earth in the next few weeks, and what will you have planted in it by the time baseball starts up? — Collier's "VS'^eekly. Embarjfo Dangers. Whatever the excuse in the particu- lar case of exports of fats may be. there is a heap of truth and sound common sense in the remark by B. E. Reuter of the fats and oils division of the food administration. "Once a country gets into the habit of placing embargoes," said he, "it is getting away from the country's good." It is refreshing to hear such straight talk from an ofiicial of the administration. Obviously, embargoes are sometimes needed as a war measure. But let us not .get the habit of using the weapon as a club to direct and control trade in ordinary times, when the current of outgo and of imports should be left to natural laws. Only an emergency can ever justify an embargo. — New York .Sun, Advertising: and Subscription Rates. On and after March 1.5, ]',)10, the ad- vei-tising rate in The .\meeican Florist will be $I..50 per single column inch, each insertion, with the usual .'!0 per cent discount on run-of-the-paper adver- tisements inserted continuously through the year. Prices for preferi-ed location on application. Ready reference or classified adver- tising 12 cents net per line, each inser- tion. Domestic subscriptions $1.50 per year. .^MERICAN FtORIST Co. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re* (juested to send notice of change in date, time and jdace of meetings.] Grand Rapids. Mich., March 17. — Grand Rapids t'lurists' niul u of I'ittsburgli District. Lunch at Seventh Avenue Hotel. ()rville Crlssman. sec- retary, Di.-imond llauU building, I*ittsburgh. Portland, Ore., March 18. Portland Eloral .Society, lit Masonic Temple. F. .\. Van Kirk, secretary, C4 East 50th street. Portland. Toronto. Ont., March 18, 8 p. m. — Ganicnei-s' and Florists' Associntitui, at St. George's ball. Elm street. Geo. Douglas, secretary. 3tl9 Merlon street. Toronto. Lancaster, Pa., March 20, 8 p. m. — Ijincaster County Florists' .-Vssociation, at Chamber ot Couunerce. Albert .M. llerr. sivretary, Lan- caster. Dohbs Ferry, N. Y., March 22, 8 p. m. — IMih.*) Ferry llortlcidtnral Society, nt Oild Fellows' liall. Hcni-y Kiistberg, sccrotiiry, Doblis Ferry, 1919. The American Florist. 391 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Per Single Column Incb, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situatton "Wanted — As superintendent, head gardener; florist for private es- tate or park; first-class gardener; refer- ences; of good habits; American: single. Denver, Colorado, preferred. Address Key 367, Care American Florist. Help Wanted — Grower of pot plants. Good wages. Apply at 6101 Broadway. Chicago, or call Edgewater 1004. Help AVanted — Helper with experi- ence in roses, $55 per month and board. Goerger Brothers, Arlington Heights. 111. Help Wanted — Good storeman for a Chicago retail store. Must be able to speak Bohemian. State salary and full particulars when writing. Address Key 366, Care American FIorLst. Help Wanted — At once. Grower fur chrysanthemums, carnations and pot plants. Good, steady position. .State age, references and wages wanted. Ad- dress, Millers* GreenhouNes. >luncie, Ind. Help Wanted Rose grower for our range at Hinsdale, 111. Apply at BASSETT fi WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. HELP WANTED Experienced saleslady and designer for our store in the Blackstone hotel. Must come well recommended. Splendid opportunity for the right patty. Apply MANGEL FLORIST 17 East Monroe Street. CHICAGO HELP WANTED A qualitied florist experienced in landscapiue. pot plants, ferns, etc. Good salary with board and lodging. Permanent position. Large in- stitution in South. Write application in own hand, giving education and **xperieuces. Furnish letters of reference recently written as to your character, habits and ability in above lines, so as to avoid delay in decision. Address C. PIERSON, Supt., Jackson, La. WANTED. Rose growers with ability to produce high class stock. Permanent position and a desirable con - nection for the right parties. State age, ex- perience and salary expected in first letter. ROLF ZETLITZ CO., Successors to Miami Floral Co.. DAYTON, O. Help Wanted Experienced salesman and designer Mast be Al man and come well recom- mended. Apply FOR SALE 35 boxes 16x24 double strength greenhouse glass at $6.75 per box. 20.00U feet cypress rafters. 5.000 feet cypress bench lumber, nearly new. 150 heavy 3-bur hotbed sash at *3.00. Address F. L. HESS, 12220 Siewati Ave., Chicago FOR SALE Six Greenhouses to take down, 15x75 feet; every span is in good condition. A. D. Glass, 18 inches wide. Address Key 363, care American Florist. Help Wanted Foreman for our plant department at Morton Grove. Must be expert grower and come well recommended. Splendid opportunity for a capable man. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS Help Wanted Thoroughly experienced vegetable gardener, competent to grow succession crops of vegetables on a large scale. Salary JlOO per month and cottage for family. Write C. F. APPLEGATE, Superintendent Mt. Pleasant State Hospital, MT. PLEASANT. IOWA. OPPORTUNITIES The writer knows of several modern ranges of glass near Chicago that are for sale. Buyers must have at least $25,000 to $50,000 cash to secure possession. These are worth investigating, but don't waste my time or yours if you cannot produce the necessary money, for we will not go into particulars unless you have. Key XX, care American Florist. VVtfVVVVSiVU"UVVWVVVVVJVyVVU%ft^VVVV^V«VVVVWVVWVVVVVVWV WANTED! TO BUY Established greenhouse business near Chicago, 15,000 to 50,000 feet of glass. State full particulars in first letter. OTTO H. AMLING '"«& p„. .340. MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS tetaltel|g|«ll«IMlHll>. C— The United States cLepartment of agriculture an- nounces an opening for thi; position of assistant horticulturist at a salary of .$1,800 to ,$2,000 per year. The civil service commission will hold an exam- ination for s.ame March IS. 1919. The American Florist. 393 RITO THE ENERGIZER FOR SOIL BACTERIA IS COMING TO AMERICA, WONDERFUL RESULTS have been obtained by the use of RITO in Great Britain during the last three years. Owing to the war it has been impossible to export, but now we are free to do so, and feel sure that the Horticulturists of the U. S. A. will at once avail themselves of this unique method of increasing their products and of getting their stuff ready for the market some weeks earlier than they have hitherto done, and so secure a much higher price. WHAT IS RITO? — RITO is a humus, organic or natural fertilizer, a stimulant and energizing medium for soil bacteria. WHAT IS HUMUS? — Humus is a complex substance or mixture of substances present in the richest of soils. It is black in colour, and hence renders the soil darker. RITO contains Humus in the right form for fertilizing the soil. WHY ADD HUMUS? — Because most soils contain very little (if any) Humus, and it is necessary for the proper development of the useful soil bacteria. The bacteria find in the Humus con- stituents a suitable medium for their robust propagation. That is. Humus is a source of food and energy for the soil bacteria. WHAT IS THE ANALYSIS OF RITO? — It has very little chemical analysis and it does not come in the same category as fertilizers. It is essentially an energizing medium for soil bacteria. Phosphates and potash are present in all soils, but in the ordinary way they arc not readily available. RITO, by energizing the soil bacteria, is calculated to make the phosphates and potash available for the plant. It also stimulates the nitrogen-fixing bacteria into action, so that the consequent development is out of all proportion to its analysis. RITO takes the place of farmyard manure, or it may be used in conjunction with farm- yard manure or any recognized artificials. RITO iS f fCC f rom WCCd SCCdS, SpOFCS and gCrmS, and from the e^gs or larvae of noxious insects. It is well known that the soil is not a dead inert mass of matter, but that it teems with bacteria, which only need to be treated properly to be called into activity. There are millions in every spadeful of soil. RITO may be used in the open or under glass. What RITO Users Say:-- "I used RITO in the soil for my Tomatoes this year. The result was the best crop I ever had, and I started picking two to three weeks earlier than usual from seed sown same date as previous years." A market gardener says that his RITO-treated lettuce were ready for the market a month before the untreated ones, with the result that the treated ones brought 2s. 6d. per dozen and the untreated ones, when they were ready for the market, brought Is. per dozen. "I tried RITO last year on Potatoes, and they yielded 30 per cent better than those not treated." "Every ounce of fruit from both the treated and the untreated Tomatoes has been gathered and carefully weighed. The weight of fruit gathered from the treated portions averaged just five times the amount as from the untreated portion." "I have used RITO in the Peach Houses, and find that it greatly improved both the quality of the fruit and also the growth. I also find RITO very good if used when mixing soil for potting various plants, and I have also used it on my Vines with excellent results." "I have pleasure in testifying to the merits of RITO. It is 'Right Ho' and no mistake. I never saw Tomatoes do so well as when your RITO was applied as a top-dressing mixed with the soil; the roots the plants made in this way were extraordinary, and the crops correspondingly good. The same applies to Cucumbers, also Chrysanthemums and to plants generally. It seems to consume the moisture, hence less watering is required." "RITO treated Chrysanthemums made a much quicker and better start than they have usually done— in fact, the plants show a great improvement." RITO is packed in double bags, and the price is 17/6 per 100 lbs., free on board Liverpool. Terms— Cash with order. Please address your orders at once to The Molassine Company, Ltd., East Greenwich, London, England. RITO SUITS EVERYTHING THAT GROWS. 394 The American Florist. Mar. 15, Prepared Foliages fwlVT jA. ^P^P^^^ special process ^--^ -^^^^ -*^^ -■- -■- '^^ PREPARED FOLIAGES ARE THE BEST ON THE MARKET. UNIFORM SIZE- NON-MOLDY— FLEXIBLE Colors: Green, Brown, Purple. Price, $2.00 per carton; in 5 carton lots, $1.75 per carton; 100-lb. cases, $24.00. FLEXIBLE- NON-CURLING - DURABLE QUEEN QUALITY MAGNOLIA LEAVES O-G QUALITY CYC AS LEAVES SUPREME IN QUALITY PPFPAPFf^ rWrp/^prrM J RETAINS ITS FRESHNESS. Always handy when natural I^IvLjI^/\I\J1iL/ £j V £jI\VJl\.£j£ji^ \ flowers and greens are scarce. Price, $3. so per lO-lb.carton. MAGNOLIA WREATHS Made of Queen Quality Leaves by experienced artists. Our Cycas are packed 10 to the bundle. Per 100 12-16at $ 5.00 16-20at 6.50 20-24at 7.50 24-28at 11.00 We do not break bundles. Per 100 28-32 at $12.50 32-36at 15.00 36-40at 17.50 40-44 at 20.00 ROUND OR OVAL. Colors: Brown, Green or Purple. Dozen Dozen No. 200— 18-inch $10.50 I m„ ao.l— 24-inph «21 On NO. 2Ol-20.1nch 12.00 I ''O- ^Od 'Ji men $zi.OO No. 202— 22inoh 18.00 NO. 204— 28 inch , 26.00 THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies Fort Wayne, Ind. EXCELLENT ISUSIXESS CONTIJiUES. Business continues excellent, witti ;i slight increase in the supply of flowers and plants as a result of the warm weather, and bright sunshine. Every- thing' cleans up well each day, no sur- plus existing' in any line. Carnations are just about equal to the demand, and prices remain firm. Roses are somewh;it more plentiful, especially in Russell, and Killarneys. There has been a grood supply of sweet peas the past week, which helps considerably in the shortage of other small ttower.s. There is a moderate supply of Easter lilies and rubrums, which find a ready market. Callas are more plentiful, but are only equal to the call for them. NOTES. The Flick Floral Co. had the decora- tions for the entire building of the Wolf & Dessa.uer store for their opening, March 10. Hundreds of plants, both foliage and blooming', were used, as well as many baskets and tall Avicker vases of lilacs, lilies. Russell and Co- lumbia roses, -which vcere the main flowers used, besides spring blooms in hampers and small baskets. A. J. lianternier & Co. are featuring some very ••i.ttr.tctive cinerarias in their window. They report a very heavy de- mand, with funeral work in the lead. on account of the many casualties re- sulting from the influenza ei>!demir, which is again raging here, and claim- ing more victims than during the first outbreak last fall. The Freese Floral Co. reports the first i.veek in I>ent the busiest one this season, witli the store force working over-time to !<(^c). up \\\\\\ Iho oi'ders This Arm h.art many orders for the Large department store opening, includ- ing: corsages for the different sales- people of the org.anization. Kdcar 'Wenninghoff sent a large niun- Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch *l.r5 H.inch J3.00 12inch i:» 16-incb 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss Is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange/^'DE^^R^o^f^a.^* ' l>er of b.askfts and bunches of cu( fluw- ers to the formal opening of a dep.-irt- ment store. Eyeiyone has been work- ing evening.s, in order to get out the funeral work, and other ordeis: Park Superintendent Adolph Jaeu- icke is giving a series of lectures to the public at the Auditorium on the care of the garden, both vegetable and flower, and the culture of shrubs and hedges, H. K. Cleveland . IIOOI) S'rOL'K MOVES FliEEI.Y. Rusiness lias been good all week, winding up Saturday with a final sptirt that ele.'ined the market of nearly everything salable, but there was an accumulation of odds and ends of the poorer grades of stock that went to the street merchants, -^vho were rather b\isy on th.at d.ay. There is now .available in sufliicient supply nearly everything needed by the retailer to make his stock complete. Roses in .all colors and lengths are 'fer. T. R. Waters, of Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s supply department, says the ac- tivities of the Great H,arvester through- out the land has increa-^ed the sale of whe.at sheaves many fold. Miss Irene Anderson, formerly with the W^ells' Flower shop, is the latest addition to the force of Mike Poletsos. ?<~> K.ast Adams street. William Welch is back on the job with Ronsley, after bein.g confined to his home for several weeks with the influonza. Sam Seligm.an has notified his cus- tomers here that he is now with the S. S. Pennock Co.. Philadelphia, P.a. It is rumored that a new wholesale house will be opened here in the near future. Freil Dubois is with H. C. Rowe, in the Mailers building. 1919. The American Florist. 397 PETER REINBERG LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO 30 East Randolph St., IN GOOD SUPPLY Extra Fine Russell Roses Remember, when ordering, tbat we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted. Bay Direct From the Grower. PTyTPT? T TQT' Subject to Change AVithout Notice, MRS. CHAS RUSSELL Per 100 Extra Special $30.00 Specials 25.00 Select 20.00 Medium $12.00 to 15.00 Short 8.00 to 10.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 8.00 MILADY Per 100 Select $15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 Killamey / White Killamey f Per 100 Klllarney Brilliant. . I. Specials $15.00 Sunburst /Select 12.00 My Maryland I Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Ophelia \ Short 5.00 to 6.00 Champ W'eiland f ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $ 5.00 Carnations $ 4.00 to 6.00 Valley 8.00 to 10.00 Smllax per doz. strings 3.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus, per bunch $1.00 Ferns, per 1,000 5.00 • Boxwood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $2.00 Leucothoe Sprays 100 Unexcelled stock at attractive prices. There is no more complete line of Cut Flowers and Greens than what you will find here. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist token writing The civil sei\Tce board of the West Park Commissioners will hold an exam- ination for srardeuer Class G. Rank 2. Division Z at Garfield Park pavillion. at 0 :W A. M., March 27, 1910, open to men 21 years or over, regardless of resi- dence. Applications must be filed in the office of the board in Union Park before 5:00 P. M. March 26. The orig- inal entrance pay is iJ7% to 50 cents oer hour. The duties of gardener include the planting-, pruning and general care of trees, shrubs and perennials, lawns and outside gardens, and occasional supervision of laborers in related work. The Lewis c*i Rocca Co. will open a new retail store at 55 East Jackson boulevard next month in the Cable building. The proprietors are Miss Gertrude Lewis and Tony Rocca, who have been in the employ of Mangel, the Palmer House Florist, for a large number of years. The new store is just off Wabash avenue between the Pleischman Floral Co. and Ronsley the Florist. Miss Olga Tonner has recovered from a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism and is again attending to her duties at O. A. & L. A. Tonher's store. Her many friends are pleased to find her back on the job. The WeisR-Spandikau Co. has placed an order for four new houses 36x400 feet with the American Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. to be erected at Maywood. George Wienhoeber celebrated his thirty-sixth birthday, March 10. 39a The American Florist. Mar. 15, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., ^^^ifS>. CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS UBS. EUSSELL Per 100 Fancy $25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 BICHMOND Per 100 Select ?12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 6.00 8UNBUKST AND OPHELIA Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 6.00 Good 6.00 Short 6.00 PRICE T JST Subject to Change JTXVXV^Ci IjlOX Without Notice. WHITE AND PINK KILLAENEY Per 100 Select $10.00 Fancy 9,00 Medium 7,00 Good 6.00 Short B.OO KILLABNEY BEILLIANT Per lOO Select $12.00 Fancy 10,00 Medium 8.00 Good 7.00 Short 6,00 HOSES, OUR SELECTION 7,00 CABNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $5.00 Good 4.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Valley $ 8.00 Lilies 26.00 Ferns, per 1,000 $5.00 Smilax, per doz. strings 3,00 Adiautum 1.60 Asparagus Sprengeri strings 50 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Boxwood rate. and other green goods at marliet Shipping Orders Given Careful Attention. All Orders Carefully Packed. Mention the American Florist when writing E. E. Winterson Co 166 North Wabash Avenue, CARNATIONS L. D. Fhone Central 6004. CHICAGO W. N. Rudd's famous seedlings in all shades. We are ex- clusive agents for his stocks. Try us on your regular orders. The Florists -will bowl the Elk.s Wednesday evening, March 10. Allie Zech will bowl with the Elks and there promises to be something doing' judg- ing from the scores the boys in the trade made last m eek in the North Chi- cago LeagTje. The contest will be sta.ged in the Elk.=; club rooms. The Retail Florists' Association held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, March 18, when 10 new mem- bers were admitted making a total of about 75. Advertisirig was one of the topics of the evening. Another cam- paign is well under way particulars of which will be published later. The committee on the organization of the cut flower gi-owers called a meet- ing for March 20. at the Briggs House at S o'clock. The committee expects that the constitution will be adopted and the organization perfected at this meeting. The Alpha Floral Co. lowered its shovi^ windows at its South Wabash avenue store which makes a great im- provement to the place. The base- ment which was acquired recently is being placed in condition for occupancy. A committee representing the Whole- sale Cut Flower Association and a com- mittee representing the Retail Florists' Association met at E. C. Amling Co's. store on the afternoon of March 10. The Adolph N. Nielson Co.. of Pana, has placed an order for three new hou.se.M .'54x200 feet with the American Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. A. Iv. Vaughan & Co. received a ship- ment of gladioli from Florida last week which was the first to reach this market this season. 3. E. Pollworth, manager of Kennlcott Bros. Co., is back on the Job after being at home for about a month with eye trouble. Mrs. Allie Zerh will be operated upon for appendicitis next week at the Chi- cago ITnlon hospit.al. H. N. Rruns is out of the hospital and is greatly improved In health. EVERYTHING IN Cut Flowers and Greens Sweet Peas, Spring Flowers, Roses, Carnations, Fussy Willows, Etc. A, T, Pyfer & Company 164 N. Wabash Ave., Mention the American Florist when writing Formerly at 30 E. Randolph St. L. D. Phone Central 3373. CHICAGO OPENING NEW QUARTERS, MARCH 20 LOTOS MFG. CO. (Successors to \ViiUor VoUnian) 1550 North Halsted Street, CHICAGO Arlificial Flowers, Waxed Flowers ASK FOR SAMPLES NOW A meeting of the Wholesale Out Flower Association w.a.s billed for Thursday evening, M.arch 13. John Sinner is serving on the .iury in Judge Sabbath's court. Visitors : W. A. Kennedy, of the C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis.; IjOuIs Turner, Senior and Junior. Kenosha, Wis.; Ed McCallum, of McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.; John M. Carey, Detroit, Mich.; J. Hlggins, Philadelphia, Pa.; George Smith, Pitts- burgli. Pa. 0.\i.i;.snri!i,, III. — Walter E, Pills- bin-y, who has returned from service in France with the United States en- gineers corps, has been relievctl from military service and has returned to his duties at the I. L. Pillsbury green- houses. 1919. The American Florist. 399 ^^^^■^■^■■-■.»-»-»-»-»-»-S.S.^S.'.S.».»-'-','.'t.^S.S.S.' 5 If .xmaoi>w ^Xo PHONES: CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-7^4- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago I Good Supply of Everything You I Need in Cut Flowers and Greens Stock is more plentiful, and we are managing to take mighty good care of all of our customers. Beauties, Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Calias, Jonquils, Calendulas, Tulips, Freesias, Narcissus, Snapdragons, Violets, Daisies, Carnations, Forget-me- nots, Gypsophila, Pussy Willows, Greens, Etc., Etc. - -~ -~ ^ -~ -^ -^ — — — ^■-"■^---■^--■---^^■— ^ »^^^^f>f''*''f>f*tSt->l'if*t->t'i4>t>*''f''f''*''''f''t-'f^'t^f^^^ Best Quality Roses Choice stock of Valley, Easter Lilies, Calendulas, Violets, Paper Whites, Tulips, Iris, Daisies, Callas, Mignonette, Forget-me-nots, Jonquils, Freesias, Sweet Peas, Pansies and all other seasonable stock. Don't forget us on Greens, as we have Mexican Ivy, Asparagus Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Green and Bronze Leucothoe and Galax. CARNATIONS Splits $3 to $4 per 100 Choice Stock, $5, $6 to $8 per 100 If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. Remember, we aim to ^ive you ^ood value for your money. You can increase your profits and business by sendmg all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., Lr^^s't.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty IMTSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. St. Louis. BUSINESS FAIR FOR LENT. The past week's business held up fairly well considering- the Lenten sea- son, with a slight decrease of social fimctions. Funeral work has been fairly heavy. The supply has been good. Bulbous .stock has crovifded the market a trifle, but not sufficiently to become a glut. .Sweet peas are cominfj in fair- ly heavy but have an excellent sale. Carnations are just about equal to the demand and command good prices. Roses are in fair supply, with Ophelia leading- in quantity .and quality. Vio- lets are plentiful and do not sell any too well. Callas are coming in heavy, but are disposed of readily. Lily of the valley and Harrisii continue scarce. Novelties, such as stocks, calendvilas and forget-me-nots have a good call. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. NOTES. The recent ma-^querade dance given by the local florists was a huge success, in point of attendance and having a good time. Many intei'esting features were on the programme, such as spe- cial v.audevillc acts, refreshments, etc. Th6 prizes offered were won by Ed. Niebling- of the Bergstermann Floral Co., Miss Mabel Allen and Mrs. Hager- man. The loc^l joint publicity committee held its fin:il session of the current ye;ir and retired from the workintv commit- tee. The new members will be selected by the various organizations and hold their initial meeting: the third Tuesdav of this month. The personnel will represent the growers, wholesalers, re tailers .and the florists' club. The fo'lowinfT greenhouses are to be erected in St. T.ouis county: For O. C M.ay, Sappinaton. two houses. ,'?2x2.S0i feet; Phil Cloebel, three houses, 27x l.W feet: W. A. Howe, two houses. 3(ix 300 feet. W. W. Ohlweiler also cm- CUT FLOWERS-GREENS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Become one of our customers today. You will never regret it. Do it NOW. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Wholeiale Cut Flowers, Greens and Supplies, Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. \VHOL.BSAl.E) FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, ^''-one majestic tits CHICAGO, ILL. templates putting up three new houses, but has not as yet closed a contract. Blooming- plants of all kinds have been having an unusual call the past few weeks. Bulbous plants, cinra- rias, deutzias and a few azaleas about covers the variety of blooming plants to be had. J. J. W. Buffalo. DEMAND AND PKICES HOLD VV WELt. Trade in this city has been very sat- isfactory ever since the holidays and prices hc.ve maintained p. level which made it po.«sible for the florists to live ■and meet the increased cost of labor. On the other hand there were no com- plaints from customers. Social activi- ties have not been as numerous as in other years, but other things have helped out the general situation. The call for llowers on all of the holiday occasions was far greater than in other ye;irs. and following the short Lenten rest, Easter should be the best in many years. Lilies will not be in abundance and the same may be said of azaleas, but nevertheless the trade in this city will be well prepared with a supply of excellent plants that will doubtless prove good property. As to the supply of cut flowers there is no doubt. The retail stores are now very attractive with their window displays. S. A. An- derson in addition to his usual showing of flowers, has a model of an aeroplane, with propellers and other mechanism working-. NOTES. Friends of Joseph Streit .and wife were pleasantly surprised by the an- nouncement of the marriage of their daughter. Susan B. to Mr. Edward F. Leuclumann. Congratulations are ex- tended to the happy couple. W. A. Adams, of the S. A. Anderson force, will p.tss part of the Lenten sea- son doing jury duty. Visitors : Charles Vick. Rochester, N. v.: Wm. Riley, of the Heepe Co., .^kron. O. Bison. 1919. The American Florist. 401 ^E^CSSS:32 ^^^^^'^^^'-^'-'-^'-^^^ For •'*«•'• '•'•'•'•"''•'-^'•^^^'^^^^^^^^■^^'^'^^^^^^^'^^i Your Supply of CUT FLOWERS E C Z M Remember when ordering that our line Is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. ^^'-^^'-^^•^'g^ L^^^^^*! & I RAEDLEIN'S SPECIALS * * * * * * * * * + * * * * * * * + * * * Tumbler Baskets, with metal liners.... No. 1. n all colors, 11 inches deep all colors and No. 2. Cut Flower Baskets, g to 24 to 32 inches over all, in complete with metal liners No. 3. Plant Baskets, medium size, assorted shapes in all colors, complete with metal liners Write forlCatalog. :^.°.'!:'''.'.' $8.50 $9.00 RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., * * * * * * * * * * * 713 Milwaukee Avenue % CHICAGO, ILL. I PV'J' • j< 'I' 'J* 'I* ■!■ •!• ■!• •!< •!• »J« "J* •I«*|« •{• T» •!••{• •Iii|»»|i ^ $15.00 Albany, N. Y. CLUB AURANCES FOR FLOWER SHOW At the March meeting of the florists' club, Fred A. Danker, chairman of the special committees, reported that at the meeting on the night of April o, the members will have a flower show for which exhibits of interest to the re- tailers are invited. Mr. Danker said he hoped to have on exhibition speci- mens of the new rose. Premier, and per- haps some new carnations from out- of-town growers. On that night, the wives and women friends of the mem- bers will be welcome. The entertain- ment committee, Louis H. Schaefer, chairman, will provide refreshments. In the matter of cost production data, for which information is sought from the growers and florists of the country, by Charles H. Totty, a former, presi- dent, and John Young, secrettuy of the Society of American Florists, the club decided that the subject is a good one, but th.at at the present time the mem- bers have no data they can furnish. It was decided to write Secretary Young that the members are interested and expect to do something later in the season. The club voted to give the sum of $10 from the treasury to the play- ground fund of the Albany Mothers' Club for the season of 1910. Fred. A. Danker told of the visit to Tthaca in February during the meeting of the State Federation, at Cornell Univer- sity. Mr. Danker was accompanied by Fred Menkes and Joseph Traudt, two other members. One of the most im- pressive things .at the meeting, was the address by Robert Pyle, president of the Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., on rose gardens. The address was illustrated with many beautiful slides. Mr. Danker asked Mr. Pyle if he could come to Albany to deliver the lecture in the state education building with a view to stimulating the growing of roses by amateurs in the city. Mr. Pyle said he would be glad to consider the matter, but he added that he has engagements for his lecture booked almost for a year ahead. On the re- turn from Ithaca, the delegates from the local club visited growers' estab- lishments at Elmira and Binghamton and also at Syracuse. R. D Pittsburgh. RECEIPTS LARGEST OF THE SEASON Business during the past week hns been very good, with the largest cut flower receipts of the season. Roses are more plentiful and of good quality with prices lower, $4 to $20 per 100 be- ing asked for most varieties. Ameri- can Beauties are still poor, with noth- ing but the shorter grades coming in. Carnations clean up every day at from !!;4 to $0 per 100. Sweet peas seem to be trying to crowd everything else from the market, consequently there has been a drop in prices, the best grades bringing $10 and $15 per 1.000. Easter lilies and callas are sold before they .ar- rive at $20 and $23 per 100. Some very fine Iris Tingitana is coming in and sells for 20 and 25 cents per bloom. Jon- quils, tulips, snapdragons, mignonette and calendulas are received in limited qu.antity and clean up readily at fair prices. NOTES. The force at Randolph & McClements has been kept on the jump the past week with funeral work, and several large decorations. To make it worse some of the help have been on the sick list. James Higgins, local representative of A. L. Randall Co.. Chicago, and E. J. McCallum, of the McCallimi Co., are visiting in Chicago at the present writ- ing. Jos. Thomas and Whi. Loew have re- turned after !:pending a month visiting Florida points of interest. They report a very delightful trip. Ed Blind, of this city and Geo. "Wes- senauer, of Sewickley, motored to Phil- adelphia, visiting all points of interest along the route. M. N H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO LoD]^ Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White KlUarney Pink Killamey Alilady Snnbnrst Ward Ophelia KiUamey Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES CecUe Bnuiner LILIES A heavy all - the - year • supply of choice stock. ronnd MISCELLANEOUS. Collas CARNATIONS Valley Cattleyas Calendulas Single and Double Violets White and Yellow Daisies Forget-Me-Nots Pansies SNAPDRAGONS Paper White Narclssas Freesia Jonquils TULIPS SWEET PEAS Darwin Tulips GREENS. Plumosus Sprengerl Gaiaz, bronze Galax, green Perns Adiantlum Smllax Mexican Ivy LencothoA I; Me ' Boxwood ^^^«Kl^^t».»^»-^^SW 402 The American Florist. Mar. 15, FRNE Sl r.OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, l, d. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL* I Milwaukee Florists' Club. The regular meeting- of the florists' club was held March 0 with most of the regulars on hand. Otto Spidel, city forester, who consented to give an illus- trated lecture on trees was unable to attend. The resignation of Walter Hummel, who is out of the florist's business entirely, was accepted, while the names of Henry Weil and Oscar Sherer were proposed as new mem- bers. It was decided to hold the annual exhibition of cut flowers and plants at the April 6 meeting. These affairs are always very Instructive and help to in- crease the attendance of members and visitors. H. V. Hunkel, chairman of the state fair committee intends, for the sake of variety, to get the fair board to arrange the horticultural exhibits in such a way as to permit staging of five or more table decorations at this year's fair; while our comjnittee, through untiring efforts, made a very creditable showing the past year by adding new features in the line of deco- rations, the present plan will undoubt- edly serve as a good drawing card. A lengthy discussion on the cost of production of any certain crop of cut flowers took up a good part of the time with unsatisfactory results; in fact, it was decided to continue this topic at the next regular meeting, thus givmg the members a little mere, time to gain further information. The subject of plants for the spring trade was also taken up. Due to the increased cost of production, it is only natural that prices will have to be advanced over former seasons in order that the grower will get his. From present reports, cer- tain varieties are already on the short side and may remain thus for this sea- son. Should the demand slacken, due to higher prices asked for beautifying the home grotmds, we believe that the extra call lor the many victims of '.he influenza epidemic during last fall and winter will more than offset the former, so the motto should be. "grow just as much or more," and if the quality is there, the Increase in price will not lessen the demand. E. O. I Waslilngton, D. C. DEMAND SUFFERS AS LENT ARRIVES. Last week found the local market undergoing a terrific slump, both as to prices and demand. The beginning of Lent killed the call for cut flowers. Tins of itself would have the effect of keep- ing the market well supplied, but with the opening of the dull season came fair, warm weather. This brought flowers into the market literally by the wagonload. There is really too much of everything. With social activity at a standstill, the growers and whole- salers must depend upon the street men and retailers to the extent of their fun' eral busirie.^s. The price on all flowers has dropped. Carnations can be had at $6 and less, and roses which formerly averaged f■^2 per hundred can now be had for .US or less. It is decidedly a buyer's market and few reasonable of- fers are turned down. Violets have been selling for $5 per thousand and even less in quantity after the llr.«;t d.TV or two of their presence in the market. Pansics were moved at $1 per hundred. Generally speaking, spring flowers have been holding their own because of the very small supply this year. THE —POINTS— FIRST-The S. A. F. endorsement of the Wholesale Florist Credit Association. SECOND— The organization of the Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower Association. THIRD— The organization of the Chicago Retail Florist Association. FOURTH— The Final Triumph of an organization about to be formed of Cut Flower Growers shipping to the Chicago Market— This completes a chain for the Right Kind of Co-Operatlon. The above program is formulated in the demands made in the Famous Growers' Petition of 1916, whose resolutions were Then as Now Exclusively— Endorsed— Accepted— Enforced by us, contributing onr share towards the progress made— TOUR PROTECTION KENNICOTT BROS. CO. p. S. Get a Copy of "The Wholesale House of the future" of which a trade paper says in part "Let us hope that the work of the niRht will not osj--.< n n v-^^ks.,^*. o-..»« cease with the reading of this Signed H. B. Kenmeott, Pres. paper but that organlzatious will be affected which will shortly taring into being the Wholesale House of the Future, not alone in Chicago but in all our great civic centers." NOTES. W. E. McKissick, of the Baltimore branch of the Leo Niessen Company, "chaperoned" a number of florists from the Monument City on a trip to the capital in his automobile. They vis- ited a number of local greenhouses. Many of the boys formerly employed by local florists, who went into the army, navy and marine corps, .are re- turning home following the demobil- ization of their various commands. Robert Baggott, son of one of the em- ployes of the botanic gardens, who was with one of the units in France, has returned to the United States and has been discharged from the service. George Gouldman is back with the Louise Flower Shop. He left that store to join the "Devil Dcgs," and has since been stationed at the marine camp at Quantico, Va. Miss Louise Daugherty, of the Lou- ise Flower Shop, has been seriously ill with 1 he flu. B. F. L. ChlcagfO Bowling. Fred Fiice of the Centrals, which is the name the florists are tising this season in the North Chicago League, bowled a wonderful game Thursday, February 2.8, when he set a new high game mark and new high individual average. His average for his three games was 238 1-3 and his high score was in the third game when he mowed down the maples to the tune of 2SS. The team score : 1st 2nd 3rd Player Game Game Game Lorman 1(>7 171 2i>l Lieberman 1."»-^ ITO H'* Huebner 1<« 101 2:!3 Wolf 171 104 l.'V'* Price ....223 20.-> 2S.8 Totals 885 901 1029 *^CHICAGO^ FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 N. Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 The Foremost Wholesale House of ^CHICAGO^ WILD 5MILAX $2.60 per 60-lb. case. Over twenty years' experience in bu»i- nes«. Prompt service. Good weights. F. fi S. LEE, Marion, Ala. Newport, R. I. — Arthur T. Bunyard, the well known New York florist, has again leased the store on Bellevue ave- nue, which he has occupied for several summers, for the 101!) season. Toronto, Ont. — .'^11 retail florists in the Dominion have been invited to meet in this city in August at the time of the convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association, to aid in forming a retailers' organization of national scope. 1919. The American Florist. 403 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Ij. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMLINGCO. The liargest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO \m D. Pbones CENTRAI. 1077 and 1DT8 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & NUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WfllAND-RlSCNCot FLOWER CRO>yERS SSSl°^1l54 N.WABASH AYE. ftT-^rTor, Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinbergf WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sonbarst, Richmond, Kil- lamey, White Eillamey and Killarney Brilliant toui. All orders given prompt attention. Tr; as. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Green Goods QUALmr GUARANTEED Bronze Galax P".!"""' *Jt°' ^«;?„%'^*M!' *iooo Crrz-n r»iiiT '-50; per Case (10,000), louu FancJand'^asserFerni::::::-::::-:.::::.:.... •• ''•so^p^^""^" (»;S »™ Extra Large Bronze or Green leucothoe Sprays per loco, 4.»u Good Memum Bronze or Green Leucothoe Sprays.... jyj^ Good Small Bronze or Green Leucothoe, 10 to 14 Inches _^ ^w Hemlock Branches, 30 inches . ,, ?;J^ Mountain Laurel Branches, 18 to 24 inches „ «-^ Rhododendron Leaves, like Magnolia '■"" IX you want the best and prompt shipment, send to us. Cash with order. TAR.HEEL EVERGREEN CO., - Elk Park, N. C. Uention the American Florist when writing l)(/lloMe Hover MM'KeU Chicago. COEKENT PEICD LIST. Do»n Beauty $ 1.50@$ 7.50 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 10.00® 40.00 Hoosler Beauty 8.00® 30.00 Killarney BrllUant 6.00® 20.00 KlUamey 6.00® 15.00 White Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Richmond 8.00® 25.00 Prince de Bulgarie 8.00® 25.00 My Maryland 8.00® 26.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 8.00® 25.00 MUady 8.00® 30.00 Sunburst 8.00® 25.00 .Mrs. Aaron Ward 6.00® 15.00 Hadley 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Double W. Killarney. . . 8.00® 25.00 Mrs. Moorfleld Storey.. 8.00® 25.00 Champ Welland 8.00® 25.00 Stanley 8.00® 25.00 Francis Scott Key 8.00® 25.00 Bayard Thayer 8.00® 35.00 - -■ ' 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 1.00 8.00 7.60 2.00 Cecile Brunner " George Btgar Baby Doll ■■ Nesbit " Our selection Violets, per 100 75® Carnations 4.00® Cattleyas, per doz 6.00® Daisies 1.60® Llllum Harrlsil 15.00® 20.00 8.00 25.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 2.50 6.00 Valley Callas Sweet Peas 2.00® Calendulas 3.00® Paper Whites 4.00® Yellow Narcissus 6.00® Snapdragon, per doz 1.60® Mignonette Freesla 4.00® Iris, per doz 2.00® .Tonquils 4.00® Tulips 5.00® 10.00 Ferns per 1,000 $5.00 Galax " $1.60® 2.00 Lencothoe l.OOQ 1.20 Mexican Iry.perlOOO 5.00® 6.00 Plumosua Strings. each, 60® 75 Smllax per d03., 2.60@3.00 Sprengerl, Plumosns Sprays. , . 3.00 Boiwood, 35c per lb., per case. 9.00 «&K«*Si5«ftfc541««««5«ft5««S*S55 m^^'M: THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. Thisl20page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- ,tains many chapters [covering all sides of 1 growing, propagating 1 storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable 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, $1.26 AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Cards For All Occasions Labels, Stickers, Seals, Tags. Printing For Florists. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing 404 The American Florist. Mar. 15, 5,000 Ophelia Rose Plants Ready for delivery April 1st. Satisfaction guaranteed. How many can you use? THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. INCREASED SUPPLY IN ALL LINES. The market has had its really first full load to carry in the production of the past week. Prices have declined from 10 to 15 per cent. In every line, there was increased production, with sweet peas far in advance in quantity shipments. The quality of these latter in all grades was so good, however, that they formed a large item of every deal- er's purchases and were cleaned up daily at prices about one-third less than a week ago. Killarney roses are coming strong, and for the fii-st time this sea- son, shorts have sold as low as $2 per 100. Medium grades of all varieties are in demand, particularly Russell. A cross between "White Killarney and Ras- sel might produce an everbloomer of good color and medium length stems that would help out wonderfully during the midwinter scarcity. Richmond, Ind., papers please copy. High grade American Beauties are scarce, but there appears to be a good many shorts, with more or less imperfect buds, which are well handled by a few of the street men. Larkspur, which has been in for about three weeks, brought 50 cents per spray. The grower who had the vision to put this in. and the ability to grow it, has something besides w-ishes for his bank account. It is now becoming more plentiful, but still brings good money. Growers had better take an- other look over the garden borders. First they found snapdragons, then lupines, now l.irkspur, and the end is not yet. Very good snapdragon is now offered in its various shades of white, pink, yellow and orange. Tliere is no better stock. The beautiful Iris Tingitana is not meeting with its fii-st "sell on sight demand." It appears to take little of a choice flower to over stock the market. Lilac is in good supply and demand, and very fine stock is now seen. Cattleyas are a trifle scarcer. Violets are draggy. Calen- dulas, daisies, mignonette and all small flowers are plentiful, but seem to find a iharket. Carnations ai-e not increas- ing in quantity, but have fallen in price in sympathy with the market and to hold their place with the sweet peas. All kinds of green appear to keep just a little below the demand. As one of the wholesalers put it, the past week has been a 'Buyer's market, and he was glad to say some of the'live ones had taken a chance on buying con- Biderable stock at the low prices and made good. If the stock is carried, it can be sold. This was exemplified by one of the large wholesale houses, who filled a hurryup order for 1,000 long pussy willow sprays, which hardly made a dent in its reserve stock. March 10. — Early morning shipments were generous, there being a good sup- ply of all stocks, with heavy cuts of Killarney roses, white and pink. There was, however, brisk buying, showing the stores to have had good week sales. Prices were about the same as the clos- ing of last week. NOTES. They are still talking about last week's club meeting — the dinner, the beautiful display of cut flowers, the large attendance, the interesting liter- ary features, and last, but not least, the list of 2."> applicants knocking at tiie door for admission. It was clearly a step forward. Our telegraphic re- Air Plants Per dozen bunches $1.00 Per 100 bunches 7.50 Prepared Lycopodium Splendid for basket work and for making wreaths, etc. Soft, pliable and everlasting. Per carton of 10 lbs., $3.00. Prepared Oak Shrubs Fine for Wreath Work. Can be had in green, brown or red. ' Price per carton $1.75 Water Proof Crepe Paper (For making Pot Covers, etc.) All colors. Per dozen rolls J4 .50 Get Our Complete List of Other Supplies. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., ,32o^°e'iesl!°L3??iU mo. Roses,' Violets, Carnations, Easter Lilies. Ml Seasonable Flowers, This la the exclnslve shop, only cue block from Express Depots, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1.25 8.00 ¥lioMeno¥crM^KeU BUPFAIO, Mar. 12. Per 100 Roses Beauty, Special 75.00(8100.00 FancT 60.00® 75.00 Extra 40.00® 50.00 1st 15.00(3 35.00 Killarney e.00(^ 1500 " My Maryland 6.00® 15.00 Snnburst 6.00(9 15.00 " Ward 6.00® 8.00 " Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Russell 8.00® 20.00 Shawyer 6.00® 15.00 Lillles IS.OOiai 20.00 Cattleyas . . : 40.00® 60.(10 Carnations 3.00(8 6.00 Sweet Peas l.(X>@ 2.00 Asparagus Sprengerl .35@ .50 Violets 1.00® Mignonette 6.00® Ferns per 1,000 3.00 Calendulas 3.00® 5.0n Freeslas 2.00® 5.00 P.iper Whites 3.00® 4.00 Callas 15.00® 25.00 Romans 4.00® 6.00 Golden Spur 4.00® 5.00 Boston, Mar. 12. Per 100 .Roses, Beauty 20.00(S60.00 Killarney Queen 4.00® 6.00 " White and Pink Killarney 8.00@12.00 Double White Killarney. 6.00@12.00 Killarney BrllUant 2.00® 8.00 " Hadley 8.0O@20.0O ■' Mock 6.00@10.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8.00@12.00 Taft 6.00®12.00 " Milady 6.00(^12.00 " Ward and Hllllngdon 6.00@10.00 " My Maryland 2.00@12.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 12.00@20.00 Valley . ..!.... e.00@10.00 OladloU 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Mar. 12. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00@16.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 0.00@20.00 Ophelia 4.00®15.00 Richmond 4.00@15,00 "■ Sunburst 4.00@15.0O " Shawyer 4.00@15.00 •' Columbia 8.00® 15.00 IJllum QIganteum 12.50@15.0O Carnations 4.00@ 8.00 Callas 12.60ffllB.OO Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Narcissus 4.00® 0.00 I.,lly of the Valley 4.00® 6.00 Violets 1.00@ 2.00 port became mixed In the transmission, as it was Mr. Theiss and not Mr, Brin- ton who gave his ideas as to why Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity. Send for Oux Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Plilla., Pa. BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Feas, Garoations. Always Iiigh grade Easter Ulles 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. avholbsale: florists 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Grovrers of duolltr Floirera. 1919. The American Florist. 405 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. 'k MILWAUKEE, WIS. noLTON & mm. co. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens D. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., PhUadelphla, Pa. many retailers do not push carnations. The April meeting will be just as in- teresting, the feature being "Dollars and Cents, and How to Get and Make the Most of These Great Sinews of Business," Dr. Moxey, Jr., head of the accounting- department of the Whar- ton school of Finance, the University of Pennsylvania, will be the essayist. The committee is to be congratulated in having- secured such an able speaker. There will also be an exhibition of their best Easter novelties by the noted plant growers of this city. The Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety has been apportioned lU acres in Pairmount piu-k, which is to be turned into a botanical and ornamental garden. This section is to be under their abso- lute control, and will become, as fast as it can be intelligently planned and planted, one of the beauty spots, not only of the park, but of the country. President Boyd is an enthusiastic lover of outdoor gardening. His private col- lection of peonies and irises is one of the finest in the country. He is in- tensely interested in the work of the society which is making great strides under his direction. Edward Reid is proud of the many letters and telegi-ams received from his old customers and friends in the trade, congratulating him on the successful rounding- of his twenty-fifty anniver- sary as a wholesale florist. His record of steady growth is due to his untiring efforts to get, and give, the best results to grower and dealer alike. He has silver in his pocket, and silver in his hair, but is still going strong Good luck to him. A dealer, who attended the recent carnation meeting of the florists' club, and heard the complaints of the mixed grades in the bunches, was emphatic in his denunciation of tlie practice. He said : "They do not make a cent by it, .and all the complaints come to us. Growers should grade their stock honestly; two or three short or weak stemmed floweis, or splits, take half the value from an otherwise good bunch." Theodore Wirth, superintendent of parks, Minneapolis, Minn.. wa.s an in- teresting visitor the past week, his mis- sion to this city being to purchase orna- mental shade trees to be planted in that city as memorials to the war heroes of that community. He said that in no other section 6t the country could such well grown or finished trees be pur- chased as were offered in the nurseries of this neighborhood. Harry Marchant. near Ivy Hill ceme- teries, Chestnut Hill, who had closed GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. P.O. B07 206 444-446 HUwaokee St., .Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN- ORDER WITH Manofactorer ot WIRE DESIGNS LEAVE AN- ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manofactorer ot Write for Price Ust C. A. Kuehn, wholesale Florist All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florist's" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. VtoMe Rower MM'Keto Philadelphia, Mar 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 60.00® 75.00 fancy 35.00® 60.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 15.00® 35.00 Klllamey 5.00® 12.00 Haaiey lo.oorai 50.0" Sunburst 8.00® 15.00 Wards 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 8.00(8125.00 Columbia 10.00® 15.00 Carnations 2.00fa 6.00 Cattleyas each $0.50@$0.60 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Callas 15.00® 25.00 Snapdragons 8.00® 15.00 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Adlantum 1.<10® 1.50 Smilax ' _25 Asparagus Strings 50@ .75 Asparagus bunches .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1000 3.00® 4.00 Violets, single and double 75® 1.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Freesias 4.00® 6.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 5.00 Tulips 4.00® 5.00 St. Louis, Mar. 12. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 3.0(>@12.50 Killarney 3.00010.00 While Killarney 3.00@10.00 Hoosler Beauty 4.00®2O.0O Russell ■. . 0.00®35.00 " .Sunburst 6.00®15.00 Ward 3.00® 6.0.1 Mrs. Shawyer 3.00® 9.00 " Sunburst 6.00@12.50 Ferns 4.50 Carnations 3.00® 8.00 Milwaukee, Mar. 12. Per 100 Roses, Killarney. W. Klllamey. 8.00015.00 Ward 6.00®12.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 10.00@35.00 Ophelia 8.00®20.00 Columbia la.0O@35.0O Hoosier Beanty 10.00@25.00 Carnations, assorted 5.00® 8.00 Cattleyas, per doz 6.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas 75® 1.50 Violets 75® 1.60 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Nnr12 in Cleve- land, I came to know him well, as a genial, hospitable and generous man. Manager McCarthy, of James Weir, Inc., .H24 Fulton street. Brooklyn, has taken time by the forelock, and hand- somely decorated their store for the parade of the returned Brooklyn sol- diers, which will take pdace, March 2.'! The store is profusely decorated with bunting and "Welcome Home" inscrip- tions, and he has gathered together a large collection of the implements of war, which are on exhibition in the show window. We have learned with sincere regret of the recent death of Chris. Penek. one of the proprietors of the Rosery Floral Company. 107 Market street. Newark, N. .7. He was clever, active and enter- prising; fi yoking man of foreign birth, wiiose adaptability had made him a ^^■^ Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farragut. Telephone 9760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Floirst INC. 130 West Z8th Street NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprajrs a Specialty worthy American. He is survived by several brothers, also Newark florists. One of them, Peter Penek, continues the business of the Rosery Floral Co. The steamship Nieuw Amsterdam, from Rotterdam, via Brest and Fal- mouth, docked at Hoboken, March 9. Fi'om Brest she brought 2,217 men of the American overseas army, largely New York troops, that wore in the last great battle. Hospital Unit No. 17, es- tablished by Harper hospital of Detroit. Mich., comprising 12." nurses .and a number of casual officers, was also on board. Charles Knight, who is ,a valued mem- ber of .the New York Florists' Club, h.as, for the past five years, been su- perintendent of "Westbrook," the estate of Mrs. Olivia M. Cutting, Oakdale, L. I. On March 1, he received .a very ap- preciative letter from Mrs. Cutting, ac- 1919. The American Florist. 407 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864 and 3^57 "arradnt. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 105 W. 28tli St., New York Telephone 759 Farraent Waiter F. Slieridaa WHOLESALE FLORIST ''i<^'';^*F:r»,ut 133 W. 28th St.,.New York All the NBW KOSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley Lilies, Etc. 141 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones I FarraKnt 300 and SOI Jfention tfte American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNG SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. I8lh St,. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4S36. Mention the American Florist tehen writing WILLIAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NKIV YORK Telephone 5335 Farraent, Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 809 Farrasmt CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925. I. Goldstein WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attentdon to yoar Interests. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist token writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 402B Madtsoo Sqnarc. VlioMeHo¥crMM'l^U New York, Mar. 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 75.0O@10O.00 extra and fancy. 40.00® 50.00 No. 1 and No. 2.12.00® 25.00 Hadley 0.110® 4.00 Hoosier Beauty 5.00® 15.00 Francis Scott Key 12.00® 60.00 Columbia 4.00® 20.00 Prima Donna 4.00® 20.00 Alice Stanley 4.00® 20.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00® 12.00 " Double White KlUarney.. 5.0o@ 1.5.00 Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Queen 4.00® 12.00 " " Brilliant 4.00® 12.00 Aaron Ward 5.00® 15.00 Sunburst 5.00® 15.00 J. L. .Mock 5.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4.00® 15.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00® 35.0;l Cattleya orchids, special 50.00® 75.00 Rubrums 8.00® 10.00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Furmosum 12.00® 15.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 5.00 Adlantum Croweanum and Hybrldum 1.00® 1.50 Carnations 3.00O S.iio Gardenias, per doz 3.00® 0.00 Violets 25® .50 Paper White Narcissus, per doz. .50^er doz 1.50® 3.00 Gladiolus, per doz 75® 2.00 Daisies, yellow 1.50® 3.00 Asparagus Plumosus, doz. bchs.. 3.00® 5.00 Smilax doz. strings 1.50® 2.50 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck WkoleMle riof Isti aod Cut nower BzcMn^ 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnatl«>ns, and all the other best products of the leading grower.^. CONSIGNUENIS SOLICITED Phones, 3310-11-12 Farragut Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 a 6891 Farragut 115 West 28th Street, Telephones] ^11 Farragut ^- '• ^^PP"' P""- United Gut Flower Co., <"«• WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PBOHlj |||§ [rAKKAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. BeL Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every mornicg. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of GrecDS and FlorisU' Snppliet. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK New York GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut THe Urptt Sliijiiin ail Eutinr of Cit Flowers A complete assortment of the beat In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing ,1 167 EstabUshed 1887 Phones Farragut j 305a J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Cotninlssion Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every morning. 408 The American Florist. Mar. 15, ■■ill III For Immediale Delivery r- ■ f N^ ^^r > ^ ^Q ^ mKm ^" ' L. . % PANDANUS VEITCHII. 7-inch, 24-inches high, each .$2.50 6-inch, 16-16 inches high, each 1 50 FICUS ELASTICA. 6-inch, 18- inches high, each.... 1.50 ASPLENDIUM NIDUS AVIS. (Nest Fern) 6inch each 1.00 RACAENA ROTHEANA. 7-inch each 1.50 KENTIA BELMOREANA. .S in a pot, 5-inch.... per doz., $12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 3 in a pot, 5-inch. ...per doz., $12.00 ANTHERICUM MANDERIANIA. 4K-inch pots each, 50c For Delivery March 15 This stock is exceedingly scarce through- out the country and we advise every- one to protect their supply by placing orders now for March 15 delivery. BOSTON FERNS. 6-inch each, $0.60 8-inch each, $1.50 7-inch each, 1.00 9-inch each, 2.00 10-inch each, $2.50 DRACAENA INDIVISA. 5-inch each, 35c $300.00 per 1000 lots. 600 at 1000 rate. The George Wittbold Co. 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. companied by a .$500 4% per cent United States g-overnment bond. N. J. Lales, president of the Greek- American Florists' Association, has re- ceived a communication from George D. Nicholas, who went to the Paris con. vention some time ago, as an adviser to the Greek delegation, relating to the condition of the Greeks residing in Turkey. He reports a favorable out- look. James Hallklas, who for a number of years has been well and favorably known as a buyer in the wholesale dis- trict, has bought, and is now conduct- ing the retail store at 406 Myrtle ave- nue, Brooklyn, which for many years was succes.sfuUy conducted by the late M. T. Keenan. Senator George F. Thompson, of Niagara, and Assemblyman Franklin A. Coles, of Nassau county, have intro- duced a bill, at Albany, empowering the Roosevelt Memorial Association of Oyster Bay to acquire by condemnation necessary lands and property for a memorial park. Corporal Wm. A. Scharf. former head man for Alex. M. Westwood, the Penn- sylvania Terminal flori.st, who has been v/ith the United States army in France for some time, is expected to resume his place in the store in time for the Easter business. We regret to learn of the illness of Wm. F. GudP, of Washington. D. C. .\side from his industry as the Wash- ington representative of the Society of American Florists, he is a national fig- ure in the trade, always cheerful and obliging- and a prince of good fellows. Steve Masur. of 2oC Fulton street, Brooklyn, feels that he h,as been offi- cially recognized as a first-class florist. A letter reached Brooklyn the other day addressed to ".Xny first cLoss florist," and it was delivered to "Steve." J. Smith, formerly in the retail busi- ness, but. who retired for a time, has opened a new and attractive store on East SGth street, near Lexington ave- nue. An attractive retail store has .iust been opened at Third avenue and 18.3d street, the Bronx, under the name of the Rochester Floral Co. A. F. F. 1919. The American Florist. 409 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Zjeading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Kstabllshed 1857 'm^. JFLORiST^ 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities In the City LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST PXOWKH STOREL WASHINGTON D. C. *TL"oiii?f* G u d e s^ «M«HINOTON£a Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. DRAKOS CO. FIX)RIST9 2953 Broadway, opp. Colombia CoUe^e Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch witb J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. ''^'fenox', Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /.venue In the Deart of most exclusive residential section. Telephones, LOUIS MICHBI. 0582-0583 Main. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Conslg^nxnents Solicited 48 WiUonghy St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROTINn Flowers and Service 'SI.SKrKSfS'' *»*»^^ W 11 £/ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RIXZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTIMIILER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. rALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists; "VT^^mr VrM«lr We ai-o in the Heart of 1^ CW i Ul IV« And give special attention to steamer rnd the- atre orden). Prompt delivery and best Stock in the market. Members of Florists' Tele^apb Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the AmeHcan Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Albany^ N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dtlirerel a Albas; and vidsil; od lelegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. B.ODGERS Elks' Buiidins, Dnvtnn O 4 Sonth Jefferson Street, *-'<» J •'"*'> ^-'« Telegraph oruers (or Dayton will rccelre our immediate and careful attention. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phonea, 270, 271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager. l^nKonalV **'''^ Fmeral Designs. Flowers for all occasioiu 5/t, -jX Tel 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. i;ilOnS ^g^^^. 2,4 Hackensack Ri, Ridgeficld Park. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writinff Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cfnt Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writinsr 410 The American Florist. Mar. 15, \ DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, tor 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Member of Florists' lelegraph Deliver;. Buy War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We All orders tor any place in the Twin Cities andforall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are al i ve nigiit u nd day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Trelivery. Newark, N. J. Beg erow s 946 BROAD STREET rreah Flower» and Best Service. Deltverle* tbronghoot the state and to all steamsblp docks Is Hoboken. N. J., and New Zork. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BliDG. Largest Floral EstabUshment In America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEfELANB EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' T*leeraph Delivery. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY LEWIS HENDERSON, FItrist 1610 Famam St., Omaha, N/j and September $5.55. Howard M. Henderson now has the title of general manager of Peter Hen- derson & Co., New York. Seed Potatoes. — Early oQicial reports to the department of agriculture indi- cate that the acreage planted to pota- toes in the southeastern states this sea- son will be reduced materially. The de- mand in the sout'n for seed stock from Wisconsin, .New York, Idaho, Colorado and the northwest has been light. Seed stock from Maine, however, has been moving faster than during the early part of last season, when the inovcment was hampered by car shortage and se- vere weather. Catalogue Mailing Troubles. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md., write as follows i-egarding the order of Third Assistant Postmaster General Dockery, issued June 3, 1918, which specifies sizes for catalogT.ie and othei envelopes : "We are informed by our local su- perintendent of mails, that while this article is framed in terms of a sugges- tion, it is in fact an order that will be rigidly enforced, and that he cannot I'e- ceive any catalogues after March 31 weighing less than eignt ounces that are over 1x9 inches in size. He claims that this order is general throughout the United States. Catalogues weighing- more than eight oimces of course come under the Parcel Post regulations. If this order is defined correctly l)y our local superintendent of mails, it cei- tainly will work a hardship on a large ntimber of seedsmen for the mailing of their catalogues this year after date st.ated above as well as seriously affeci their plans for next year's catalogue. It meons that they will have to fold in two, beautifully lithographed covers, and in this way seriously mar their effectiveness when they reach pros- pective cU!--tonier.«." Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing The w. g. pressing! SEED COMPANY | NORWALK, OHIO. Growers Exclusively of Sweet Corn Seed Mention the American Florist when writing Seeds in Europe. The seed survey conducted in Great Britain has revealed the fact that with but few exceptions the quantity of each of the kinds of agricultural and garden seeds available this .season is greatei than that available last season. Even in the case of red clover Great Britain's supply seems to be in excess of Its own planting requirements, and some of the French and Italian seed that had been imported to Great Britain is being ex- ported. Letters and cablegrams fiom the rep- resentatives of the United States de- partment of agriculture who have been in Etirope for the past two months, do not indicate th;it there will be an early active dem.and in England for any of the seeds commonly exported by the United States, except meadow fescue. It is possible that Russia and a few of the other countries might need a oonsideraljle quantity of our seeds, but by the time transportation, monetary, and other difficulties clear tip it is thought that Ftirone.an surpluses of vnrious kinds of seeds gradually will filter into Russia and elsewhere, there- by leaving no appreciable opening for American seed. It is understood that the acreage planted to root crop seeds in England is larger th.an usual, but some of these crops' have suffered somewhat frcm unfavorable weather, ,\'hich also ha.s had its effect on delaying the threshing of some of the important vegetab'e seed crops. Seed Packets in Catalogues. The post office authorities at Chicago advise that packets of seeds, if in trans- parent envelopes, may be mailed with catalogues at the rate of postage ap- plicable to books. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Trade Directory Price: S3.00 Poetpald AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Bm Grower for the WholMale Trade Only. Onion, Lettd™, C abbot, M XS C I n W% Pabsnip, Parslet, Cilbbt, Endive, Sauift, Named and Mixxd ■ *■ ^ ■ «* ■■ QRANDirLOaA AND SPENCEB SWEET PEA AND SONFLOWEB. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1919. The American Florist. 415 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. ^1^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "Tpg JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Imports at New York. The following- horticuUural Koocis were received at the port of New York, week ending; March 8 : Via S. S. Niagara frcm Borrttaux : A. Rolker & Sons. 2."> cases plants. McHntchison & Co., 13 cases plants. Via S. S. Lorraine from Havre. France : McHutchison & Co.. 40 cases plants. A. Rolker & Sons, 'JXi packages plants. Via S. S. Malaneka, frum London. Engr. : A. W. Schisler Seed Co., :!Ci bass seeds. W. Beckert. ~M bags seeds. H. Frank Darrow Co.. '/! bo.gs seeds. Peter Henderson & Co., 7 bags seeds. To other.s : ,"o bags seeds, three cases and two bunc^les trtes and one case plants. Via S. S. Niemv Amsterdam, from Rotterdam : Stumpp & Walter Co., l.'i bbls. veset- nble seeds. McHutchison & Co., 139 cases plants. T. C. Kuyper & Co.. 133 cases plants .Tohn Schsepers & Co.. one case roots. F. B. Vandcgrift & Co., six cases plants and shrubs. R. F. Lane:. 147 case.» bulbs; etc. W. E. Marshall & Co.. t-vo cases bulbs. To others: 2.")tl bbls. grass seed. .SI cases plants and shrubs, 20 cases roses and 227 ca.ses bulbs and roots. The bulbs, it is understood, are largely gladioli. Via S. S. Chicago, from Bristol. Eng. : Meadows & Co., three bags seed. A. J. Brown Seed Co., five bags seed. British Export Restrictions Modified. The London Board of Trade .an- nounced Februarv 18, relaxation of the existing prohibitions of export on the following seeds from Class A to Class C, which denies export only to coun- tries in the neighborhood of enemy territory : Beet, broccoli, carrot, chic- ory^kalc. kohl rabi, lettuce, parsnip. shallTot, .spinach and tomato. Catalognies Received. Martin Kohankie, Painesville, O.. perennials: Advance Co., Richmond. Ind., sash operating devices and green- house fittings. Shus & Groot's, Enkhuisen, Holland, seeds. TnK Seed World devotes an entire page to reasons for advising the seeds- men to arbitrate. If this journal had lived a little longer, or knew a little more about the history of the Ameri- can Seed Trade Association, it would know that tor many years the arbitra- tion committee has been available to all members of the association. lyiiTiittA.fiiTiiTiiTiiTiiTiiTiiTiiTiiTjitiiTiiTiiTiiTiiTiiTiiriitiiTitTiiTiifiifiifiifiiTiiTiiTi.TiiTiiT.iTiiTiiti ALL % * "GOOD STUFF" We Got It. Get Some. WRITE TODAY VARIETIES % GARDEN * * SEED I * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * i BEETS Lb. Crimson Globe $0.60 Crosby's E^ptian 40 Detroit Dark Red 40 Early Blood Turnip 40 Edmands Blood Turnip 40 Dewing's Blood Turnip 40 Arlington 40 Swiss Chard 60 All Cabbage Seed as listed is of 1917 Crop of reliable growth and high germin- ation and baa been proven Ln our trials this past season — suitable for the most critical trade. CABBAGE Lh. Jersey Wakefield $5.00 Glory of Enkhuizeu 8.00 Fottler's Brunswick 4.00 Premium Flat Dutch 3.75 All Seasons 5.00 All Head Early 6.00 Charleston Wakefield 5.00 Copenhagen Market 11.00 Lupton 4.00 Vandergaw 4.00 Autumn King 4.00 Early Dwarf Flat Dutch 4.00 Early Winnigstadt 6.00 Drumhead 4.00 Surehead 4.00 CARROT Lb. Danver Half Long ?0.46 Ox Heart or Geurande 60 y'hantenay 60 SPINACH Lb. Long Standing $0.40 Victoria 40 Bloomsdale Savoy 40 Round Thick Leaf 40 Viroflay 40 ONION SEED Lb. Peacock's New Yellow Globe $2.00 Southport Yellow Globe 1.40 Southport Red Globe 1.60 Southport White Globe 1.76 Michigan Yellow Globe 1.60 Yellow Globe Danvers 1.85 Yellow Flat Danvers 1.60 Ohio Yellow Globe 1.60 Prizetaker 2.00 Yellow Cracker 1.60 Austrialian Brown 1.16 Large Bed Wethersfield 1.60 Yellow Strassburg 1.60 White Portugal 1.76 Crystal White Wax 1.60 Bed Bermuda 1.10 White or Straw Col. Bermuda 1.10 WATERIVIELON Lb. Tom Watson $0.33 Kleckley Sweet 33 Kolb's Gem 33 WRITE FOR OUR 1919 CATALOG TO-DAY EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. SEEDSMEN | 4013 Milwaukee Ave., I * * * * * * * * * CHICAGO I ^M^^^^^4^^^*^^^H^^^^^^^^^**^^^^»^^^^^^^^^I^^^^I■■^^^^^^^I■^I^^^^^^M^^^»»^^**^^^^^^^»^^'^'»<^^»^■^.»|! WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers QPPriAITIF^* S^^^*' Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and jrCvIALIifd* Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. 416 The American Florist. Mar. 15, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - ■ ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Fark Flace NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweot Cora, Garden Beans, Onion Sets, and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well aa a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Oey St., NEW TORK end OEANGE, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties : Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES- RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Popper. Eggplant, Tomato. Vine, Seed and Field Com. Specialties ; Correspondence Solicited. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON I'KDIIICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing BODGER'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. BEFORE PLACING ORDERS -FOR- SWEET PEAS Spencers, Grandifloras, Etc. Asters and Flower Seeds IN GENERAL WRITE US Introducers of Amerlcan]Beauty Asters and Dahlia Zinnias Now is the Time to Place Orders for 1919 Flower Seeds. Correspondence solicited. JOHN BODGER & SONS CO. Contract Seed Growers, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA l^.C^.3^ie:OII4> S., GOi. ^WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS>= — SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST c * X.T ¥^r» A -ik.TA^T^y->rf-v CABLE ADDRESS. "MCGILL-SEED" >-^ * » .T^v-kn-K.Tfl A SAN FRANCISCO s^n francisco CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing 1919, The American Florist. 417 iiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^^ I Dreer's Reliable Hardy Perennial I FLOWER SEEDS| Hardy Perennials arc becoming more popular each season; there is a big demand for the plants and many sorts are splendid for cut- ting. For best results seed should be sown in spring as soon as the ground is in good condition. We ofier below a short list of the best kinds thit can readily be grown from seed. For complete list sec our Wholesale Price List. Copies free to Florists on request. Tr. Pkt. Achillea Ptarmica Fl. PI. "The Pearl." Double Wh ite $0.50 " Millefolium Roseum. Rosy Milfoil , 15 Agrostemma Coronaria. Hriijht crimson 10 /mpelopsis VeitclU. Boston ivy 75C per M Ih. .10 Anchusa Italica Dropmore Variety. Rich deep blue. 25 AauUegla Chrysantha. Yellow 30 " Dreer's Lon^ Spurred Hybrids. Estra floe mixture 30 " Single Mixed. Goodqualitv 10 Double Mixed. " " 10 Boltonia Asteroides. White. 25 '• Latisguama. Pink.... 25 Campanula Carpatica. Blue 25 Alba. White 25 " Medium Calycanthema Mixed. Cup and saucer Canterbury Bells .30 " " Single Mixed. Canterbury Bells Shasta Daisy "Alaska." Tlje finest of all ... Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandillora. Golden yellow, extra flue strain Delphinium Belladonna. Turqjoise blue ** Gold Medal Hybrids. An extra fine strain of laree-flowering hybrids $250per!4lb. Dianthus Latifolius Atrococclneus Fl. PI. Double rich scarlet Digitalis Gloxinaellora Mixed, shotted Foxglove .10 .40 .10 .60 .20 .25 .20 Macutata Superba. An extra fine spotted strain 20 Monstrosa. Mammoth I'^oxglove Gaillardia Grandlliora Superb Mixed. One of the popular perennials. Geum Atrosanguineum Fl. PI. Double scarlet. Gypsnphila Paniculata. Hahys Breath Hibiscus New Giant. A sjrand strain of mixed colors Hollyhock Double Bright Rose. .20 .10 .25 .15 .15 .20 Maroon ,20 Red. " " Salmon Rose White '• " Yellow Mixed " " Newport Pink. .\ bjautiful pure pink ** Allegheny. Fringed Hollyhock, mixed colors, 20 Lathyrus Latifoilus Mixed. Everlasting Hardy Pea 15 Lavandula Vera. The true sweet lavender 20 Lapinus Polyphyllus Roseus 20 Blue 10 Tr. Pkt. Oz White $0.10 " " Moerheiml. Light and deep rose. .25 Mixed 500 per « lb. .10 Lychnis Chalcrdnnica. Bright scarlet. 10 Physostegia Virginica. Pink. Very popular 15 .20 .20 .20 .20 .20 25 -i ! ^^^^^^ ^ ^ 'ti^fl Piatycudon Grandiflora. Blue., " •' Alba. White Poppy Nudlcaule Mixed. Iceland Poppy *■ Orientale. Scurlet-crimson Oriental Poppy. Pyrethrum Hybridum Single Mixed. All colors... Sldalcea Candida. Pure wliite .25 .25 .20 .15 .30 .10 $0.20 1.00 .15 .30 .50 1.00 1.00 .75 .40 1.25 .30 Oz. $2.50 .60 .25 .25 1.00 1.50 1.50 .25 .30 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.25 .25 2.00 .25 3.00 .75 1.00 .60 .60 .75 .40 .75 .40 .50 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .60 1.00 .75 .40 .75 .'20 TRITOMA HYBRIDA. Tr. Pkt. Sidalcea Rose Queen, .v line new clear rose $0.30 " Rosy Gem. Bright rose. .15 Statice Latifolia. sea Lavender 25 Stokesia Cyanea, Blue. Cornflower Aster 20 Alba. White 25 Sweet WilUam, Single Mixed 75c per !^ lb. .10 " " " Newport Pink 30 " " " Scarlet Beauty 30 Double Mixed.. ..... $1.50 per >i lb. .15 Tritoma Hybrida. S. splendid mixture of early-Bowering varieties of the Red-hot-Poker. 25 1.00 Oz. $1.5 .50 1.00 .75 1.00 .25 1.50 1.50 .50 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. jiiiiiiiii THE J.G.ROBINSOKSEEDGO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. I. N. Simon & Sod Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, ouantities required. Illnsiraied Caislogoe Free. KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: •'KELWAY, LANGPORT.' 418 The American Florist. Mar. 15, A^?^ White S Yellow Red Brown (Late keepers) Write or Wire for Prices Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever. we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELIi, Sammlt, N. J. Hention the American Florist when writing jsiinniiiini]iiiiuiiiiiinDiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii% I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia I H Wholesale Price List for Florist* S S and Market Gardeners g %iioiinmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiniiiniiiniiiiiiiiiniinn# Mention the American Florist when writing Commercial Vegetable Seed Acreage. From reports which have been re- ceived by the .seed reportinsr service of the bureau of marlcets figures have been compiled showing: the estimated total acrea.£fe planted and to be planted for harvest in VJU) and the acreage planted and actually harvested in VMH as fol- lows : CO " { = ~a -2 -, «;-'-' ■-m - Kind or .Seen. =5= "^ § ■= "c-O. ■, . H ■§ c — ■" _ a, aj *j "" "T ^ « J r ^ *- = t ■. o o: _ o . Acres Acres Acres. Iteiins-- Dwarf snap 53.03." 71. OCT «.'. OCS Itcaus— rinrden pole (J.337 7.133 0 294 (not Including Limn) H«el — Garden 3.002 2.813 2 724 licet— Mangel Ml 403 '334 I'alilraKe 2.13.''i ' 1 21)2 374 ^"'■'•ot 3.840 4.834 4.(J7K ftlcry l!j;j ].-,,, jr,,| 1^'Ucinnber 3.707 2 811 ■' 4'n Kale S3 '44 "'24 I-ettuco 2.4:il) 2.222 1 74S Mnsknielon 1.720 1 .2iri l.ft.'jl Watermelon 4.871* 10.4.30 10.120 Onion seed 7.232 7.4.W 0.802 Onion sets 3.103 3 324 :! '»3" Parsley 28r, 'l3!) 'l2«" Parsnip 331; 232 22n Peas— Garden !)«,S2B 101,230 !)3 44r. '■opper 412 010 0117 I'nmpkln 1.231 ],4l,s 0^4 Kadlsh n.5.3- 8.710 7.8'>0 Salsify iri2 10.-, DC, Spinach 2.2.88 4.1.'i4 3.1.-1 .Squaxli — Rummer LOOTi 030 054 Squash— Winter 2.044 2.284 1,3.111 Sweet corn 14.057 14.470 i:i.22(l 'IVunalo 2.004 (i.120 .1.332 'I'urnlp — English 2.441 .1:!0 .'WO TMrnlp — Swede 706 402 00 WOOD'S Famous Southern Ensilage Corns Wood's Famous Southern Grown Ensilage Corns enable farmers- to grow more silage on every acre. For years these corns have enjoyed a splendid reputation for ensilage , purposes, particularly in the North and West — making larger and bet- ter crops than corns grown in other parts of the country. The past year was very favor- able for curing and maturing. We offer corns cured under natural conditions — unsurpassed in vigo- rous germination. "As a Silo Filler It Has No EquaV* — that's what one farmer says about it. An Ohio farmer writes: "It is the best silage corn I ever raised." Another writes : "Some of the strongest land made 100 bushels to the acre." Write for prices of these corns that produce the most silage from the least laud and labor. T.W.WOOD & SONS Richmond Seedsmen Virginia The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Hnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington, mniuiu, UUIIII. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Waldo Rohnert GILROY. CAU WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialtleai Oeet* Carrot, Kndive, Lc(tuc«, Onion and Kadlah. Correspondence Solicited. J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19 j 9 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt a Light Sts., B/VLTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Co., ud. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds PANSIES Cool jjreentioiise i;rown seedlings. «4.00 per 1000. Alyssum Double Giant, 2-inch. fS.OO per 100. Geraniums, biH-ked uhi-nd at this time. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, n. 1919. The American Florist. 419 Vaughan's ASTER SEED for Florists ASTER— Giant Branching. Trade pkt. Light GIANT COMET Shell Pinli, Purple. Kose, Criuisuu. Lavender, Blue. Dark Blue. White. Any of above $0.20 Mixed, all colors 1 lb.. $12.00 .15 $1.20 1.00 OSTRICH FEATHER Trade pkt. This 13 the finest type of Aster for all purposes, espe- i-ially for maiket cut flowers. Crimson. Light Blue. Lavender, Pink. Light Pink, Sih erv Lilac, Dark Blue, Rose. White. Any of above ^4 oz., 40c $0.25 Mixed, all colors U oz., 36c .25 QUEEN OF THE MARKET The Standard Early Flowering Type White, Crimson, Pink, Dark Blue, Flesh, Scarlet. Any of above per lb., $10.00; ^i oz., 25c Mixed, all colors .....per lb., 10.00; H oz., 20c GIANT BRANCHING White, Lavender, Rose Pink, Crimson. Azure Blue, Daybreak. (Mary Semple) Purple. Deep Violet. Any of above per lb., $10.00; Vi oz., 25c Mixed, all colors per lb.. .8.00; % oz., 20c CREGO This flower is giant in size, many blossoms sis inches across. The petals are nearly double the length of the older varieties, and are twisted and curled. White. Crimson, Shell Pink, Azure Blue, Dark Pink, I'urple. Lavender. Any of above H oz. , 40c Mixed, all colors V^ oz., 35c THE ROYAL (Early Floweriner Branchlner) This tyi* fills a gap between the Queen of the Market and the Late-Flowering Branching Asters, White. Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Lavender, Purple. . Any of above % oz.. 40c Mixed, all colors % oz., 40c THE KING The habit is similar to the Branching, vigorous in giowth, long stiff stems. In form the flower is entirely • iistinct from any other variety; petals somewhat re- semble the quilled varieties, but are much larger and tuoader. Hose. Pink, Violet. White, Crimson, Lavender. Any of above % oz.. 45c ?ilixed all colors % oz.. 45c OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS Lavender Gem. The flowers are of a true lavender .-.Imiie aud the petals are gracefully curled and twisted.. Sensation. The reddest of all red asters, the color be- ing a dark rich garnet or ox-blood red. which glistens in sunshine like a live coal; free branching Mammoth Non-Lateral Branching White, 2 ft. This Is the largest Aster on the market. The plants grow about two feet high, with a low branching habit, and the flowers, which are borne on non-lateral stems, are full, with petal curled and incurved, making the flowers appear like a cross between an Ostrich Feather and a Giant Branching % oz., 60c Mammoth Non-Lateral Branching Blue, 2 ft. Very like the preceding except the flowers are a medium shade of blue % oz„ 50c American Beauty. Rose Pink, 2% ft % oz., 650 American Beauty. Purple % oz.. 60o ASTERS IN MIXTURES Vau^han's Florists' Mixture White Tall Varieties. . Mixed .10 .10 Florists' Catalog Now Being Mailed. If You Do Not Receive a Copy. Please Write for One. Vaughan's Seed Store, 41-43 Barclay St., NEW YORK. 31-33 W. Randolph St., 803 W. Randolph St. $1.40 1.20 .80 .80 ..60 1.40 1.20 1.40 1.40 25 26 1.60 l.SO 26 2.00 26 1.80 4.00 3.20 2.60 4.00 1.40 1.40 Chicago Dracaena Canes Last chance to import Canes befort^ " Plant Exclusion Act*' becomes effective June 1st. All the best coramercia! varietips including Lindeni Massangeana Terminalis Fr a grans Imperialis Sandenana Amabills Lord Wolseley Etc., Etc. Write for prices. Spring shipment. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Eggplant. Squash, Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed, and Field Com on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Vention the American Florist when writing MICHELL'S ASTER SEED CREGO. Blue. White, Shell piuk. Rose pink, Purple, Lavender. Tr. pkt.. 40o; $2.00 per oz. Mixed colors. Tr. pkt, 30o: 11.25 I'pr oz. SEMPLE'S LATK BRANCHING, in separate colors. Tr. pkt., 30c; »l.riO pel- oz. ChoiOH Miixfil. Tr. pkt.. 30c; SI. 00 per oz. EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING, in separate colors. Tr. pkt., 40c: $3.25 per oz. Choice mixed. Tr. pkt.. 40c; 12.00 per oz. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Northern Greenhouse Grown. EXTRA QUALITY. Per 100 seeds, 50c; p.-r 1000. $3.00: per 6000, J13. 75: per 10,000, S35.00 Also all other Seasonable Seeds. Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market st., Ptiiladelphia, Pa. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write foE prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO 420 The American Florist. Mar. 15, i Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers" Association of America. H. W. Se'-by, PhilsJelphia, Pa.. President; C. W. Waid. Grand Rspids. Mich.. Viee- Presideni: S. W. Severance. LonisTille.Kv.. Secretary; Easene Davis, Grand Rapids. Mich.. Tressur»r. Db. "W.^tkfr. of the UnlTersity of Wisconsin, lectured last week to Cook county gardeners on diseases of cab- bage and onion sets, illustrated with stereoptic-on views. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Cticago, March 11. — Cucumbers. 2- dozen box. SJ.OO lo iN^.75; celery. Flor- ida, crate. ^5.<-0 to S6.00: leal lettuce, per box, 40 cents; radishes, per dozen bunches, 5<3 to 60 cents: tomatoes. 6 baskets. $5.a0 to $6.50. Xew York. March 10. — Celery (Flor- ida), per case, S4.00 to $7.00; cucum- bers. 52.00 to $2 25 per dozen : mush- rooms, -Sl-OO to $2,25 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound. 25 to 6^' cents; lettuce, per package. $1.00 to S6.00: radishes, per ]<» bunches. $4.00 to S6.00. Vegetable Markets. Reports receive.1 by the bureau of markets. United States department of agriculture, for the period March 4-10. indicate prices fairly steady -srith ship- ments heavy. In potatoes, price changes were sUghi and generally upward. Xo. 1 northern ■white stock followed a wide fairly steady range of $1.60-$1.S0 sacked and bulk for carlots at Chicago and $1.T5-$1.90 in jobbing markets. Minnesota Red River Ohios c-ontinued steady at $lJi.5 f. o. b. Moorhead. Colo- rado Xo. 1 sacked whites v»-ere a strong feature, reaching $lJi.5-$1.35 f. o. b.. a gain of 10-15 cents, and reached S1.S5- S1.95 in carlots at Oklahoma City. Eastern onion markets showed signs of hesitation after the leccnt price ad- vance and there was a slight reaction in Xew York producing sections, rul- ing $4 f. o. b. for Xo. 1 sacked yellow stock. Eastern consuming markets ranged about steady for whites at $.3Ji5- ^.25. iliddlewestem markets and Xew Orleans threatened a further ad- vance to $4JI.>$."i.7.5. Cabbage valu^ held firm and old bulk stock strength- ened to $33-$4Sl..j'. Truck Gardeners Seek Market House. Growers of garden truck and pro- duce who retail their own goods, are seeking a site for a market in Cleveland. O. Geo. Lr. Cooley. formeriy president of the Cuyahoga county farm bureau, has been made chairman of the cen- tral exchange or market association committee. Such well known men as Geo. Rose, president of the farm bur- eau; Martin Reutenik. of ihr- Cleveland Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Associa- tion: C. W. Laughlin, of the Dover Fruit Growers' Association: Chas. Glen- denning, of the Cleveland Market Grow- ers' Association, and John Hoag. Cuya- hoga covmty grange, are members of this committee. Ralph Jordan, county agric'oltural agent, says all five asso- ciations are now combined and very enthusiastic over the proposed solution of the market site problem. C. F. B. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. SCHEDULE OF EXHIP.ITIOXS FCB 1919. The Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety, the office and library of which are now located at 606 Finance build- ing. South Penn Square, Philadelphia, has announced the programme of exhi- bitions for the year as follows : June 3-4 at Brj-n MawT, Pa, — Peonies, outdoor cut flowers and hybrid tea roses, June 24-25 at Jenkintown Club. Jen- kintown. — Sweet peas, hardy perennials and hybrid perpetual roses. September 16-17 at Masonic Hall. Ardmore. — Dahlias, outdoor cut flowers and vegetables. Xovercber 5-S at First Regiment Armoi-}-, Philadelphia, — Annual Exhibi- tion and chrysanthemum show. At all of the above exhibitions, prizes will be awarded for vegetables in school garden and war garden classes. Further information may be obtained ui>on appUcation to the secretary. David Rust, at the office of the society. Providence, R. I. Business during the past week has been good with a call for ftineral work that keeps all hands busy. Cut flow- ers sell well and are offered in good varie:y, such as daffodils. Easter lilies, callas, sweet peas, violets, snapdragons, carnations, excellent roses, marguerites, calendulas, Chinese i)oppies, etc. Plant sales are tmusaally good. The favorites are hyacinths, daffodils, tulips, cinera- rias, small palms, crocuses and a few cyclamens. H. A. T. H.\xcocK, iliCH. — A flower store is to be opened in this city by David P. An- derson. Saskatoo:n, Sask. — Professor Alexan- der R. Greig win let sub-coiitracts for one house, 2.5x0l> feet, to be added to the range at the University of Sas- katchewan, "Market Gardening" An elementary teit book containing 102 page*. 5iT. with 36 lUustrations. by F. L.Yeaw, manager of the Oasib Farm & orchard Co.. Boawell, S.M. Cloth Boand. 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St,, CHICAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL ( Seine et Oise,) France. (XSTABUSHED 1666; Wholesale Growers and Ejtporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Sw^ede and Tunup. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunnower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on AppUcation. ENGLISH CORRESFO.VDENCE. 1919. The American Florist. 421 VIOLETS Rooted Raimers For April and Is ter de;:TerT. 100 1000 Princess of Wales K.50 KO.oo Lady Campbell S-S'J 30.00 FRENCH PUSSY WILLOW What could be more profitable to srow than French Pussy Willow f It's just like fmriing moncy. Everybody uses it. Grown outside with practically no work or attention. I to 4-eTe rooted cuttuigi for April delivery. 140.00 per lOOO. C. U. UGGIT Office: 325 Bulletin Bldg., PHIIADELPHLA, - - PA. Mention the American Florist tchen writing ty^i^s. ».».»,», »- »-^ ^ »-'-■- ■-».».»-^ ■.■-■-','. i MORE AND BETTER KENTIAS than ever. Joseph Heacock Company WTNCOTE PA. ■WRITE FOR PRICES l^^^^^^^^^^c»^^^i.^^^^S.S.S.S.g»3 Mention the American Florist \chen \criting We have ibe folloviog plants ready far shipnent: ColecB In rooted cuttings. Heliotrope In 2H-lnch and rooted ccttlngB. Moonvines In 2H-lnch and rooted cnrtinga, SalTia. in 21-5-inch and rooted cuttings. Sander and Karputfite Daisies, 2^'\iich and rooted cDttlngs. Hose and Ivy Geraniums, 2^-incti and rooted cuttingrs. Sprenferi. 2H-inch. 3-inch and 4-inch. Begonias, Chattlaixe. 2H-inch. 3-incrti and 4-lncli. Lc^^irosa. 2^ -inch and ■4-iEch. GEO. A. KUHL, P«kin, Ql. Kention the American Florist tchen tcriting GERANIUMS Rooted Cnttlngs. None :or sale now. Orderi borked '.or s-'-uier dehvery only. S. A. Nntt, BDctiner, Ricard. Poitevlne. Asparagas Plnmosns.— My usual high quality of stock. Deliveries beginning Mav Isi at ^50 per IN. $30.00 per 1000. /ALBERT M. H£RR, URCi:TE1l.nL Mention the American Florist vrhen icriting CHAs. H. Tomr MADISON. NEW JERSEY TN^OLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemnm Xovelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist xchen icriting CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Seasonable Stock READY NOW Achyranthns HerbStl, (dwarf, brighest red) $ 4.00 per 10'A, CAIXFORXTA Mention the American Florist ichen trriting I Robert Craig Co... | I g^' PALMS I I and Novelties tn PecoratiTe Plants. g I Market lad 49tb Sis.. Philadeipliia, Pa. | Mention the American Florist tcken V!ritina CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St.. Chicago Mention the American Florist vhen tcriting THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cncniziber, Kcskselos. S;:i&&h B^tf FiimpUa. S-K-eet, Flini i:;d I>eL: Seed Cote. Mention the American Florist ichen tcriting JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the be::eit o* o~r •SS- jesrs' eii>erle2r«. All seascCLfiMe vsrleues. Our stccts £re Terr complete, ROCHESTER, X. Y. The Flower Cltj Mention the Arnerican Florist irAen icriting CANNAS Dormant roots all sold. We have a few hundred well established plants from 3 inch pots. King Humbert, $6.50 per 100; Yellow King Humbert, $8.00 per 100. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Mention the American Florist ichen tcriiing Alonzo J. Bryan Wliolesale FlorUt WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Gro-wer of Ger&si^iis, FccisiaA. Heliotrope*, Ca.r.-sas ard all kinds of B*ddis5 Plazts. iidnd- i-f Veg^taKe Plants by the tnrdreis of thon- s&nds. See our dispiar Adv. ia Americaa Florift, April 6, 191S, p&re 612. Correspond£i=,ce soliciidd. Mention the American Florist ichen icriting I Mention the American Florist trAen icriting Lafayette Indiana 422 The American Florist. Mar. 15, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mavhew. Wnxahachie. T^x.. Frpsi- dent; J. Kdnurd HI. on. Morrisvill , Pa.. Vice-Presidf ni; Curtis Nye smith. 19 Con- press St.. lioston, Mass., Secretary and Coun- st?l. Korty-Ioiir annual convention will be held at Chicago m 1S19. Painesville, O. — Robert George re- turned from California March 7, report- ing he had a splendid trip and enjoyed every minute of it. Havebfobd, Pa. — Joseph R. Connell has been awarded a verdict of $7,280 for trees destroyed by the Western Union Telegraph Co., in extendinK its lines. Norwich, Conn. — Edward A. Smith, a well known florist of New London, has been appointed superintendent of Mo- hegan park in this city, effective April 1. We are advised under date of Febru- ary 10 from Eoskoop that the Holland- America line has reduced ocean rates on nursery stock to New York to 25 Dutch guilders for 40 cubic feet. THE United States department of ag- riculture has issued Farmers' Bulletin lOlG entitled "Propagation and Culture of the Date Palm," giving concise prac- tical directions for establishing a bear- ing orchard. ' J.\r.\NESE nurseries report low freights from Yokohama to Pacific coast points, .'i!9 per ton by the Com- mander line, and $15 per ton by the Free line, except to Portland, where the rate is $4 per ton higher. "Geowikq Frtiit for Home Use" is the title of Farmers' Bulletin 1001. is- sued by the United States department of agriculture dealing with widely grown varieties contributing to the health and pleasure of the average fam- ily at a small outlay of money. Minneapolis, Minn. — During Park Superintendent Wirth's absence last week, the work of cutting down the city trees was suspended pending in- vestigation tipon his return. C. M. Loring has offered to establish a fund yielding $2,500 yearly for tree mainte- nance on the Grand Rounds. Trees Free for Reforestration. According to Commissioner George D. Pratt of the New York conservation commission, the state has 10,000,000 young trees in its nurseries for ship- ment to persons throughout the state for purposes of reforestration. The va- rieties include white pine, Scotch pine, Norway spruce, red pine, white cedar, European larch, white ash and black lociist. The trees will be sold at about the cost of production, from $1 .W a thousand for seedlings to .$4..'i0 a thousand for the largest transplants. No orders will be filled for less than "lOn trops. To municipalities and charitable institutions in the state, the commis- sion will furnish trees for the cost of packing; about .^0 cents a thousand. The commi.osionor sfiys the trees should be planted as soon as the frost Is out of the .ground: that is, from about April 15 to May 20. Lake Geneva Gardeners' Association. officers for 1&19 INSTALLED. The feature of the monthly meeting of the Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, held at Lake Geneva, Wis., March 1, was the installa- tion of the recently elected officers for the enstiing year as follows : F. W. Sparks, president; R. J. Sampson, vice- president; Axel Johnson, treasurer; F. Brady, secretary. Directors : W. Long- land, A. Martini. A. J. Smith, J. Balsdon and R. J. Niles. Retiring President Martini in an appropriate speech thanked the officers and members of the association for the support given him during his administration and asked for a continuance for the incom- ing- president, who upon assuming office made suitable reply. The secretary read a number of ar- ticles relating to the proposed plant quarantine order and a letter from •Theodore Wirth, superintendent of parks at Minneapolis, Minn., met with much approval, a motion being made and unanimously carried that a letter be written to him expressing the ap- proval of the association with his sug- gestions. F. W. Sparks. Holyoke ana Northampton Club. The regular meeting of the club was held March 4, with H. E. Downer at Smith College plant house, Northamp- ton, Mass. There was a good atten- dance with President Harold Keyes in the chair. The evening was taken up with a discussion of the horticvil- tural import prohibition, which came in for a great deal of criticisrh. Members who had not written a protest to their local congressmen, as the club had voted on the previous meeting, were urged to do sc immediately. Wilmington Florists' Club. The above organization held its monthly meeting February 24 at the office of William N. Potter, Wilmington, Del., with an excellent attendance. Sev- eral new committees were appointed, one of which will secure suitable and permanent quarters. The feature of the evening was an interesting address by B. Frank Brinton. of G. W. Brinton & Son, his topic being "Plant Exclu- sion." The sub,iect was handled in an able and comprehensive manner and was followed by a general discussion, which resulted in resolutions of protest being passed, copies of which were or- dered sent to Chairman Marlatt of the federal horticultural board. Secretary of Agriculture Houston, Senator Wal- cott. Senator-elect Ball and Congress- man Layton. The club's officers for the present year are: William N. Potter, president; Henrietta Kuratle, vice-president; Roy G. Brinton, secretary, and C. Harley Simon, treasurer. Peonies, 30 acres; Iris, 1 acre. No advanced prices. Write for catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. EST GROVI PENNA. Wb(zer, Yicc-Prn. _„„ pONARD 6 ™e bjONES CO. Robnl Pyle, Pres. 1*1 * Specialists in Specimen Stocic FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Ilnrdy Rhododendrons. Azaleas, Box- iTOods, Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Evergreens. Write for Prices COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREHiA. CAL.IFOR1VIA, HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETerKreeo SpeciaGsts Ursest Growers in Ameiici Box 404. DUNDEE. ILL. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, P. 0. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown Juno., N. Y. IBOLIUM ^^yV/,^ HARDY PRIVET. (L.lbota X Ovaljfoljyn) To be spiit out in the Fall of 1919. More about it later. W^O^ODM^NT^NuKlEsTln?:: Introducers of BOX-BARBEKRY NEW HAVEN, CONN. DAHLIAS of QUALITY and DISTINCTION Write for Wholesale Price List of latest cut flower varieties Awarded al N Y. 1918. DAHLIADEL NURSERIES VINELAND, N. J. All in Field-grown Each Ayesha $0.30 Breeze Lawn 60 Crystal 35 Dreor's Yellow 26 Duchess of Marlboro 35 Etendard de Lyon 50 Frances White 35 Gen. Pershing 60 Irine Satis 50 Kalif 60 Mina Burgle 20 Muie. Eschenauer 35 Mrs, C, H. Breok 35 Oregon Beauty 25 Pierrot 60 Sherlock 20 Sweetbrier 36 Wodan 25 Clumps. Dozen 100 $3.00 $20.00 6.00 45.00 3.50 26.00 2.60 18.00 3.60 25.00 6.00 35.00 3.60 25.00 6.00 40.00 6.00 35.00 6.00 35.00 2.00 16.00 3.60 26.00 3.50 26.00 2.60 18.00 5.00 35.00 2.00 16.00 3.60 26.00 2.60 20.00 1919. The American Florist. 423 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. A.GERATTJMS. Ageratum. Little Blue Star and White Cap, $3.60 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O. AliYSSUM. Alyesum, Double Giant. 2lDCh, J2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs, Allegany, N, Y. A3IARYIiIiIS. <« Amaryllis, Can ship these sbowiD^ bud, freshly dug. at $4.50 doz., $32.50 per 100. When you get them with bud, the flower is sure. 50 at 100 rate. TAIT BROTHERS COMPANY P. O. Box 556 Brunswick, Ga. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Extra strong and bushy 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; Sprengerl, 3-in.. $6.00 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, O. Asparagus plumosus, IV'-in., $3.00 per 100; 2^4-in.. $4.00 per 100. Sprengerl. 5-in., long top, $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O. Asparagus plumosus. Usual high quality stock. Deliveries beginning Mav 1. S3.."i0 per KO; $30.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 3-ineh. 7c; Sprengerl, 4 inch, 10c. WOLFE, THE FLORIST, Waco, Tei. BUUBS. Paper Whites. Wil contract for all stock we nave. 12 centimeters and up. Write for prices. TAIT BROTHERS COMPANY P. O. Box 556 Brunswick, Ga. Bulbs. LU. Glganteum, 7-9 and 9-10 In., for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bide.. New York City. CANNAS. CANNAS CHOICE STOCK. Two to three eye. plump, dormant roots. Order early so as to protect your supply. King Humbert $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per iooo Chas. Henderson ... 2.50 per 10<1; 22.00 per 1000 PETER PEARSON 573-4 Gunnison St. Chicago Phone Kildare 6418 Cannas. King Humbert, extra heavy home grown, $4.00 per 100; Mixed Cannas, such va- rieties as Gladiator, Indiana, Meteor, Mrs. A. T. Conard, F. Vaughan and Wlntzer's Colossal, at $20.00 per 1,000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cannas. Large flowering. Strong dormant roots — 2 to 3 eyes. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi- cago. For the best np-to-aate Cannas, get new price list. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa, CARNATIONS. CARNATION CUTTINGS Extra fine stock ready for immediate ship- ment. The best possible obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 Matchless 4.00 35.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Roper 4.00 35.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 Nebraska 4.50 40.00 Rosette 4.0O 35.00 WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. L, D. Phone, Randolph 2081. BELLE WASHBURN CARNATION PLANTS. 2'^-inch pots. Now ready for shipment $8.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN Greenhouses. Store and OfHce. Hinsdale. III. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO CARNATIONS. Matchless. Out of Soil. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO Joliet. niinois Rooted Carnation cuttings. 800 Matchless, 1.000 Ward, at $4.<:k1 per 100; $35.00 per 1.000. 1,000 Ward Carnations in 214-in. pots. $5.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. Carnations. Rooted cuttings, Nebraska, Ward and Matchless, $3.60 per 100. $35.00 per I.OIX); 2%-lnch, $6.00 per UK), $60.00 per 1,000. WOLFE, THE FLORIST, Waco, Tex. Carnations. All high grade stock. F. Domer & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHR YSA NTHEM CMS. POMPONS. AN EARLY VARIETY OF DOUBLE WHITE POMPONS. FLOWERS READY ABOUT OCTOBER 15TH. This Pompon is the only early white on this market, and has the field to itself. CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100, $5.00. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Greenhouses, Store & Office, Hinsdale, 111. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Chrysanthemums. Rooted cuttings and 2-in. stock, ready March 16. For varieties and prices see display advertisement on front cover page of this issue. W. F. Kastlng Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo. N. Y. Chrysanthemums. 214-Inch, Mensa, Silver Wedding, Christy Mathewson, Mrs. Weeds, Pres. Taft. Com. Mathew, Chapolora, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. WOLFE. THE FLORIST, Waco, Tex. Christmas Gold. A golden yellow button that will he in all the markets next Christmas. $2.50 per doz.. $17.60 per 100. $160.00 per 1.000. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn, Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. Write for Ust. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. COIiEUS. Coleus. Christmas Gem, large stock, 3-in., $10.00 per 100; 41n., $20.00 per 100. Pochl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111, CROTONS. CrotoDs, all tbe way from 4-ln., to big tabs; prices range from 50c to $10.00 per plant. Poehl- mani: Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. DAHIilAS. NOT TIIE QUANTITY BUT THE QUALITY The best cut flower and garden varieties. Get our prices for best oualitv stock. LYNDHURST FARM. HAMMONTON. N. J. Dalillaa of quality and distinction. All field- grown clomps. Write for wholesale price list of late cut flower varieties. DahUadel Nur- series. Vineland, N. J. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Pea- cock Dahlia Farms. WUIiamstown Jet.. N. J. DAISIES. Daisies, Paris, Queen Alexander. 3-inch, 7c each. WOLFE. THE FLORIST, Waco. Tes. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Massangeana. 3-iQ., $30.00; 4-in,. $50.00 per 100: 5-in.. 75c to $1.00; 6-in.. $1.25 to $1.50. Dracaena Terminalis. 5-in., 50c to 75c; 6-in.. 75c to $1.00. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. Dracaena Canes. All the best commercial varieties. Write for prices. Spring ship- ment. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York, Dracac-na Indivisa. heavy. 6-in. specimens 75c each; "in. specimens. $1.00 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe. 0. Dracaena Rotheana, 7-in.. each, $1.50. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. FERNS. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-Io.. 30c each. $3.50 per doz.; 5-ln., 40c each, $5.00 per doz.; 6-in., 75c each, $8.50 per doz.; 7-ln., $1.00 each, $11.00 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Fern's. Boston and Roosevelt. 2i!.-in.. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Whitmani, Teddv. Jr.. Scottl and Verona. $6.50 per 100; S.%5.()0 per 1.000. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. Ferns. All well grown, healthy stock. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. Y. Ferns. Boston. 6-ln.. 60c; 7-in., $1.00; 8-in., $1.50; 9-in.. $2.00; 10-in.. $2.50 each. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwig Mosbaek, Femdale, AskoT, Minn. FE^•ERFEW. Feverfew Seedlings. 2-Inch, 3c each, WOLFE, THE FLORIST, Waco, Tex. FICUS. Rubbers, 35c. 50c, 75c, $1,00, $1.50, $2.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds Aiiout It. 424 The American Florist. Mar. 15, GliADIOIiUS. Gladiolus. 2,000 Primulinus Hybrids at $12.00 per 1,000, 2o0 at 1,000 rate. No other gladiolus to offer. TAIT BBOTHEKS COMPANY P. O. Box 556 Brunswick, . Ga. Gladiolus. Especially selected for greenhouse forcing or planting out^for sure summer blooms. American grown.- For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Gladiolus Cut Flowers. Will be ready to ship these in May. If interested write for prices. TAIT BRdTHlirRS COMPANY P. O. Box 566 Brunswick, Ca. GREENS. Green Goods. Stock of best quality and guar- anteed to please. For list and prices see dis- f)lay advertisement elsewhere in this Issue, Tar-Heel Evergreen Co., Elk Park, N. 0. KENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana. extra fine 214-in., $14.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; 3in., $25.00 per UK), $220.00 per 1.000: 4-in., $50 per 100; 5-in., $12.00 to $15.0u per doz. ; 6-in., $2.00 to $2.50 each; Forsteriana, 5-in., made up. $1.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 3 in n pot, 5-in. per doz.. $12.00. The George Witt- bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. LILY OP THE VAIiliEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Just received. (30.00 per case of 1,000: $15.00 per case of 600. J. M. Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York, Valley Pips for quick forcing, $25.00 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size, $2.00 per carton; in 100- lb. cases, $24.00 per case. The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind, MORNING GLORY. Blue Morning Glory, 2V4-lnch, 3(r each. WOLFE. THE FLORIST, Waco, Tex. ONION SETS. ONION SETS Red at $2.60, Yellow at $2.50 per bushel of 32 lbs. Choice quaUty. J. C. ZAPLEWSKI & CO., Norwood Park, 111. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London. England. Cattleyas. Laellio- Cattlfyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- estabiished. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Ktobert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Phoenix Boebelenll, 6-Inch, »1.26 to $1.60 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PEONIES. Peonies and Iris. Write for catalogue. Gil- bert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. PANDANPS. Pandanus Veltchll, 6in., 16-lC Inches high, each, $1.50; 7-in.. 24 Inches high, each, $2.50. The George Wittbold Co,, 746 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PANSIES. Pansies. Cool greenhouse grown seedlings, $4.00 per l.Oou. Elmer Rawllngs, Allegany, N. Y. PUSSY WILLOWS. Pussy willows for forcing, full of buds, never been finer, 18 to 30-in.. $3.00 per 1,000; 2 to 4- ft., .$6.00 per 1,000: 4 to 6-ft., $10.00 per 1,000. Hand-made pussy willow cuttings, $3.50 per l.OUO; Hand-made Coinns stolonifera, $3. 51) per 1,000. Cash with order. Packing free! Satis- faction or money back. MINNEAPOLIS. NUR- SERY, Minneapolis, Minn. ROSES. BENCH ROSE PLANTS— 2 YBAE 5000 Montrose — 500 Russell $600 Takes the Lot. WBISS-MEYEB CO.. Maywood. m. RICHMOND BENCH PLANTS $8.00 per inO: $75.00 per 1,000. GEORGE RBINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROSE CUTTINGS. Elegant cuttings of Columbia. $12.00 per 100; $110.00 per 1,000. Cash please. ALBERT F. AMLING CO., Maywood, Illinois. Rose Premier. Own roots, March delivery, 2% in., $30.00 per 100. Grafted, $36.00 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. SEEDS. Cabbage seeds. Genuine imported, very best Danish prown 1918 crop. Per lb. Copenhagen Market, selected stock $11.50 Dutch Winter or Hollander, selected stock 10.50 Danish BaUhead, selected stock 10.00 Danish Roundhead, selected stock 9.50 Cauliflower seeds. Danish grown. Per oz. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected stock. $2. 00 New Earliest Snowball, selected stock... 2.50 Dry Weather, selected stock 2.50 Danish Perfection, selected stock 2.75 STANDARD SEED COMPANY. Racine, Wis. Seeds. Dreer'a reliable, hai'dy perennial flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Micuell's Aster and Asparagus plu- mosus. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry P. Mlchell Co.. 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGUI & Co,, wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif, Seeds. Garden of all kinds. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar P, HurS, Swedes- boro, N. J. Seeds. Aster for florists. For varieties and prices sec display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. SEEDS. Seed. Cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very best strains. Prices on application. J. M. Thorturn & Co., 63 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumbers, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed Id general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application, S D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet com onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The EJverett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality, Jerome B, Rice Seed Co,, Cambridge, N. X.- Seeds, wholesale field and garden aeeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and BUicott St.. Baltimore, Md. Seeds specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Bohnert. Gllroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of '"^y \««'^- tlon. The W. W, Barnard Co., 231-235 W, Madison St., Chicago, Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and sQuash. Western Seed and IrrigaOon Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds: Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabblges, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea "dish, and all grd«j. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., i20-,iiju W. KInzie St., Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pes and NasturUum a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co,, Arroyo Grande, Calif. <5pedawn Vases, Urns, Btc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Liabor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Wore HORACE C. GRAY CO.. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing KAY & KAY CO. standard Flower Pots WORCE.STER, Mass. — The greenhouses on the Gordon estate at Grafton hav.^ been leased by Edward L. Famsworth. of the county farm bureau. 5.50 6.25 GO 9.75 Per 1000 -inch.. 112..50 4 4H-iuch 5 -inch 5i^-inch 6 -incD 15-50 . 21.00 . 27.00 . 34.00 Cash with order. Prices F. O.B.Chicago. 40 1 1 W. 26th St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd., S4o; 25 yds., at 33c: 50 yds., at 32c; 100 yds., at 31 Vic. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writing 428 The American Florist. Mar. 15, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 427 AlfredLozierRa8erT.412 Allen J K 407 Alpha Floral Co 411 Amer Bulb Co I AmlineECCo 403 Anderson S A 412 AngermuellerG H Co 4C4 Aohine Mfe Co 426 Astoria Florist 410 Avenue Floral Co. ..412 Baer Julius 411 Barnard W W .Co... 421 Bas8ett& Washburn. 396 Baumer Aut R 413 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.405 Beeerow's 410 Berger Bros ...404 Berning H G 404 Bird &SDn Inc 426 Bodeer J &Son8Co..4I6 BolandJB 413 Boltiano J &Son....418 Bramler & Son 413 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 414 Breitmeyer sJSons. 410 Briggs Floral Co 412 Broadway Florist... 411 Brown A J Seed Co.. 414 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 416 Bryan Alonzo J 421 Bucbbinder Bros IV BnckbeeH W 412 Budlong Co J A 400 Buroee W A Co 418 California Florists., .411 Central Floral Co. ..413 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 42S Chicago Flower Growers Assn 4C2 Clark EB Seed Co.. 418 Clarke's Sons O 412 Clay & Son m Coan J J 407 Coles WW 421 Conard & Jones Co.. 422 Cooke Geo H 413 Cottage Gardens Nurs Inc 422 Cowee W J m Coy HCSeedCo....421 Craig RobtCo 421 Dahliadel Nurseries.422 Danker Fred A 412 DardsChas 410 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co 410 DornerF&SonsCo.421 Drakos Co 409 DreerH A...417 427 428 Dulutb Floral Co. 412 Dnnloo John H 410 Eble Charles 409 Edwards Fold Box. .Ill Elm City NurseryCo 422 Krne & Co 402 Excell Laboratories. 11 Kyres HG 469 Fallon Florist 409 Fish Henry Seed Co.. 418 Foerster Co Joseph.. 397 Foley Greenhouse MIgCo Ill Ford M C 407 Ford William P 407 Fox J M & Son Inc. .411 FranenfelderC 412 Freeman MrsJ B....411 Frey C H 412 Frey & Frey 412 Friedman 413 Froment H E 407 Futterman Bros 406 Galvin Thos F 411 Gasser J M Co 410 Giblin & Co Ill Gnatt TheOve Co... 394 Godinean R & M....416 Goldstein 1 407 GorhamPrlnterylnc.IIl Grakelow Chas H...410 Grand RpidsFloCo. 412 Grimm & Gorly 413 Grossbers-Tyler- Finnermann Co. ...400 Gude Bros 409 HabermehlsSonsJ J.4C9 Hardesty & Co 411 Hart George B.... -.407 Hart Henry 409 Haven Seed Co The. 421 Heacock Jos Co 421 Heinl John G&Son.412 HendersonA&Co ... I Henderson Lewis. ..410 Henry Co The John. 403 Henshaw Floral Co. 407 Hentz &Nash 406 Herr Albert M 421 Hess & Swoboda 410 Hession 411 Hews& Co A H 427 Hill D Nurs Co 422 Hollywood G'rden8.410 Holm & Olson 410 HoIton&HunkelCo.405 Hort Advertiser 428 Hort Trade Ionrnal..III House of Flowers... 4C9 Hurfl Edgar F 419 Hurst & Son 416 HuscroftG. L 413 IckesBraun MillCo.IV IdlewildGreenhs 413 Jahn Hugo 410 Jones Percy 399 lov Floral Co 409 Kahler Pottery Co. .427 Kasting W F Co I Kay &Kay Co 427 Keller Pottery Co Geo 427 Keller Sons J B 411 Kelway & Son 417 KennicottBros Co.. 402 Kervan Co The 407 Kessler Wm 4C7 Kottmiller A 409 Kroeschell BrosCo..III Kruchten John 403 Kuehn C A 405 KuhlGeo A 421 LandrethSeed Co. ..421 Lang Flo & Nur Co. 412 Lange A 409 Lehorius J J 411 LeeF&S 402 Leonard Seed Co 419 Levy JosJ 406 LiggitC U 421 Littlefield Florist ...412 Lockland Lnm Co. ..IV London Flow'rShn .413 Long Island Flo Co. 409 Lotos MfgCo 398 Louis Simon Freres & Co 420 Louise Flower Shop. 411 McCallum Co 405 McGillR C&Co....41fi McHutchison&Co. .419 McKenney 412 Mackie William 407 Malandre Bros 412 Mangel 413 Matthews the Flo'st.411 MatthewaonlE 409 May & CoLL 413 Meconi Paul 407 Metairie Ridge Nursery 412 Michell Henry F Co 419 Michigan Cut Flower Eichange 394 Millang Joseph A. ..406 Miller Floral Co 412 Miller & Mnsser 403 Molassine Co The... 393 MoningerJ CC0....IV Murray Samuel 413 Nat Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co. . .404 Newell A 412 N V CutFlowerEi..407 NY Floral Co 413 Nicotine MfgCo Ill Niessen Leo Co 4C4 Okmulgee Window Glass Co IV Orchid Florists 412 Palmer W J & Son. ..411 Pappas D J 411 ParkFloral Co 411 Peacock Dahlia Fr..422 GREENHOUSE DEIST BRANDS SHARP. PARTRIDGE & OO. 2SC3 LUMUBR ST. CHICAGO, ILL. Peacock E R Co 415 Pearson EW 412 PedrickGR&Son..416 PennThe Florist... .413 Peters & Reed Poty.. 427 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 405 Philips Bros 412 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson FR Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 414 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .412 PillsburylL HI PittsburgCutFloCo 404 Pode8ta&Baldocchi.413 Poehlmann Bros Co. 395 Pollworth C C Co... 405 Polykranas Geo J ... .407 Potter Floral Co.... 409 Pressing Seed Co W C 414 Pulverized Manure Co The 4?6 Pyfer AT & Co 598 RaedleinBasket Co.. 401 Randall A L Co 403 Randall'sFlowShop.413 Randolph & Mc- Clements 412 Rawlings Elmer 418 Ready Reference.... 423 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House. ...Ill Reid Edw 404 Rein berg Geo 403 Reinberg Peter 397 Rice Bros 405 Kice Jerome BSeed Co 415 Riedel & Meyer 407 Robin8onJCSeedCo.417 RockWmLFlwrCo..412 Rodgers J W 409 Rohnert Waldo 418 Rosery TheFlor'lCo413 Routzahn Seed Co .421 RuschG & Co 405 SaakeO C 409 SaherSeed Co 413 Sceery Edward 411 Schiller the Florist.. 411 Schillo ALum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son 411 428 Schmidt Chas L 413 Shaffer Geo C 413 Sharp Partridge & Co 428 Sheppard H W 413 Sheridan Walter F.. 407 Siebrecht George C. 407 Simon & Son 1 N 417 Situation& Wants... 391 SkidelskySS& Co.. I Smith A W & Co. ...410 Smith&CoE D 421 Smith & Fetters Co.. 412 Smith Henry 412 Storrs & Harrison... -.392 421 Stumpp G.E.M....411 Tar Heel Evergreen Co 403 Thomson Wm & Sons 427 Thorburn JM & Co .416 Tonner 0 A&LA..4C0 Totty Chas H 421 Traendly&Schenck.407 Traveling Wholesale Florist 406 Trepel Jos 411 Turner Bros 427 United Cut Flo Co.. 407 Vaughan AL & Co.. 399 Vaughan's SeedStrre ....■ I 392 418 419 Vick'sSons Jas 421 VincentR Jr &Sons Co I WalkerFCo 4C9 WeberFH 412 Weidemann HG — 411 WeilaodS Risch...403 Weir James 409 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 415 Wietor Bros 398 WildGilbertH 422 Williams MrsE A. ..41 Winterson CoE F..398 WiltboldGCo 408 409 Wolfskin Bro8& Mcrr is Golden son,409 Wood TW & Sons. .418 WoodruSSD&Sons. 16 Yokohama Nurs Co. 418 Young A L & Co.... 4.6 Young John & Co. ..407 YounB& Nugent 409 Zech & Mann. ..401 403 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter Before & SOIl After 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass: Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; It is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Addreaa BDITORS OF "n. A." LOWDHAM. NOTTS, ENGLAND Treer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Grecnliauses Drive easy and true, becanie both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan* Ized and will not lusu No rights or lefts. The Peerless Cllzing Point Is patented. No others like^ it. Order from your dcale^ or direct from tu. 1000.90c. postpaid. Samples free. HENKY A. SKEEB.I 714 Cbestnat Str«st^^ rUlAdolpblB. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIFY Magic Brand Fertilizers Precipitate Bone Piiosptiate Pure Steamed Bone nileai Magic Special Rose and Carnation Fertilizer Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure Natures Own Fertilizer Write for prices aud our Instructive Book containing Feeding Charts. Chicago Feed fi Fertilizer Co. Manufacturers and Distributors UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory -OF THE- Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen OF THE United States and Canada. PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID American Florist Co.^ 440 S. Dearborn Street CHICAGO BniBrica is "ths Praw of the Uessel; tbere may be more comfort Rmidships, but wb ars the Srst to touch Unkaawa Seas." Vol. LU. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 22, 1919. No. 1607 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by Amerlciin Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post OJlice at Chicjiuo, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, 11.50 a year; Canada. $:i.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 12.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3. 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc, American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich., Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hkbs, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-flrth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 19-21. 1919. Thirty- sixth annual coDVttDtion at Cleveland. C, 1920. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Chicago, January, 1920, Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baor, Thirty- eighth St. and Roclcwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, August, 1919. Officers — A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind., President: A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N, Y., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 1919. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, 1242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Benjaktn Hauhond, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keihel, Elmhurst, 111., Vice- President; Peof. E. a. White, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Officers— G. W. Kerb Doylestown, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm, Grat, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R.I,, Secretary. Neit annual exhibition, June, 1919. SUaGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. i;MiiiiminBisiiw[HiiaiiBiun]iai[BininBim[aniBiil Cyclamens. The plants of cyclamen grown from .seed sown last fall will now be nice, stocky little plants if properly grown and should be large enough to trans- plant to 2% to .3-inch pots. The soil should be live fibrous loam with about one-third leaf mold, and in mixing a liberal sprinkling of sand should be included. In potting, the small bulb should be so placed that the soil just covers it; many leave the bulb out of the soil, but best results are obtained with the young stock to leave the bulb in the soil. Later, after the bulb has grown large and mature, this is not so necessary. The plants should be placed in a cool house and if possible near the glass and where they can h.ave all the ventilation possible Just as soon as safe they should be removed to frames outside and plunged in the soil even with the rim of the pot. The cyclamen will not tolerate poor drain- age and if anything happens to block the drainage the plant quickly sick- ens. This sometimes happens where the pots are sunk in the soil and is often caused by angle worms. Where these are seen or the appearance of lumps on the top of the soil denote their presence, they should be removed at once. In the final potting, be sure and place plenty of crocks in the bot- tom cf the pot. Sweet Peas. A sowing of sweet peas made in pots late in March which can be trans- planted outside as soon as all danger from late frosts is passed, will give a crop of these flowers two or three weeks earlier than the seed sown in the ground. There is generally a time in late June and early July that the sweet peas in the greenhouses come very poor, owing to the excessive heat under glass and the infection of red spider, and the early sowings outside are not yet in flower. Five or six seeds sown in a 3-inch pot and these placed on the sill or window ledge or on a hanging shelf will make nice stock for planting out after the mid- dle of .\pril and the advantage of those started in the greenhouse over the ones sown in the cold ground will be quickly seen upon trial. They can be grown so that they will take but little valuable room under glass and the extra expense of this and the labor in transplanting them will be more than recompensed by having fine flow- ers at a time when most of the stock is in poor condition. The plants that are growing inside will require consid- erable attention as the sun increases in power; the growth is very rapid and the vines must be kept erect or crooked flower stems will be the result. They should be gone over every da.y. and where the growing shoots are getting away from the supports they should be fastened to them. Camellias. While it is a question if the camellia will ever become as popular as it was years ago, yet there seems to be a growing demand for the blooms of the "Japonica" as it was so familiarly known to the grandparents of the pres- ent generation, and the flowers are well adapted to certain classes of work or occasions. A few dwarf plants are now also seen in flower in some of the stores. They are easily grown, the prime req- uisite being a cool hovise, one with a night temperature of -lo" to 50°, and the constant care throughout the year that all hard-wooded plants require. The large specimens which are grown for cut blooms may be planted in the ground of the house, first spading in a quantity of leaf-mold and rotted cow manure. The smaller plants are gen- erally grown in pots, firmly planted in the same kind of soil, with plenty of drainage. They do not require repot- ting often, and when done the shift should be to only one size larger, and this should be done just after the plant is through flowering, for It then starts 430 The American Florist. Mar. 22, to make its growth for another season. When the growth starts the plants should be given plenty of water and frequently syringed; in fact, careful watering is the one thing necessary in their culture. They should never be- come dry, and during the hot days of simimer frequent syringings are re- quired, which also greatly assists In keeping down mealy bug and scale, the only two insects to which the plant is subject. The cause of the buds drop- ping, which will sometimes occur, can invariably be traced to the plant be- coming dry some time during its growth. During the summer, heavy shade over the plants will be required, and an abimdance of air should be pro- vided at this time. Bedding Plants. The plants for bedding out in the spring will take not only much of the plantsman's time, but will keep de- manding more room for the growth from now on will be rapid and unless constantly watched and cared for the plants will quickly get crowded and much of the stock injured The final shift of the geraniums in the northern section of the country may be delayed until the first of April, but the plants should not be allowed to get badly potbound, and they should be given plenty of growing room. The propa- gating bed should be full of cuttings of the more rapid growing plants and the seedlings will have to be potted as soon as of proper size. The cannas and other bulbs that have been started should be potted and given good loca- tion for growing on. Now is the time to take account of stock and see of what kinds there is going to be a shortage and of what there will prob- ably be an oversupply and obtain the first and dispose of the second. This is the time to buy. for the stocks are large and shipments can be guaran- teed, and the prices are low compared to what they will be a month hence. The amount of stock that annually goes to waste is large and a little fore- sight will prevent much of it. Every summer some growers throw away thousands of plants that have cost much in labor and should have made returns. Auction sales in some sec- tions are the means of disposing of much of this stock, but this is gen- erally at low prices. This ttock can most all of it be disposed of by a little judicious advertising and letting the other fellows know where it can be obtained. An attendant at any plant sale in early spring will find many growers looking for all kinds of stock. It is often quite difficult to know just how much of each kind of bedding stock is wanted, but as soon as an oversupply is noted let the other growers know where they can obtain it, and place a price on it that will guarantee a sale. It is much better to move it .at some price than to throw it away. The wide-aw.ake. up- to-date growers clean up their stock every year. JoLiET. ILI,. — At the Labo range, sev- eral large houses that were closed last fall, are being prepared for reopening. Kenosha, Wis. — With the return of Ijouia Turner, Jr.. from service over- seas, the range of Jj. Turner & Sons will be reopened after being closed dur- ing the winter. LUles for Easter. THIS YEAR. APKIL 20. All eyes are now turned towards the popular floral holiday, which en ac- count of the great curtailment in va- rieties of stock usually offered In quantity, will tax the various branches of the trade to the utmost to meet the demand. At this writing, nearly .all the standard stocks have already been en- gaged, especially lilies, which perhaps are not sold but just reserved to be parcelled out to the more or less impor- tant buyers of other stock. Although, due to the embargo declared by the United States shipping board, the lily is everywhere the shortest stock in the plant market, yet a prominent grower in the vicinity of Philadelphia, Pa., has managed to secure one of the largest lily stocks ever forced by a single pro- ducer for the Easter market. There is now a growing stock of 100.000 bulbs, all cold storage giganteums. He has been forcing lilies extensively for the past three years, gradvially Increasing his stock so that customers could de- jjend en this supply the year round. The war came on, and this season it was two-year carried over cold storage stock or nothing. Many conservative grow- ers dropped out, but this one was game. He continued forcing with varying suc- cess, some lots showing good profit, with others indifferent, and some very bad. In the final cleanup of nearly all stocks not forced for Christmas, he got together the bulbs now being brought forward. He took a great chance, as there was no precedent, no knowing whether there was vitality errtjugh left in the btilbs to get them to grow, or carry an average of flowers that would pay. At this writing, results appear to verify his judgment, as the stock looks very promising. Ten thousand of the bulbs are in 4 and 5-inch pots, and some in 6-inch. All are up nicely with very few misses. Those advanced far enough, show a good proportion in buds of twos and threes, some with four, and a few carry five. Many of the pots, possibly one-fourth, show two stems and some three. They look as if they would be a fair height; from 12 to 18 inches, and some higher. The balance of the bulbs have been planted in flats, from 24 to 30 bulbs to a fiat. As seen together on the benches they present continuous banks of green, with only here and there a gap showing inferior stock. The vitality evidenced by the vigorous growth and heavy set- ting of buds, would gladden the heart of any grower. In a number of the flats, every bulb appears to have grown and set from one to three buds, mostly twos, although many threes and fours, and even fives are seen. A lot of 9-10 bulbs now cutting were very heavily flowered, appearing as if they would average three to a plant, with stems 18 to 24 inches. These were planted out on a table, and had been top dressed with well rotted manure which had helped the top or stem roots. The temperature of the lily houses is 00° at night. They are not .allowed to go LILIES FOR EASTER. Thirt.v Thouaand Cold Storage 7-9 Giganteums. Center Itencli I'lants in 4-iuoh Pots. Side Ilonch Stock iu Flats. Photo Taken Maroli IS 1919. The American Florist. 431 LILIES FOR EASTER. Forty Thousand Cold Storage 7-9 Giganteum Lilies in Various Stages, Mostly in Flats. Photo Taken March 18. below this or suffer for water. All ven- tilating: drafts are a,voided, and ilie at- mosphere kept close and moist. We shall report the prepress of this larg-e crop and final averag-es late'-, as it is a matter of much interest to the trade. An innovation is a crop of .^.OOO Del- phinium Belladonna, grown in 6-incli pots for Easter. They carry from five to seven shoots, the stronfrost of which ire now setting- buds. They are beautifully clothed with foliage, and should, when in flower, prove ideal plants, their lovely shade of blue making- them very de- sirable. A table of lupines planted out in the same house, was wonderfully fine. These stocks are grown in a night tem- perature of 45°. Irii:: Tingitana is a feature; .50,000 bulbs are coming along all growing in flats. Cutting has com- menced, and it is hoped, will last until Easter. It is foimd advisable to trim their foliage as they grow, as it gets very long and breaks down of its weight. All the stock is French, of which about 90 per cent appears to have set buds. Ten thousand Iris fllifolia is also forced and will soon be in. A carnation house, S.ox.'^OO feet, which contained 30,000 plants, is a pleasing sight, being a mass of buds and flowers. Matchless. Benora. Beacon and Mrs. Ward are the varieties. There are a few hundred Laddie, the first flowers of which so impressed this grower that he at once ordered 10.000 young stock. and now has them growing vigorously ready for the field. There is also a stock of 8- inch pot French hydrangeas, carrying from IrS to 20 flowers, which are perfect in every way. The superintendent of this establish- ment is also a skillful and painstaking grower, one who loves plants and takes a delight in having them at their best. The whole place reflects careful man- agement. K. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Phlla., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. It has been no imcommon thing to see three or four florists' cars parked at any of the growers of Easter plants, the past couple of weeks, while the owners are inside inspecting the stock and ascertaining their chances as to how much of their order will be filled. The new buyer meets with a cool recep- tion this year. "Yes. we are all sold out; very sori-y, but you can look around." A large grower of Easter plants, when asked how his stock was going, said : "We were practically all sold out before the season opened. Our regular trade, that looks to us every year for our specialties, or any novel- ties we may work up. will this year, with reduced variety, take everything salable, and then not have near enough. We are doing our best to divide it up equitably." As there will be so few azaleas, lilies and spireas. which have formed almost, if not quite, half of the Easter stock, there must be something hunted up to take their place. Nicely filled plant baskets or pans can be used as substi- tutes, and appear to come as near to filling- the bill as anything- that can be found. The difficulty will be in getting enough flowering plants to brighten up the foliage stock, of which there is .an abundance. There is nothing better for this purpose than small well flow- ered plants of the liaby ramblers, .single stemmed hydrangeas in four-inch pots, hyacinths, if they hold out. small heath- ers, etc. Geraniums, primulas, lobelias, ageratums. daisies and coleus, if well colored, can be used to help out. A little experimenting at this time is well worth while. Nothing is quite so de- pressing as to see good money walking out of the store for want of something to invest it in. Pansy plants and giant English dai- sies are now offered, well covered with bloom. Nicely trimmed pans of these will be found very salable at this time. It is now in order to make a bid for refilling the winter indoor boxes with pansies and daisies. Begin by filling those at the store. M.ike them look full .and showy, they will be sure to attract attention. A box the length of the windows, on the pavement close to the building, will be noticed by those on that side of the street, who might miss the display over the cornice. The continued mild weather is bring- ing in samples of Easter stock in heather, genistas, daisies, cinerarias, rhododendrons. Japanese azaleas, ram- bler roses, etc., all of which should be well featured as they give a good deco- rative effect to the store and bring to mind the fact that Easter will soon be here. Outdoor pussy willows are now to be had in quantity. These, if tied in bun- dles, .and put in cold storage and held for use at Easter, will be found very useful in trimming plant baskets, and for cut flower boxes. There will be none available a month from now un- less stored in this way. Give the windows every attention. A display that does not attract no matter how complete it seems, should be changed at once. Remember the little ■n-indow cards with .short snappy sen- tences about the display, or calling at- tention to the F. T. D. out-of-town service. Does the fernery need refill- ing?, and a hundred and one things that can be brought to the notice of the passersby in this way should al- ways have prominent space. Never let a lady ciustomer or caller go out of the store without a flower to wear, and always something for the children who are along. It is a little courtesy that will be remembered. 432 The American Florist. Mar. 22, Cut pansies and English daisies can be made into very artistic miniatures in any of the great variety of small vases, low handle baskets and hamp- ers. The little cradles and cribs are just the thing for these short stemmed flow''ers. There is a charm about all things in miniature that makes thefti especially attractive. The small colon- ial bouquets are an example. These little conceits, made up for the most part ot scraps, snapped off roses, loose snapdragons, sweet pea florets and the like, use up material that would for the most part go to waste. They are always admired and if displayed a few in the window, or at the customers' writing desk, will be found quite a source of revenue. Feature boxes of spring' flowers, daf- fodils, tulips, pansies, daisies, forget-me- nots, sweet peas, irises, pussy willow sprays, etc. Arrange a box or two for the window or in the case. The attrac- tive, decorative setting has much to do with the sale of flowers, bringing the various colors harmoniously together. Customers often spend more than they had intended, when this "iSrt" in flowers has made them so attractive. Do not neglect to exploit the F. T. D., out-of-town delivery of flowers. It is opening up and establishing an avenue of new business that is, and will con- tinue increasingly, to be of the greatest benefit to the whole trade. Those who are most energetic in this propaganda, will find it very profitable, the larger their city the gi-eater their returns. The firm that does not connect up with this organization, is losing- a great op- portunity. Easter Preparations. Every spare moment should now be put into the preparation of all the vari- ous necessities, or staples, that are sure to be required in the quick han- dling of the Easter business. Too much importance cannot b-3 given to the mak- ing up of a stock in the various sizes of magnolia or oak leaf wreaths, which, when decked with flowers, are so large- ly used for cemetery decoration. With mossed frames at hand, these can be made up in the store between the wait- ing on customers without attracting much attention; to have to devote valu- able time to this work during the holi- day rush, shows very bad manage- ment. Shallow wooden tubs, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 inches in diameter, first soaked to swell them tij) tight, painted in self colors of white, green or light blue, with the iron bands gilded, are not ex- pensive, and are very decorative and salable when filled with all of one kind or a combination of Easter plants. They can be sent out to the growers to be fitted, with a number at the store for last minute work. The plant baskets that are to be used, if not on hand, should be selected at once. The wholesale houses will paint these a distinctive color, if given the order in time. Many stores take pride in offering something diffeient to their customers each year, styles or coloring in ba.'-kets that are not to be found in any other shop. A good supply of all kinds of pot covers and fancy or plain jardinieres should be on hand; much old. stock, if touched up can be made to look like now and worked off at these rush times when customers .are often hurried .and not so particular. Many plants .are sold, and the jardinieres as well, be- cause of the combination. Crepe paper can be cut into lengths to fit various sized i)ots and pans. pulled and pleated ready for use. Packed away, each size in a box, this stock will be found a great time saver when every minute counts. SAUCER.S I^rPORTAN•r. Fibre saucers in all sizes will be found salable. If they can be forced into general use, they will be a great factor in increasing the culture of plants in the home. Instruct custom- ers that no plant should stand in a heated room without resting in a saucer of water. The watering is then auto- matic; when the saucer is dry, the plant needs water, but while wet, no atten- tion is required. Many plants without saucers die from want of water, because so little is given for fear it will run through. Many Easter plants, such as rambler roses, hydrangeas, spiripas. and in fact, all full flowered stock, are gen- erally pot bound, and with the demands of their full foliage and flowers will, if not thoroughly wet when delivered, wilt down over night, and be reported as dead the next day. A saucer, with in- structions on sticker in the bottom to "Keep this always full of water," will insure long life to the plant and satis- faction to the recipient. The "Water Me" tags to be attached to all flowering plants are also good as reminders, and carry the name of the firm quite often into new territory. Mats in the various colors give good decorative effects; blues with pink flowers, greens with white and yellow, white with all colors or combinations and many other color schemes can be worked out with different shades. In all cases where the mat is drawn up from below, covering- (he entire pot, it should first be placed in a saucer. Birds, butterflies, small figures and garden sticks add a decorative feature to plants and plant baskets, that make good .selling points. Small natural or artificial birds' nests with imitation or candy eggs, nestled in the branches of a rambler rose, or placed in a com- bination plant basket, are sure to at- tract favorable comment. How about order sheets, delivery tags, customers' blank cards and en- velopes, and the tag envelope, which combines both card carrier and address tag? Are there plenty to carry you through this busy time? If the stock in any item is low, it should be or- dered at once, so as to allow for the printer's delay. PUBLICITY. Is the Easter announcement ready? There is no time in the year when one's LUPINBS FOR CUTTING. h CoDBldorublc Wiwiitity Had Keen Cut Before Photo Wiis I'nken March Vi. 1919. The American Florist. 433 LILIES FOR EASTER. Cold Storage I -9 Giganteums Read\ and Cutting. Photo Taken March 13. business can be brought to the atten- tion of customei-s, and a selected list of likely buyers, with more profit, than at this season. This can be just a cordial invitation to visit the store in its gala attire, can be called "our annual spring exhibition of Easter plants." or may take the form of a special list of all the plants in sea- son, with or without prices. News- paper advertisements, calling attention to the display and special mention of a combination basket, choice hy- drangea, or an Easter corsage at a price, are quite sure to bring the busi- ness. All advertising matter should be short and snappy, with a high light de- scribing novelty or price feature, with an illustration if possible, something that catches the eye and is read almost at a glance. The announcements should be all out before Palm Sunday, and the advertisements several days previous, a,nd strong the early days of Easter week. Plan to decorate the front of the store. As a publicity feature, there is no one thing that will be more effective A well planned decoration is like a great sign "Buy your ilowers here." No other store in the block in other lines, will be featured in this way, so that from the moment it comes into sight, the attention of everyone who ■passes is attracted, and a favorable im- pression made. Place mossed boards, filled v.-ith laurel or hemlock and white and purple immortelle bunches, either side of the building, from the pavement up to and over the cornice. The cornice boxes and those on all windows above, should be filled with plants in full flow- er, preferably white and purple hya- cinths, the Easter colors, and plenty of vinca vines. Pavement boxes below the show window with spring bulbous stock, and filled garden vases at the curb, finishes one plan, but there are a great many others, depending on location and character of the building that can be carried out with stunning effect. W. F. Therkildson. If the plant stock has not all been secured, there is scarcely a moment to lose. The only quantity stocks are hydrangeas. It is a question if the mild winter, together with the so far, very open spring, will not, on account of the late Easter date, bring the Hol- land stock in before that time. Soft full blown hyacinths and wide open tulips Avill be very unsatisfactory should there be a hot spell at this time. So it is well to look out for substitutes, such as pans of English daisies, pansies and forget-me-nots, and even ger- aniums, which are very showy when in full flower. All of the above reminders are de- tails of the work that can and should be completed at the earliest possible moment, and which will be found of the greatest assistance when the busy sea- son opens. Therkildson Advertising Specialist. W. F. Therkildson, well known as I he former advertising and sales man- ager of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., has joined the staff of N. W. Ayer & Son, advertising experts, of Philadelphia, as head of the .agricultural, horticul- tural and farm implement division. Mr. Therkildson first came into trade prominence while with the Storrs & Harrison Co. in his excellent work on the postal laws committee of the Amer- ican Seed Trade Association. It was largely due to his efforts as advertising manager that the Fourth National Flower Show of the Society of Amer- ican Florists, held at Philadelphia in 1!)]6. made the triumphant record in a series of wonderfully successful ex- hibitions, and similar results attended his work for the show of the American Rose Society in the samje city the fol- lowing spring. Mr., Therkildson's committee report presented at the New York convention of the Society of American Florists, and the generous subscription of the late Joseph Heacock, were the principal fac- tors in launching the national society's great publicity campaign. With these laurels, Mr. Therkildson's future in the advertising field seems assured, and we cordially wish him the full measure of success he so well de- serves in his new sphere. Danville, III. — F. L.. Henry has pur- chased the range which he has leased for several years and will make numer- ous Improvements. LOUISVILLE. KY. — The Kentucky So- ciety of Florists has changed its regu- lar meeting night from_ the first to the second Wednesday in each month. GBrENBURO, iNn. — Overhead irriga- tion sv.stems have been installed at the establishments of Ira Clark & Co.. Wm. C. K'-'-'-'man and the Henningsen Floral Co. 434 The American Florist. Mar. 22, CHRYSANTHEMUMS Preparations for Another Season. It is now time to start the propagat- ing for the coming season's require- ments. Before this is done, the stoclc plants should receive attention ac- cording to their needs. If they have been carried over since their flowering season in a light, cool place and held a little to the dry side at the roots, serving as a moderate rest period for the plants, they will be in first class condition with a good supply of cut- tings as needed and do not require any further attention beyond a little higher temperature and more moisture applied to; their roots, so as to encourage more grov/th for cuttings, but if they have. been canied over winter in flats stored under the benches or in any other out of the way place, they will now need to be brought to the light and any dead or diseased foliage removed from them. In these days, when so much of the grrower's attention has to be given to controlling the insects which attack chrysanthemum plants, it pays to be extra particular and sure that every cutting that goes into the propagating bed is clean and free from insects. Clean culture is the surest means of keeping the plants free of insects, but under the strictest vigilance some in- sects are bound to appear. Spraying ■n'ith the nicotine preparations will control the aphis, but for the chrys- anthemum midge or leaf tyer, more strenuous measures have to be re- sorted to, and one grower of large quantities of chrysanthemum stock In- forms me that it has cost him hun- dreds of dollars to keep a man continu- ally picking over the stock plants to keep the midge and leaf tyer under control. It has been the duty of this man to go up and down the bench of stock plants and examine every plant for any trace of the pest and pick It off. By being strictly vigilant in his efforts, they feel that they have their stock clean. These are strenuous measures to have to take, but what has tc be done to control any insect pest should be done thoroughly. Prom personal observation, the writer is of the opinion that too many growers do not pay strict attention enough to con- trolling the insect pest during the win- ter months when the plants ai'e par- tially dormant. This year we gave some of our stock plants a treatment that has proved very satisfactory. Having three benches of seedlings in their third year trial, which we thought too valuable to throw any of the plants away, the string and wire supports were removed and the plants and the surface of the beds thoroughly cleaned of any decayed foliage. The plants were then treated to a spraying of the nicotine preparation and a few evenings later to a vaporizing from the steam pipf? of the same form. After this the house was run cnol both day and night and the water withheld from the plants. The soil becnme so dry that it cracked away considerable from the sides of the benches, and the growths on the plants would wilt quite a hit during bright sunshine. This treatment was kept up until the week after Ohristmas, when it bec.nme nees- sary to lift the plants and close them up more together so as to obtain space for other stock. After the transplant- ing, they were given moderate water- ings about once a week. The stools are now carrying as fine a stock of strong, healthy cuttings as the writer has ever had. The insects are not so active during the winter season, and once the plants are rid of them, it will take consider- able less trouble to control them by preventative measures during the bal- ance of the year. The greatest mis- take lies in allowing the plants to be- come badly infested with any kind of insects before attempting to fight them. Another good plan before taking off any cuttings from the stock plants is to fumigate two or three evenings in succession, so as to be sure that the plants are thoroughly clean. PREPARING PROPAGATING HOUSE OR BED. Growers who propagate large quan- tities of chrysanthemums have a prop- agating house especially fitted up for the purpose of propagating not only chrysanthemums, but other lines of stock, as well, and the chrysanthe- mum cuttings usually follow after car- nations or some other variety of plants, but not so with the man who raises a few thousand. It is generally up to him to fit up a bench in one of the growing houses for propagating his chryanthemums. The essential re- quirements necessary for the work are a clean, sharp sand, a section of a bench with good drainage out of the way of the direct draughts of the ventilators and where a sand tempera- ture of 56 degrees and a house tem- perature of 52-54 degrees can be main- tained. To guard against the cuttings wilt- ing, provision must be made for shading during bright days. It should be the aim of the man in charge of the propagating to see that the cuttings do not wilt from the time they are taken from the stock plants until they are rooted. A good watering in of the cuttings at the time they are put in the sand, with light spraying once a day afterward, generally suffices for the cuttings until they are rooted. Later in the season, they will need more, but at the present time the sand re- mains moist for a considerable period. VARIETIES TO START FIRST. Nearly all of the exhibition varieties need to be propagated early and given a long season of growth for their best development and should be among the first cuttings to go into the sand. Many of them are such strong, husky growers that they need more space in the sand than do the general run of commer- cial varieties. As a matter of fact, any grower undertaking to try ' his hand at growing exhibition chrysan- themums for cut blooms should be pre- pared to allow them ample space from the time they start out in the cutting l)ench until maturity. If not started early, and given plenty of space and the best of care, only partial success can be obtained. ~ The early varieties need also to be started at this time so that they can be worked along into 3 or ;{tL-inch pots tor May and early June planting. The oarlies can be classed into three groups, the first being Smith's Ad- vance, Golden Glow, Unnka, Karly Rose and TSarly Frost, .all of which need early propagating with the exception of Knrly Frost, which la one of those hard wooded varieties that hud up on every few inches of growth and do best from later propagated stock or grown three flowers to a plant. The second group of earlies, which also should be propagated now, are Polly Rose, Glory of Pacific, Pacific Supreme, Alice Day and Golden Queen, followed by the third group, consisting of Chrysolora, Mrs. C. C. Pollworth, Ivory Pink, Ivory Onconto, Chas. Razer and Marigold, or any other variety in season during the month of October. As soon as the early varieties are at- tended to, the early mid-season sorts can receive attention and after them the pompon and singles, followed on by the late and very late varieties, so that they are all taken care of during the months of March and April. TRE.4.TMENT AFIEB CUTTINGS ABE BOOTED. After the cuttings have made roots of i/z-inch long, they should be taken from the sand and potted. None of the plants suffer quicker than the chrysanthemums when left in the sand after they are rooted. They grow rap- idly, stretching out to a thin, spindly growth and wirey roots, which receive a big check when taken out. The best soil to use for the rooted cuttings, when taken from the sand, is a fresh garden soil that does not contain any great amount of organic matter. Pot firmly, and water thoroughly after pot- ting. Give them a light place in a cool house, shading for a few days diiring bright sunshine. After the youmg plants have become established in the soil pay close attention to the general routine care and shift into larger pots •as they need it. C. W. Johnson. National Publicity for Flowers. r__ The spring schedule for our cam- paign advertising in magazines has been settled, and contracts placed as follows : PUBLICATION SPACE ISSUE Literary Digest One page Mareli 22 Owtlook • 200 linfs March ^ K« . Book 200 lines ApS Colli" s ^4 page April S near.,f3 200 lines April Literary Digest One page April 19 Cosmopolitan 200 linfs "^ May It^^^t ■•.• 200 lines Say Eyerybody's 200 lines May Quality Group — ■' Atlantic Monthly Century Harper's ipull page Mar Review of Reviews Colors ^ Scribner's World's Work ...'. Munsey's .... aieSr? mgesi:::::::;;;i^eKns ^^^i? AmpH^"'\'J • ■ ■■ ^"1 P'S'^ colors Junl American Magazine 200 lines Jane The copy arranged for these adver- tisements Is most attractive, and some of It along lines not previously ex- ploited. Certain of the advertisements will be adapted to local newspaper ad- vertising, and the promotion bureau now has in preparation a series of new electrotypes for use simultaneously with the issue of the magazine adver- tisements, all intended to link up with' the national publicity. Readers of the magazines in every locality will easily recognize the connection, which is to the advantage of all florists using the electrotypes. Three of these advertisements will al.<;o be featured in a new series of slides for use in the "movies." The series will also include suitable slides for Raster and Memorial dav. They will be of the same high qual'ity as to color and design as the set previously issued, and which is still in good de- mand, so much so that our bureau has just iilacod an order for an additional supply. 1919. The American Florist. 435 Both slides and electrotypes will be fully described in a broadside -which is to be sent out in a few days, but to be sure that a copy will be received, flo- rists are asked to make special request of the secretary for a copy. Flat copies of the colored advertising pages without printing on the back and suitable for framing and display, will also be mailed on request. Florists must remember that this year Ihe campaign fund is set at $100.- 000, over one-third of which is already subscribed. We are, however, ap- proaching the end of the first quarter of the year, and should therefore be much farther advanced. The policy of mak- ing contributions need no longer be questioned. Results have proved that the campaign has been a wise move, and the object of the committees now is to extend it, so as to increase the bene- fit within reach. The producers of cit- rus fruit.s inaugurated their publicity campaign with a levy of one cent per box on all shipments, for publicity. They now gladly pay 10 cents per box, so great has been the resulting benefit to their industry. This will be, with- out a shadow of doubt, our own expe- rience— it might be said that it is al- ready. What the committees really want, is early support. More can be done with a fund in the substance than in the shadow. If the whole fund were avail- able now, a better disposition could be made of it, and advantage taken of possibilities which cannot be expected to recur. Florists everywhere, growers, whole- salers and retailers, who have not al- ready subscribed, and there are many of them, are urged to help the commit- tees to complete the ftmd at the earliest possible date, so that best results may be secured. If you, Mr. Reader, have not yet sub- scribed, now is the time when your subscription will insure its fullest value. The following subscriptions have been received, and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years unless otherwise stated : B. G. Reimcrs & Co.. Louisville, Ky. .$ 10.00 F. Walker. Louisville. Ky. (1 yr.) 10.00 P. Pearsoa, Chicago (add'l sub. 1 yr.) 20.00 Alex Henderson. Chicago (1 yr.> 25.00 Stuppy Fl. Co. (add'l sub. 1 yr.) l?2-29 Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Detroit. . l.;>00.00 T. Metcalfe, Jr.. Madisonville (1 yr.). 5.00 Tong & Weeks Co., Ashtabula. 0. (1 yr.) 15.00 W. Pinchbeck, Kldgefield. Conn. (1 yr.) ^"'9? Emil Buettner. Park Kldge, 111 50.00 $ 1.745.00 Previously reported 32.360.50 John Young, Sec'y- The 1919 Vision. Wherever flowers are grown and sold, there is seen an atmosphere such as never before presented itself; that of looking forward to greater and better business than at any time in our his- tory, and all this out of the greatest chaos which our industry has had hap- pen since we went into the war. WTiy? Because we were put to a test of understanding our own possi- bilities. The grower, for instance, with the coal restriction, was forced to do certain things certain ways: labor shortage caused other hardships to be overcome; also increased cost of pro- duction, and these lessons of experience will never be forgotten, and will tend to remake many establishments which might have gone to seed. Then the retailers, who had been do- ing things in the same way. year in and year out, until the same condition struck them that hit the grower, and they had to make changes to meet the conditions, the scarcity of flowers with the higher costs, as well as everything else that enters in the retail-store, such as supplies, etc. These all had to have consideration, so that out of all this also has come a condition that chan.ged business principles and mad© one scratch his head a bit, so that he could meet everything with equal energy to carry on. Has not something entered into our flower selling end that helped us to partly combat that which we were so sadly lacking? -Publicity"? Has it not given our business an added im- petus to create more buyers, both new and old, so that we were able to over- come our troubles, and helped build for a bigger and better business than we had ever encountered up to now? Shall we not now give a little credit to the publicity campaign and our slo- gan, "Say it with Flowers," so that it can keep on doing more and more, and do you not think it merits a contribu- tion if ycu have not given already? Think it over and send your contribu- tion to our secretary, John Young, with a word of cheer so that your neighbor may also appreciate it in like manner. It is just a vision for 1919. What think you? _ Henby Penn, Chairman Nat'l Publ'c'ty Campaign. Society of American Florists. .E.\ECUIIVE BO.^KD MEETING. The mid-winter meeting of the execu- tive board of the society was held at the Hotel Statler, Detroit, Mich.. Janu- ary 31-February 1, 1910, President J. F. Ammann officiating at all the sessions. President Ammann opened the meeting with a short address, after which the credentials of the representatives from the different clubs and societies were filed and accepted. In response to roll call, the following were found to be in attendance: J. F. Ammann, president, Edwardsville, 111.; E. A. Fetters, vice- president, Detroit, Mich.; John Young, secretary, New York; J. J. Hess, treas- urer, Omaha. Neb.; Wm. F. Gude, Washington representative, Washing- ton, D. C; and the following direct- ors: Joseph Manda, West Orange, N. J.; Chas. E. Critchell. Cincin- nati, O.; Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis.; C. H. Totty, past president, Madison. N. J.; Philip Breitmeyer, F. T. D., De- troit, Mich.; Chas. S. Strout, president, American Carnation Society, Biddeford. Me.; Philip F. Kessler, president. New York Florists' Club; Edmund A. Har- vey, president. Florists' Club of Phila- delphia; Allie J. Zech, president, Chicago Florists' Club; Benjamin Ham- mond, president, American Rose So- ciety, Beacon, N. Y.; August Hummert, president, St. Louis Florists' Club; Chas. J. Graham, president, Cleveland Florists' Club: Geo. Asmus, chairman, national flower show committee, Chi- cago; Henry Penn, chairman, publicity comrnittee, Boston, Mass., also the following visitors: H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto. Ont.; Carl P. Biium. KnoxviUe, Tenn.; Walter Taepke. Detroit. Mich.: Chas H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa.: "W. J. Palmer. Buffalo. N. Y. Major P. F. O'Keefe. Boston, Mass.; W. L. Rock. Kansas City, Mo.; Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind.; R. C. Kerr. Houston, Tex.- Albert Pochelon. secretary. F. T. D., Detroit, Mich.; W. R. Nicholson, Framing-ham, Mass.; Allan Pearce. Waltham, Mass.; Geo. B. Arnold. Wo- burn, Mass.: Fred Lautenschlager, Chi- cago: S. S. Pennoek. Philadelphia. Pa.: J f'. Sullivan. Detroit. Mich.; E. G. Hill, president. Florists' Hail Associa- tion. Richmond. Ind The secretary lead his financial re- port which -was accompanied by a cer- tificate of audit. On motion, the report was referred to a committee of three for oSicial audit. President Ammann appointing the following as such com.- mittee, Benjamin Hammond, C. C. Poll- worth and Jos. A. Manda. Treasurer J. J. Hess then presented his report. In making his presentation, he pointed out that expenses had exceeded the general fund to the extent of $4,875. and asked that something be done to in- crease the revenue of the society, in so far as this fund was concerned. The expense of the secretary's office had largely increased on account of the great amount of work now connected with it. The deficiency was fully dis- cussed, the discussion bringing out the fact that the national flower show, which was abandoned in the spring of 1019, was responsible for an expense of $2,100.00, and other expense had also been entailed which was not likely to occur again. The treasurer produced certificates from the banks verifying the bank balances. The report was, on motion, referred to tlLe audit commit- tee. The work of the publicity com- mittees was then taken up, reports received and considered, and the situa- tion fully discussed, as reported re- cently in the trade papers. SECOND SESSION. Promptly after luncheon. President Ammann called the board to order for the second session. The publicity cam- paign was further discussed. The out- come was the passing of a motion by J. J. Hess that the board recommend the adoption of an equitable plan on lines such as practiced In Milwaukee, and described by Mr. Pollworth, the same to be devised by the publicity finance committee with a view to its operation another year. CBEDtTS AND COLLECTIONS BUREAU REPORT R. C. Kerr, chairman of the commit- tee on credits and collections bureau, made a verbal report covering the work of the committee since the St. Louis convention. The report was lengthy and showed that considerable progress had been made toward the inauguration of a service which, it was hoped, might ultimately meet the requirements of the trade. A resolution was passed endorsing the work of the committee and recommending that it continue, with full power to act. Secretarv Young presented and read a report, as superintendent of the St. Louis trade exhibition which was duly accepted and ordered to be audited and filed. ACCOMjrODATIONS FOR CONVENTION. Vice-President E. A. Fetters renorted the selection of a hall for the housing of the convention next August. The Arcadl.T dance auditorium, on -Wood- ward avenue, within 1.5 minutes' walk of the Hotel Statler. he believed -would furnish ample accommodations. He staterl terms and other particulars in regard to Its rental for the purpose The board arranged to mak'» a visit of inspection next day. Mr. Fetters also reported as to the situation In regard to the imo convention garden explain- inp- the diflicnTties met with concern- ing its e,'=tah1ishment. and the lack of interest evident, on the nart of pros- pective exhibitors. Philip Breitmever also discussed the situation, and rec- om.mended that the Idea of a conven- tion garden be abandoned, at least for 1919. It being reported that the flor- ist-interests of Cleveland, where the 1920 convention is to be held, were also in favor of entire abandonment, the I board, after full discussion, on motion 436 The American Florist. Mar. 22, of George Asmus, decided to recom- mend that at the next convention the constitution be so amended as to elimi- nate the convention garden commit- tee. Tlie matter of the preparation of the convention programme was discussed and the board decided to leave it in the hands of the secretary and the local committee. If it was thought desira- ble to provide speakers the secretary and committee were empowered to meet expenses, which should not exceed $200. The auditing committee presented treir report, which was, on motion ac- cepted. Chairman W. F. Gude, of the com- mittee on tariff and legislation, then made a report which dealt largely with the work of the committee in reference to the action of the federal horticul- tural board in establishing a quaran- tine against importations of plants, etc. He presented the brief prepared by the committee for signature by the direc- tors, and the same was completed and put in readiness for official presenta- tion. Mr. Gude fiu-ther recommended that J. D. Kisele, of Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. Riverton, N. J., and F. R. Pier- son, Tarrytown, N. Y., be added to the committee on tariff and legislation, and, on motion of Joseph A. Manda, the president was empowered to make the appointments. Secretaj-y Young asked for a ruling by the board as to the proper interpre- tation of the new by-law covering plant registi ations, instancing a case where descriptions of some delphiniums had been sent in for registration, but the same did not appear to cover any varie- tal differences, such as to make the plants separate and distinct from other varieties. The, board discussed the matter at some length, and expressed the opinion that the intent of the by-law was quite plain, and anyone who had a plant, which was rejected for regis- tration, and believed that the by-law did not cover the case, could come be- fore a committee of judges to be ap- pointed by the society to examine and report in the matter. After 4 general discussion of other matters, which included national flow- er show prospects, the society's new journal and the conveniences of the society's office in New York, the board adjourned to the Detroit Athletic Clubf where the members were guests of Mr. Breitmeyer at a very enjoyable dinner, tendered by him. There were also present as guests of Mr. Breitmeyer. the directors and executive officers of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso- ciation. THIRD SESSION, FRIDAY EVENING. After the dinner, the board went into session and again opened the proceed- ings with the publicity c;i,mpaign as a topic for further discussion, Albert Pochelon, secretary of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, and other officials of that organization, tak- ing part. Major P. F. O'Keefe, by re- quest, spoke at some length of the plans that had been mapped out for the 191!> campaign, describing the ad- vertisements it was proposed to insert in a list of national magazines, the il- lustrations to appear in connection with them, and the new features to be introduced. He also referred to the paragraph, which it was proposed to insert in the magazine advertisements : "When you see the sign, 'Say It With Flowers.' displayed by your florist, it shows that he is a member of the So- ciety of American Florists. Give him your patronage because he is aiding in the praiseworthy national work of making flowers more loved and used." He did not care to use this p.aragrapli wlthotit the fullest authority, and therefore requested that the board would consider the advisability of us- ing this wording, and rule according- ly. A very long discussion ensued, and finally, upon motion^ the text was ap- proved and its use authorized. A resolution was passed that a rec- ommendation of the audit committees that the funds of the national flower show be kept separate, be concurred in by the board. Another resolution was passed that the committee in charge of the con- vention programn^e be recommended to make endeavor to . secure a speaker from the agricultural department, bu- reau of plant industry, to define the work of the bureau along horticultural lines. SPORTS AT DETROIT CONVETNTION. Vice President Fetters spoke of a moveiTient to revive the custom of hold- ing sports at the conventions^ and de- tailed different features which had been discussed locally. The board approv- ing of the movement, the entire matter was left in the hands of the local com- mittee. FOURTH SESSION SATURDAY MORNING. At t) a. m., th,6 members of the board in a body inspected the Arcadia audi- torium, returning afterwards to the Hotel Statler, where a business session opened at 10:30. E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind., and George W. Hess, Wash- ington, D. C, took seats at this session. President Ammann appointed Charles J. Graham, Henry Penn and Philip F. Kessler as a committee on final resolu- tions. Wm. F. Gude read resoltitions passed by different trade bodies in regard to the plant embargo soon to go into oper- ation, and considerable correspondence in the matter. Some discussion en- sued, during which Vice-President Fet- ters annouced that he had received a message from the Federation of Women's Clubs to the effect that that body would like to co-operate with the society, as they were much interested in the opposition to the embargo, and would like an opportunity to interview senators and congressmen in Washing- ton. On motion of George Asmus, the president was directed to appoint a committee of two local men with Mr. Gude, to confer with these ladies and help them in their approaches to the legislators. Messrs. Fetters, Breit- meyer apd Gude were appointed such committee. At the request of Mr. Gude, the board, on motion of E. G. Hill, went on record as favoring national appro- priations to the United States depart- ment of agriculture in the interests of horticulture and floriculture. The board discussed at some length arrangements in regard to the housing of the 1919 convention and trade ex- hibition, and terms for leasing the Ar- cadia auditorium. On motion of Charles H. Totty, the local committee was given power to execute a lease on the terms offered. The rate for space in the trade exhibition was fixed at 40 cents per square foot, as before. President Amm.ann called upon each member of the board, representing affil- iated organizations, for suggestions as to the society's work, especially any which might interest the organizations represented. This led to a lengthy and most earnest discussion as to advan- tages to the society which might come through an extension of the affiliation idea. The trend of the discussion was in the direction of encouragement of effort to promote state organizations of florists, all of which by complying with provisions laid down, shotild have rep- resentation ttpon the society's board, the expenses of all delegates to be defrayed by the organizations represented. As a result of the discussion, it was, on motion, decided that a committee be appointed to prepare recommendations in the matter to the society at its next convention, full considerntion being given to the number of florists in each state and the number of representa- tions probable, also to the necessity for each organization, to bear the expenses of its representative. Henry Penn biought up the matter of a recommendation to the society that it appropriate again this year the sum of *j,OtXJ to the publicity campaign fund, and moved that the board make such a recommendation. The motion was duly seconded, but a discussion was raised as to the financial condition of the society In respect to such an appropriation. The motion was event- ually changed to read that it was the boai-d's recommendation that the sum of $3,000 be made to the publicity fund, to be used, if needed, during the year's campaign. Adjournment was then made for luuch. FIFTH SESSION — SATURDAY AFTHSNOON. The session being opened by the president, the first business taken up was that of appropriations. The ap- propriations of the previous year be- ing read by the president and meeting the views of the board, on motion of Wm. F. Gude, the appropriations for 19J9 were made the same. In the same connection, the matter of preparing the society's new journal for publication came up for discussion, as well as the care of the secretary's office, while he was traveling in the interests of the so- ciety, and on motion of George Asmus. the sum of $50 per month was appro- priated for services of an assistant. Secretary Y'oung asked for the views of the board as to the desirability of printing a membership list, in view of the fact that it had been customary to do so, and incorporate it in the vol- ume of proceedings now abandoned. To print it separately would entail quite an expense. After discussion., the board expressed the opinion that the printed list of members could be dispensed with. The board, feeling that the treasur- er's salary was inadequate for the work he was now called upon to perform on motion of Philip Brtitmever, voted to increase from $200 to $300 per year. The president announced the follow- ing as the committee on affiliations : Joseph H. Hill, C. E. Critehell. and C. C. Pollworth. W. F. Gude moved in view of the great expense the society was now un- der in the prosecution of its work, that the board recommend an amendment to the constitution raising the dues to S.T per year, and life memberships to .'f;.50, first year's dues of annual mem- bers to cover initiation as at present. The motion was duly seconded .and carried. The subject of the abandonment of the convention garden again coming up, the board expressed itself that the recommendation covering that action should carry with it a recommenda- tion that selection of a convention city be only made one year in advance, as formerly. The treasurer reported a mortgage loan of .S6,.W0 in favor of the society maturing shortly, and requested in- structions in the matter. On motion, the loan was ordered to he investi- gated, and if found to be gilt-ed.ged left unrecalled. but if recalled, rein- vestment was left to the treasurer and president. PINAL RBSOLUTIONS. After the discussion of a few other mattf-rs of general and passing inter- est not requiring action, the commit- tee on final resolutions presented the following, which was adopted by a ris- ing vote : Resolved. That this board by unani- mous vote, tender its thanks ^or and .appreciation of the generous hospital- ity extended by the Detroit Florists' ciub and Philip Breitmeyer, of Detroit, during our sessions; also, to the man- agemont of the Hotel Statler, and the daily press of Detroit. Pnii,ip F. Kessms. Henrv Penn. Charles Grvham. The board then, on motion, ad- journed, to meet In Detroit next Au- .TonN Yotmo. Sec'y. 1919. The American Florist, 437 Pittsburgh. TRADE CONDITIONS FAIliLY GOOD. Lent does r.oi appear to aftect busi- ness in the least. While stock, witii the exception ot carnations, is more plentiful and prices somewhat lower, everythmg cleans up nicely. Raster lilies and callas are more abundant and the price has dropped a little. Some very good American Beauties are now coming in. Tea roses are of very good quality and clean up daily at fair prices. There is still not enoug:h carnations coming, and the demand for ^hite tor St. Patrick's day caused them to take a jump in price. Sweet peas are still arriving in large numbers, but the de- mand is good, as they are the most popular flower grow^n for corsage work. Some very good snapdragons are seen and sell readily. Violets are still a drug on the market, the street boys getting the most of them. Jonquils and tulips are more plentiful, while Paper Whites and freesias .are about done. Some very good mignonette and yellow daisies are received daily, and meet with a ready sale. NOTIiS. Karl Voelker, formerly with The Alpha Floral Co., and the A. W. Smith Co., of this city, has taken a posi- tion with T. Malbranc, of Johnstown. Pa. With his experience, he should make a good addition to Mr. Malbranc's force. Visitors ; Martin Reukauf, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, P.a.; Milton Selinka, of Schlcss Bros.. Now York; Sam Seligman, of S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa., and R. E. Blacl;- shaw of Ove Gnatt Co., L..a Porte, Ind. M. Toronto. PLENTIFUL SUPPLY MOVES STliABILY. Trade conditions continue active, and although there are no really large social functions, the transient demand and many funeral orders keep the market cleaned of stock daily. The roses of the shorter grades are not plentiful enough, but in the better offering.s there are enough for all. The prices remain un- changed at $30, $2^>, $]5 and $10 per 100, and the quality is fine at this sea- son. While there are no American Beauties on the market, Russell, Hoos- ier Beauty, Ophelia, Sunburst, Frank Dunlop and Double White Killarney are all arriving in the select grades. Carnations of good quality continue plentiful at $5, $4 and $2 per lOO, but there are few of the cheaper grades to be had. Orchids, sweet peas, lilies and bulbous stock renrain at former prices, while violets have advanced. Green goods are scarce, with very littlo ."smilax to be had. The lilies at the different growers never looked better and prices quoted are $25, $20 and $18 per 100 for Easter. BYom present indications, there will be a plentiful supply of stock for the Easter trade. The demand for shamrocks for St. Patrick's day used up all available stock. NOTES. The gardeners' and florists' associa- tion motored to Oakville, to assist in the opening of a new club at that town which will affiliate with the Toronto association, .\bout 38 were present. and all were very enthtisiastic. OfScers were elected, and regular meetings will be held monthly. C. H. Totty, of Madison, N. J., -was a recent visitor and went to see the new rose, Frank Dunlop. He returned to New York Friday, accompanied by J. H. Dunlop and Geo. M. Geraghty, who were guests at the New York Florists' Club banquet. There is considerable activity in building, and 100,0(X) fc-et will be added to the local area the coming season. Yet they persist there is no money in the growing end. One never knows the philanthropists in the florist business. The retail florists' club, in their pub- licity campaign, held a theatre party at the Princess theatre, when each lady performer was presented with a bou- quet. This proved quite a hit, and will be repeated again next year. J. S. Simmon has purchased the greenhouses of Mark Henderson at Brampton, which he will operate in connection with his retail store. W. Wilshire, who has been supplying the pussy willows for this section, has secured a tract of land and will plant these extensively. J. A. Neal addressed the retail florists on "Advertising." and co-operative pub- licity will be tried, commencing with Easter. H. G. D. Washlngfton, D. C. There is going to be a serious short- age of lilies this year and it is declared prices will go as high as 35 cents per bloom wholesale, and proportionate re- tail figures that will result in the sup- ply equaling the demand. Gude Bros. Co. reports it is now tak- ing the stars out of the firm's service flag, Iho following employes having re- turned fi-om service : Frank H. Keefer, Norman Padgett and Irving Herbert. B. F. I.. Trl-Clty Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Tri-City Florists' Club was held at the residence of William Knees, Moline, 111., March 13. with President Pauli in the chair. Following the general order of busi- ness, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: William Goos, Bettondorf, la., president; Wm. Knees. Jr., Moline, recording secretary; Lud- wig Stapp, Rock Island, 111., financial secretary; William Knees, Sr., Moline, treasurer. Vice-presidents were elected Cor each city as follows : R. E. De Rycke, Moline; Henry Meyer, Rock Island; Harry Bills, Davenport; P. G. Peai-son, Bettendorf. Ti-ustees : Edward Patton, Davenport; Henry Gaethje, Rock Island; C. Sorensen, Moline. The April meeting will be held at the residence of William Goos, Bettendorf, Ta. W. G. Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore. At the monthly meeting of the Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Md., which was held in its rooms in Ex- change hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets, there was a good attendance. The constitution and by-laws were re- vised and officers were elected to serve during the ensuing year as follows : R. A. Vincent, White Marsh, president; John Neuth, vice-president; Robert T. Paterson, 934 East Preston street, cor- responding secretary; C. H. Wagner, financial secretary; Albert Fiedler, treasurer. Following the business session, the club's thirty-second annual banquet was held at the Hotel Rennert and proved a most enjoyable affair. With the war over, many of the members are back on the job again in their old-time spirit. ROREUT T. Paterson, Sec'y. Providence, R. I. TRADE IN QENEILVL SATISFACTORY. The supply of stock continues plenti- ful and of good quality. Carnations are good and move froelv and roses are arriving in larger numbers. Callas. violets, orchids, sweet peaa and mar- guerites are also among the satisfac- tory offerings. Shamrocks had a good demand on St. Patrick's day. All indi- cations point to good business for Easter, although some items will be scarce, among others azaleas, which will doubtless command good prices. The feature of the monthtly meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety at the Public Library, March 19, w.TK a discussion of the proposed fed- eral plant quarantine. H. A. T. OBITUARY. Mrs. E. A. Scrlbner. Mrs. E. A. Scribner, wife of the well known retired florist, E. A. Scribner, of Detroit, Mich., died March 11. after a long illness. She was a member of the ladies' auxiliary of the Detroit Flo- rists' Club, and until her serious illness last fall, was much interested in its activities. She likewise was keenly in- terested in the Ladies' Society of Amer- ican Florists, and many times accom- panied her husband to the annual con- ventions. For many years she labored hard in the florist business, both in the growing and retailing departments of their establishment. Mrs. Scribner was possessed of a most cheerful disposition and quickly made friends that were much attached to her. Her funeral, which was held from her late home, 221 Joseph Campau avenue, was attended by many mem- bers of the local florists' club, which also sent a beautiful floral tribute as a testimony of the esteem in which she was held. Other floral offerings were many and beautiful. She is survived by her husband, E. A. Scribner. Inter- ment was at Elmwood cemetery J. F. S. Mrs. Clara Glaser. Mrs. Clara Glaser, wife of the late A L. Glaser, Dubuque, la., died March \Z. The funeral was held the following Saturday afternoon, at 2 :30 o'clock, at the family residence. Reverend Schwab officiating. The remains were taken to Linwood cemetery, where they were placed in the chapel to await the return of her son, Corporal Leo Glaser. from overseas. B. Koch. R. Koch, for half a century a florist and nurseryman at Nanuet. N. Y., died March 10, age 77 years. He is said to have been very successful in business, and to have left a valuable estate. A. F. P. DwiGHT, III. — W. Dittmer, of Grin- nell. la., has purchased the range here formerly conducted by A. L. Bump. Houston, Tex. — A rose show will be held here in April under the auspices of the Houston Horticultural Society and the Houston Post. New London, Conn. — Edward A. Smith, recently appointed park super- intendent at Norwich, has disposed of his florist business here to K. A. Samuel- son. . Grand Rapids, Mich.— Mrs. M. A. Hartnett, whose store in the Ashton building was destroyed by fire recently, is planning to reopen in the near fu- ture. Salt Lick. West VA.~Dale H. Ham- ilton, recently returned from govern- ment service at Vancouver, is preparing to reopen his greenhouse for the com- ing season. CoLunreiA City, Ind.- — Albert Wag- oner and wife have purchased the North .Side Greenhouses which have been held under receivership by the Provident Trust Co. Ridgefield, Conn. — William Pinch- beck has purchased the range of the Ridgefield Florist on Danbury road and will continue same in connection with bis extensive establishment in the West Lane section. EVANSVILLE. Int. — Col. J. D. Carmody did not go to his Florida retreat this winter, the mild weather at home mak- ing the trip unneces=:ary. Tlie colonel admits he is over eighty, but still keeps in touch with many friends by corre- spondence. 438 The American Florist, Mar. 22, TheAmerican Florist KsTABLlSbED 1H85. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada S3.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sending us oliange 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 ISSCB 52 PAGBS WITH COVBR CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 429 — Cyclamen i .... 429 — Sweet peas ^ 429 — Camellias 429 —Bedding plants 430 Lilies for Easter (lUus.) 430 The retail trade 431 — Next week in the flower shop 431 — Easter preparations 432 W. F. Therklldson (portrait) 433 Chrysanthemums 434 — Preparations for another season 434 National publicity for flowers 434 The 1919 vision 435 Society of American Florists..... 436 Pittsburgh 437 Toronto 437 Trl-City Florists' Club 437 Providence 437 Washington 437 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore.. 4.17 Obituary 437 —Mrs. E. A. Scribner 437 —Mrs Clara Glaser 437 — B. Koch 437 personal 438 "Say It Straight" 438 Thompson Carnation Co 438 Civil service examinations 438 Canadian retailers' association planned 438 Water-cooled grate for coal refuse 438 Chicago 444 Chicago growers organizing 447 Detroit 448 St. Louis 449 Rochester Florists' Association 450 Ck)lumbus 4.50 Fort Wayne 450 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 4.50 Philadelphia 452 New York 454 The seed trade 462 — Non-warranty clause 462 — Northrup, King & Co 482 — Horticultural hobbles 462 — New York seed trade 462 — Seed interchange in Ohio 463 —Pinto be!ins 460 — ^Vegetable seed stocks and receipts 466 Market gardeners 468 — Army gardens to be continued 468 — Potato wart in Pennsylvania 468 — Indians teach department of agriculture. .468 — Pests carried in uncleaned cars 468 — Rains destroy Florida tomato crop 463 The nursery trade 470 — Peony Society's bulletin 470 — Ornamental stock leads in Ohio 470 — Gypsy moth on cranberry vines 470 North Shore Horticultural Society 470 Life, this week, picture,? the Amer- ican business man, bound hajid and foot by cable censorship. THE appointment of Prof. H. C. Tay- lor, of the University of "Wisconsin as chief of the office of farm manage- ment, is one of the first steps in the new i)lan of farm accounting to be es- tablished by Secretary of Agriculture Houston. Huge mort.ars, standing on concrete emplacements and abundantly supplied with half-ton projectiles, were erected during the war among flowers and shrubbery of prlv.ate gardens In New York, and elsewhere along the Atlantic coast, to repel attacks of German naval or airships. "Say It Straight." Some of the retail trade are butcher- ing the wonderfully successful slogan, "Say it with Flowers," by cutting it open and inserting their name, making it read, "Say it with Brown's Flowers," or Smith's Flowers, etc. Surely swcii misuse of the slogan should be frowned upon and forbidden. This wonderfully suggestive phrase, which means so much to the whole trade, should be copyrighted or in some way protected so that it shall be used only in its original form. Thompson Carnation Co. In accordance with a notice filed by John T. Clyne, trustee of the J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, III., the personal property of said company consisting of greenhouses, equipment, office furniture and fixtures, dwelling houses, etc., and all personal assets, will be sold at public auction April 9 at 2 :00 p. m. at the north entrance of the court house, Joliet, sale to be subject to the approval of the court. The terms are specified as five per cent cash and bal- ance upon approval of sale. Civil Service Examinations. The United States civil service com- mission, Washington, announces an open competitive examination, April 23, to fill the position of assistann in plant fumigation under the federal horticul- tural board, the position paying from $1,.500 to $1,980 per year. The commission also announces an examination, April 24-25. for the posi- tion of entomological laboratoi-y as- sistant in the department of agricul- ture, the salary being from .$1,080 to $1,320 per year. Informatjon can be obtained concerning examinations from the commission or its branches in va- rious large cities. B. F. L. Personal. Philip Breltmeyer, former vice-presi- dent of the Detroit National Fire In- surance (3o., is now president of the company. Canadian Ketallers' Association Planned. Believing that a Dominion-wide retail florists' organization would be of bene- fit in a great many ways to the trade of Canada, there being no association at present taking a special interest in the business welfare of that branch of the craft, a committee of the Toronto Retail Florists' Club, composed of J. E. Carter, H. G. Dillemuth, S. A. McFad- den, H. W. Parker and L. S. Waters has sent out a questionnaire with the object of ascertaining if the trade is in favor of such an organization, and it is proposed to take the matter up at the time of the annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association in Toronto this summer, when it is ex- pected that a large number of retailers will be present. It is believed that a great many problems and difficulties of the retail trade could be solved by co-operation and organization, and the committee urges that all florists in the Dominion return questionnaires promptly. Water-cooled Grate for Coal Refuse. H.arold Otter, Moorestown, N. .1.. has installed a water-cooled grate under his 40 horse power return tubular steam boiler, which enable.s him to burn cn.al refuse of the yard, which ton for ton gives as good results as coal of the highest grades. Tho grate, or perhaps it should be called a grate substitute, consists of two cast-iron rectangular hollow boxes. which together cover a space of 34x45 inches, three inches in depth. Cast into the boxes, running from top to bot- tom, about six inches apart, are what might be called pipes or air flues. These are one-inch in diameter, fitted with plugs one inch in length with smaller holes that are placed in the top of the air flues flush with the sur- face. These boxes, taking the place of the grate, are set over the ash pit about six inches below the feed door. They are then connected up with the boiler, permitting a constant circula- tion of water through the boxes which prevents the iron becoming so heated as to burn and warp. The ash pit door is sealed up, mak- ing an air-tight chamber under the grate or boxes. This is connected with a pipe five inches in diameter to a blower run by an electric motor. When in operation, there is a strong current of air forced from the ash pit through the various openings in the grate or iron boxes above. Tlie fire is started in the ordinary way with wood, and when in full blast, carries a bed of coal refuse about one foot thick. There is very little smoke: the coal, becoming heated, throws off gases, which mixing with the air com- ing through the coal, burn fiercely. The coal under the intense heat gradu- ally settles down or melts into large cake-like clinkers, which are removed about once a day. Mr. Otter has an auxiliary gasoline engine to imme- diately connect up to the fan, if, for any reason, the electric current should fail him. The cost of running the fan by elec- tricity has so far averaged $3 per week. The consumption of the coal refuse has not been as great as that of coal for the same period of last year. The labor is not as great, as the fire does not have to be fed nearly as often. Low or intense fires are regulated by the speed of the fan. The difficulty with inferior coal burned with forced draft has been the destruction of the grate bars, which have frequently to be replaced. Constant circulation of water through the grate boxes absorbs and carries off the excess heat, making them as lasting as the boiler itself. It has cost about $600 to make this entire installation, which, Mr. Otter says, will be saved in the first year's coal bill, as coal refuse costs but $1 per ton delivered. Potash Negotiations Off. A cable from London, M.arch 17, stated that the negotiations between the Allies .and Germany for the deliv- ery of potash had been broken off. It was previously reported that the potash from Germany was expected to be one of the chief means for Gei-many to pay for foodstuffs allcwed that country by the Allies. Club Meetings Next Week. It^t'iM-etarlos of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change In date, time and place of meetings.! Baltimore, Md.. March 24. 8 p. m — Garden- ers' and Florists' Clnb of Baltimore at Bschange Imll. St. Paul and Fr.nnklln streets. Robert T. raterson. secretary. 934 Eiist Preston street, ItaUinmre. Newport, R. I., March 26. 8 p. m. — Newport Ib.rtlcultural Sodotv. at Music hall, Thames street. Fred P. Wi'bher, secretary. Nelvllle. Pittsburgh, Pa,, March 26. Noon. — Retail Florists' Association of Pittsburgh District at Seventh Avenue hotel for luncheon. Orvllie Crissnian. secretary. Diamond Bank bultdlnff. PltlKburKh. (Hartford. Conn.. March 29, 8 p. m.— Ooo- neitlcut Horticultural Society at Connty buUd- Inir. Alfred r>lxon, secretary, Wethersfleld. 1919. The American Florist. 439 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Eacli Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. Tbese prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. SItnation ^Vanted — Experienced grow- er of carnations, roses, chrysanthe- mums and general plant stock wants position in commercial place. Single man. Address Key 368, eare American Florist. SItnation Wanted — By an experi- enced elderly man; expert plantsman; cut flowers; small place. State wages, room and board, with particulars. Ad- dress \Vm. Kirkhan, Chlcaso Hotel, 22 So. Clark St., Chicae-o, 111. For Sale — Complete set of store fix- tures good as new for $500. Ice-box 10 ft. high with otBce attached; 8-ft. wall case; Italian marble top table; ribbon case and upright desk. Fixtures are now in Chicago. This is a big bargain. Address Key 370, care American Florist. FOR SALE A thoroughly equipped retail and wholesale florist business; three greenhouses, dwelling, all conveniences, three acres of land, garage, all in good condition and is a first class opportunity; fine location and near large markets. LOUIS R. LEDDON» Clayton, N. J. FOR SALE Six Greenhouses to take down, 16x76 feet, even span ; in good condition. A. D. Glass, 18 inches wide. Address Key 363, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Established flower store in town of 100,000, with long lease. Reason for selling, death. Inquire. THE ROSERY, 167 Market Street, NEWARK, N. J. Help Wanted Rose grower for our range at Hinsdale, 111. Apply at BASSETT 5 WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. HELP WANTED Experienced saleslady and designer to take charge of an established retail store in Chicago. Fair salary and commission. Splendid opportunity to the right party. Must fnrnisli Al references Address Key 369, care American Florist. Help Wanted Good, First=Class Rose Grower, capable of taking full charge. Will pay good wages. Must have good reference. The Wm. Blackman Floral Co., KVANSVILIE, INDIANA. Help Wanted Experienced salestnan and designer Must be Al man and come well recom- mended. Steady position. Splendid opportunity for the right party. Apply MANGEL FLORIST 17 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Help Wanted Foreman for our plant department at Morton Grove. Must be expert grower and come well recommended. Splendid opportunity for a capable man. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS Selected Boiler Tubes Thoroughly cleaned inside and outside and trimmed. All sizes. First-class condition. Complete stock in New and Second-band Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Boilers, Etc. LEVINE & CO., '"n;S,ir.!U".;i1Si"'"'' Chicago BANKRUPT SALE J. D. Thompson Carnation Go's Plant at Jollet, III. This entire plant consisting of 17 greenhouses, with about 136,000 square feet of glass roofing, equipment, power plant, fixtures, etc., will be sold at public auction on Wednesday, April 9, 1919, at 2:00 p. m., inside the North Main Entrance of the Court House, in Joliet, to the highest bidder. Terms: 5% cash, and balance upon approval of sale, and delivery of proper conveyance of title. Sale includes long time lease. Copy of inventory will be sent on request. FRED W. WALTER, JOHN T. CLYNE, Joliet, Illinois, Attorney. Trustee in Bankruptcy. |5i;51igi51tellalHllHlHltall«fatoll«ll»lHll«lHlgll»!l)»ll»ll»llHllgll»l«l«lHll5ligHlfglHllH in H D S SI la Many Idle Greenhouses Are starting up again. Stock to fill these houses is needed now. Those having surpluses should offer them in Our Advertising Columns. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO liBi5i5iahiBiiHteiiHi«iiHi»i»lHl«iigi»igiHM«««i'«i«i«'»''«'»'»'"'"'"'"'»^«'"'"'"i"tomiHi«nHii>a«^ 440 The AmER ICAN Fl ORIST, Mar. 22, RIGHT ON TiM[ For the Easter and Spring Trade You can secure a large share of this business, which promises to surpass that of all previous years, by liberal advertising in the SPRING NUMBER OF^ THE AMERICAN FLORIST To Be Issued APRIL 3rd Stimulated by the nation-wide publicity campaign of the Society of American Florists and many local organizations, the opportunities offered the trade this spring have never been more promising. Go after your full share of this business by usin^ THE BEST SELLING MEDIUM IN THE TRADE. Single Column Inch, $1.50; Page of 30 inches, $45.00, with the usual discounts on a .series of insertions. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. For upwards of 30 years the representative paper of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. i9i^riease send your copy (or this issue as early as possible 1919. The American Florist. 441 RITO THE EIMERGIZER FOR SOIL BACTERIA IS COMING TO AMERICA, WONDERFUL RESULTS have been obtained by the use of RITO in Great Britain during the last three years. Owing to the war it has been impossible to export, but now we are free to do so, and feel sure that the Horticulturists of the U. S. A. will at once avail themselves of this unique method of increasing their products and of getting their stuf? ready for the market some weeks earlier than they have hitherto done, and so secure a much higher price. WHAT IS RITO? — RITO is a humus, organic or natural fertilizer, a stimulant and energizing medium for soil bacteria. WHAT IS HUMUS? — Humus is a complex substance or mixture of substances present in the richest of soils. It is black in colour, and hence renders the soil darker. RITO contains Humus in the right form for fertilizing the soil. WHY ADD HUMUS? — Because most soils contam very little (if any) Humus, and it is necessary for the proper development of the useful soil bacteria. The bacteria find in the Humus con- stituents a suitable medium for their robust propagation. That is, Humus is a source of food and energy for the soil bacteria. WHAT IS THE ANALYSIS OF RITO? — It has very little chemical analysis and it does not come in the same category as fertilizers. It is essentially an energizing medium for soil bacteria. Phosphates and potash are present in all soils, but in the ordinary way they are not readily available. RITO, by energizing the soil bacteria, is calculated to make the phosphates and potash available for the plant. It also stimulates the nitrogen-fixing bacteria into action, so that the consequent development is out of all proportion to its analysis. RITO takes the place of farmyard manure, or it may be used in conjunction with farm- yard manure or any recognized artificials. RITO iS ffCC f rom WCCd SCCdS, SporeS and germS, and from the e^^s or larvae of noxious insects. It is well known that the soil is not a dead inert mass of matter, but that it teems with bacteria, which only need to be treated properly to be called into activity. There are millions in every spadeful of soil. RITO may be used in the open or under glass. What RITO Users Say:-- "I used RITO in the soil for my Tomatoes this year. The result was the best crop I ever had, and I started picking two to three weeks earlier than usual from seed sown same date as previous years." A market gardener says that his RITO-treated lettuce were ready for the market a month before the untreated ones, with the result that the treated ones brought 2s. 6d. per dozen and the untreated ones, when they were ready for the market, brought Is. per dozen. "I tried RITO last year on Potatoes, and they yielded 30 per cent better than those not treated." "Every ounce of fruit from both the treated and the untreated Tomatoes has been gathered and carefully weighed. The weight of fruit gathered from the treated portions averaged _/ust 6ve times the amount as from the untreated portion." "I have used RITO in the Peach Houses, and find that it greatly improved both the quality of the fruit and also the growth. I also find RITO very good if used when mixing soil for potting various plants, and I have also used it on my Vines with excellent results." "I have pleasure in testifying to the merits of RITO. It is 'Right Ho' and no mistake. I never saw Tomatoes do so well as when your RITO was applied as a top-dressing mixed with the soil; the roots the plants made in this way irere extraordinary, and the crops correspondingly good. The same applies to Cucumbers, also Chrysanthemums and to plants generally. It seems to consume the moisture, hence less watering is required." "RITO treated Chrysanthemums made a much quicker and better start than they have usually done — in fact, the plants show a great improvement." RITO Is packed In double bags, and the price is 1 7, 6 per 1 00 lbs., free on board Liverpool. Terms— Cash with order. Please address your orders at once to The Molassine Company, Ltd., East Greenwich, London, England. RITO SUITS EVERYTHING THAT GROWS. 442 The American Florist. Mar. 22, Prepared Foliages ^-^-mj-j>\ /y^y 9ga special process PREPARED rOLIAGES ARE THE BEST ON THE MARKET. fXJNIFORM SIZE- NON-MOLDY— FLEXIBLE Colors: Green, Brown, Purple. Price, $2.00 per carton; in 5 carton lots, $1.75 per carton; 100-lb. cases, $24.00. FLEXIBLE - NON-CURLING — DURABLE Our Cycas are packed 10 to the bundle. We do not break bundles QUEEN QUALITY MAGNOLIA LEAVES 0-G QUALITY CYCAS LEAVES SUPREME IN QUALFTT DDI7D A DCr^ C\7CDrf^DE'iriVI ( RETAINS its freshness. Alwavs handy when natural 1 Ivl-ir AlxlliLy Ej V ILIxVjIxEjEjII , flowerc and greens are scarce. Price, $3.50 per lO-lb-Carton. MAGNOLIA WREATHS ! „T„"°°^. '"''''':?'??" «'-°^-'«""°'^''jJ: Made of Queen Quality Leaves by experienced artists. Per 100 12-16at $ 5.00 ie-20at 6.50 20-24at 7.50 24-28at 11.00 Per 100 28-32 at $12.50 3^-36 at 15.00 36-40at 17.50 40-44 at 20.00 No. 200-18.inch $10.50 No. 201— 20inch 12.00 No. 202-22inoh 1 6.00 Dozen No. 203-24-liich $2 1 .00 No. 204—28 inch 26.00 THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies Mention the American Florist when loriting VAUGHAN'S GLADIOLUS Every consideration Indicates profitable results from planting GLADIOLUS this spring. Per 1000 America, First $22.00 America, Second size 1 7.00 Augusta, First 20.00 Augusta, Second size 16.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First 50.00 Europa, First 60.00 Schwaben, First 40.00 Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First. $20.00 Mrs. Francis King, Second size 16.00 Chicago White, Earliest, First 27.50 Chicago White, Second Size 22.00 Vaughan's Florist Mixed, First Size 16.00 FIRST SIZE 13s inch and up, Including some two inches In diameter and some larger. SECOND SIZE, all first-class bloomers, 1%-!% Inch. In storage for quick forcing. 500 Pips $13.00 1000 Pips $25.00 A Full Line of Seasonable Vegetable and Flower Seeds. VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, CHICAGO Nataral Size. Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 443 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. INC. 72=74 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. l. d. Phone, Randolph 35 "OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING" CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES riDr^HincL $35.00 per m. Vri%t^llll-FC3 4.50 per doz. PllA(.;¥^nrmcic Come in pink and white, with 8 to 20 flowers on a spray. riiaiCt^llUp^l^ They are very graceful and beautiful. Per 100 f lowers, $8. Plenty of Everything. Do not hesitate to order what you want. Ophelia, Wards, Brilliants, Milady, Richmonds, Callas, Easter Lilies, Carnations, Spring Flowers, Bulb Stock, Sweet Peas, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Ferns, Leucothoe, Galax, Adiantum, Woodwardia. Easter Novelties Try us for the latest creations in Easter E^^ and Rabbit Novelties. Many have been sold already, with many repeat orders. Four different styles. Per dozen, |21.00. Medium Weave Mats, all colors $2.00 per dozen. Waterproof Crepe Paper, all colors 4.50 per dozen. Try us on an assortment of Easter Baskets, both Cut Flower and Plant, $10.00 to $25.00 an assortment. If You Have Not Received Our Spring Catalogue, Send for One. Plants We Are Now Offering (0,000 extra fine 2Vi-iii. Eentia Belmore&na and Forsteriana, $14.00 per 100, S120.00 cer 1000: 3-1h., S25.00 Dcr 100. $220.00 per 1.000; 4-ln., $50.00 per 100: Bin., $12.00 to $15.00 per dozen: 6-ln.. $2.00 to $2.60 each. Made-up 5-ln. Forsterlana, $1.50. Livistona Eotundifolia, 4-ln.. $6.00 per dozen; 5-lDcb, $9.00 per dozen; 6-ln. $1.25 eacb. Orotons, all the waj from 4-10, to big tnbs; prices range from 50c to $10.00 per plant. Pandanui VaitohU, 4-in., 60c each, 8-ln.. $1.00 each; 6-lD., $1.60 eacb; 7-ln., $2.60 eacb. Bubbars. Sue. 60c, 7Sc, $1.00, $1.60, $2.00 eacb. Coleus, Cbrlstmas Gem, large stoclE. ft-ln., $10.00 per 100; 4-ln., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Terminalis, 6-ln., 60c to 76c; 6-lB.. 75c to $1.00. Dracaena Massan^eana, 3-ln., $30.00; 4-ln., $50.00 per 100; 5-ln., 76c to $1.00; 8-ln., $1.25 to $1.50. Phoenlz Boebelenli, S-lnch, $1.25 to $1.M eacb. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-ln., SOc each, $3.50 per doz.; 5-ln., 40c each, $5.00 p.r doz.; 6-ln., 75c each, $8.60 per doz.; 7-ln., $1.00 eacb. $11.00 per doz. 444 The American Florist. Mar. 22, V%n/^^^A/VV^^^^V>^U%V;WVSA^V^^^AVWVW>MV^^^rU^WVAVWVUV^^ Heavier Supply-Lower Prices. Our Russells are the finest for quality of any in the country. The flowers are away ahead of American Beauty at this time of year. Prices, $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. Ophelia, Hoosier, Sunburst, White Killarney, Carnations, all our own growth cut especially for the shfjping trade. PRICE LIST RUSSELL $8.00 to $26.00 per 100, according to length of stems. HOOSIER and OPHELIA Long $15.00 per 100 Medium $8.00 to 12.00 per 100 Good short 5.00 to 6.00 per 100 WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST Long $12.00 to $15.00 per 100 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 per 100 Short 6.00to 6.00perl00 ROSES-OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $5.00 Write for prices on quantity lots of 500 or more. Paper Wtiites, Freesias and Other Flowers at market prices. We call special attention to our Ferns, which are the best Massachusetts stock. Extra large. Price, $4.50 to $5.00 per 1000. Asparagus, Sprengeri, Galax and other stock at market prices. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. notice: — We close at S o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 5 P. M. BASSETT & WASHBIRN liONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE G«en,.„„ses, Hlns^ni! ard^le... Station, m. ^^^ N. WabaSH AVO., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. CARNATIONS STIIi GOOD PBOPEKTT. Business was somewhat quiet all during last week, consequently stock accumulated to such an extent that considerable pushing was needed to move certain items, even in quantity lots at reduced prices. Roses in gen- eral are -more plentiful, but are clean- ing up fairly well, considering the mar- ket conditions, although prices have dropped to a large extent on most of- ferings in this line with the possible exception of one or two varieties. Some of the finest American Beauty roses offered in this market at this time of the year are available now and are at- tracting the attention of the city buy- ers. Mrs. Chas. Russell of splendid quality are also Included in the daily shipments in larger numbers. Cai'na- tions continue to be good property, and it is surprising how well they hold up in price, considering the low quotations sent out by some of the houses to out- side points. Lilies and callas are to be had in fair sized quantities at times, but are not overplentiful. Orchids, sweet peas, gardenias, violets, daisies, stocks, snapdragons, forget-me-nots, calendulas, mignonette, freesias, tulips, jonquils, pansies, lily of the valley, gladioli and other miscellaneous season- able stock are on the bill of fare. The street fakirs are busy again, which is surprising, considering the agreement between practionlly all the retailers and wholesalers. Upon investigation, it was found that the peddlers bought most of the stock from South Water street commission men who received several shipments of southern jonquils. The growers have organized, and no doubt all branches of the trade will be able to work together along some lines, and in time eradicate some of tho nb- iectlonablp features which have been the bone of contention for many years. - Publicity will do much to bring the various florists together, and according to all those who have heard of the pro- posed next campaign, it will fill a long fell want, and will do much toward making new flower buyers in this city. Business so far this year has been good and away ahead of 1918, which of course everyone expected, ow- ing to the trouble the growers expe- rienced in securing coal to meet their needs last year, and which naturally cut down the production then to some extent. You hear now and then that we are due for a period of hard times, but it appears that the florists are all from the "show-me" state, for they are making big preparations to come in for their share of the harvest when the next wave of prosperity spreads over the entire country, which all the op- timists agree is already on its way. NOTES. At Zech & Mann's store, Marcli 17, H;i!i, has been placed on record as a hoodoo day because everything went ange had his new Kissel c^ar ready for St. Patrick's day, finished in emerald green. 1919. The American Florist. 445 : ssssassga&y.vM.<«fty.«ftyA'y.'«.^^ PETER REINBERG LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO 30 East Randolph St., IN HEAVIER SUPPLY All Roses Listed Below Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at tlie prices quoted. Bay Direct From the Grower. PRICE LIST Subject to Change Without Notice. Per 100 MRS. CHAS RUSSELL Specials •"Select $15.00 to Medium 10.00 to Short 6.00 to 25.00 20.00 12.00 S.OO RICHMOXD Per 100 Select $15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.0c Sliort 8.00 MILADY Per 100 Select ' $15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 Ktllamey 4 WhlteKlIlamey. . . .(• Per 100 Klllarney Brilliant. . I Specials $15.00 Sunburst / Select 12.00 My Maryland I Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Ophelia I Short 4.00 to 6.00 Champ Wetland f Per 100 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $ 5.00 Carnations $ 4.00 to 6.00 Valley S.OO to 10.00 Smilax Adiantum .per doz. strings Asparagus, per bunch $1.00 Ferns, per 1,000 5.00 Boxnood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $2.00 Leucothoe Sprays 3.00 2.00 3 We now offer a large supply of Spring Flowers in addition to our usual complete line of Roses, Carnations, Miscellaneous Cut Flowers and Everything in Greens. The buyer has a great variety of choice stock to select from here, in fact Everything You Need. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Paul Amling is batching it at Des Plaints, where he is looking- after the range that his brother Erne.st and he boug-ht recently from Hoerber Bros. Some of his friends are jollying; him about being engaged, but while he ad- mits this is not true, he '>vould probably not have any serious objection if the right young lady happened to cross his path. His friends in the trade have all agreed that he must join the ranks of the benedicts in the near future, so do not be surprised if you hear the tinkling of the wedding- bells. The Florists' Club will surely have plenty of material for a couple of base- ball teams, if all who have signi- fied their intention of playing, report for practice Why not have a florists' league? The growers, retailers, whole- salers and allied trades surely ought to be able to get a team together, Chas. Erne says that whilo there was a good call for green carnation dye at Erne & Co.'s store this year, the de- mand was not as strong- as last season, which he attri'nutes in part to the fact that many of the young men are still abroad with the colors. H. B. Kennicott, of Kennicott Bros. Co., is back from a biLsiness trip to Florida, and is again attending to his duties at the store. F. G. Berry has opened a new retail store at ■S-'Vl West Seventy-ninth street under the name of the Ideal Florist. 446 The American Florist. Mar. 22, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., ..U^To's, CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS MRS. RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy $25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 15.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $12.00 Fanc.T II). 00 Medium 8.00 SUoit 6.00 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.T>Tri17i T TCT Subject to Chanse riXlXjIU J^IO A withont Notice. WHITE AND PINK KILLARNEY Per 100 Select $10,110 Paucy 9.00 Jledium 7.00 Good 0.00 Short 5.0O KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium S.OO Good 7.00 Short 6.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION $7.00 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $5.00 Gtml' 4.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Valley $ 8.00 Lillles 25.00 Kerns, per 1.000 $5.00 Smilax. per doz. strings 3.00 Adiantum 1-50 Asparagus Sprengeri strings... .50 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 BoxwikmI rate. and other green goods at market Shipping Orders Given Careful Attention. All Orders Carefully Packed. Mention the American Florist when writing E E. Winterson Co L. D. Fhone Central 6004. 166 North Wabash Avenue, CARNATIONS Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO W. N. Rudd's famous seedlings in all shades. We are ex- clusive agents for his stocks. Try us on your regular orders. Leucothoe Sprays $6.00 per 1000 PERCY JONES INC. 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Florists' Wire Nos. 18 to 22—12 X 18 $2.00 per box E. F. Winterson, Sr., is one of the directors of tlie Chicago Amateur Ath- letic League, Inc., with headquarters at 108 South La Salle street, and his son, E. F. Winterson. Jr., ;s a member of the advisory board. This leagi^ie is launched, born for a good purpose, is absolutely non-political and has suffi- cient mpney behind the proposition to make it a big success. All the directors are required to do is show results, se- cure a membership of sufficient num- bers to assure the philanthropic back- ers that they are on the right road. James A. Pugh is president. One of the league's placards reads : "It is up to you boys to send in your applicati<.n; it does not cost you any initiation fee or dues, and gives you a membership absolutely free, a place to spend your leisure hours at some- thing that will benefit you and fit you for the battles of life. We advL-^e you to take advantage of your offer. The Alpha Floral Co. had an order to deliver a horseshoe floral design to a funeral this week, which bore a card on which was written : "From your loving wife and children." This is the first lime that Andrew Chronis ever filled an order of this kind, since he has been in the florist business, and that covers a gre.Tt many years, Charles Ropers, of the Washington Floral Co., 70 West Washington street. says that a similarity in the names of several of the retail stores is causing him much annoyance, .and asks the wholesalers to be careful in the future so that no goods ordered by anyone else will be charged to him. Walter Stocklos has opened a whole- sale store in the Atlas building in the room formerly occupied by Archie Spencer. He is no stranger to the trade, having been employed in the local market for a number of years. L. R. Finnermann, of the Grossberg- Tvler-Finnermann Co., celebrated his twenty-filth birthday, March 15. He received a beautiful Japanese hand- carved diamond set ring from his busi- ness .associate, Morris nrossberg. Growers of plants and cut flowers for the local market are invited to attend a meeting at the Randolph hotel, this city, March 27. at S p. m., with i view to organization for the betterment of the trade. .\. L. Vaughan & Co. are more than pleased with business, the total sales so f,ar this year being very encouraging, especially for this month, which was extra good last year on account of ICaster. I'ercy ,]ones. Inc., reports an increas- ing demand for supplies, which is a big item with this house. The shipping trade is keeping up remarkably steady at this busy establisliment. So far, the yoiuig ladies in the ti'.ade have done nothing to organize a ladies' florist club, although there has been much talk along this line for some time. Poehlmann Bros, Co.'s supply depart- ment is prepared for the Easter rush, and everything points to a brisk trade for the early demand is most satisfac- tory. Harry C. Rowe says the business at his new store, 67 East Madison street, has been quite satisfactory since the formal opening, March 15. A. T. Pyter & Co. had a big day March 14, when eight new out-of-town ' customers were added to their list, W. K. Wilson, of Columbus, O., was in the city this week, buying stock for his newly remodeled retail store. The local florists are seriouslv con- sidering conducting an advertisin.g caniixiign in the elevated cars. Wolf's Flower Shop. East Monroe street, is Hashing "Say It With Flow- ers" from a new electric sign. I'eter Reinberg is cutting his share of roses, including a good percentage of Mrs. Charles Russell, A'isitors : B. J. Dudley, of Parkers- burg, West Virginia: Hans Rosacker. Minneapolis, Minn. SpuiNiiUKi.n, III. — The Gaup Green- houses are to be remodeled at a cost of about $1,L'00. Hot'sTON, Tex. — R. C. Korr has pur- chased IK! acres of land on the West- heimer road, which will lie used for the development of nursery and green- house stock 1919. The American Florist. 447 T^*^'-^'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-^^^'-'-'-'-'-^^'-'-^^^^^? ^.if .xm«oi>?in ^To -y=^^^^'-^^- TSIOX IISIC. :<^a^i^ fHONES ' CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Exceptionally Fine Supply of AH Seasonable Flowers You can always get everything you want here — You will be more than pleased with our service. Beauties, Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Calias, Jonquils, Calendulas, Tulips, Freesias, Narcissus, Snapdragons, Violets, Daisies, Carnations, Forget-me- nots, Gypsophila, Pussy Willows, Greens, Etc., Etc. t*^^^^'-*-^'-'-'-'-^*- '-'-*-*-'-'-'-'-'-»- *-^'-*-*-*- •-■-^■- ■-■-'-*-*-'-■-'-'-'- '-^■-'-%'l^^^^^^*>tlV!l^«^'-*'-'-^'t'-*^'-**^^*^ Chicago Growers Organizing:. A committee on organization consist- ing of Walter A. Amling. chairman: Robert Windier, Peter Pearson, Joseph Kohout and Otto H. Amling, appointed at a recent general meeting, has pre- pared a report proposing an organiza- tion of all growers of plants and cut flowers who market their product in Chicp^go, and at a meeting which has been called for 8 o'clock on the even- ing of March 27 at the Randolph ho- tel, Randolph and Wells streets, Chi- cago, will recommend a constitution for adoption. That a thorough discus- sion of all questions involved may come before the meeting, the committee urges that all growers who ship stock to the Chicago market attend, and give the benefit of their experience and observation, as the committee in preparing its recommendations, has kept in mind the fact that this is to be an association whose endeavors shall be for the best interests of all growers in this territory. J. F. Ammann, president of the So- ciety of American norists, who worked with the committee at its first meeting, and to whom its indebted- ness is acknowledged for many of the recommendations made, is expected to be present at the coming meeting and aid in every way possible in the inter ests of the organization. 448 The American Florist. Mar. 22, Best Quality Roses Choice stock of Valley, Raster Lilies, Calendulas, Violets, Paper Whites. Tulips, Iris, Daisies, Callas, Mignonette. Forget-me-not?, Jonquils, Freesias, Sweet Peas, Pansies and all other seasonable stock. Don't forget us on Greens, as we have Mexican Ivy, Asparagus Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Green and Bronze Leucothoe and Galax. % CARNATIONS Splits $3 to S4 per 100 Choice Stoclt, $5, $6 to $8 per 100 No successful, up-to-date florist can be without this novelty— unexcelled for basket and decorative work. Special -- Lupines. Also Fancy Sweet Peas — they are the talk of the town. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. m^R^ Remember, we aim to give you good value for your money. ^^^ You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty SI^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. Prices As Low As Others. CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. ■■:■ Detroit. EXCELLENT SUPPLY FINDS RE\DY SALE. Mid-Ienten business is surprisingly good. The attractiveness of liie great variety of tiowers and plants novi' avail- able, seems irresistible to the flower lovers, who seem as numerous as ever, notwithstanding- the deterring element of advanced prices over those of the corresponding time last year. In cut Howers. sweet peas are conspicuous for their number, quality and popularity, and prices are satisfactoi-ily sustained. Roses are more plentiful .ind some re- cession In prices is noted, particularly in the better grades. Carnations lind ready sale, and the finer blooms easily command the prices prevailing earlier in the .season. Violets have suffered some in popularity, due chiefly to the excellent sweet peas that are competi- tive to them. CLUB MEETI.VG. The regular meeting of the florists' club was held at the St.atler hotel, March 12. It was a representative meeting of 30 members. W. S. Wells, formerly an ollicer of the Si. Louis Flo rists' Club, ;ind now one of the taeulty of the University of Michigan, gave an address on "Ilelation of Man as n Hy- bridizer." He spoke most interestingly on a subject seldom touched upon in our club meetings, and treated as it was, strijipcd of imfnmilinr and tech- nical language, it was very instructive. The talk suggested many iniitiiries from the members, all of which were abl> answered. Harry Broltmeyer suri)ri.'-ed the members by the really clever man- ner he treated the subject assigned to him for the evening of iiis experience in khaki ovi'rsras. He began with the period of his enlistment and took his audience with him in detail throughiuil the whole of his year of work In the ordnance department of the army until his haiipy rettnn to the bosom of his CUT FLOWERS-GREENS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Become one of our cnstomers today. You will never regret it. Do it NOW. O. A.. ^ Xv. A.. Tonnoi* cl^egnVand'^supg"- 30 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO Qrossberg=Tyler-Finnermann Co. •vraoixBAua florists 30 E. Randolph Street, p^one M.je-tic tits CHICAGO, ILL. family, Harry's initial talk to the club members indicated his ability to be but little less than that of his father, who can always be relied upon to interest llorists. The announcement at the meeting of the death, the day previous, of Mrs E. A. Scribner was received with profound sorrow, and the president was requested to convey to ex-President .Scribner the deep sympathy of the club. A floral embleiTi was alho ordered sent to the bereaved home, and as a further mark of respect all agreed to attend the funeral, which was held March H. UcKolutions uf regret were adopted fol lowing the annonncenu>nt of ihe reccnl death of W. J. Stewart. wUo had many warm personal friends here. .Action upon the federal quarantine act. now distuil>in!.v florist circles everywhere, was deferred till after more is leiirneil well look lor the maximimi of results. The 'f.-irdcn Club, composed of Indies devot- ing much time and effoi't tf) out-door bulb culture, particularly tulips, will give their annual exhibition in the Hotel Statlcr in May and will have, at thcii" solicitation, the cooj)oration of this club, and to that end a c<)nnnittee was aiipointed. consisting of K. -V. Fet- ters. Harry Preitmeyer. A. Pochelon and Chas. Plumb. The same commit- tee, with Philiii Rreitm'^ver added as chairman, will cooperate with the 1919. The American Florist. 449 ^^•'-^^''-'-'-'-^^•-•-•-'-'^•'^^^^^^••^••^^^^^'^^^^^^^''^^^^^^e^^^g^'^^^*^^'^^^**^^^''^^^^^**^''.^ Your Supply of Z M CLT FLOWERS Eo A H N ^^■^ ■-'-■-'-■- IJenioiiiber when ordering' that inir line is so complete that it inclndes every item ottered in the (ireat Clucago Market. '-'-■-'-'-'-'-'-■-■-'-'-■-'-■-^^g^J ». -■■ ■«- ■■- -■- -■■ -•-,•--*.-».-•--»- -«--•- ■■■ ■■ RAEDLEIN'S SPECIALS I .""''!'! $8.50 $9.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4- * * No. 1. Tumbler Baskets, in all colors, with metal liners No. 2. Cut Flower Baskets, U to 11 inches deep 24 to 32 inches over all, in all colors and complete with metal liners No. 3. Plant Baskets, medinm size, assorted shapes in all colors, complete with metal liners Write ror:catalog. 713 $15.00 RAEDLEIN BASKET CO, imcTerar Milwaukee Avenue % * Mention the AmeHcan Florist ichen loriting American Peony Society, which will hold its annual meeting and- exhibition in this city Jifne next, the exact date not yet determined. It was lUinounced at the meetins that the American Gladiolus Society desires to meet here next August, simultaneously with the meeting ot tlie Society of Americaii- P'lorists. and if practical, to have its exhibition in conjunction with that of the latter society. The consummation of this idea will be determined after Philip Breitmeyer's conference with .Secretary John Young at New Yorlc. March. 20. NOTE.S. Christ Winterich, and wife. Defiance, O., attended the tuner.Tl of Mrs, E. A. Scribner in this city. Friday, March 14. They returned via Toledo, where they visited tlie trade. Jos. Streit and John Klang attended the funeral of Frank Friedle5' at Clove- land, March 11'. J. F. S. St. Louis. OVERSUPPLY OF ISlI.liOUS .STOCK rE.\REU. Business continues fairly good, de- spite the Lenten season, with a con- siderable call for funeral work. Stock is plentiful and meets all requirements. The liulbous supply, if it continues to come in as heavily as it promises at present, will become a burden to the market. Sweet peas are in heavy cut l)Ut seem to move well. Roses of all kinds are of very good quality. Ophelia being the most prominent in point of supply. Calla-s were equal to all de- mands and hold up well in price. Oreens are plentiful in all varieties. FLORIST CLUBS' PUBLICITY MEETIXG. The March meeting of the florists' club will go down in history as one of the best ever held in this city, both in Ijoint of attendance and work accom- plished. The organization as a whole endorsed the "Milwaukee plan" of rais- ing funds for advertising purposes, wrich more than likely will be adopted by the local publicity committee The committee, which served last year made a flnal report of the finances and a resume of the work which was ac- cepted and made a part of the club rec- ords. During the year ending Febru- ary 1, linu, the report showed the cash received during the 12 months amoimt- ed to .S2.'_'.'54.0S. of which .fl.lCi.;;."'! was spent for advei-fising in six local news- papers, while incident.al expenses amounted to :?ti.")2..''>7, including .$2(11 for street car advertising, leaving a bal- ance on hand of .?4"7.10. The commit- tee as announced by President Hum- mert, who will serve during the ensu- ing year, is composed of A. H. Hum- mert, L. Jules Bourdet and J. J. Bcn- ecke. representing the florists' club: Wm. C, Srnith, II. G. Berning and F. A. Wmdler. for the wholesalers; W. A. Rowe, W. J. Pilcher and A. S. Cernv for the gi'owers. atid F. C. Weber. C. C. Young and J. J. Windier for the retail- ers. An intfcTesting feature of the meet- ing was a flower show on a small sca.le. among the exhibitors being W. A Rowe. with snapdragons and jonquils; -A. S. Cerny. very fine Oi)helia roses; O. C. May. sweet peas; Joseph Hauser. extra fine violets; "Woodlawn Gardens, of Edwardsvill". III.. "^Vliite Enchan- tress and Enchantress Supreme carna- tions; E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind.. vases of Rose Prima Donna and Car- nation Laddie: Baur & Steinkamp. In- dianapolis. Ind.. vase of their new car- nation. Ruth Baur. which was awarded a certiflcAte ot merit; W. J. Edwards, vase of Washington carnations. After the meeting, a sumptuous luncheon was served by Mrs. Bourdet and our erenial friend, who were the hosts. The two attend.ance prizes awarded by President Hummert and TT. G. Berning. were won by F. C. Weber. Jr., and Josenh Hau-'er. J. J. W. 30 E. Riuidolph St. CHICAGO l.oiif^ Distiinee Pliones (Central 3283 t Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Pink Kllhimey Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Bnuiner SWEET PEAS The Name famous fancy stock that srnve you such splendid sat- isfaction in former years. You «ill make no mistake by order- ing here. LILIES. A heavy all - the - year - round supply of choice stock. CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS. Callas A'alley Cattleya.s Calendulas Single and Double Violets ■Wliite and Yellow Dai-sies FIe-Nots Pansies SNAPDRAGONS Paper White Narcissus Freesia , Jonquils Tulips Darwin Tulips GREENS. Plunio.sus Sprengeri Galax, bronze Galax, green Perns Adiantuin Sinilax Mexican Ivy Bovwood I/eucothoe '^^^S^SSS^^ '-'-'-'- -^ - - rgrsv 450 The American Florist. Mar. 22, ERNE & COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E* Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Rochester Florists' Association. The March meeting ol the Rochester Florists' Association, held at its rooms, yS East Main street, showed that the members are still anxious to keep alive the co-operative spirit. The deepest re- gret was shown on account of the resig- nation as president of Harry E. Bates. During: the short time he had been our presiding officer, a different spirit had manifested itself along- all lines, and we feel that with his departure, mucli of the good he had planned for our asso- ciation has been delayed. With befit- ting' remarks, he turned the gavel over to Vice-President Geo. T. Boucher with his promise of continued interest, and said that although his residence was to be in Albany, his spirit would continue with the many friends he had found here. After the preliminary business had been transacted, Wm. De Graff, a prominent local attorney, was intro- duced by John Dunbar, and the mem- bers listened to a Very interesting talk on "The League of Nations," from which we gathered that the universal spirit of brotherhood should manifest itself in our dealings with our former allie.« and foes. .So Interested were the members, that it is probable that Mr. De Graff will be asked to give another talk in the future. A rising vote of thanks was uttSnimously given him. C. B. Ogsten, of the Kimball Conserva- tories, followed with a short talk on the many useful ways that cut blooms of the Iselia could be utilized. He showed many fine specimens grown by him, and asked that the average grower interest himself in the propagating and handling of these plants. The speaker said that the ease with which the l.ielia could be started, grown and flowered, puts it in a class, so that the ordinary grower should have no hesitancy in adding a collection to his greenhovise stock. A vote was taken at this meeting, which decided that the regular meeting- night shall be cha^nged from the second Monday to the second Friday of each month. The next meeting, however, will occur on the third Friday, inas- much as the regular date comes so near the Easter rush. Vice-President Geo. T. Boucher ap- pointed John Dunbar, Fred Schlegel and Geo. B. Hart a, committee to nom- inate a vice-president and report al next meeting. A. H. Seckeh, Sec'y. Columbus. 0. EASTEB SHORTAGE SEEN. Conditions have been favorable for early maturing of spring flowers, which prevents what would otherwise be a shortage of stock. Funeral work is again very heavy, owing largely to a return of the influenza epidemic, and florists are being worked overtime. Sweet peas are falling below demand, btit the new crop will be available in about two weeks There is good sale on all kinds of pot plants, with prospect that the supply will be exhausted long before the iisual time. This is due to the inability of growers to get adenu.ate volume of btilbs and cuttings. This handicap will be felt in other stock Inter on, particularly in rambler roses. From the present outlook, flowers will be scarce and high at Easter. NOTES. Herman Kropp. proprietor of the Cot- tage Hose Garden, will open a flower shop in the loliby of the Niel House, the lease having been just closed. It is proposd to put in handsome fixtures. THE — POINTS- FIRST-The S. A. F. endorsement of the Wholesale Florlst Credit Association. SECOND— The organization of the Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower Association. THIRD— The organization of the Chicago Retail Florist Association. FOURTH— The Final Triumph of an organization about to be formefl of Cut Flower Growers shipping to the Chicago Market— This completes a chain for the Right Kind Of Co-operation. The above program is formulated in the demands made in the Famous Growers' Petition of 1916, whose resolutions were Then as Now Exclusively— Endorsed— Accepted— Enforced by us, contributing onr share towards the progress made — YOUR P. S. Get a Copy of -The Wholesale House of the future" of which a trade paper says in part "Let us hope that the work of the night will not cease with the reading of this paper but that organizatious will be affected which will shortly bring into being the Wholesale House of the Future, not alone in Chicago but in al! our great civic centers." PROTECTION KENNICOTT BROS. CO. The place will be open tor business about May 1. "Roses" was the topic for discussion at an interesting meeting of the Colum- bus Horticultural Society held at the horticultural building, Ohio State Uni- versity, March 1.5. Methods of pnjning were demonstrated. J. Fort Wayne, Ind. SUPPLY FAIISLY .SATIsrACl-OKY, Stock was more plentiful last week than it has been for some months, al- though there is still a shortage of car- nations, and sweet peas are limited somewhat on account of the cloudy weather. With these exceptions, the .supply was satisfactory, but there was no surplus in any line, as the demand has been extremely active in funeral work. Attractive window displays were staged for St. Patrick's day, in which a wealth of bulbous flowers was gen- erously used. Roses in general are of excellent Quality, and the quantity is equal to demand. Blooming pl.ants con- tinue to sell well, and the supply is varied and large NOTES. Ed. Wenninghoff sent out several handsome casket covers of Russell roses and lilies last week. All hands ■\vcj-e kept busy every evening getting" out the funeral work. St. Patrick's day novelties went well at this store. A large harp of green immortelles wa.s the center of & striking St. Pat- rick's day window at the store of the Flick Floral Co. Kiddies, and sham- rocks were also featured, also a fine display of bulbous stock. I. M, Bayersdnrfer. repiesenting H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., was n visitor last week. His reports are very optimistic reg.arding business throiifihout the country. H. K. Massachusetts Horticultural, Society. The feature of the monthly exhibi- tion of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, held in Horticultural hall, Boston, March S, was the wonderful display of orchids of great beauty, many of rare varieties, staged by the Albert C. Burrage estate. Prides Cross- ing, the value of the exhibit being es- timated at ,$2.').0OO. One, especially ap- propriately named, is the Star of Bethlehem, with flowers of white which stood out in strong contrast to the oth- ers which surrounded it. There was also a profuse showing of cattleyas, prominent in which was Trianae. Frank J. Dolansky, of Lynn, orchid specialist, also displayed six fine specimens of Cattleya Trianae alba. One of the big attractions of the show^ was a lar.ge white azalea with more than fitX* btids and blooms, staged bv the W. W. Edgar Co.. of Waverly. AVhile the orchid display outshone everything else in the hail, there was an excellent showing of fruits and veget- ables, which included a table devoted to the Japanese crone from Hillcrest Fai-ni. "Weston. Mass.. the root of which was shown cut into strips and fried for use as food, and also in plant form. Horticultural Society of New York. Do not forget the spring show to be heUl at the American Musemn of Nat- ural History, March 2.S-.'i(>. There will be no big show at the Grand Central Palace this year, so it is possible to de- vote all energies to make the show at the .American Museimi a great success. Schedules will bo sent on application to the .secretary. GeorgF V. Nash. i\ransion. New York Botanical Garden. Bronx Park. New York City. GKOiiGK, V. NASir. Sec'y. 1919. The American Florist. 451 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Ij. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICA60, ILL. Mention the American Florist when toriting E.C.AMLINGCO. i'he Largest, Best Eqnippea, Most Centrally Located WHOUESAI^ CUT FLOWER BODSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. PhOBes ! CENTRAL 1»77 and 1978 > ^____ ^^ > MipiissER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 Norih Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO A. L Randall Co., eaWfeWatesli Ave, and m Sl,^p|g eawKC) CHICAGO, ill. ^HK3 Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. WciUND-RiscnCot FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE '.CJ klU/ADACU AUC CHICAGO CEHTIULS79 194 ll.lTAIMSn AV C. I L L I N O I S Qeorge Reinberg WHOLESAIiE FTjORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- lamer, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Cards For All Occasions Labels, Stickers, Seals, Tags. Printing For Florists. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. WILD SMILAX $2.60 per 60-lb. case. Over twenty years'experience in busi- ness. Prompt service. Good weights. F. €c S. LEE, Marion, Ala. Wire Hanging Basicets Price list, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. lO-inoh $1 .75 H. Inch J3.0O 12.inch 2.26 16-iDch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value (or the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exch2inge,''tiT'i^:'^]^''' Mention the American Florist when writtng VlioMe Hover MM'KeU Chicago. CURRENT PRICD LIST. Do»n Roses, Beautv $ 1.50@$ 7.50 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell lO.OO® 40.00 Hoosler Beauty 8.00® 30.00 KiUarney Brilliant 6.00® 20.00 Klllarney 6.00® 15.00 White KiUarney 6.00® 20.00 Richmond 8.00® 25.00 Prince de Bulgarlc 8.00® 25.00 My Maryland 8.00® 26.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 8.00® 25.00 " MUady 8.00® 30.00 Sunburst 8.00® 25.00 .Mrs. Aaron Ward «.00@ 15.00 Hadley 8.00® 25.00 OpheUa 8.00® 20.00 Double W. KiUarney... 8.00® 25.00 Mrs. Moorfleld Storey.. 8.00® 25.00 " Champ Wetland 8.00® 25.00 Stanley 8.00® 25.00 Francis Scott Key 8.00® 25.00 " Bayard Thayer 8.00® 35.00 Ceclle Brunner 4.00 " George BIgar 4.00 Baby Doll 4.00 Nesblt 4.00 *' Our selection 6.00 Violets, per lOO 75® 1.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Cattleyas, per doz 6.00® 7.60 Daisies l.SO® 2.00 Lillum Harrisii 15.00® 20.00 Valley 8.00 Calias 25.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 5.00 Tellow Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragon, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Mignonette 8.00 Preesla 4.00® 6.00 Iris, per doz 2.00® 2.50 .Tonquils 4.00® 0.00 Tulips • S.OO® 10.00 Perns per 1.000 $5.00 Galax " $1.80® 2.00 Leucothoe l.OOa 1.26 Mexican Ivy. per 1000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosns Strings. each, 60® 76 Smilax per doa., 2.60®3.00 Sprengerl, Plumosns Sprays. . , 3.00 Boxwood. 36c per lb., per case, 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 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- stains many chapters [covering all sides of I growing, propagating Istoring, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable 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, $1.2S AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. *^CHICAGO^ FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 N. Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 The Foremost Wholesale House of ^CHICAGO^ Mention the American Florist when writing 452 The American Florist. Mar. -22, SpOOO Ophelia Rose Plants Ready for delivery April 1st. Satisfaction guaranteed. How many can you use? THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. ^[AI!KKT fl.KA.Ns ri' lAIHl.V WKI.I.. The market still contains a good as- soitment of stock, althoiign some items are ,-jhortening up, notably carnations and sweet peas. Roses ai-e a tritie ahead of the demand, there being vei-y g-ood stocli. Dirticularly in the lower grades that are seen in increa-slng quantities on the curb stands. -Amer- ican Beauties are good stock in the special grade, bringing T.") cents to $1 each. Shorter stock and culls go at low figures to the street merchants. Cattleya.s are none too plentiful: there is a demand that lalits ihem all at top figures. Snapdragons are a factor, being seen in all the shops and the quality is fine. Iris Tingitana is now at its best. This is a beautiful tiower but not quite so much in demand as it will be. when better known. Very good larkspur is seen. Like the iris, it lias declined considerably in price, but both still command good figures. Callas are a quantity stock, but all move off at very good prices, L'O per cent less than the hig-h mai-k of the winter. Gigan- teums and Bei'mudas are becoming scarce and piices ai-e good. Bulbous stock is in excellent stipply, but seems to clean up daily. There are excel- lent Emperor daffodils. The first out- door daffodils from the south arrived this week, taut they are small and cheap. Florida gladioli are also on the market, of the variety. America. It is good, but quite light in color. Sweet peas are oft a liltle in price as the stems grow .shorter, but carnations hold to last week's figures. Commis- sion houses are well satisfied with busi- ness, as while prices arc a shade lower on the average, yet there is no backing up. the market clearing out at fine returns. March 17. — The light snow and chilly days of the week end have l>een suc- ceeded by stimmer weather, cvei'coats today being' a biu-den. Receipts were large in nearly all linos, but prices were well maintained, owing to the usual Monday stocking up demand, 'White carnation sold well for greening up for Paddy's day, KASTKK I'llOKPEt'TS, There is but one quantity product, and that is the hydrangea: almost everything' else is going- to be shy. Cold storage Easter lilies are turning- out sui-prisingly good, the only diffi- culty being that so few hart the faith to plant these forlorn hopes. Most of the stocks look as if they would aver- age two flowers to the bulb, -which is about all there is going to be credited to the Bermuda 5-7 stock. The few thousand .\zores are carrying: from three' to six flowers. The i)lants ai-i- vigorous and strong. Prices of i>nt plants .appear to he set at W'-) cents por flower, and it is thought the cut stock will not fall far short of this figure. One prominent grower in this vicinity has ioii.oiKi bulbs, cold storage gigan- teums. which arc in splendid shape, and look to average at least two tlow- ers. These are being timed to hit Easter week, when he will have the v.hole counti-\ for his marki-t. There 'ii-o possibly ,^>,(I'H> sjiirjeas in this market, which should lind readv sale. Several growers invested heavil.v in tea roses, forcing stock that was taken from the tallies last spring. <-|phelia. Sunburst Air Plants Per dozen bunches II .00 Per 100 bunches 7.50 Prepared Lycopodium Splendid for basket work and for making wreaths, etc. Soft, pliable and everlasting. Per carton of 10 lbs., 83.00. Prepared Oak Shrubs Fine for Wreath Work. Can be had iu green, brown or red. Price per carton $1.75 Water Proof Crepe Paper (For making Pot Covers, etc.) All colors. Per dozfn rolls 84 50 Get Our Complete List of Other Supplies. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., .32o^r„rsinT"°LS??fs.Mo. JNtJNSNNSNfyifftffift'i'iffifi^ Roses, Violets, Carnations, Easter Lilies. &(l Seasonable Flowers. This is the exolusiTe shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. YlioMe Rower MM'KeU Buffalo, Mar. 19. Per 100 Ruses. Beauty, Special (i'l.OO Fancy 40.00 Extra 30,00 1st 15,00 Killainey 6.0O® 12.00 My Maryland 6.(X)@1.5.W) Sunburst 6.000-12.00 W;iri] 5.00(8 S.0<> l>|.lielia fi.OrtlH' 12.00 Russell O.OOii; 20.00 Shawyer O.ii0r(fi' 8.00 llii.llev ' 8.0»((( 20.0I> MocU ■ 6.110ft 10.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell !<.(K)f« 12.011 Taft f 6.(KK,(12.()ii Milady 6.00(ffl2.00 Ward' and HillinKrton G.OOftl 10.00 My Maryland 2,00(i?12.00 Canialions 4.00(9 8.00 Kpsli-r Lilies 12.0I1(S20.00 Villi,. V 0.00(if 10.00 i;l,iili„li 4.00«r 8.00 Cincinnati Mar. 19. Per 100 l;..^.-s. Killarney 4.(X)r(H2.(l0 .Mrs. Clias. KMsaeU (i.(.( i;.u<> ■riiiips 4 <»)(,( ('..(HI llnlTodlls .-.nOCi 6.(1" .l.,ii.iulls '. . . .".00(5 fi.OO Simudrnffons lO.Ollfri 15.(X> Vi..li-ls 1 Oic.( 2.00 Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Wholesale Florists' Sapplies THE HOUSE OP SIERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2ii(l St., Phila., Pa. BERGER BROS. Roses, Oichids, Sweet Teas, Carnations. Always high grade Easter Lilies 1225 Race St. Pliiladelphia, Pa. Mention the AjneHcan Florist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. ^VHOI.F;SAI,K FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. <;ro«»*r« of QniiHty KloMers, 1919. The American Florist. 453 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. ViVil Vl-l-T I Vll. 1 . 1 JIL Wa MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON & niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens D. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Fa. and American Beauty are the three varieties, which grown on last sum- mer in pots, are now coming strong and should make Easter with quanti- tites of flowers. Bulbous stock is a mystery. So much depends on the weather; a warm or cool April means failure or success. NOTES. The Robert Ciaiff Co. made an im- porta.nt purchase, which will strengthen their already large Easter stock. They have bought the entire stock of Zeiger & Sons' rambler and tea roses, an es- pecially fine lot of plants in various sizes, which are timed just right for the holiday^'. In addition, there was also a l.(IIK) lot of improved large flow- ered Bellis daisies, Longfellow type, which, with their mammoth flowers, should make a nne_ Easter novelty. Practically three-fourths of the Easter stock of all Philadelphia growers has been sold. New buyers are meetin.g with slight success; their eagerness to purchase keeps prices up .to record figures. The Ritz Flower Shop window was very tastefully arranged \\ ith boxes of tidips. vases of snapdragons, cattle- yas. Gloriosa fern and forsythias. The inside large flower case had as a back- ground southern magnolia bunches with their huge glossy leaves. All the standard flowers were artistically placed in the case, many of the large vases containing a four-inch pot of niorinsa fein hidden in the vase \\'ith the flowers and holding them in place. The general effect of this lovely green is fine. Some of the retailers are protesting .ibout the high prices of Easter lilie." for Easter delivery; 3."> cents per bloom appears to be the standard with all growers, while the Azores that are m,7king ,a splendid showing, may go as high .-IS ."lO cents. Eilies will be lilies this year. One Germantown grower handled l.lKVi. .">-7 Bermuda Easter lilies to good advantage. They were ^own in 4- inch lints on narrow boards over .an ,ns- paraeus bed and "wore all cut out by March 10. Charles Henrv Fox's Saturday win- dow, with its violet special, was very nicely arranged. A fringe of violet ribbon ties made a pretty background fn- the hunches. The Century Shop is handling the varieeated fnnkia. which, with its con- spicuously striped and mottled whitf" antl green leaves, is very sho^vv. K. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. F. O. BOT 206 MilwaakeeSt., MIIW3IIK66) WISi FANCY PERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN ORDER WITH Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of Q^ J^^ KUChll, WHOLESALE FlOHSt All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florist's" (Brand) Suppliei 1312 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Write for Price List Philadelphu, Mar. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 60.000 75.00 faucT 35.00® 50.00 Mrs. Cbas. Russell 15.00® 35.00 KiUai-ney 5.00@ 12.00 Iladley 10.00® 50.01) Sunburst 8.00® 15.00 Wards 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia S.OO® 25.00 Columbia 10.00® 15.00 Carnations 2.00® 6.0O Cattleyas each $0.50@$0.60 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Callas 15.00(fij 25.00 Snapdragons 8 00® 15.00 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Adiantum l.oO® 1..50 Smilax .25 Asparagus Strings 50® .75 Asparagus buncbes .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1000 3.00® 4.00 Violets, single and double 75® 1.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Freesias 4.00® 6.00 Paper Whites 4. on® 5.00 Tulips 4.00® 5.00 St. LouiSj Mar. 19. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 3.0&®12.50 Killarney 3.00®10.0O While Killarney 3.00@10.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00@20.00 Hussell 0.00®35.00 Sunburst 6.00@15.00 Ward 3.00® 6.01 Mr.s. Shawyer 3.00@ 9.00 Sunburst '. 6.00®12.50 Ferns 4.50 Carnations 3.00® 8.00 Milwaukee, Mar. 19. Per 100 Roses, Killarney. W. Killarney. 8.O0®15.00 Wiinl B.Ol'nUi.oo Mrs. Chas. Russell s.oofii.i.oo Ophelia S.flOfn l.i.mi Columbia 8.01)025. nO Itoosier Beauty .S.OOrn 20.00 Cirnatiiins. assorted 4.00i9 6.<10 Cattleyas. per doz 4.00(3 0.00 Sweet Peas l.flOlii 2.00 Violets 76® i.W Paper Whiles 4.00fi o.Oii Niireissus O.OOfi S.OO Callas. per iloz 2.00® 2..-,ll McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange SPECIAL VALLEY ROSES, CARATIONS, VIOLETS Up^tO-the-Minute Service. Salisfaclioii Gnaraolced. 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS AA'hoIoHale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send li.Nt in for quotations. Pittsburgh, Mar. 19. Per 100 Roses. Beautv. specitll Sn.00@75.0O fanev ,40.00(ff. 50.011 exitrii 20.00(530.00 No. 1 8.flO@15.00 lladlev 8.0Ora35.00 Killarney 6.00(520.00 Sunburst 6.00(520.00 .Mrs. Aaron Ward 6.00(5 l.xOO Russell lO.OOfd 30.OI1 Columbia 10.00(5 .■'.O.CKl Cattleyas .Vi.liO Easter Lilies 25.00 I.ilinm Ciganteum 20.*)0 Carnations ."."♦" Valley • 6.0n Ferns, per 1.000 4.00 Swiet I'eas 1.00@ 2.o(l Cnleudnlas 4.00 Darr.i.lils 6.(10 Vi.'l.'ts 75@ 1.00 454 The American Florist. Mar. 22, JOSEPH J. IvBVY 56 West 26th Street, WHOLESALE FLORIST Opposite New York Cut Flower Co. Telephones Farragut 8862 and 8863. NEW YORK New York. SLOW MOVEMENT WITH FALLING PRICES. Business was very quiet during the past week, with a slow movement in stock and declining prices. The best special American Beauty roses dropped to 50 cents, wholesale, and there were sales of long stemmed stock from 40 cents to the above figure. Violets were poor property; a few of the best went for 50 and 60 cents per 100, but a good many were lost, ther'r being little demand for inferior stock, the street men taking about all that were disposed of. At the last of the week, there was a little flurry in white carnations on account of the demand for dyeing for St. Patrick's day, and the price went up to .$8 per 100, but other colors did not go above $♦]. The preference for spring flowers continued, which with the above e.xception, caused roses and carnations to move tlowly. Shamrocks, of which there were quan- tities on the market, sold well. The weather turned colder with flurries of snow, March 14, and continued cloudy and threatening up to the Kith. March 17. — Aside from the usual stocking up process, business is quiet, roses and carnations hanging on. As a matter of form we quote violets, but in fact there are no fixed prices on them. They can be had by the box at about any figure the peddlers will offer, and they never bid high. The weather con- tiniies damp and foggy, which is not good for business. A number of the retailers arranged elaborate window decorations in honor of St. Patrick's day, which is a good idea from a com- mercial viewpoint, and doubtless helped their business. PLORI.ST club's ANNUiVI, DINNER. The thirty-second annual dinner of the florists' club was held at the Hotel Biltmore on the night of March 15. There are fashions in dinners as well as in dinner costumes, and the proper term for affairs of this kind is now "dinner-dance." The large ball or ban- quet room of the hotel is well adapted to such events, there being room for the tables around the walls, leaving ample space for dancing in the centre; thus dancing was kept up. with only short intermissions, throughout the evening. President Kessler. of the club, had at his table. Prof. White, of Cornell University; Rich G. Hollman, of the International Exposition CO.; H. Smith, of the Wholesa,1ers' Protec- tive Association, and Tax Commis- sioner Sinnott, of this city. ,\s souve- nirs, each of the menu cards carried a photograph of President Kessler. Tlie hall was finely decorated with the na- tional colors; the tables with pink roses, carnations, irises, pansies. etc. Among the speakers were President Kessler. Rich G. Hollman, Prof. White, H. Smith and Charles Schenck, who as a token of appreciation of his labors as the late president of the club, was presented by the membei«s with .a handsome silver tea-set. The presentation speech was by Mr. Hollman, Mr. Schenck making a happy reply. A feature of the floral decorations was a large va.>ie of the new pink rose, Frank "V^^ Dunlop. pre- sented by its originator, John H. Dun- lop. of Toronto, Canada. This rose is the result of a cross of the well known Varieties. Mrs. George Shn.wyor and Mrs. Charles Russell. The dinner dance was well attended and a most sviccessful affair. Out of town guests In attendance were : .Tohn H. Dunlop. and wife, Toronto; Richard Vincent FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. Jr., White Marsh, Md.; Prof. White. Ithaca, N. Y.; Ella Grant Wilson, Cleveland, O.; John Donaldson and wife, Patchogue, N. Y.; E. W. Neu- brand, and wife, Tarry town, N. Y.; F. K. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.; George Geraghty, Toronto, and Fi-ank Abrams, Blue Point, N. Y. In the elimination dance for prizes, first honors, two silver vases, was won by Charles Schenck and Mrs. J. G. Leikens; second, a box of candy by M. Glass and Miss Farr. Among the well known people in at- tendance were : Frank H. Traendly, wife and daughter; Eugene Dailledouze and wife; Frank R. Martin and wife, Percy Rigby and wife, Paul Meconi and wife, William H. Duckham and daughter. Arthur Radice and wife, Joseph A. Millang and wife, J. A. Manda, wife and sister; D. Sullivan and wife, A. T. De La Mare, W. R. Cobb, P. W. Popp, Philip Cox, Aubrey Nash, Edward Hanft, T. E. De Forest, Henry Hentz, Jr., C. Sakelos, and many others. NOTES. In a campaign to unite art and indus- try, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in' an alliance with the New York Bo- tanical Gardens, opened in a room of the Museum. March 1.5, a combined exhibition of classical floral ornaments with exhibits of natural flowers from the botanical gardens. Dr. W. A. Mur- rill, assistant director of the gardens, was in charge of the exhibit, and on the opening day spoke of the floral resources that are available for design- ers. Among the plants and flowers in the exhibit were palms, the papyrus, lilies, irises, roses, and others. In hi-i talk Dr. Murrill said that designers could study both form and color in plants and "flowers to advantage. Mrs. Elizabeth G. Britton. wife of Director N. D. Britton. of the gardens, who is honorary curator of mosses at the gar- dens, made an address, advising the greater use of natural and native flow- ers as patterns. Dr. Murrill remained in charge of the exhibit until its close. March 20. Samuel Redstone, who for a number of years w.as prominently connected with the trade of this city and vicinitv. but for the past two and a half years has been in England, arrived in this city. March 7. He has m.ade connection with the firm of John Scheei>ers & Co.. and will be their representative on the road. John H, Dunlop's new rose has been named for his uncle. Frank W. Dunlop, a resident of Brooklyn. To borrow a horticultural term. John II. "origin- ated" in that borough. 'We understand that this rose will be disseminated in this country in 1020. Charles H. Totty, of Madison, N. J., stopped over for a few hours. March. 12. on his way to "The L,ady of the Snows." (Canndal on a business 'rio. William P(>u\rt .Mien, the well known wholesaler, who has been seriouslv ill for some weeks, is slowly improving. Greenhouse builders report .'in in- creased inquiry for plans and estimate'; for new houses. -\. F. F. -.A,^ Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2r« 3a.0i> . " No. 1 and No. 2. 8.0lJ@ lo.OU Hadiey lj.UK«; 44i.0D. C— The Cuyahoga Green- house Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of .$.')().00l) by .\. K. Keyser and others. OKoiinrrrowN. III.— R. L. Burgoyne, well known florist, and one of this city's iirominent citizens, is seriously ill at his home, sufl'oriug from the .if- ter ;iffects cf influenza. CinnuviTE. !\rioil. — Joseph Gansbiller and wife, of Indiana Harbor. Iiul.. have purchased the Ferndale Greenhouses heie, formerly operated by W. K. Gar- man, but whii'li have been closed dur- ing the wintei owing to wartime con- ditions. 1919. The American Florist. 457 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the ilnns below, the Leading Retailers In the citiea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Batabllahcd 1887 ^mM. FLOtUST^ 745 Buckingham Place. L. n. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities In the City LODISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGBST Ft,OWBR STORB. WASHINGTON D. C. euOEBROSCOt g* ■■ ^ ^^ ^9 .^.^fr-^^i. u u a e s WMaMIMOTCNAa Uemliers of Florists' Telegraph BfellTeiy. New York. DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Colnmbla CoUe3 Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August K. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — IdlewUd Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — B. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La.— Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — Dard'3,'44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York— Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Melandre Bros. New York — McKenney, 503 Fifth Ave. New York. — D. J. Puppas, Inc. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Orchid Florists, 100 W. 67th St. New York— G. EJ. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — -Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. I'lilladelphla, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. I'lilladelphla, Pa.-^. J. Habermehl's Stons. I>hllai!clplria. Pa. — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan BIdg Plltsl iirgh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Uoiinokp. Va. — Fallon, Florist. Hocheater, N. Y.-^. B. Keller Sons. Itorkford, 111.— H. W. Buckhee. Suit Lake City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. .Sheboygan. Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. Srirlngflold, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Soh. St. Ix)uls. Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. IxmlB, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May & Co. San Francisco— J. B. Boland. 80 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. J^pattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Stenbcnville. O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. O. Heinl & Sons. Tuooma, Wash.- California Florists. Toledo. O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Tcironto — Dnnlop'a. 8 and 10 VV. Adelaide St. Washdngton, D. C— Geo. H. Cooke. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Oornsr Broadway and Gratiot Annus. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. fless & Swoboda FBOIfIS: 1501 and U582 FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Flowers DeliTcrcd iirwlieri. Flione, 1952 Bedlord HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 IVostraud Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St, at Cnmberiand Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Orders for florist service In this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St„ West- Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives promitt and careful lUtentlon. Washington, D. C— Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C.^Gude Bros. Washington, D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass.— LIttlefleld Florist. Worcester, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers. N. Y.— New York Flor.l Co. 1919. The American Florist. 459 THOS. F. GALVIN nro. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue DUO I Ull 799 Boylston Street Mention the Ainerican Florist loJten ivriting Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LAAGBST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main 00 A \tw\t Am Telepbooe Store- ""* »-•"'» *"■•> No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Heml)er of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, ilention the American Florist when writing g^ Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 last Fourth Street i THE SECT THAT GROWS. 1 EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. E %iininininiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiii)iuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiii^ Mention Die American Florist ivltcn irriting Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506, Long. Dist., Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS SeventeeD Itrge Greflnhoasei. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. WiBConsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and th« Upper Penin- •ula of Miohtgan. All orders RlTen prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Fr^mao (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527 Special attention to mail and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. l^Iention the American Florist when loriting Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowera 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Tacoma, Wash. California Piorists will take care of all telegraphic orders. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago udSok. Brbs 19 All orders carefully Ofleil ^JJ'S^^^iJ^aSt. under the iuperviiiou of ■^Yi^ASS^ GEORGE .^SIUUS. Hgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'egraph Delivery. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. TSd St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: 840 ^Vestchester Ave., Bronx Phone; Intervale 4990 Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., ST. W. Miss Louise ^V. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3370, 3841, 3842. New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE Uemter of Florists' Tfelefraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when ijoritinff Jersey City^ K Jo H. G. WEIDEMANN'S FLOWER SHOP 222 Monticello Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists »o~-]|ii[> Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivmy. VLenoi Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. yhe Park Floral Co. B. LOUIS. E. P. NEIHAN, Sccrdtrr. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUverr. Milwaukee, Wis. A-^ J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. J&fimBll 437.30.41 Milwaukee St. ^lonsw Members Florists' Tcleeraph ^^^^^^ Delivery Association. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. New Yorl£. D. J. PAPPAS, Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The right place to buy FLOWERS OF QUALITY. 460 The American Florist. Mar. 22, New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Fhone, Coliimbas 6883 Bnicks: 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is » GuaraDte* of Quality. Orders from other cities reo«lT« our per- lonal attention. SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass. FIrst-Class Stock and Service. Dsual Dlsconot. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. B, Cor. Taylor and OllTe Sta. Flowei's delivered in City aud State on short notice. Uember of Florists' Teleprapb Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in mt direction, nill MTII l||y|l Wearelhecenterofthegreat UULUI", minn> Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S LITTLEFIELD, Horist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, III H. W. BUCKBEE. Ktmliar of Florlsti' T.legrsph Dellv«i7. E. W. PESRSON ;i!S state Sfrt'ct, .\e« biir> |M»rt, >Imsh, < 'overs All \e\v Kiinland INiints NEW YORK CITY NcKENNEY 503 FIftil ««.. Mi^'iSSSfKii KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. JiOHlSItS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n. 3Iention the American Florist when writing C. n. TREY Wholesale and Retail Florist 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will nil orders (or the West on short notlc* Trade discounts. First-class ttoolc. Mention the Aniei'ican Florist when writing New York. Orchid Florists, inc. FLOWERS FOR gALL OCCASIONS John Changniiis. President 100 West 57th Street Corner Sixth Ave., Telephone Circle 643 3343 "W. MA.DISON ST. CTIICAGC. Colorado springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. A\Tiole«nIe and Retail Member of Florista' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 EucUd Are. CLEVELAND Orders will he core- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wli.'lv^iil.- iiM.I K.'liill riorisU of r;nniil llnpi'l Member of Floriats' T.l.craph Delivwy. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders io Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and ihe other Id the select north side residential district. NEWARK, N, J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Uemleri of Florists' Teleirapli Selivwy. New York. EatabUshed 184» ^ David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Ordtrt By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1663 Columbus Kansas City, Mo. FL ORIS T Established over 20 years. N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andetrfa large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverj-. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO .M-I'lUCD U.\NN.\II & SONS will ttU your or- d.rs for fleslinis and Out Klowers In Michigan. 1919. The American Florist. 461 Yonkers, N. Y. New York floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Hention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. WCHIGAN BLVD., Aaifilorinm Annei, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Slevert & Boluid FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 53.2-534 HACK STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Kemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist tohentoriting For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. 132 N. State St.. CHICAGO, ILL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of.Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Hemler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing imBiH]iinuiiiini!.ii«!iwiiBui]iiii![iinniiiiiaiiniiiuiwin[[iiumin]iiiiimfliii I WASHINGTON, D. C. I 1 GEO. H. COOKE I j FMorlst I I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | ii!iBiai]iamamjBiBiianiviB]ininiiaiiBimwi«iniiiiiinnmmii.i[wiaiiti Mention the American Floritt when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. 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 LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists* Telegraph reliveiy. Mention the American Florist when writing h'eartof Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everytliing in Flowers PrompI Delireries to any Iowd or city Telephone within 150 milei of Newark. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MBI1ipl)IS| TOnili 89 South Maia St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution, Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avemie Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO 'JhlmerMase flonst n E. MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing 462 The American Florist. Mar. 22, American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thiny-seventh annual meeting will be held at Chicago, June, 1919. THE International Harvester Co. is perfecting a sug-ar beet planter. French Bulb dealers report British are buying Roman tiyacinth bulbs freely. Mail order seed trade lor the first 10 days of March was below that of last year. "Top Soil" is the title of E. C. Vick's 16-page planting supplement in the New York Sunday Sun of March 16. Alpena, Mich. — A. L. Rogers left last week for the Idaho growing sta- tion, stopping off at Detroit and Chi- cago. BUBLINGTON, lA. — The business of the late N. J. Burt will be continued by his son, N. S. Burt, under the old style and title, N. J. Burt & Co. Pea Growers operating in Idaho are having trouble in getting farmers to plant their seed stoclts. The farmers are planting sugar beets and wheat. Red Clover Seed has been removed from the export conservation list, ef- fective March 17, says an announce- ment of the war trade board. — B. F. L. The claim is made that Sweden and Denmark planted Dutch tulip bulbs freely to take the place of cut flowers formerly shipped in from southern France. Onion Sm-s. — A southern Cook coun- ty, Illinois, local i)aper expresses the opinion that independent growers will continue their plantings, even if losers on sets carried over on speculation. Minne.\polis, Minn. — Geo. C. Thom- son, of Northrup. King & Co., fell March IS in a sudden attack of illness on the firm's premises and was taken to the hospital in a serious condition. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade March 19 were as follows : Timothy, $8.00 to $10.50 per 100 povmds. Medium red clover made a record price for this year at $28.25 per bushel. Victor Murdoch, a member of the federal trade commission, has told the house Interstate commerce commission that he fears the five big packer.s hav_e acquired so much power that even the United States government •will not be strong enough to combat it. Toledo, O. — The clover market closed stronger March 17, at $27.25, register- ing a gain of 80 cents during the pre- ceding seven days. March was quoted at $27.25 and April at $22..50. Timothy waa 10 cents lower, cash being offered at $4.90, March $4.95, April $4.95. May, $4.90 and September $5.55. The Dutch Bulb Growers' Associa- tion, not satisfied with the strenuous conditions laid down last year for the American importer, has without inves- tigating conditions here, deoldert that for the fall of 1919, they will reduce the percentage for cr\.Rh payment from three to two per cent. The Dutch need tho extra penny. The margin in prices between consumers and lobbers is only about 15 per cent. Non-Warranty Clause. still trying to kill it. still another one wants to dodge the non-warranty clause with all that it has been made to mean to himself and the seed trade generally. This is what a new mall order house in Texas says to its customers : "A stringless guarantee of satisfactory seeds or money back, just as given in our regu- lar catalogue, is a condition of every sale. You are made judge and jury of your own satis- faction. We allow^ you to keep the seeds 30 days after arrival at your station for examina- tion and test. If you decide that the seeds are not satis- factory you return them to us and we refund your money and pay freight both ways, with- out 'its or ands' or questions asked. Have been in the seed business 16 years on this guarantee. This is as fair and liberal as we know how to be." Northrup, King & Co. At a meeting of the stockholders of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn., held March 17, Edwin B. North- rup, secretary^ tendered his resigna- tion, which was accepted. Tw^o more were added to the directorate, C. A. Burnham and George C. Thomson. The directors elected the following officers : C. C. Massie, president; L. M. King, vice-president and treasurer; C. A. Burnham, secretary. Mr. Burnham is sales manager, and has been connected with Northrup, King & Co. for If! years, filling within that period several positions, including office manager, credit manager and ad- vertising manager. Mr. Thomson is manager of the gar- den seed department and has been iden- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing THE W. C. PRESSING SEED COMPANY NORWALK, OHIO. Growers Exclusively of Sweet Corn Seed Mention the American Florist ichen writing tified with the firm for the past 11 years. He has had long experience in the seed business, both in this coun- try and in Scotland, covering a period of 35 years. Horticultural Hobbles. George C. Watson, in the Gardeners' Chronicle, writes of Dr. Harris, an old- time Philadelphian who traveled in Persia and the near East some 40 or 50 years ago : "His hobby was collecting the cucurbitacea, which includes our cucumbers, canteloupes, watermelons; and so forth. Ho brought home with him thousands of samples of good things — many of them having since got into commerce through live business wires like the late W. Atlee Burpee, who found there his Burpee's Netted Gem muskmelon, which has since be- come still more famous as the Rocky Ford cantaloupe. That sounds rather remarkable, doesn't it? That the melon that ha^ made the state of Colorado famous should have been gathered in Persia 50 years ago by a Philadelphian with a hobby, and was given to the world by an enterprising Philadelphia business man who was an enthusiast and a hobbyist, besides being a busi- ness man — and Colorado had little to do with it except having a good climate for melons! Almost like a romance, really." New Yorli Seed Trade. Gardeners coining in from private estates, report that the robins have arrived and frogs are croaking, both being harbingers of spring. There was a flurry of snow, March 14, which In an ordinary winter — or spring — would attract little attention, but this has been a season extraordinary for its Alfred J. Brown SeedGo. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ■ Grower for the Wholeiale Trade Onlv. Onion, LKTTncs, CiBBOT, . I" 21 Ck I n n Parsnip, Parsley, Cblert, Enditic. Salsift, Named amb Miim) ' ■ ** ^ ■ ** ■■ Gbanuiflora and Spknceji Sweet Pea and Sdnflowbb. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI D S H y 1919. The American Florist. 463 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. mild weather. It therefore seems that the seed business is having- an earlier revival than in many former years. At all the seed stores, so far as we have seen, there is greatly ihci-eased activ- ity in counter trade. Seeds of all vege- tables are in demand, as well as aster and other flower varieties. In addition to the regular cu-stomers, the ama- teurs or "commuters," are showing a lively interest, evidenced by the activ- ity in the stores near the railroad terminals. Grain Supply. The visible supply of corn is 4,483,000 bushels. Only once since 1881 has it been smaller and the average the past five years is over 21,000.000. Fortu- nately there is a good supply of oats, both on farms and in second hands, the visible being twice that of last year. To a certain extent this grain will supplement corn. There is now approximately 250,000,000 bushels of wheat in first and .second hands to last us until July 1, besides the "invisible" supply, and stocks of flour. Domestic consumption in four months to the next harvest would be about 150,000,- 000 bushels and seed 30.000,000. A month ago the head of the Grain Cor- poration testified that the food admin- istration was committed to shipment of 165,000,000 bushels of wheat and flour as wheat to Europe by the end of June. Total requirements, therefore, if filled in full, will leave little or no reserve of old wheat. This fact, of course, even with the price olScially fixed, has its bearings on other cereals. Seed Interchange In Ohio. An interchange of flower seeds, in- volving some 45 varieties, is now being made by the 23 Ohio state institutions. A greenhouse having a surplus of any varieties sends the same in small pack- ages to the general board of adminis- tration, which makes redistribution to suit individual needs. It is estimated that $1,000 worth of flower seeds are thus exchanged. The same policy Is to be applied next year to vegetables in the hope of cutting down the .$10,000 expended each year for seeds on the open market. C. J. Catalog^ues Keceived. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, seeds, bulbs and shrubs; Henderson's Seed Store. Chicago, seeds, bulbs and plants; B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass., gladioli; Schultz Seed Store, Washington, D. C, seeds; Joseph W. Vestal & Son, Little Rock, Ark., seeds, plants, etc.; Wayside Gardens Co., Mentor, O., hardy plants and bulbs. Ever Been To Our Place ? The easiest thing in the world is to pick up your telephone receiver and give us your order for anything in the way of Seeds or Accessories re- quired by the Greenhouse man and Florist. If you have never been to our place come and see us if you can. If not telephone Kildare 3710, and please \^ remember that we are always glad to deliver anywhere in the city. Garden Seed— Flower Seed— Fertilizer— Insecticides Stop In — Write Or Telephone For 1919 Catalog 4013 Milwaukee Ave. (Near Irving Park Blvd.) EVERETTE R. PEACOCK COMPANY CHICAGO V WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^PFriAlTIF^' ^*'^^*» *"'*"' *""* ^^^^ Corn; Cucumber, Musk and JlCvlAlwllC^ • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. 464 The American Florist. Mar. 22, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweot Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Sets, and Sweet Potatoes In variety. Also other Items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF k SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties : Beets, Mangoes, Carrots. Cab- bages, Celeries. Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES - RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Fillin ^ Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Pepper, Eg^Iant, Tomato. Vine, Seed and Field Com. Specialties Correspondence Solicited. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention'the A.merican Florist when writing BODGER'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. BEFORE PLACING ORDERS -FOR- SWEET PEAS Spencers, Grandifloras, Etc. Asters and Flower Seeds IN GENERAL -WRITE US- Introducers of Amerlcan^Beauty Asters and Dahlia Zinnias Now is the Time to Place Orders for 1919 Flower Seeds. Correspondence solicited. JOHN BODGER & SONS CO. Contract Seed Growers, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA K!. U. MS Crir^^ ^ C!©>^ Wholesale seed grqwers>=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST r^ - .fc-r .^r* . ^t.^w^^^^ CABLE ADDRESS. "McGILL-SEED*- y.^ * . ¥¥^rf-wr» T^.T1 A SAN FRANCISCO san franc, sco CALIFORNIA Mention t?ie American Florist when ioriting 1919. The American Florist. 465 Sllllilllllll iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Dreer's Reliable Hardy Perennial FLOWER SEEDS Hardy Perennials are becoming more popular each season; there is a big demand for the plants and many sorts are splendid for cut- ting. For best results seed should be sown in spring as soon as the ground is in good condition. We ofier below a short list of the best kinds that can readily be grown from seed. For complete list see our Wholesale Price List. Copies free to Florists on request. m Achillea Ptarmica Fl. PI. "The Pearl." Tr. Pkt. Double White $0.50 Millefolium Roseum. Rosy Milfoil .15 Agrostemma Coronaria. Bright crimson 10 Ampelopsls Veltchi. Boston ivy 75c per !< lb. .10 Anchusa Italica Dropmore Variety. Rich deep blue. 25 Aquilegta Chrysantha. Yellow 30 " Oreer's Long Spurred Hybrids, Estra fine mixture 30 " Single Mixed. Good quality 10 " Double Mixed. ' ■ 10 Boltonia Asteroides. White. 25 '• Latisquama. Pink.... 25 Campanula Carpatica. Hlue 25 Alba. White 2"? ■' Medium Calycanthema Mixed. < up and saucer Canterbury Bells .30 " " Single Mixed. Canterbury Bells .10 Shasta Daisy "Alaska." Theanestofail — 40 Coreopsis Lanceolate Grandiflora. Golden yellow, extra due strain 10 Delpllinium Belladonna. Turqjoise blue &0 " Gold Medal Hybrids. An extra fine strain of larsr-'flowerins hybrids $250perMlb. .20 DianthusLatifoliusAtrococcineusFl.pl. Double rich scarlet 25 Digitalis Gloxinaellora Mixed, shotted Foxglove 20 ** Maculata Superba. An extra fine spotted strain 20 ** Monstrosa. Mammoth Foxglove 20 Gaillardia Grandlflora Superb Mixed. One of the popular perennials 10 GeumAtrosanguineumFl.pl. Double scarlet. 25 Gypsophila Paniculata. Baby's Breath 15 Hibiscus New Giant. A srand strain of mixed colors. 15 Hollyhock Double Bright R ise 20 " " Maroon ,20 " Red 20 " " Salmon Rose 20 White 20 '• " Yellow 20 Mixed 20 " *' Newport Pink. A bsautiful pure pink 25 *' Allegheny. Fringed Hollyhock, mixed colors .- 20 lathyrus Latifollus Mixed. Everlasting Hardy Pea 15 Lavandula Vera. The true sweet lavender 20 Lupinus Polyphyllus Rosens .20 " " Blue 10 _ Tr. Pkt, Oz. 1 " " White $0.10 $0.20 = " " Moerheiml. Light and deep rose .25 1.00 m " " Mixed . 50cper«lb. .10 .15 p Lychnis Chalcedonica. Bright scarlet. 10 .30 p Physostegia Virginica. Pink. Very popular 15 .50 a Platycodon Grandiflora. Blue 25 1.00 m " " Alba. White 25 1.00 m Poppy Nndlcaule Mixed. Iceland Poppy 20 .75 = *■ Orientale. Scarlet-crimson Oriental Poppy. 13 .40 E Pyrethrum Hybridum Single Mixed. AUcolors.'. 30 1.25 = Sidalcea Candida. Pure white 10 .30 Sidalcea Rose Queen, TRITOMA HYBRIDA. Tr. Pkt. A fine new clear rose $0.30 Rosy Gem. Bright rose. 15 Statice Latifolia. sea Lavender 25 Stokesia Cyanea, Blue. Cornflower Aster .20 Alba. White 25 Sweet WlUiam, Single Mixed 75c per H lb. .10 Newport Pink 30 " " " Scarlet. Beauty .30 Double Mixed $1.50 per ti lb. .15 Tritoma Hybrida. A splendid mixture of early-flowering varieties of the Red-hot- PoUer. 25 1,00 Oz. $1,50 .50 1.00 .75 1,00 .25 1.50 1,50 ,50 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ THB J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATEBIXK), NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, FUnt and Field Seed Corns. I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required, lllasirated Ciialogw Free KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.' 466 The American Florist. Mar. 22, i^?^ White S Yellow Red Brown (Latelkeepers) Write or Wire for Prices Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK Pinto Beans. In cowboy vernacular, "pinto" means a broncho of a piebald or calico color. The pony Is neither better nor worse than others because of his color scheme. In the southwest, home of the pinto, there has developed a bean with the same fancy coloring, and, as the broncho was passing off the stage, It conferred Its name- upon the bean. The one peculiarity of this bean is that it can go without water, like a camel. Therefore, when last spring It looked as If we were destined to run a close race with famine, large areas of semi-arid regions of the southwest were planted lo pintos. They justified the confidence put in them and produced a large crop. But people of the east, who had never seen anything but white beans, would have nothing to do with them. The government is at pains to tell them that, like beauty, pinto's col- oring is but skin deep, and at heart It Is just like any other bean. Patriots are asked to remember this, and — eat pintos. — Wall Street Journal Straws. VegetaWe Seed Stocks and Receipts. Compi'ed bv th» Bureau of Miirkets Seed Re- porting Service from reports received in the Veeetable and Field Seed Survey of January 1. 1919, from 500 dealers handling vesetable seeds. STOCK ONH'ND TOT. RECEIPTS *j t- P pi !i?3 2.0 Kind Of Seed D u- si »p I^iJ v; §1 ■ t3 5a Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Rmos. D'^rr wap.. Beans, Tlarden pole B*ct. Garden: liDporlcd DenHaltc ....... Bmi. Manael: liDporleo .. .<...«. Dwmettk j...f,' D.■.'. r»..u» ;;..'/, P*r«Dl6 . ,. W PcBi, Garden .'•<■'.., pepp" ;...'. Pumpkin RaHi*h : ItsparXtA .. ■ ■ K,. . . Drtmeattc -.....•. GalUfy .■....■/. Spinach ; Imporled .'..'(.r-T OomMlk «.<<:.;.. Squaab, Sumner'T.. ^utth. Wibicf ..'.'. !i*rt» c«n> ..:.,.. Tomato ,,.., Turnip, EnflUlf ; . . Turnip. SVeJe ■ ■ ■ . 156.961 4Se.S5T 1.466.078 8.46S IS.BT3 1 1 1,M3 I.SI8.3II 7S.601 i.isiesi -514.160 1.410,154 36.S40.330 I61.30< II1.1S7 4«,?70,739 74,330 i09.SS4 541.2^9 7S1,B7 9.674 27,W)7 M7..i;7 1,)77.S9J S4.79a 1,049,0111 S4},04f 9J2,61S 169.4*16 9B.47J JS.6G7,246 ]&,763 117.193 1.691,112 1 41,H6. SI1,«0II l,]7ft.Il>: DS.SJI I61.4*!' 9,I44,07al 460.447 1.09S,I46| 16J.72: S03.J9: 40,)U ,J5J.W7 IS6.7<02 170.»7 >.40;,ffl7 ,JB5,76ll 2,iai ,Z07 JS6.47J 95.432 349.735 2.423.S92 3.604 86.733 1,069.112 219.828 1.606.00B 37.068 I.73iua3 39,368 163,3701 1SB7.499 I 144,96] 14t,S«0 10.)V 4,338 S 33.288 7U.0U UI.Ml t,J61.0}6 S6^,8W 1.106.2Ji :'9.70'' 1,180.7.'; 87,9JO 190,777 640,636 44:1,033 6IS.>4i8 147.33: WOOD'S Famous Southern Ensilage Corns Wood's Famous Southern Grown Ensilage Corns enable farmers to grow more silage on every acre. For years these corns have enjoyed a splendid reputation for ensilage purposes, particularly in the North and West — making larger and bet- ter crops than corns grown in other parts of the country. The past year was very favor- able for curing and maturing. We offer corns cured under natural conditions — unsurpassed in vigo- rous germination. "As a Silo Filler It Has No Equal** — that's what one farmer says about it. An Ohio farmer writes: "It is the best silage corn I ever raised." Another writes: "Some of the strongest land made 100 buihela to the acre." Write for prices of these corns that produce the most silage from the least land and labor. T.W.WOOD & SONS Richmond Seedsmen Virginia The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Gom, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnril Rnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. miMUlU, UUIIU. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. PANSIES Cool gree^bouse grown t-eedlings. 84.00 per 1000. Alyssum Double Giant, 2-inch, »2.00 per lOO. Geraniums, booked ahmd ut this time. Elmer Rawlines, Allegany, n. y J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write (or our 19i9 Special Catalogne to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt & Li^t Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing Yokohama Nursery Co., Lid. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S, Dearborn St, CHICAGO 1919. The American Florist. 467 Sweet Pea Seed For Florists SPEXCBR VARIETIES Oz. Asia Okn. A soft pinkish lavender self $0.20 Barbara. Salmon 20 Blanche Ferry. A giaot type of Spencer form, with rose standard, and white wings suffused and tinted with light pink. Best bieolor 20 Constance Hinton. Best black seeded white 20 Countess Spencer, The original giant flowered Spencer, with finest waved Standard and wings clear pink, deepening somewhat towards the edge, but almost self colored 16 Dainty. White ground, with beautiful picotee edge of rose pink, splendid form 20 Debbie's Cream, Deep cream or primrose, waved... ,20 Debbie's Lavender. George Herbert. An improved Florence Nightingale, clear pure lavender 20 Edith Taylor. Bright salinon rose. A fine flower, long stems, flowers well placed 20 Edward Cowdy, Glowing orange scarlet 25 Fiery Cross. Bright red orange cerise 50 Flora Norton. Light blue 20 Florence Morse, Beautiful light pink, deepening to- ward the edges. Very large, open, wavy form of best Spencer type. Long stems, four blossoms on each stem 15 Florence Nightingale, A good lavender 20 George Herbert, Bright rosy carmine of largest and best Spencer form 20 Hercules. A rich pink flower of giant size; this is really a giant type of the Countess Spencer 20 Illuminator. A glorious orange salmon 20 King White. Produces gigantic flowers absolutely pure white. The standard is of finest form, de- cidedly frilled and waved, and terminates beauti- fully at the throat. Wings large, waved and grace- fully cover the keel 20 King Edward VII, The best pure red Spencer, very large, with especially immense wings 26 Uargaret Atlee. Rosy salmon pink on a creamy buff ground, immense wavy standard inclined to double; one of the best light pinks Uargaret Madison, A beautiful self-colored azure blue Masterpiece. Clear lavender self Marie Corelli, A bright glowing crimson.' almost a solf color Miriam Beaver. Light apricot and buff Mrs, Cuthbertson, Standard i-ose pink., wings near- ly white; one of the best pink and white bicolors- Mrs. Townsend. White, suffused and edged with blue V4lb. $0.70 .76 .66 ,70 .55 .60 Lb. $2.60 2.80 2.50 2.60 2.00 2.20 2.00 .70 2.60 .65 .90 1.60 .70 .60 .60 2.40 3.40 6.00 2.80 2.20 2.20 z. VI lb. Lb. 20 $0.60 $2.40 20 25 .66 .90 2.40 3.60 20 20 .66 .70 2.60 2.80 20 .70 2.80 60 2.00 8.00 20 .70 2.80 20 20 ,70 .70 2.80 2.80 20 .60 2.40 .60 2.20 .70 .70 .70 l.OO 2.80 2.80 2.80 4.00 .20 .20 ,20 .60 2.40 .70 .76 .70 .76 .60 .60 2.60 3.00 2.80 3.00 2.40 2.40 SPENCER VARIETIES 0 Nubian. Fine chocolate color $0. R. r. Felton. One of the best lavender Spencers, resembling Asta Ohn in color, but it is much larger and finer Robert Sydenham, Rich orange salmon self Rosabelle. A very fine, large rose-colored flower, giant size and a strong grower, producing abund- ance of sprays of four Royal Purple. Best purple Spencer Stirling Stent. A deep salmon colored flower; less influenced by weather than any other variety of its class Xho Cardinal. Brilliant poppy Bcarlet; large, waved flowers of great substance: four blossoms to a stem: the best scarlet Thomas Stevenson. Bright orange scarlet, almost a self Vermilion Brilliant. A brilliant Bcarlet Spencer of splendid form Wedgwood, A clear azure blue White. Flowers very large and of magnificent Spencer waved form. Stems, as a rule, carry four blossoms VAUGHAN'S FLORIST MIXTURE OP SPBNCEm VARIETIES In offering this mixture we are giving our customers the cream of the commercial varieties, and are confident It will please those who desire a mixture of the self colored ruffled sorts with the light shades predominating 20 CrrWIN AND GRANDIFIiORA TYPES Oz. Blanche Ferry. Pink and white $0.10 Captain of the Blues. Purplish mauve 10 Dainty. White, with pinli edge, unique 10 Dorothy Eckford. One of the best whites 10 Emily Henderson. White, early and free 10 Frank Dolby. Largest and finest pale blue 10 Gladys Unwin. Pale rosy pink 10 King Edward VII. Bright red 10 Lady Grisel (Hamilton, Lavender 10 Lord Nelson. Deeper and richer than Navy Blue, same as Brilliant Blue 10 Mrs, Geo. Higginson, Jr. Delicate light blue 10 Navy Blue. Deep violet blue 10 Nora TTnwin. Giant white 10 .70 2.80 Vt lb. Lb. $0.25 $0.80 .26 .00 .20 .80 ,20 ,80 .20 .70 .30 1.00 .26 l.Of .26 l.Ot ,25 .90 ,25 .90 .26 .90 .26 .90 .26 .90 Florists' Catalog Now Ready. If You Do Not Receive a Copy, Flease Write for One. Vaughan's Seed Store, 41-43 Barclay St., NEW YORK 31-33 W. Randolph St., pL* ___ 803 W. Randolph St., V/IllCagO Dracaena Canes Last chance to import Canes before "Plant Exclusion Act" becomes effective .Tune 1st. All the best commercial varieties including Linden! Massangeana Terminalis Fra^ans Imperialis Sanderiana Amabilis Lord Wolseley Etc., Etc. Write for prices. Spring shipment. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed, TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant. Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed, and Field Com on contract, COHRKSPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing :niinniniinii]iiniiiiiniininni]iinuiiiniiii% BURPEE'S SEEDS i PhUadelphla I Wholesale Price List for Fkdstt B ftnd Market Gardenera^ B BuoumiiuiiiJiiiiiiiDiiiiiioiiOL'niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininBiinniiii MICHELL'S ASTER SEED CREGO. Blue. White, Shell pinl;. Rose pinlt, Purple, Lavender. Tr. plct., 40o; t2.00 per oz. Mixed colors, Tr. pkt., 30c; 81.25 per oz. SEMPLE'S LATE BRANCHING, in separate colors. Tr. pkt., 30c; »l.aOpiTo/. rin.ici- uiixi'il. Tr. pkt.. 30c; 11.00 per oz. EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING, in separate colors. Tr. pkt., 40o; $2.;.=i per oz. rhoice iiiixeii. Tr. pkt., 40c; J2.00 per oz. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Northern Greenhouse Grown. EXTRA QUALITY. Per 100 seeds, 50o; per 1000, $3.00; per 6000. $13.75; per 10,000, »2n00 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market st,, Philadelphia, Pa. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write iot prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO Waldo Rohnert GILROY. OAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties I Beet. Carrot. EndlTe, Lettuce, Onion and Radlab. Correspondenc* Solicited. Orchids If you want Orchlda for any purpose whatever, we solicit your Inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELIi, Summit, N. J. 468 The American Florist. Mar. 22, I Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Phil.ulelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky.. Secretary; Kiisene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. St. Paul, Minn. — John R. Ratter- mann, a pioneer marlcet gardener of this city, died March 2 of pneumonia Frank A. Killey, "pickle kins'" of McHenry county, Illinois, has filed a petition in bankruptcy, with liabilities $27,449 and assets $17,023. Potato growers in northern Michigan have been asked to join in a movement to form a central buying- and selling ag-ency for vegetables and fruits pro- duced in the western part of the state. THE Phoma stem blight of potato, prevalent in eastern states last sum- mer, will disappear if fertilizer con- taining two or three per cent potash is used, according to the department of agriculture. Army Gardens to be Continued. The success of the farm and garden made last summer at the general army hospital at Lakewood, N. J., has proved so great that .similar operations will be undertaken thi.s year not only at that hospital but at the general hospital at East Norfolk, Mass., and many others, the surgeon general of the army has just announced. B. P. L. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesfetables. Chicago. March IS. — Cucumbers. 2- dozen box, $3.2.5 to .'S4.00: celery. Flor- ida, crate, $4.75 to $5.00; leaf lettuce, per box, 20 cents; radishes, per dozen bunches, .50 to GO cents; tomatoes, G baskets, $4.50 to $6.00. New York, March 17. — Celery (Flor- ida), per case, $2.00 to $4..50; cucum- bers, $].50 to .$2.00 per dozen; mush- rooms, 50 cents to $2.00 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 25 to 60 cents; lettuce, per package. $1..50 to $3.00: radishes, per 100 bunches, $4,0!) to $6.00. Potato Wart in Pennsylvania. The potato wart, probably the most destructive of all diseases of that crop, was discovered last fall in 27 cities and villages in three counties in the an- thracite coal-mining district of Penn- sylvania, It is substantially limited to the potato, .although it may attack other closely related plants of the night- shade family. Roil once infected with it remains .a sotu-ce of contagion to fu- ture crops of potatoes for six or eight years or longer, even if jwtato culture be abandoned for such periods. It at- tacks the tubers and also the stems, causing irregular, watery, outgrowths, beginning in the tender tissues neai the eyes and enlarging until the en- tire tuber may be changed to a black and worthless nTass. Vegetable Markets. Reports to the bureau of markets, United States department of agricul- ture tor the period, March 11-18, show liberal shipments with prices irregular, declines including potatoes, onions and celery. In potatoes, the Chicago car- lot market remained nearly steady at $1.G5-$1.75 for No. 1 northern stock, and various jobbing markets quoted an almost steady range of $1.70-$1.90. Northern producing sections continued about steady, closing at $1.40-$ 1.50 sacked f. o. b. Minnesota Red River Ohios, sacked, closed rather strong at $1.25-$1.35 f. o. b., Moorhead. Colorado No- 1 sacked whites lost recent gains: and closed 10 cents lower at $1.15-$1.20 f. o. b. Southern California Winning- stadt cabbage advanced sharply to a range of $40-$.50 per ton on account of an active demand. New Florida stock still held at $1.25-$1.50 per W-, bushel hamper. Northern consuming markets were quoted fairly steady at $1.50- $2.50 per hamper. Old bulk cabbage moved mostly at $33-$40 per ton. Mod- erate declines a.rjpeared in the onion markets. The general range in the east was $3.2.5-$4 for jobbing sales, and $3-$4.50 in middle-western cities. New York producing sections quoted $3.50-.$4 f. o. b. for No. 1 sacked yel- low. Florida celery met a limited de- mand in purchasing sections and closed over $1 lower at .$3-$4 per crate f. o. b. California Golden Heart continued fairlv steady in consuming markets at .fS.50-$11. Indians Teach' Department of Ag:ricullure Out in Arizona, in a fertile little val- ley, with great rock walls all around them, lives a tribe — the Havasupai — of Indians that are little known to the outside world, and they know very lit- tle of it. Leslie Sp'er, a member of the staff of the American Museum of Nat- ural History, of New York, has recently visited them. They aie "good" Indians, and industrious farmers and vegetable .growers. On a little tract, 2% miles long and about a quarter of a mile wide, they grow enough food to support the tribe, about 175 people. WTiat meat they use, they secure from the wild deer, turkeys, antelope and sheep on the mountain side. The Havasupai live in cami)R during the summer months along the creek in the midst of their farms. They are export in rais- ing corn crops. A great many impor- tant suggestions concerning the culture of corn have been passed along to the farmers of the United States by the de- partment of agriculture, which has ob- tained its information from the Indians. For a long time we have been won- dering where the department of agricul- ture secured so much of its "expert" in- formation. It is stated that the fore- bears of those Indians have lived in that little walled-up valley for 10 cen- turies, but that should make no differ- ence. Intelligent advice on farming and gardening would be just as good if it was 20 centuries old. A. F. F. Rain Destroys Florida Tomato Crops. Rain, which registered a precipita- tion of more than eight inches in 24 hours in the vicinity of Miami, Fla., March 14, caused damage of between $5,000,000 and $6,000,000 to the winter tomato crop in that section. In Bade and Brevard counties, where the acre- age is 7,200, with an estimated yield of 1.600,000 crates, the destruction is re- ported to be 75 per cent. Less than 10 per cent of the crop had been shipped. The principal movement would have commenced in a few days, the price to growers being $4 per crate. Pests Carried in Uncleaned Cars. The possibility of railway cars used for carrying vegetables, fruits and other plant products being the means of distributing noxious insects has been emphasised by recent reports coming to the federal horticultural board, the most striking of these being that of a number of active Colorado potato beet- les found at Los Angeles, Calif., in connection with a shipment from Idaho Falls, Ida. The potatoes came from a district where the beetle is not known to exist .and investigation disclosed the f.act that this car had been loaded in August with potatoes in Colorado, de- livered its consigTiment in Oklahoma, then went as an empty to Kansas City, then to Granger, Wyo., and ultimately to Idaho Falls, where it was loaded with ijotatoes and sent to Los Angeles, arriving in October. The potato beet- les, evidently taken on in numbers in Colorado, in the original shipment, re- mained during the entire movement. Steps are being taken to secure some action by railroad authorities looking- to the cleaning of all such cars at un- loading points. "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 pages, 5x7, with 36 illustrations, by F. L.Yeaw, manager of the Casio Farm & Orchard Co., Roswell, N.H. Cloth Bound, 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Manriel-Wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. 1919. The American Florist. 469 VIOLETS Rooted Runners For April and later delivery. 100 1000 Princess of Wales S3.50 $30.oo Lady Campbell 3.50 30.oo FRENCH PUSSY WILLOW What could be more profitable to grow than French Pussy Willow y It's just like finding money. Everybody uses it. Grown outside with practically.no work or attention. 8 to 4-eye rooted cuttings for Apri^ delivery. WO.OO per 1000. C. U. LIGGIT Office: 325 Bulletin Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, - - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing We have the following plants ready for shipment: Coleus in rooted ruttings. Heliotrope in 2Vj-inch and rooted cattings. Moonvines in 2V2-inch and rooted cuttings. Salvia in 21'2-inch and rooted cuttings. Sander and Marguerite Daisies. 2^^-Inch and rooted cuttings. Rose and Ivy Geraniums, 2% -inch, and rooted cuttings. t^n^e^ge^i, 2^4 -inch, 3-inch and 4-Inch. Begonias. Chatalaiue. 2i.^-inch, 3-incli and 4-lnch. Luminosa, 2^-inch and 4-iiich. GEO. A. KUHL, P«kin» 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Jos. Heacock Co., W5mcote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. None for sale now. Orders booked lor summer delivery only. S. A, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard. Foitevine. Asparagus Plumosus.— My usual high quality of •tock. Deliveries beginning May Ui at 13.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR. UNCiSTER.nL Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTn MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemam Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith 6c Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the Am.erican Florist when writing I Seasonable Stock READY NOW Achyranthus HerbSti, (dwarf, brighest red) $ 4.00 per 100 Ageratum, Little Blue Star and White Cap 3.50 per 100 Abutllon, Daydawn (Pink) 5.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, l^ in., $3.00 per 100; 2% in 4.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengerl, 6 in., long top 20.00 per 100 Culeus Golden Crown 3.60 per 100 Cuphea Platycentra (Cigar Plant) 3.60 per 100 Dracaena Indlvlsa, heavy, 6 in. specimens 75 each Dracaena Indlvlsa, 7 in. specimens 1.00 each FlCUS Elastlca, 6 in. pots, 18 in. high 76 each Lantana Weeping 4.00 per 100 Parlor Ivy 3.50 per 100 Manettla BlCOlor (Manetta Vine) 4.00 per 100 Salvia Splendens, Zurich and Bon6re $3.60 per 100; 30.00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wliolesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED moomsdale Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing iuuuiiinuiiiiiiiuiiiiniinimiiiiMiiiuiiuiiHiiiiuiuiiii^^ II Robert Craig Co... I 2/^- PALMS I and Novelties In decorative Plants, g 5 Market and 49ib Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | iiiniuiiniiiiiiiinitiiiuujiiiiiuiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic Mention the Am-erican Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 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 Fumpkln, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing CANNAS Dormant roots all sold. We have a few hundred well established plants from 3 inch pots. King Humbert, $6.50 per 100; Yellow King Humbert, |8.00 per 100. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Alonzo J. Bryan ^V1lolesaIe Florlat WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, Includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See our display Adv. in American Floritt, April 6, 1918, page 612. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 470 The American Florist. Mar. 22, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mayhew, Wasahachie. Tex., I'rPsi- dent; J. Edward Moon, Morrisvill's Pa.. Vioe-Presidenl; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Con- press St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Coun- sel. Forty-lour annual convention will be held at Chicago in 1919. Springfield, N. J. — James Tansey, well known as a landscape gardener, died at his home here, March 2, age 72 years. Boston, Mass. — It has been requested that the park commissioners change the name of Coytemore Lea in Maiden to Roosevelt Park. Niagara Falls, N. Y. — Land along the Niagara river may be acquired at a cost of $2,000,000 for the establish- ment of a memorial park to men who took part in the world war. Minneapolis will have a three-mile memorial of her sons who fought in the liberty war, consisting of a drive lined by six rows of American elms. The 1300 budded trees are now 12-1-1 feet high and 500 are from one parent tree and SOO from a second parent. Peony Society Bulletin. We are in receipt of Bulletin No. 7 of the American Peony Society, the im- portant features of which are the pro- ceedings of the society for I'JlS and a symposium on a general list of peonies. Ornamental Stock Leads In Ohio. A report by E. C. Cotton, chief of the Ohio bureau of horticulture on an in- ventory of Ohio nursery stock for 1918, shows tliat ornamental trees and shrubs comprise 52 per cent of the stock, while fruit trees make up only 8.4 per cent of the total. The total number of trees and shrubs, including 3,612,341 straw- berry plants, was 21.295,151), of which 11,089,990 were ornamental. Following are items of trees and shrubs : Apple, (!97,15(i; pear, 141,352; peach, 724,744; plum, 78,484; cherry, 12;i,824; making a total of 1,785,160 fruit trees; grape vines, G.'j8,877; currant bushes, 2i!l,142; gooseberry, 89,874; raspberry, black, 1,600,8.50; raspberry, red, 912,650; blackberry, 1,034,2!)5: dewben-y, 140,- 300; mulberry, 32,580; nut trees, 55,585. C. .T. Gypsy Moth on Cranberry Vines. It having been known for some time that gypsy moth larva? are carried by winds from surrounding forests into cranberry bogs in New England and that the shipment of such vines for planting in other parts of the United States might be a means of wide dis- semination of this forest pest, D. M. Rogers in charge of the gypsy moth inspection of the United States de- partment of agriculture was authorized to make inspections of all bogs in Wis- consin, Michigan and Pacific coast points that had received plantings of such vines from New England. His report submitted after a trip last fall la to t'.ie effect that he found no Indi- cation of the moth in any of the loca- tions Inspected. Tests are now being made bjc the department to determine both the resistance of cranberry vines to intensive fumigation and the strength of fumigation necessary to destroy the eggs. North Shore Horticultural Society. President William E. iTlsher called the monthly meeting of the North Shore Horticultural Society to order at Lake Forest, 111., March 7. There was a large attendance of members and all were disappointed at the inability of Theo. Koch, of Garfield park, Chicago, to be present, owing to illness in his family. He was to have been the speaker of the evening, and the members hope to hear him at a future date. B. K. McMillan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, gave a very interesting talk on "Insect and Plant Pests and Their Remedies," for which he was given a hearty vote of thanks. The society decided to hold a mid- summer show in July, and a chrysan- themum exhibition the first week in November, committees being appointed to make both shows greater successes than ever before. The monthly exhibits were as fol- lows : Iris Tingitana. staged by J. Kiley. 90 points; Cineraria stellata, 89 points, by J. W. Head; also exhibited by J. H. Francis, scoring 88 points; Azalea indica, 87 points, by R. Chalm- ers. J. Kiley also showed Carnation Belle Washburn and novelty tulips and T. W. Head was awarded a vote of thanks for double cinerarias. A fine vase of Columbia roses was shown by D. D. P. Roy and was given honorable mention. Ten new members were elected at this successful meeting. J. H. FRANCIS, Cor. Sec'y. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. xh- fiONARD a I -_ I WEST GROVE ™e UjoNES CO I » I n PENN'A. 'JONES CO Robert Pyle. Pres. Anl.Winlzei.Vice-Prcs. Specialists in Specimen Stocl( FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box- woods, Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Kvere:reens. Write for Prices COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA. CALIFORNIA. HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now laady. The D. Hill Nurseiy Co. Larcesl Growera n America DUNDEE ETertreeo Spedalisls Box 404. DEE, lU. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCIC DAHL.IA FARMS, P. O. Berlin, N. 3, WUIiamstown Juno., K. Y. DAHLIAS of QUALITY and DISTINCTION Write for Wholesale Price List of latest cut flower varieties Awarded at N. Y. 1918. DAHLIADEL NURSERIES VINELAND, N. J. IBOLIUM S'yV/i^ HARDY PRIVET, iibota i mmm) To be sent out in the Fall of 1919 TBE ELM CITY NURSERY CO., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc , Introducers of 1)0.\-BARI1ERRY More about it later. NEW HAVEN, CONN. SELECT HOLLAND STOCK For Florists and Nurserymen Rhododendrons, Iiardy American sorts (can select good plants for pots, from 18-24 inch grade). Any quantity. 18-24 inch, 8 to 12 buds $l.2B each 24-30 inch, 12 to IB buds 2.00 each Boxwood, bush form, 12 inches high 60 each 18 inches high l.OOeach " " " 24 inches high 1.60 each Boxwood, pyramid, 42 inches high 3.60 each " " 48 inches high 4.60 each " " 64 inches high 5.60 each Boxwood, globe, 16 X 16 inches high 3.26 each 18 X 18 inches high 4.00 each " " 20 X 20 inches high 6.00 each Azalea Mollis, IB to 18 inches, full of buds 76 each Azalea Pontlca, 18 inch, named colors, full of buds 1.00 each Kalmia Latlfolla, 18 to 24 inch, full of buds 1.26 24 inch, full of buds 1.76 ArlStUochlo SlphO (Dutchman's Pipe), 4 foot tops 40 Magnolia Soulangeana, 4-6 feet, well budded 2.60 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO 1919. The American Florist. 471 Ready Reference Section 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ACHYRANTHES. ACHYRANTHES ESIERSOXI. FiDe 2-inch, $3.00 per 100; 3-inch, $6.(10 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCEOPT & SON. Cedar Falls. la. AGERATUMS. AReratum, Little Blue Star and White Cap, $3.50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. AXYSSUM. Alyssum, Double Giant. 2inch, $2.00 per 100, Elmer Rawlings, Aliegany, N, Y, AMARYIiUS. Amaryllis, Can ship these showing bud, freshly dug, at $4.50 doz., $32.50 per 100. When you Ret them with bud, the Hower Is sure. 50 at 100 rate. TAIT BROTHERS COMPANY. P. 0. Boi 556 Brunswick, Georgia. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS Plumosns Nanus. Extra strong and bushy 3-lnch pots, $7,00 per 100; Sprengerl, 3-lnch, $6.00 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NDRSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 1^-iuch, $3.00 per 100; 2H-inch, $4.00 per 100. Sprengerl, 5-lnch, long tops, $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus. Usual high quality stock. Deliveries beginuing May 1, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. 50 4-inch Sprengeri, 12c each; 100 3-inch Sprengerl, $5.00 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTERDAY, Nokomis. 111. Asparagus plumosus. 3-Inch, 7c: Sprengeri, 4- Inch, 10c. WOLFE. THE FLORIST. Waco. Tei. BOXWOOD. Boxwood, bush form, pyramid and globe. For sizes and prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. BUIiBS. Paper Whites. Will contract for all stock we have: 12 centimeters np. Write for prices. TAIT BROTHERS COMPANY, P. 0. Box 566 Brunswick, Georgia. iJulbs. Gladioli. Positively American grown ready for immediate shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bulbs. Lil Glganteum. 7-9 and 9-10 In., for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd.. Woolworth BIdg., New York City. CANNAS. CANNAS. CHOICE STOCK. Two to three eye. plump dormant roots. Order early so as to protect your supply. King Humbert $4.50 per 100: $40.00 per 1000 Chas. Henderson .. 2.50 per 100: 22.00 per 1000 PETER PEARSON. 5734 Gunnison Street. Chicago. Phone Kildare 6418 Cannas. King Humbert, extra heavy home grown. $4.00 per 100: Mixed Cannas, such va- rieties as Gladiator, Indiana, Meteor, Mrs. A. T. Conard, F. Vaughan and Wintzer's Colossal, at $20.00 per 1000. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind, Cannas. Fine 2 to 3 eye plump roots. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front rover page of this Issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N, Wabiish Ave., Chicago. For the best up-to-date Cannas, get new price list. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove. Pa. CARNATIONS. CARNATION CUTTINGS Extra fine stock ready for immediate ship- ment. The best possible obtainable. Order earlv. 100 1000 Matchless $4.00 $35.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Roper 4.00 35.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 Nebraska 4.50 40.00 Rosette 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BEOS., 30 East Randolph Street, Chicago, HI, L. D. Phone. Randolph 2081. BELLE WASHBURN CARNATION PLANTS. 2^4 -inch pots. Now ready for shipment $8.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN. Greenhouses. Store and Office, Hinsdale, III. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. CARNATIONS Matchless. Out of soil. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO.. Joliet. Illinois Carnations. Rooted cuttings. Nebraska. Ward and Matchless. $3.50 per 100. $35.00 per 1,000; 2'4-inch, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. WOLFE. THE FLORIST. Waco, Tex. Carnations. All high grade stock. F. Domer & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMXTMS. POMPONS. AN EARLY VARIETY OF DOUBLE WHITB POMPONS. FLOWERS READY ABOUT OCTOBEB 15TH. This Pompon is the only early white on this market, and has the field to Itself. CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100, $5.00. BASSErr & WASHBURN. Greenhouses. Store and Office. Hinsdale, lU. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Chrysanthemums. Rooted cuttings and 2-tnch stock, ready now. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of tills Issue. W. P. Kastlng Co., 568-570 Washington Street, Buffalo, N, Y. CARNATIONS. Chrysanthemums. 2%-inch, Mensa, Silver Wedding, Christy Mathewson, Mrs, Weeds, Prcs. Taft, Com, Mathew, Chapolora, $4,00 per 100: $35.00 per 1,000. WOLFE, THH FLORIST, Waco, Texas. Christmas Gold, A golden yellow button that will be in all the markets nest Christmas. $2.50 per dozen, $17,50 per 100, $150.00 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Chrysanthemums In all leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. COLEUS. COLEUS. Best bedding kinds including Gold- en Bedder and Firebrand, 2-inch. $3.00 per 100. Brilliancy. $,^00 per 100, Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la, Coleus. Christmas Gem. large stock. 3-inch, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch. $20.00 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. CROTONS. Crotons, all the way from 4-inch to big tubs; prices range from 50c to $10.00 per plant. Poehl- maon Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III, DAHLIAS. NOT THE QUANTITY BUT THE QUALITY. The best cut flower and garden varieties. G«t our prices for best quality stock. LYNDHDRST FARM, HAMMONTON, N. J. Dahlias. A fine lot of dahlia plants in the best cut flower sorts ready by April 1. Send for catalogue for list and prices. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Dahlias of quality and distinction. All field- grown clumps. Write for wholesale price list of late cut flower varieties, Dahlladel Ntir- series, Vineland, N. J. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Jet,, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies. Paris^ Queen Alexander. 3-Inch, 7c each. WOLF^. THE FLORIST, Waco, Texas. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Massangeana, 3-Inch, $30.00; 4-Inch, $50.00 per 100; 5-lnch. 75c to $1.00; 6-inch, $1.25 to $1.50. Dracaena Terminalis. 5-lnch, 50c to 75c; 6-inch, 75c to $1,00. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. lU. Dracaena Canes. Ail the best commercial varieties. Write for prices. Spring shipment. McHutchlson & Co., 95 Chambers Street, New York. Dracaena Indivlsa, heavy, 6-Inch specimens, 75c each: 7-inch specimens. $1,00 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, Ohio. Dracaena Rotheana, 7-inch, each, $1.50, The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ECHEVERIAS. for catalogue for list and prices. R. Vicent Jr. C.ish. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. It You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It. 472 The American Florist. Mar. .22, PERNS. Boston Ferns, large stock, 4-in., 30c each, $3.5<) per doz. ; 5-in.. 40c each. $5.00 per doz. ; 6-in., 75c each, $8.50 per doz.; 7-ln., $1.00 each. $11.00 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Fenis. Boston and- Roosevelt, 2i^-ln., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Whitman!, Teddy Jr.. Scottl and Verona. $6.50 per 100; $55.0(.) per 1.000. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa. Ferns. All well grown, healthy stock. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. y. Ferns. Boston. 6-in., 60c; 7-in.. $1.00; 8-in., $1.50: 9-in., $2.00; 10-in.. $2.50 each. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Boston Ferns. 40 5-lnch at 30c each. Cash, please. EDGAR BASTBRDAl'. Nokomis. 111. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. Ludwig Mosbaek. Femdale, Askov. Minn. Fancy Ferns, special picked. C. A. Kuehn, 1312 Pine St.. St. Uiuis. Mo. FEVERFEW. Feverfew Seedlings. 2-inch. 3c each. WOLFE, THE FLORIST, Waco, Texas. PICllS. Rubbers, 35c, 50c. 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. GIADIOLUS. Gladiolus. 2,000 Primulinus Hybrids at $12.00 per 1,000. 250 at 1,000 rate. No other gladiolus to offer. TAIT BROTHERS COMPANY P. O. Box 656 Brunswick, Ga. Gladiolus. Especially selected for greenhouse forcing or planting out for sure summer blooms. American grown. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Gladiolus Curt; Flowers. Will be ready to ship these in May. If interested write for prices. TAIT BROTHERS COMPANY, P. O. Box 556 Brunswick. Georgia. KENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana. extra fine 2>4-in.. $14.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,, . Painesville. O, ROSES. BENCH ROSE PLANTgl— 2 YEAR 5000 Montrose — 500 Russell $500 takes the lot, WEISS-MEYER CO,, May wood, Illinois, BENCH PLANTS Two-year-old Richmond, Ophelia and White Killamey. $8,00 per 100; $75,00 per 1,000, 12,000 214-INCH OPHELIA Good strong plants ready to shift, $8,00 per 100; $75,00 per 1,000, GEORGE REINBERG, 162 N, Wabash Ave,, Chicago, ROSE CUTTINGS, Elegant cuttings of Columbia, $12,00 per 100; $110,00 per 1,000. Cash please. ALBERT F, AMLING CO., Maywood, Illinois. 2,000 3-INCH COLUMBIA ROSES Nice strong, heavy stock. Order early. $25.00 per 100; $200 per 1.000. WALTER A. AMLING CO.. Maywood. III. Rose Premier. Own roots, March deliverv, 2Vo-inch,, $30.00 per 100. Grafted. $36.00 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. SEEDS. Cabbage seeds. Genuine imported, very best Danish Frown 1018 crop. Per lb. Copenhagen Market, selected stock $11,50 Dutch Winter or Oollauder. selected stock 10.50 Danish Railhead, selected stock 10.00 Danish Roundhead, selected stock 9,50 Cauliflower seeds. Danish grown. Per oz. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected stock, $2, Oo New Earliest Snowball, selected stock,,, 2,50 Dry Weather, selectctl stock 2,50 Danish Perfection, selected stock 2,75 STANDARD SEED COMPANY, Racine, Wis, Seeds. Dreer's reliable, hardy, perennial flower. For varieties and pi-ices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue, Henry A. Dreer, 714 716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, Mlchcll's Aster and Asparagus plu- mosus. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhpre in this Issue, Henry P, MlchcU Co, 518 Market St,. Philadelphia. Pn. SEEDS. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, carroti [ beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R, C. McGlII & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Specialties; Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R & M. Godineau, Angers, France, Seeds, Bean, pea, radish, and all gardra. Write for prices, Irfonard Seed Co,. 226-230 W. Klnzie Street, Chicago. If You Do Nof Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas. aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohuert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison Street, Chicago. Seed Flower and garden seeds. Sweet p«a, and Nasturtium a spoelalty. Routzahn Seed Co,, Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds Vegetable, flower and foraire. Simon Ix>uis Preres & Co., Bruyeres le.Chatel, France. Seeds Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. Seed. Pbr the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif, Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway. Langport, England. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. For varieties and prices see xJisolay advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Everett R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe. wa.termelon. squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. 3. C. Robinson Seed Cxj,. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, jjumpkin. cucumber and watermelon seed and field com on contract. Edgar F. Hurft. Swedes- boro. N. J. Seeds. Aster for florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds. Asparagus, Plumosns Nanus, green- house grown. 45e per 100, $3,50 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co,. 166 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago, Seed Cyclamen, Finest American grown from the very best strains. Prices on application. ,T, M, Thorburn & Co,, 53 Barclay St,, New York, Seeds, Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and numpkin; sweet flint and dent com. The 0, Herbert Coy Seed Co,. Val- ley. Neb. 1 Seed. Wood's famous Southern ensilage ] corns. Write for catalogue and prices. T. W, Wood & Sons, Richmond. Va. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters and flower seed In general; tomato, lima and pole beans, John Bodger & Sons Co,, Los Angeles, Calif, Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn, George R. Pedrick St Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N, J, Seed. Beet, sweet com. bean, onion sets, | potato. Prices will be quoted upon application, S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet com. onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn. Seeds, Peas, beans, com and vegetables of , all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. | Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T. Seeds, Wholesale field and garden seels. J. Bole-iano & Son. Light. Pratt and Elllcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. 1919. The American Florist. 473 SEEDS. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria. Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. ^mon & Son, 438 Market Street. Pbiladelpbia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol. Pa. Seeds. Flower and veeetable. All seasonable varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing Seed Co.. Nor\\alk, Ohio. VINCAS. 50.000 Variegated Vlnca rooted cuttings. Pine summer rooted stork, many now making shoots from underground buds. Just rieht for potting. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1.000. Cash. I. N. KBA^rER & SON. Cedar Rapids. Iowa. VINCA VAR.. .'>0 4-inch at 12c eanh. Cash, please. Edgar Easterday. Nokomls. III. VIOLETS. violets. Rooted ninners. Princess of Wales. Ladv Campbell. $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1.000. April and later dellverr. C. U. Uggit. 325 Bul- letin Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. ZEBRINA. Wandering Jew. any color. 2%-in.. 3c each. WOLFE. THE FLORIST. Waco, Texas. MTSCEl^IiANEOUS. Greenhouse glass, heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla. Seed packets for 1019. All packet sizes and larger bags un to two pounds or more, also cata1<^ue. return and poin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Pltchburg, Mass. Zenke*s New Plant Life, A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal.. $3.00. The Excell Laboratories. 115-117 E7. South Water St., Chicago. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cottage Gardens Nurseries. Inc., Eureka, Calif. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle. 0. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12-in.. $2.25: 14-in.. $3.00; 16-in.. $4.50. Michi- gan Cut Flower Exchange. 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Prepared Lycopodium. Splendid for basket work and making wreaths. Per carton of 10 lbs.. $3.00. George H. Angermuller Co., 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo. Feather flowers; used by many florists for profitable side line. A pre-eminent home flower. DeWITT SISTERS. Grand Blvd., Battle Creek, Mich. Rito. the energizer for soil bacteria. 17-fi per 100 lbs., free on board Liverpool. The Molassine Co.. Ltd.. East Greenwich. London. England. Curds for all occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John Henry Co.. Lansing. Mich. MISCEIiLAIVEOUS. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404. Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed flrms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford, London. England. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on a^nlication. The Storrg & Harrison Co.. Painesvllle, Ohio. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialtv. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Plym- outh Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedleln Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90c. postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Artificial and waxed flowers. Write for sam- ples. Lotos Mfg. Co.. l.')5(l N Halsted St.. Chicago. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch- blnder Bros.. 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Boilers of high irrade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. .32 T'nion Stock Yards. Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazinff. F. O. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway. New York. Glass, large stofk and good prices. Sharp. Partridge & Co.. Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10.000. $2.00: 50.000. $8.75. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Knoescbell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie Street. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Bauv Window Glass Co.. Eaton. Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. Pa. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain. 4-in. and 6-In. chiffon. Joseph Ziska & Sons. 169-75 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. FLORISTS' SITPPMES. We handle a general line of florists supplies, ribbons, chifl'ons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Stans. 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Krervthing the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE GONSTRrCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request, A. Dietsch Co., 2i:42 Shertield Av.'.. Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Monlnger Co., 9i;»8 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior In construction, durable and Inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write ua for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansla Ave.. Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc. everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky (?y- press. square red cedar posts. Ixickland Lumber Co.. Lockland. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, paints and puttv. It will pav you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Sash operators and -n-eenhouse flttlngs. Write for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. POTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots In the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2H-in.. $5.53; 2V2-in.. $6.50; 3-ln., $8.45; 3%-in.. $10.40; 4-in., $13.00 per 1.000; less 25 percent. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Neponset waterproof paper flower pots. Tough and durable. Hold moisture better than clay pots. Free sample and booklet. Bird & Son, Inc.. East Walpole. Mass. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hemdon St., Chicago. Pots. . We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc.. Cambridge, Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison, N. J. Nikoteeo. excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. CARNATION STAPL(ES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend you split carnaitions. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far; 35c for 1,000: 3,000 for $1.00, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph Street. Detroit, Mich. If You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 474 The American Florist. Mar. 22, CARNATION STAPI/ES. £ Carnation staples, 35c per 1.000, 3,000 for $1 Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Sprinirfleld. Mass. PiUsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c- 3,000 for $1. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs. of wire desitrns for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Zlska & Sons. Cnlcago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New Tork. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., SI. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn. Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Beming, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers* Assn., Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph. Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. B., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein. I.. New York. Grossberg-Tyler-P^nnerman Co., Chicago. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kastlng Co., W. F.. Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co.. The, New York. Kessler, Wra. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis. Mo. Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin, 111. Kusik & Co.. Kansas City, Mo. Levy, Joseph J., New York. Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neldlnger Co.. Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co.. C. C. Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L.. Chicago. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg. George, Chicago. Relnberg, Peter. Chicago. Kice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riodel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. V.. New York. Slcbrecht. Geo. C. Now York. The Ix>ng Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonncr. 0. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly St Srhcnck. New York. Traveling Wliolesnle Florist, Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughnn. A. L. & Co., Chicago. Wclland & RIsch Co.. Chicago. WIetor Bros., Chlcaco. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. Wlttbold, Geo. Co., Chicago. Zech & Mann, Clilcago. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 Gallon. t2.B0 PUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af fectlng flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.60 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 GaUon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON, N, J. Mention the American Florist when writing CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE PnlTcrlzcd or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SH£EP MANURE The Florists' standard of oniform high quality for oTer ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. \ Mention the American Florist when writing Best 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 especially in- terested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Principles and Practice of Pruning. — By M. G. Kains, lecturer on horticulture, Columbia University. Covering investigations, extending over a number of years, as well as set princi- ples based upon the laws of plant growth. 420 pages, profusely illustrated. Price $2.00. Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Veg'etables, — By C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com- mon to these plants. Price. 60 cents. The Garden Month by Month.— By Mabel Ca- bot Sedguick. A well classified list of hardy herbaceous and other plants arranged for each month. Illustrated. I'rice. $4.30. The Orchard and Fruit Garden. — By B. P. Powell. The volume is well Illustrated and the author is a practical man who knows his subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50. The Book of the Peony.— By Mrs. EWward Harding. A complete history of this flower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44 illus- trations. Cloth. Price. $6.00. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice, — By M. G. Kains. For the practical man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages, fully Illustrated. Price. $1.50. 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. Vines, and How to Grow Them. — By Wm. M. McCuIIom. A list of varieties for different lo- cations is contained in this book of 300 pages. Illustrated. Price. $1.10. How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her- bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints. 112 pages, 38 half-tone illustrations and 15 plans and maps. Price. $2.00. Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson. A guide to the successful propagation and cul- tivation of florists' plants, illustrated. 325 pages. Price. $1.50. Commercial Carnation Culture. — Kdlted by J. ITnrrlsou Dick. A practical guide to modern niotliods of growing. 2C2 pages, freely illus- trated. Price. $1.50. Principles of Floriculture. — By Professor E. A. White. Covers the principles of flower grow- ing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.75. How to Grow Roses. — By Robert Pyle, 121 pages. Illustrated. Price. $1.00. Commercial Rose Culture. — By Eber Holmes. A practical guide to modern methods. 166 pages. GO illustrations. Price, $1.50. The American Flower Gard'en. — By Neltjo Blancban. Well bound, 368 pages and 92 illuB- trations. Price. $5.35. Lawns and How to Make Them. — By Leonard Barron. A very useful and practical work. Il- lustrated. Price, $1.10. Celery Culture.— By J. C. Vaughan. The sub- ject thoroughly covered. 59 pages, illustrated. Prlne. 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H. Bailey. Fruit culture is treated thoroughly. 516 pages. Price, $1.25. Manual of the Trees of North America. — By Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600 illustrations. Price, $6. The Landscape Beautiful. — By Frank A. Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Il- lustrated. Price. $2. Orchidsr Their Culture and Management. — By W, Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages. Price. $10.00. Greenhouse Construction. — By L. R. Taft. How to build and heat a greenhouse. Illustrated. Price. $1.60. Insects Injurious to Vegetables. — By F. H. Chittenden. 163 Illustrations lu the 262 pages. Price. $1.50. Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. R. Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. Price. $1.60. Daffodils, Narcissi, How to Grow Them. — By A. M. Klrby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price, $1.21. House Plants.— By Parker T. Barnes. 236 pages and 30 full-page illustrations. Price. $1.20. Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By ProfesBor L. H. Bailey. Price. $2.00. The Book of Water Gardening. — By Peter Bis- set. 200 pages. 130 ilhistrntlons. Price. $2.50. Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher. 325 pages. Profusely illustrated. Price. $1.75. Landscape Gardening. — By Sam'l Maynard. 338 pages. 1(16 lllustrntions. Price, $1.50. Mushroom Growing. — By H. M. Duggar. 260 pai^es, futlv Illustrated. Price. $1.50. The Goldfish.— By Hugo Mulertt. 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. Price, $2. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reterencs Department, Write Us About it. 1919. The American Florist. 475 Azalea Potii, HansinK laaketB, I>ann Vases, Urns, Btc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss A;Btec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO.. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Uigesl Mumfadonrs «r FLOWER POTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambrtdge, Mass. Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd., 34e; 25 yds., at 33c; 50 yds., at 32c: WO yds., at 31%c. Let us figure en your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be conyinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Mention the American Floinst when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbiiry's Carnation Staples No tools required. Mclntyre Floral Co., says it's a success. 1000, 35c; 3C00. $1, postpaid I, L. Pillsbury, Galesbmg, in. Mention the American Florist when writing ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Fosted ! Ask lor oar catalogue. GIBLIN 5 CO., UTICA, N. Y. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, *2.26; BO.OOO, t9.75. Mannfactnred by W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by Dealers —it's up to YOU now The question as to whether or not you are going to keep up with the growth of the trade — as to whether you are going to be a pace-maker or an also-ran during the era of prosperity we are now facing, it must be decided now. You aren't willing to tail the list ! You aren't willing to stand still while your neighbors forge ahead ! Of course not ! You're in to head the list ! You've got to do the forgitig ahead ! but that's easy if you can do it the AGMCO way — ask us today. You'll be a wiser and a richer man. American Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 50 Broad St., NEW YORK. Drawer 335, PANA, ILL. Masonic Temple, CHICAGO. Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Factory at Louisville, Neb. Office: 928 Omaha National Bank Building. DREER'S "RIVERTON No. Diam. ■ Ea. Doz. 100 10 20in. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 20 18in 2.75 30.00 237.50 30 16in 2 25 26 00 195.00 40 14 in 1.9D 22.00 168.75 Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants, Bnlbs and Soppbes, SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 50 12in $1.50 $15.00 $110.00 40 lOin 0.95 10.50 77.50 70 Sin 075 8.25 62.50 The Eivertoa Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest Painted green and bound with electric welded ■ hoops. The four largestsizes are equipped with drop handles. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. KAY & KAY CO. standard Flower Pots Per 1(01 -inch.. J12.50 414-inch., 5 -inch. 5J4inch, 6 -incti 15-50 21 00 27.00 , 34.00 Cash with order. Prices F. O.B.Chicago. 401 1 W. 26th St., CHICAGO George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO SEO. KELLER & SON, Manufactnrers of Red Pots Before buying write loi pricei 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAGO. 476 The American Florist. Mar. 22, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co Ill Alf redLozierRoaery .460 AUenJK .4-^5 Alpha Floral Co 459 Amer Bulb Co . ..... I American Greenb'se MfgCo 475 AmllnKECCo 451 Anderson S A 460 Aneermneller G H Co 452 Apbine Mfg Co 474 Astoria Florist 458- Avenue Floral Co, ..460 Baer Julius 459 Barnard WW .Co.. .469 Bs8sett&WasbburD.444 BaumerAuff R 461 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorfer H&C0.453 Beserow's 458 Bereer Bros ■■..452 Berning HG 452 Bodeer J &SonsCo..464 BolandJB 461 Bolciano ] &Son....466 Bramley&Son 461 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 462 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 458 Briegs Floral Co 460 Broadway Florist. ,459 Brown A] Seed Co.. 462 Brown Bagr Filling Macbine Co 464 Bryan Alonzo J 4(9 Bucbbinder Bros... 476 BnckbeeH W 460 Bndlong Co ] A. 444 448 Burpee W ACo 467 California Florists., .459 Central Floral Co... 461 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 476 Cbicaco Flower Growers Assn 451 Clark E B Seed Co.. 466 Clarke's Sons D 460 Clay &Son Ill CoanJJ 455 ColesWW 469 Conard & Jones Co.. 470 Cooke Geo H 461 Cottage Gardens Nursinc 470 Cowee W J 475 Coy HC Seed Co.. ,.469 Craig Robt Co 469 Dabliadel Nutseries.470 Danker Fred A 460 DardsCbas 458 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co. 458 Dorner F & Sons Co. 469 Drakos Co 457 DreerH A...465 475 476 Dniutb Floral Co.. ..460 Dnnlop John H 458 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. .476 Kble Charles 457 Edwards Fold Box. Ill Elm City NurseryCo 470 Erne&Co 450 Eicell Laboratories. II Eyres HG 457 Fallon Florist 4S7 Fish Henry beed Co.. 466 Foerster Co Joseph.. 445 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo Ill Ford M C 455 Ford William P 455 Foi J M &Son Inc.. 459 FrauenfelderC 460 Freeman MrsJ B..,.459 Frey C H 460 Frey & Frey 4*0 Friedman 461 Froment H E 455 Futterman Bros 4^4 Galvin Thos F 459 Gasser J M Co 458 Giblin & Co 475 Gnatt TheOve Co.. .442 Godineao R & M....464 Goldstein 1 455 GorhamPrinterylnclII GrakelowChas H...458 Grand RpidsFloCo. 460 Grimm & Gorly 461 Grossberg-Tyler- Finnermann Co. ...448 Gude Bros 457 HabermehlsSonsJ J .457 Hardesty & Co 459 Hart George B....".455 Hart Henry 457 Haven Seed Co The. 469 Heacock Jos Co 469 Heinl John G& Son. 460 HendersonA&Co ... I Henderson Lewis.. .458 Henry Co The John. 451 Henshaw Floral Co .455 Hentz&Nasb 454 Herr Albert M 469 Hess & Swoboda. . . .458 Hession 459 Hews & Co A H 475 HillDNursCo 470 Hollywood G'rdens.458 Holm & Olson 458 Holton&HunkelCo.453 Hort Advertiser 476 House of Flowers. ..4^7 Hurff Edgar F 467 Hurst & Son 464 IckesBraunMillCo.IV IdlewildGreenbs....461 )ahn Hugo 4S8 Jones Percy 446 loy Floral Co 457 Kahler Pottery Co. .475 KastingWFCo I Kay &Kay Co 475 Keller Pottery Co Geo 475 Keller Sons J B 459 Kelway & Son 465 Kennicott Bros Co.. 450 Kervan Co The 455 Kessler Wm 455 Kottmiller A 457 Kroeschell Bro8Co..III Kruchten John 451 Kuebn C A 453 Knbl Geo A.... 469 Lager & Hurrell ... .467 LandrethSeed Co. ..469 Lang Flo &Nur Co. 460 Lange A 457 Leborius J J .459 LeeF&S 451 Leonard Seed Co.... 467 Levine & Co 439 Levy JosJ 454 LiggitC U 469 Littlefield Florist ...460 Lockland Lum Co... IV London Flow'rSho .461 Long Island Flo Co. 457 Louis Simon Freres &Co 468 Louise Flower Shop . 459 McCallnm Co 453 McGill R C&C0....464 McHutchison&Co. .467 McKenney 460 Mackie William 455 Malandre Bros 460 Mangel 461 Mattbews the Plo'st.459 MatthewsonlE 457 May&CoLL 461 MeconiPaul 455 Metairie Ridge Nursery 460 Michell Henry F Co 467 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 451 Millang loseph A. ..454 Miller Floral Co 460 Miller &Musser ....451 Molassine Co The. ..441 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel 461 Nat Florists' Board ofTrade IV NeidingerJOBGCo...4S2 Newell A 460 N V CutFIowerEx..455 N YFIowlCo 461 Nicotine MfgCo 476 Niessen Leo Co 452 Okmulgee Window Glass Co IV Orchid Floiists 460 Palmer W J & Son. .459 Pappas Dl 459 ParfcFloral Co 459 GREENHOUSE BBST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & OO. ZaOS LVMBBR ST. CHICAGO, ILL.. Peacock Dahlia Fr.. 470 Peacock ER Co 463 Pearson E W 460 PedrickGR&Son..464 PennThe Florist.. .461 Peters & Reed Poty.. 475 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 453 Philips Bros 460 PierceFO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 462 Pikes Peak Flo Co...4f0 PillsburylL 475 PittsburgCutFloCo 452 Podesta&Baldocchi.461 Poehlmann Bros Co. 443 Pollworth C C Co... 453 Po!ykranasGeoJ....455 Potter Floral Co.... 457 Pressing Seed Co WC 462 Pulverized Manure Co The 474 Pyfer AT&Co 447 RaedleinBasketCo .449 Randall ALCo 4S1 RandairsFlowShop.461 Randolph & Mc- Clements 460 Rawlings Elmer 466 Ready Reference. . . .471 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House III Reid Edw 452 Reinberg Geo 451 Reinberg Peter 445 Rice Bros 453 Kice Jerome B Seed Co 463 Riedel & Meyer 455 Robin8onJCSeedCo.465 RockWmLFIwrCo..460 Rodgers J W 457 Rohnert Waldo 467 Rosery Floral Co ...461 RoutzahoSeedCo ..469 RnscbG& Co 453 SaakeOC 457 SalzerSeed Co 461 Sceery Edward 459 Schiller the Florist.. 459 Scbillo ALum Co. ..IV Schlatter W&Son 459 476 Schmidt ChasL 461 Shaffer Geo C 461 Sharp Partridge & Co 476 SheppardH W 461 Sheridan Walter F.. 455 Siebrecht George C. 455 Simon & Son I N....465 Situation& Wants... 439 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W & Co. ...458 Smiths Co E D 469 Smith & Fetters Co. .460 Smith Henry 460 Storrs & Harrison. . . -.469 470 Stnmpp G.E.M....459 Thorburn JM & Co .464 Tonner O A&LA..448 Totty Chas H 469 Traendly&Schenck 455 Traveling Wholesale Florist 4S4 Trenel Jos 459 Turner Bros 475 United Cut Flo Co.. 455 Vanghan AL& Co.. 447 Vaughan's Seed Store I 442 466 467 Vick'sSonsJas 469 VincentR Jr &Soni Co I Walker F Co 457 WeberFH 460 Weidemann H G....459 Weiland & Risch ...451 Weir James 457 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 463 WlelorBros 446 Williams MrsE A...461 Winterson Co E F..446 Wiltbold G Co 456 457 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Gold en son. 457 WoodTW & Sons.. 466 Woodruff SO &5ons.464 Yokohama Nurs Co. 466 Young A L&C0....454 Young John & Co. . .455 Young& Nugent 457 Zech & Mann... 449 451 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c ).er 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Won. Schliiier Before & StR After 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when Msriting A LL. Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postage, Jl.OO. As the H, A. Is a ptirely TRADE] me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Addresa EDITORS OF "H. A^" LOWDHAM. NOTTS, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing REFRIGERATORS^ WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. « 1 1 S. La SaUe St., Room 73 1 . CHICAGO, ILL. » Mention the American Florist when writing NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. .\sk Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free From Bobbles — Uniform in Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY 1..L.. (Seml-Paste.) The 6ri8nllOUSe White P aim particular Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. TBK DWELLE-KAISER <^o 251 Elm St., BUFFALO, N. Y. rreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenliouscc Drive eajy and true« becinse both bevels ire on the same tide. Can't twitt and break the glass io dririne. Galvaa* Ized and will not ratu No rights or lefts. The Peerless ClaziDg Poiot It palcDIed. No others lilie^ it. Order from your deale^ or direct fioia os. J000.90C. postpaid. Samples free. BENKT A. DBEEB.L 714 Cbsstnnt 8tTMt>t SPECIFY Magic Brand Fertilizers Pure Steamed Bone Meal Magic Special Rose and Carnation Fertilizer Precipitate Bone Pliosphate Magic Blood and Bone Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure Natures Own Fertilizer Write for prices and our instructive Book containing Feeding Chart-s. Chicago Feed fi Fertilizer Co. Manufacturers and Distributors UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO America is "the Prow of the I/bssbI; there may be mare camfart Mmidsbips, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. LU. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 29, 1919. No. 1608 TheAmerigan Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by Americun Florist Company. Kntered as Second Class iSIatier Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Otlice nl Chicjitio, Illinois. under act of March 3. 1^79. PrBLisHED Evert SiTfRDAT by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Ptione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, Jl .50 a year; Canada. $2.00: KiiropH and ('ounlries in Postal Union, 82.50. Volumes Half Yearly From Aupnst 3, 1901. Single Copies, lOceeiis. Address nil correspondenre. snbsfriplions. etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. DeMrborn St..Chicai:o SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit. Mich. Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary ; J. J. Hsss, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-fifth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich.. August 19-21, 1919. Thirty- sixth annual convention at Cleveland. O., 1930. THE SPRING NUMBER OF The American Florist Will be issued NEXT WEEK The best selling medium In the trade. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, lU. THE CEMETERY GREENHOUSE IN ACTION. Great Variety of Plants Needed. The greenhouse establishments con- nected with the m or early in June, the later time being very much the best, for coleus will not stand a drop in temperature, which we often get late in May, They are very susceptible to mealy bug, which are kept in check by frequent syringings with cold water, Achyranthes, ageratum and pilea are three ijlants used in large numbers. These are also bein.g given their final shift into three-inch pots, using a light soil as advised for alternantheras. They are best kept on ,a greenhouse bench and should be given a temperature of r>(; degrees. Verbenas, lobelias and s.antolinas are other plants grown Largely, which will be ready for their linal potting into tw and one-half-inch pets about April l.'i and plunged in a moderate hotbed. Begonias. A big stock of hegopias has to be provided tor. They are very pop\il,-u pl.ants with the customers, who gcner ally call them wax plants .^nd buy them readily when Mioly in bloom in three- inch pots. The varieties of the improved Vernon and luminosa types are the ones most largely used. .Some of the plants are started from seed, while others are prtipagated from cuttings. The seed is slow to germinate during the dark, cold days of January and February, but aft- er the weather becomes warmer, with increased sunshine, the young seedlings grow rapidly. The majority of the plants at the end of March are in two- iiich pots and wil! be shifted into three- inch about the third week of April, which will give tl.em time to be nicely in bloom for the end of May. Begonias are another one of the plants that suffer from cold, chilly weathei and are better off if not planted outside before June 1. The pansy plants carried over winter in cold frames are now beginning to take on new life, and will be ready for sale by the time the Easter flowering plants are out of the way. The Janu- ary sown plants are now nice, thrifty stock in flats, standing on the grreeij- house shelves in full light, ready to b'e planted in the frames outside in a few days. A large stock of pot plants in bloom are needed for Easter, including tulips and hyacinths. These will be given plenty of time inside to develop, but Easter, coming late this year, it will not be so much of a problem to hurry them up as It will be to keep them back and have them dwarf and sturdy. Fuchsias-Heliotrope-Petunlas. These are plants that have a limited demand .as compared to some of the others. They arc mostly called for in fidl bloom in four-inch pots and are now being worked along and treated the same as geraniums. Seedling stocks of petunias, celosi.as, vinca rosea and small plants of cuphea lie used chiefly as fillers in for mixed planting. They are now being worked along in pots or transplanted into flats, the aim being to have a good supply of smaller plants in two and one-half-inch pots for filling in when the time comes for planting out. Cold Frames. Wherever bedding jilants are .grown, cold frames are almost as handy as r.he hotbeds. After April 20. there are a number of plants occupying greenhouse bench space that can --afely be pvit out- side in cold frames. English ivy, sweet alyssum. lobelias, veibenas, ageratums and Mme. Salleroi can all be safely tr.ansferred to the cold frames after the date mentioned, and will be much the better off for it. C, W, Johnson. Pansles Galore. In the neighborhood of many of the large cities, truckers or vegetable growers, who use cold frames for some of their crops, nearly all grow pansy plants as a side line. A large vegetable gardener in Collingdale, Pa., who mar- kets his stock in Philadelphia, has in- creased his venture in pansies from 100 sash, up to 2. ."00, .and now raises annually 2."iO,(XI0 plants. It is interesting to know that these plants, set out in the fram.es from the seed beds, during the early part o£ September, receive no further attention. They are never watered by hand as the season advances. After they have had some good r.ains, just before danger of hard frost, they are covered with sash. There is no other protection. At times during severe weathei, the ground freezes hard, but this does not seem to affect the plants. They came through last year, with its almost record sever- ity, apparently the same as if the weather had been mild. The seed is sown during July, the young plants being dibbled into the frames ItlO to a sash in September. .Selling commences about March I, and continues during April and into May. The plants at the time the photograph was taken. March 111. were of very good size, many showing six to eight rhoots, some carrying that many flowers. The flowers are huge, real catalogue .giants; three inches in diameter is the rule. Many are three and a half and they have had flowers th.at measured four, and as much as four and a half when flattened out. All the stock is grovvn from seed saved from selected plants. The illustrations give but a poor repre- sentation of the size or coloring of thc- flowers. There are also ."i.OOO giant Bellis daisies, flov/ers of extraordinary size. K. PANSIBS GALORE. Klowers ot Krilliiiiit Colors and i^ to S'a Indus Diiuueter. 1919. The American Florist. 479 PANSIES GALORE. A Corner of One of the Siishes. From Photo Taken March S THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, I'hila., Fa. Next Week In the Flower Shop. Keep the outside front of the stole as attractive as possible. Every passer- by is a prospect. Many may be fiower buyers, but who are satisfied with their present connections; still, they stop to admire and may step in and make a cash purcha-se. This is a ffreat point g'ained. They have broken the ice. seen the inside of the store, and will be much more free to call again. There are others who .are only casual pur- chasers, as when flowers are wanted for anniversary occasions, to send to a sick friend or for funerals. To such as these anything that calls .attention to the store, and makes a good impres- sion, is seed sown that is likely to bear fruit later on when such occasions arise. One's own experience as to how the attractive looking front and win- dow displays of stores in other lines impress them, is a good guide as to their value in winning trade. The large chain store companies, such as drug, tobacco, five and ten cent store.=, etc., attach first importance to the out- side appearance of the bitilding and display windows. They locate them- selves in the centers of the shopping districts of all the large cities, .and by every art of publicity, in attractive and nov?l signs and constantly chang- ing window decorations, seek to attract the throngs into their stores. The point is, that men of experience attach such great importance to thi.s feature, the outward appearance or street front of the store. Now that Howers are at their high tide of production, and likely to so continue until the close of the season. a week-end service might be featured to advantage — a .fl.50 to i^'A.W box of spring Howers. delivered regularly once or twice a week. Some dealers find this a paying proposition, which has only to be called to the attention of certain customers to meet at once with their approval, Pansies are now at their best. Select a few, a dozen or so of the largest, draw them through a sheet of waxed paper, so that they are flattened out to show their large size, and float on shallow dishes of water. Their appar- ently large flowers will be sure to at- tract attention. iris Tingitana is one of the most beautiful flowers of recent introduc- tion. It should be shown in choice vases, holding but a few sprays: a dozen huddled together in a iar gives no idea of its beautiful lines. It should bt; cut and shipped while still in bud. so far advanced as to open the next day. This adds one day to its life of usefulness. It will last in ordinary house temperature from four to five days. It is well worth while to send lust a few chQicp flcwers in a box *hen re- turning a receipted bill of an unusual amount to a good customer. Whenever bills are paid in the store, present 'jomething to wear, if a lady, and to a gentlemen, a boutonniere, or just a few to take home. Such attention is appre- ciated and it pays. Feature novelties in flowering plants, an old favorite very well grown, or something only seen occasionally. Such stock can be picked up if one is on the alert for it. The first of the Easter Greeting pelargoniums, hybrid calceolarias, early flowered ramblers, sample hydrangeas, choice cinerarias, etc., are well worth .a little e.xtra at- tention to make them especially at- tractive. A few such specimens add much to the appearance of the store. Do not neglect Easter preparations. Every spare hour should be engaged in this work; if this rush season, and its great strain, are constantly kept in mind, the preparatory work will be faithfully attended to. Now is the time to avoid the all night vigils of that coming third week in April. To keep a couple or more corsages made up, and on show In the case or windo\y, is exploiting- a good thing. Many more sales are made when such an .nrtistic nosegay is ready for im- mediate use. Many a gentleman, ac- companying a lady in the store, will present it because of its beauty and the opportunity to use it, Easter Stock This Year. From the jireparations that are being made, and the large purchases of plant stock by the retail florists, it would ap- pear tliat the Easter of 1!>1!) will be quite the equal of any that have gone before. There . has bef n much solici- tude and doubt as to the quality and quantity of the various items of plant stock. The embargo on Japanese gi- ganteums was a terrible blow, in con- sequence of which there will not be more than one-fourth the quantity tis- ually grown of this popular Easter plant. 480 The American Florist. Mar. 29, Belg-ian azaleas, always such fa- vorites, will be almost entirely missing. although a fair substitute, seen in small quantities, will be nursery growTi stock of A. Amoena and the Japanese Hinodegiri, which latter is very effec- tive with its closely set, reddish-pink blossoms. Delayed shipments of spireas were received just in time to make Easter so that there will be about a one-third supply of this favorite. Rhododen- drons will also be seen in limited quan- tity, as quite a lot of these came in at the last, in time for forcing. The quantity stocks will be hydran- geas and roses, although the latter, par- ticularly well flowered ramblers, are none too plentiful. American Beauties and Ophelia, stock discarded from the forcing benches last spring, which made a growth in pots during the sum- mer, are looking very fine, being well set with buds. Magna Charta is also seen in nearly all r-ose stocks. The great standby will be the hy- drangeas, of which there is a largo stock of the French varieties, which in most cases, look to be well budded. They range in size from plants in four- inch pots with a single head of bloom up to handsome tub specimens. Strange as it may seem, quite a propor- tion of this stock with some growers failed to set buds, or the plants can-y so few that they are unsalable. This is at- tributed by some to be the result of overfeeding before the growth started. Others claim' it is due to continued dry weather when the buds were forming in the late summer. Genistas, with their yellow, tasseled blossoms, will be in good supply. This is one of the best of the Easter plants. There will be a few candidum lilies, but only aliout one-tenth of the stock that was ordered, and which, for lack of labor, could not be sent out of France. Yellow callas will be a novelty grown l)y quite .a number as a pot plant. They are coming- a little faster, however, than most gi-owers like. The great question is : "Will the bulb stock hold for the late date?" Hyacinths and daffodils ore now up. out of doors. Much depends on the weather. Some growers are lucky to have a good stock of Easter Greet- ing pelargoniums, and these w-ill no doubt And a ready market. Cinera- rias will be good stock. A number of growers have them very fine. Such well-grown stock will bring big prices in their class. Heather is scarce. It i.s one of the most desirable flowering plants for basket combinations. Chor- izemas. with their orange tints, are very showy. Few growers, however, do them well. The bougainvillea Is very showy and decorative. TJke the genista, it cnn be trained to .any formal shape, and flower profusely on every shoot Margvierites are being grown exten- sively, some into quite large sizes When well flowered, they make excel- lent Faster plants. Bellis daisies, pan- stes. forget-me-nots and Fneli«h nrim- roses are all good pan plants, which fin- ish after a week's planting, setting a quantity of bloom. When decorated, these are good sellers in the store and meet the demanci of moderate buyers. Zonale geraniums in pans and pots when well flowered, are satisfactory, but do not last long in the store. Combinations in pans, birch-bark and trellis boxes and plant baskets of foliage and flowering stock, will add greatly to the variety. Baskets and hampers of foliage and flowering plants, when choice stock is used, are among the most beautiful of the Easter offerings. When well arranged and artistically decorated with fancy ribbons they com- mand high prices. Quite a number of the items gener.aily used for this pur- pose will be scarce this year, which will have to be helped out by the use of fancy foliage, of which fortunately there is an ample supply. One of the novelties, of which much is expected, is Delphinium Belladonna, which is being grown as a pot plant for the first time. With its beautiful blue spikes, it should combine beautifully in many of the plant combinations. The gesneria is another novelty. This is a unique looking plant, quite out of the common. Its orange-red, bell-shaped pendant flowers, together with its orange-red, fuzzy-covered stems and orange-tinted foliage, gives it a very striking appearance Michig:an Cut Flower Exchangee's Dinner St. Patrick's day, this year, -was memorable in Detroit. Mich., by reason of the coinplimentary dinner and dance given that evening to the local florists by the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. The affair was held at the Hotel Statler. and was highly successful in all its aspects. The invitations to the event included the ladies of the florists' fami- lies and there were many of them pres- ent. The ball room where the festivi- ties were held, was appropriately deco- rated, and the tables made cheerful appearing by ,a lavish display of cut flowers. Nearly 2.50 guests participated in the most enjoyable affair of the kind in the history of the local trade. The music and dancing and social pleas- antries marked the triumph of the ex- traordinary good will that attaches to the florists in that city as the happy result of the effective work of the florists' club for the past 20 years. Many were the congratulations ex- tended the management of the Cut Flower Exchange upon the great suc- cess of the affair, and the hospitable spirit that prompted that concern to give such substantial evidence of its Breitmeyer addressed the assemblage good will to all in the trade here. Philip in his happy way, and used the occasion to advance the principle of cooperation still further among all engaged in the florist industry. Robert Rahaley, the popular manager of the firm, ex- tended warm words of welcome to all, and congratulated the growers for the satisfactory prices realized the past winter, and paradoxically conveyed the same felicitations to the retailers for gracefully yielding- to the necessary demands of the growers. J. P. Sulli- van, as president of the florists' club, made a plea to the non-members pres- ent to join the club, be beneficiaries of its wholesome work, and prepared to extend a genuine Detroit welcome to the visitors expected to attend the So- ciety of American Florists' convention next August. Albert .Schumacher, of the E. A. Fetters force, contributed largely to the entertainment by his singing, which was greatly appre- ciated, and brought rounds of applause. "Dick" Lynch, the entertainer of local fame, injected much amusement into the affair between the dance numbers. Wm. Harrlgan, the well known tenor, rendered several popular airs. J. F. S. PefferLAW, Ont. — Alfred Wesleys will erect one house in the near future. Minneapolis, Mink. — E. H. Mazey Is .adding two new greenhouses, Foley construction. St. Charles, III. — S. W. Pike reports a record breaking demand for rooted cuttings of soft-wooded stock. DOTHAN, Ala. — The Dothan Flower Shop will erect an up-to-date Lord & Burnham range at an early date. Edmontok, Alta. — The Emery Flor- al Co.. Ltd., is planning extensive ad- ditions to their range this spring. Muscatine. Ia. — A cloudburst visited this vicinity. March 17. but there was little damage to greenhouse establish- ments. PANSIES GALORE. Purtial View of S.'iOO Sash Filled With I'nnsies. Photo Taken Mnrch 80. 1919. The American Florist. 481 COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO THE LOCAL TRADE, GIVEN BY MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, DETROIT, MARCH 17, 1919. THE ROSE. March Work Is Important. During- March, there are many im- portant thing's that have to be done in that month, a.s it is a period of sudden changes in the weather, and often many unusually warm days are usheied in. interspersed with the chilly ones, so it will keep the grower on the jump at- tending to the ventilating- apparatus. And do not neglect this most essential detail; .see to it that the houses do !iot g-et chilled, or too hot. if you have to attend to the ventilating personally. Now is aJso the time to put on a good substantial mulch, and much fresher cow manure can be used at this time as the plants are .allowed more air and there is not the danger of loss of foliage from the ammonia, fumes as -would have been th? case a few weeks ago. Al- though many growers mulch heavily the latter part of February, it is not always the safest plan, unless one has had considerable experience as a grower and is able to handle plants under most adverse conditions. After all. the mulching- depends on the condition of the plants, and if they should he in a weak condition at this time, it will be bad business to overfeed. If they are in scant foliage, a light mulch should be applied, placing a handful to each plant, following with the hose, and -washing it out well. Be sure that the soil is not too dry when putting on a mulch of any kind and at any time. The soil should be fairly moist, even better quite wet than very dry. The nlants in full vigor can now have the mulch put on to a depth of two inches after it has been leveled with the hose. We use a nozzle that will throw a stream -ibout two inches wide with good pressure to cut the manure to shreds and level it. watering one-half of a bed at a time. This is the only -wav to prevent waste, and is the only sat- isfactory way to wash in the mulch, which should always be placed in a ridge to be Avatered in and leveled. Of course, the manure should be broken -up carefully, and made fine enough so that there will be no large humps left to dry upon the beds. Otherwise, this will mean a, great loss of jjlant food. If there is a strong- smell of ammonia in the houses late in the afternoon after mulching, it will be advisable to leave an inch or so of air on for the first night or two. Plants that have been pinched for the Easter crop should quickly respond to any feeding at this time, and watched carefully, remov- ing the side shoots before they get too far advanced. Green fiy is usually somewhat troublesome in the early spring, but no difficulty should be experienced if one has followed the directions given in these columns from time to time re- garding fumigating, which to repeat, •should be done periodically, as a pre- ventive. A little undiluted nico-fume liquid, applied to the steam pipes every two weeks on a bright day so the fumi- gating can be followed up by syring- ing, will keep the fly out of sight, and up one pipe, and down another, using a pint oil can and walking fatt will do the trick cheaply, quickly and thor- oughly. If there is any spider around, the syringing has lacked thoroughness. Constant use of the sulphur brush will surely give the mildew a black eye, pro- viding the temperature has been kept even both day and night, and the wa- tering has been attended to properly. We have seen a change of the section man in a greenhouse bring on a dose of mildew throug-h a change in the man- ner of w.atering- and ventilating. And. strange as it may seem to some, one has more trouble with mildew from ruining the plants on the dry side than would be the case from copious waterings, v/hich is also our experience with black spot. Most growers now- feed strongly to pre- vent black spot, when a few years ago they would run their plants dry to check it. .Since the advent of Mrs. Chas. Russell there have been some freaky wa- tering stunts attempted to try and please th=s popular and fussy lady," so we really think there is less black spot encountered in our houses owing to the Russell rose, w-hich, as far as we can judge, likes plenty of feeding and wa- tering, one grower saying. "Give Russell a mulch when the spot gets rather bad — and plenty of water." It is "some rose," any way, so I think this comes very near to what the Russell growers as a collection think of black spot now- adays. We had good Russell all through the fall months when we attempted to grow it. After that, "attempted" sounded perfectly correct. We offer no excuse, but the other fellows are doing it, and we are growing something that we can grow, for, after all. we cannot play an> favorites these days, when the books must show at least a small mar- gin of profit at the end of the month, and very often, as in our case, our mar- ket for some varieties hardly justifies one to grow certain sorts, Russell being one that does not command any higher figures than others that are much more prolific — and a great deal easier han- dled. Perhaps it would be in order to give a few suggestions regarding the young rose stock in pots. Remember, a good start means everything later on. The young stock should have a good, sunny house, and be sur3 to put a careful man in charge of it. Finely screened coal ashes to a depth of three-fourths of an inch, after it is firmly packed, should be placed on the benches to receive the small plants, and be sure to pack the ashes firmly and liot plunge the pots into the ashes unless you want the roots to rot off. Also, be sure that the siding of the bench is no higher than the top of the pots, so that the water, when spraying the plants, can be forced under all of the foliage. Watering had better be done with a watering pet, and the spraying with a hose, using a very fine spray and plenty of force. When first placed on the bench, the pots ca'i be set close together, but just as socn as they seem to crowd one another, they should be given some room. The best way is to allow them the proper amount of room between the rov/s. letting the pots totich in the row crosswise the bench. This method can be used to good advantage for the plants in any sized pots, and the advan- tage in placing them will be seen when syringing-, as it prevents the pots from upsetting. The dry plants should al- ways be spotted out first — with a water- ing can before watering them gener- ally. This will require some extra time, but it is time well spent. 482 The American Florist. Mar. 29, Never remove the raffia from the grafted stock unless the plants have had a small Ktake and are tied, otherwise many may become broken. The tie- ins can be loosened temporarily, but not entirely removed, if the tie is toimd to be cutting- into the bark. If there is any special care given to the yoimg stock, let it be the new varieties. Give them every possible chance to make good, and do not be in too great a hurry to knock a new thing the first season. At least give it a fair trial, and then, why knock if the other fellov^ can grow it, for well does the writer remember how hard it was to get a fair stem on the grand old Killarney, and we could enumerate many others that seemed rather "poor doers" until we acquii-ed the "know how." Another thing- to remember, and that is there is hardly a chance of a worthless variety being disseminated of recent years, as the introducer, as a rule, places some of the stock among the most prominent growers lor a trial, and it is these men very often that give a new rose a boost. Then, if one intends planting a new thing in any quantity, would it not be the best plan to look at the rose where it is being grown, and then it becomes a matter of one's judgment of what it really is. Surely, if it is found to be doing nicely with the in- troducer, that is all one could expect, and we should not hesitate to plunge, if necessary, under these conditions. So really, if the novelties should not come up to expectations, it is usually the case of unskilled handling. I might also state, and a.=sure you there is no "axe to grind," that it hardly pays to buy too or more of any variety. Try at least TiOO or l.(MX). otherwise there !s very little gained in testinir it. and should the variety turn out a real find, then one is in a position to stock up the next season in quantity and have enough plants from which to select the very best wood for propagating, be- sides having a dependable amount of blooms for the market the first season. Think it over. Easter comes on April 20 this year, so begin to shape them up. Do not let the houses get too hot. and too far ahead of time. E. Cultural Wrinkles. A successful grower of Germantown. Pa., is noted for his success with cut- tings, all varieties of plants seeming to respond alike to him. He has a splendid stock of young chrysanthe- mums, now in 2Vi-inch pots, placed close together on a bench containing several inches of soil into which they root. When these plants were about six inches in height, they were topped for cuttings. Upon recovering, each pro- duced two or three shoots from which in turn cuttings -svere taken. These rooted in about nine days. ,nnd being always ordered in advance, were soon on their way to delivery. The cuttings are found to be much better than those taken from the old stock plants. Golden Glow is a favorite at this establishment, where it produces splen- did flowers. It is planted out on raised benches in the early part of Ai>ril or immediately ;itter Easter and brought into tlower about September l."i. bein?- cut out-4hree weeks later. In growing this variety it is es.-.ential that the right bud be selected for flowering. This takes the s];ill that comes from close observation and profiting by mis- takes. Young rose plants are also a feature. One lot of 10.000 Columbia is being set aside for an order, and other varieties in good sized blocks will soon be made up. It is found profitable to tie Colum- bia down, and in fact other varieties that are grown on tables, which checks the flow of sap, and the eyes all along the branches seem to breali evenly. A house of Ophelia has been kept entirely for cuttings since the Christmas crop. A system of pinching the young growth quickly insures good wood that roots easily. Intensive use of greenhouse space is planned for in the rotation of crops, narrow boards being laid at intervals over temporary trusses above beds of asparagus, or low crops that are in the preparatory stages. One block of t.(X)0 Bermuda lilies flowered nicely over an asparagus bed which appears to be none the worse. Stock_ior Easter, such as rambler roses, given plenty of room, were also finished on this temporary staging, A house of chrysanthemums had been followed with Spanish iris, which would soon be in. Cold frame gTant Bellis daisies. Longfellow strain, and English Polyantha primulas, had been moved in and were coming; along in good sized lots for Easter. Another Easter novelty was pots of clematis, nicely trained to trellises. 'J'hese are quickly taken by those with select trade. Dutch Bulb Growing In Chicago. IMpei- by I'etfi- I'e;u-soii reail ut a mei-tlng o£ the CblL-ago Florists' Club. March 0. VM'.K Five years ago, I commenced giving serious thought to the subject of pro- ducing Dutch flower bulbs in America. I was aware that several attempts had been made to grow them in certain se- lected locations, supposed to have a climate similar to that of Holland, which was considered essential to suc- cess. Up to that time, as far as I know, no expel iments had been made as far north as Chicago by which it could be determined whether it would be possible to produce such stock on a commercial scale in that locality, and even if production should prove suc- cessful as far as the growing was con- cerned, the difficulty of producing them on a large scale and the necessity of skilled labor that would take an in- terest in the success of the venture, was an important factor. This is, I believe, the greatest barrier to suc- cessful commercial growing. On the other hand, when it is proven that climatic conditions are favorable to pro- duction, more interest would develop, and the labor problem will be gradual- ly overcome, for we cannot expect to find trained labor for an industry that is in its inception. In time past, it has been an easy and convenient way to order the exact num- ber of varieties required from Holland, and have them arrive in the f.nll at the proper time for planting. Knowing the preference of .American growers for a finished product ready for instant use, and as at the time such product was readily accessible from Holland, the reason that no one had been suffi- ciently interested to .give thp proposi- tion serious thought seemed plain. It- was evident that trials had not been made in locations numerous enough to determine the future possibilities of this branch of floriculture in this coun- try, and not until the war interfered with the source of supply, did it oc- cur to anyone that a supply at home would be preferred to one abroad. T do not favor the expression that America is not capable of producing this or that article for which we for- merly depended upon Europe for our supply as wa.s the situation four years ago, and T will confess this had much to do with my determination to try my hand at bulb growing, for I be- lieve that America is great enough, and our climate varied enough, to pi-oduce anything that will grow elsewhere. Another fact that influenced my deci- sion, was the observation of some forced bulbs thrown out on the soil pile in the field which persisted in com- ing up every spring and producing nice flowers; also, a few shoots of Sir Watkin narcissus, planted at the edge of some shrubbery and left to care for themselves. The first spring, but three of the bulbs flowered. They were left undisturbed, and the following year, to my surprise, I found '1T^ or ."0 flow- j ers. The bulbs had then grown to an increased size, and the following spring the numbei* of blooms had doubled. This convinced me thot narcissus bulbs could be grown at Jefferson Park. a suburb of Chicago, and I decided to make further experiments and include tulips, although skeptical regarding the possibility of producing them on a com- mercial scale at prices that would meet the competition of Holland grown stock. The higher cost of production might have discouraged some when you con- sider the low prices at which Dutch bulbs sold during the past three years, but I held to the theory that the home grown article might have some good points in their favor that would off- set a higher cost, if any. This has proven true as I shall explain later. As to the cost, I am satisfied that we can compete with the Dutch stock at the pries it sells for at the present time, and at which it is likely to con- tinue to sell for for several years to come. To grow Dutch bulbs, a soil is re- quired that will retain sufficient mois- ture, and yet will not hold more than is required. It should be well drained, a sandy loam of very loose texture being- best, although some varieties of the bulbs will do well in a heavier grade. Very deep plowing is neces- sary, which should be done in early summ.er. A liberal quantity of fertiliz- er should be first applied, cow manure being considered best for the purpose, after which the land should remain as the plow leaves it for about two or three weeks, then it should be gone over with a pulverizer to kill any weeds that may have made their appear- ance. Just before planting, it should be plowed again and gone over with the pulverizer and a harrow to make it smooth and level. Where only a small acreage is to be planted, hand spading is the most satisfactory, which is not as difficult as it might appear, especial- ly if the plot has been plowed. Planting is done either in beds three feet wide or in rows IS to 24 inches apart. When the cultivation and -weed- ing is done by hand and the space avail- able limited, planting in beds is prefer- able. This will give seven rows 4'.^ inch- es apart for early tulips and five rows for the Darwins and narcissi when the rows .are made lengthwise of the bed. -Another good method, when small quan- tities of several varieties are to be planted, is to make the rows crosswise of the bed. which keeps the siprts close together and helps to avoid mixing. The distance between rows is the same as when planted lengthwise. A mark- er is used to indicate the position of the rows in order to h.ave them an equal dist.arce apart. To dig the furrow, a board five inches wide and half an inch thick, t-.tpered on both sides to a thin edge is used. With a person on each side of the lied, the lioard is forced down the desired depth, then forced out sideways, so that the 1919. The American Florist. 483 soil thus removed covers ihe bulbs planted in the rows just flnished. In thi« way it is easy to keep the bulbs on the same level which helps con- siderablv in speeding the work of dig- g-ins; out. When planting lengthwise of the bed or in separate ro-vs a tri- angular hoe is used. The depth at which the bulbs s-hould be pkinfed varies according to size and variety., but as a general rule, they should be covered with 11/2 to ^Vo inches of sail. The Holland method of plant- ing, is said to be slightly diffeient with the exception that they a^e planted in beds, but instead of digging fur- rows, they start by shoveling off two or three inches of soil from the first bed. The bulbs are then placed en top and the soil removed from the next bed being used to cover the one planted, proceeding with the rest in like manner. I cried this method taut discarded it. be- cause it entailed much more hard labor. After the planting is done, the beds should be leveled and smoothed out so as to leave no holes or low places where water can stand. In this latitude, where frosts and thaws occur frequent- ly, the beds should be covered with straw to prevent the frost from lifting the bulbs above the soil. This cover- ing is left on until all danger from heavy frost in the spring is passed anil then removed. The plants will now develop rapidly and soon come into bloom. The beds should then be gone over to see if any strange varieties appear and should then be rogued to keep them true to name. As soon as the flowers begin to drop, the beds should be gone over and all seed pods cut away. Next comes the digging. As soon as the leaves are withered, the bulbs should be dug and placed in crates similar to those used for onion sets, be- •ing allowed to dry slowly to prevent the skin from cracking. Care should also be taken to keep ihem away from strong, dry heat and draughts. After the bulbs are sufficiently dry. they should be cleaned, sorted and stored in a cool temperature. To begin with, most of the stock I have used for planting has been from forced bulbs carried through the sum- mer and put out in the open m the fall. Boxes of tulips and narcissi, in- tended for this purpose, should, after the flowers have been cut, be placed in a moderately warm location and kept supplied with suflicienl water to allow the bulbs to develop, gradually decreas- ing the supply of moisture until the soil becomes dry. when the bulbs should be picked out and stored as before de- scribed. To prevent the varieties frorn becoming mixed, an easy way is to nail a label with the name of the variety on each box at the time of planting. Write the name on one label and then put another label on top of it and nail the two on the edge of the box contain- ing the variety. This will insure the writing from becoming blurred from contact with soil and moisture. My experience with forcing these bulbs after one and two years in the field has been most gratifying and I mi.cht here relate the advantages found in the home grown stock. First of all it can be forced from one to three weeks earlier than the Dutch product. I cut the first flowers from Narcissus Sir Watitin frorr, home grown stock .January 4. 1!11!>. and from Emperor. February '1. Thev had received onlv gentle forcing and no blasted buds or blind bulbs were found. With the tulips. Proserpine has a far better color from home grown stock, the ob.iectionable blue which always shows when imported bulbs are forced "nrlv. Vieing entire'y absent. The cnlnv oC Prince of Austria is also consider- nhlv improved. It is true that u.t-- cissi of tho single tvne are a trifle smil'- er in size th.T.n from the im.ported bulbs but the flowers of Von Sion main- tain er|ual size. National PubUclty for Flowers. A good deal of encouragement is de- rived from letters such as the follow- ing, received from A. Washburn & Sons. Bloomington, 111. : "We are pleased to note that the publicity com- mittee is trying to raise double the amount of money raised last year, and we are pleased to enclose our cheque for an extra $2o to help out on the amount." And the following, from Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb.: "We aj-e enclosing our cheque for .S.'id for the national publicity campaign. Tliis is for one year only, and is in addition to our subscription of %'1'j per year for four years." When subscribers to our fund voluntarily increase their sub- scriptions, it is an endorsement of the value of our campaign. Some of our members who have our project close at heart are making per- sonal effort among the florists of their respective communities, and are meet- ing with success. Among them we might mention Albert M. Herr. Lan- caster, Pa., part results of whose ef- forts appeared in our article two weeks ago. If all our members would take the same interest, it would not be long before the .< 1( H l,( KK> aimed for would be greatly oversubscribed. Such work is not only of advantage to the campaign, but it establishes a friendly feeling among members of the craft, tending to make each more interested in the other. This feature was freely com- mented upon at the recent meeting of the society's e.vecutive board. (T'hair- man Asmus. of ihe publicity finance committee, in referring to a visit he made to Pittsburgh last year, in com- pany with vour secretai y, said : "We had'the pleasure of introducing to each other, some of the florists there who were prominent in business, and vet had never met. That may be astonish- ing, but it is an actual fact." More than one trade organization, destined to be of use to our industry, has been formed as a direct result of campaign activities. Your secretary plans to start out on a series of trips about March 2o. He will consider it a courtesy if secretaries of clubs and other trade organizations will advise him as to their meeting dates, and whether they would be desirous of having him present at any stated meet- ing to produce data and give informa- tion regarding our publicity work. Such advice would materially help him in the preparation of his itinerary. Ti'lorists who have not yet subscribed, are again urged to consider the advisa- bility of making an early subscription. Regular subscription blanks may be ob- tained on application to the secretary s office, or mav just as well be sent ;n any manner more convenient. If enthusiasm is needed, just procure copies of the magazines noted in our aniiouncement last week, for it will certainly be found in their columns. Why wait? Never a more opportune time than now. The following subscriptions have been received, and are, in addition to tho.se previously announced, being annually for four years, unless otherwise stated : W. A. Mimlock. Titiisville, (1 yr.) . . SIO-OO \ L:\nae. Florist. Cliioago ;••••, n-!^x Washbmn & Sons. Bloomington (2d snbn.) 2.^.0^ X. Kramer & Son. Certa" HapMs. la fo-00 (■•rert. Hoffman. Pawtnoket, R I. dy'M Itl.OO n,Po. H. Bonccli.-t. Salishnry. Mil ^-"J 41e\ Millar. Pallas. Tex •■ •■• S-"" loselili -T. P..a..n. Staft.n-.l Springs. Conn _n.«' $ I8.-.00 •i-pvionsly repoi-teil .J!4a05^ .$34,2n<1.5l) John Young, Sec'y. OBITUARY. The Late William J. Stewart. The Horticultural Club of Boston rec- ognizes the loss ot an important mem- taei', and its personnel misses a friend, in the step over the border of William J. Stewart. We wish to express our appreciation of his ardent work for horticulture, in the course of which he has occupied foremost positions in many societies and on many committees, to the benefit of all. We know how for many years he has toiled for the advancement and best interests of the craft and of the profes- sion. We know how those whom he met in this pursuit were impressed by his sincerity and devotion, and how they quickly became his friends — bound to him by ties of that friendship, which is the finest element of life on this side. This expression of our appreciation is. therefore, spread upon the records of our club, and a copy shall be .sent to his bereaved family, together with the earnest conveyance of our heartiest svmpathy. Ordered at Boston in regular meeting, March .".. I'.ni). J. K. M. L. Farquii.\r. Pres. Fred. A. Wil-soN, Act'g. Sec'y. John M. Laugfhlln. John M. Laughlin, of Houston, Tex., a well known nureeryman and land- scape gardener and secretary of the Houston Horticultural Society, died at his home in that city. March VI. age 3U years. For a number of years Mr. Laughlin had been a strong advocate of better fruit culture in the state and devoted much of his time to the better- ment of horticultural conditions. The funeral was largely attended, the members of the horticultural society being present in a body. The pallbear- ers were C. L. Brock, R. C. Kerr. E. W. Eichling. M. C. Walker. F. J. Mitchell and R. J. Hewitt. A widow, a little daughter and one sister survive. H. C 1. Mrs. Florence Van Praag. Mrs. Florence Van Praag. wife of Alfred Van Praag, of the Van Praag Florist Co.. 4 West 4(>th street. New York died, March 17. in Miss Alston's sanitarium, 2(> W^est lUst street, follow- ing an operation that was performed March In. Mrs. Van Praag was an amiable lady, and the bereaved hus- band and family have the sympathy of many friends. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sisters. Mrs. William Schaefer. Mrs. Herbert J. Meyer and Miss Helen Anspach, and one" brother, Renald .\nspach. A. F. F. Mrs. Charles Panos. Mrs. Charles Panos, wife of a retail florist who had recently opened a new store at Third avenue and IS-'id street. New York, died of pneumonia. March 1.-) after a short illness. She and her husband were well known among the Greek-American florists of the city. She is survived by hei husband and two small children. WiNNU'FO. MAN.— R. R- Gray, who has 'Of en serving with the colors ovei- seas since 1914. is being heartily greeted by his many friends upon his return. BURLINGTON, lA.— Mrs. E. Bock & Son are successors to The Bock Flo- rist. Sav\nn\. ItL. — The range of the Sa- vanna Greenhouse Co., which has been idle during the winter, will be sold. CHARLESTON, WEST Va. — S. A. Gregg has leased the ground occupied by the Charleston Cut Flower & Plant Co. for a period of 10 years. Freeport, III.— Louis Bauscher has returned to this city and resumed the management of the growing depart- ment of the Freeport Floral Co. 484 The American Florist. Mar. 39, TheAmerican Florist K-TABL18HE1> 1885. Subscription. United Stali-s and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada Si.OO; Kuropi' and CountTies in Postal Union. $2.50. When sendint^ us cNange oC address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising ratrs on application, Krom the first issne The American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. AdvenisHnients mnst reach ns Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. A\'e do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of onr correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSl'E .•52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Tbe cemetery greenhuiisp iu ;i(.-tiHii 477 ' — Great variety of plants iieedetl 477 — Work to be doiie now 477 — Alternanthera.s 477 — Eebeverias 478 — Geraniums 478 — Coieus and otlier plants 478 — Begonias 478 —Colli frames 478 Pansies galore ( ilUis. ) 478 Tbe retail trade 478 — Next week iu the flower sUop 47H — Easter stock this year 479 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange's dinner 480 The rose 481 — ^March work is important 481 Cultural wriukles 482 Dutch bulb growing in Chicago 48- National publicity for flowers 483 Obituary 483 —The late William J. Stewart 4S3 — John M. Ljiughlin 483 — Mrs. Florence Van Praag 483 —Mrs. Charles Panos 483 Personal 484 American Rose Annual 484 Plant embargo amended 484 American Uablia .Society 484 Ladies' Societ.v of American Florists 484 Club meetings next week 484 Carnations disapijointments 48G Cost accounting for growers 48(i Poster absorbs Furrow 480 Providence '. 488 Waco. Tex 488 Pueblo. Colo 488 Portland Florists' Society 488 Jjibertv Loan workers' rewaril 488 Railroad rates attacked by Kedfleld 488 Louisville 490 St. Louis 4ilO ^Nassau County Horticultural Society 4941 Milwaukee 494 Chicago 496 Nashville 49(1 Cincinnati 490 Detroit 497 Rochester 497 "Washington 498 Lancaster County Florists' Association 498 Pittsburgh 498 Philadelphia 500 New York 502 Fort Wayne ma The seed trade .510 — Catalogue mailing ti-oubles 510 — Congressional garden seeds 510 — Catalogues received 510 — Forage plant seed imports 514 —Battle Cry of "Feed 'Em" 514 Market gardeners 516 — Vegetable markets 510 — .\sparagus of rust-resistant type 510 — Rhubarb and asparagus 516 Chicago's future 516 The nursery trade 518 RoiiEBT MlLi.ER, the well known grow- er of Farmington, Utah., says drip is a bad dpfect of iron in grreenhpuse con- struction, and that outside walls of con- crete are objectionable on account of condensation. BEN.JAMIN HAMMONn. Beacon, N. Y.. chairman of the Society of .A-merican Florists' scltool garden committee, ha.s issued his annual call to the school trustees throughout the country to join in this desirable worlt for the rising gen- eratioii. Personal. Wni. F. (lUde, Washingtin, D. C, re ported .seriously ill in a pievious issue, is improving steadily In a few weeks it is thouKht he will be able to go away for a long rest. American Rose Annual. The annual of tiie American Rose Society for l!)l!l, edited by J. Horace McFarland. Harrisburg, Pa., just is- sued, is an .tttractive book of 1S4 pages with numerou.s illustrations, among them a double page rei>ioduction ni colors oi the E. G. Hill Co.'s new hybrid teti. Premier. Among the many interesting features m the contents are the following: "Frigrant Ro.ses," by Dr. W. "W. Van Fleet. Department of Agiiculture. ^A'ashlngton. D. C: "The Northern Cherokee Rose," by W. C. Egan. Hig'hland Park, 111.; "An Anni- versary Canadian Civic Rose Garden," bj- tlie editor; "Portland's New Test Garden. " by Jesse .\. Currey. Port- land, Ore.; "The First Texas Rose Test Garden," by N. M. McGinnis. College Station, Te.-c. ; "Bud Variations in the Rose," by C. S. Pomeroy, Riverside, Calif.; "Frank N. Meyer's Roae Contri- butions." by Peter Bisset. Department of Agriculture, Washingto.n D. C; "Tile Passing of a Great Rosarian." tributes to the mtmors of the late Ad- miral Aaron Ward, collected by the editor; "Winter Work with Koses," by Alfred W. Greeley, Williamsport, Pa.; "More About Crown Canker." by L,. M. Masscy. plant pathologist, Ithaca, N. Y.: "The Itn.HlRose Seasioni in England," by Herbert L. Wettern, London; "A Great French Rose. Nursery," by Charles Pennock Philadelphia, Pa.; "The Rose Cut Flower Situation in lUlS." by S. S. Pennook, past president of the American Ro.se Society; ''Experi- ence and Prophesy." by Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; "Roses Cut and Roses Growing," by Charles H. Totty, Madison. N. J.; "The National Rose Test Garden in 191S," by F. L. Mulford, Department of Agriculture; "A Partial List of Roses Introduced in America," compiled by Chas. E. F- Gersdorff, and the secretary's report of the work of the American Rose Soci- et> in lt08. The annual is sent gratis to all members of the society. Novelties Free to Illinois Growers. During the past eight or nine years the students of the division of floricul- ture at the University of Illinois, Ur- bana, have been growing, as a part of their class work, new varieties of single, pompon and anemone chrysanthemums. Among the seedlings produced are a number that are really worthy of dis- tribution. The university has decided to name about LI) and distribute them among the florists of Illinois. These varieties will be distributed as a set, containing one plant of each. As the number of plants that can be propa- gated is limited, only one set will be sent to a firm, and no requests from outside the state will be filled. Requests will be hied in the order of their receipt and will be filled strictly in rotation, ns long as the stock lasts. Plants will be shipped during the latter half of April, and will he carefully packed and shipped, express collect. H. B. DORNEli. Chief in Floriculture. Plant Embargo Amended. The following, without date, was re- ceived from the Department 'of Agri- culture, Washington, D. C. March 20: The quarantine governing the impor- tation of nursery stock and other plants and seeds into the United States has been amended to permit the importa- tion of lily bulbs, lily of the valley, narcissi, hyacinths, tulips and crocus packed in sand, soil or earth, iirovidcd such sand, soil or earth has been pre- viously sterilized in accordance with methods prescribed by the federal hor- ticultural board. Sterilization must be done under the supervision of an au- thorized inspector of the country of orig-in. who must certify to it. This provision is amendatory to Regulation S of the rules and regtdations supple- mental to the notice of quarantine, which required that such bulbs when imported must be free from sand, soil or earth. It was brought to the atten- tion of the board, however, that dry earth is the only suitable material known for packing these bulbs, and experts of the department of agricul- ture advised that such material can be cheaply and satisfactorily sterilized by heat in such way as to involve no addi- tional risk of introduction of dangerous plant pests. American Dahlia Society. At a meeting of th.? executive com- mittee of the American Dahlia Society, held Alarch 14, it was decided to hold ttie fall exhibition of the society in the Engineering building. West 39th street. New York, September 2.3-25. under the auspices of the American Institute of the City of New York. Schedules of premiums' will shortly be available, and may be had upon application to the secretary, John H. Pepper, 00.3 Johnston buildin,g, 28th street .and Broadway. New York. Ladies' Society of American Florists. AN APPRECIATION. It is with sadness that I read of the death of Mrs. E. A. Scribner. The above .society has another member "over there." She was the first treasurer of the organization and I recall the pleasant times we had together during the first two years. A pleasant smile and a true friend. We shall miss her at Detroit this summer. Mrs CUARl.KS L. MAYN.4RD. Club Meetings Next Week. [Seci'etaries of clubs and societies are re- (juested to send notice of cbauge in date, time :iud i>l-ice of meetiugs. I Buftalo. N. y.. April 1. 8:30 p. m.— Buffalo Florists' Club nt (.Jeuetal Electric Buildlne. Wni. I.*'gg, seeietaiv, 889 West Delavan avenue. Butlal... Los Angeles, Calif. , April 1. — Los Anffeles I'ouuty Iloiticultural Society at 237 Franklin street. U. S. Kruckeberg. secretary. Los An- geles. Minneapolis. Minn.. April 1. — Minneaoolis Klorists' Club, usually at 213 North 5th street, at 8 p. ni. Win, .1. Va.satka, secretary. 3440 (.'hic;i!_'o a\eniif, MinueaiK>lis. Philadelphia. Pa., April 1, 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of rhibulflphla iif Adelphia Hotel. Robert Kift. secretary. 4044 Ilaverford avenue, Pblla- (i.-lpliia. Washinpton, D. C, April 1. 8 p. m. — Florists' Club i.I Washin.i.'t<>ii, M. C. at 1214 F street, N. W. K. 1'. Rodman, secretary, Washinpton. Albany. N. Y.. April 3. 8 p. ra. — Albany Flor- ists' Club m Oil Umiidway. Robert Davidson, secret ar.v. !,'!!> SVi-ond street. Albany. Milwaukee, Wis., April 3. 8:15 p. m. — Milwau- kee KlMrists" Club at Kurt/. Bros.. 11th and I'raiiie streets. Kntreue (.>s'treicher. 5tJ30 .North aveuue. Milwaukee. Reading. Pa., April 3, 8 p. m. — Keadinc Flor- i.-^ts" Association, at home of member. Fulmer U. l-jiufk. scevetarv, 12.'! South 6tU street, Keadiiig. Terre Haute Ind., April 3. — Tene Haute Florisis" Club. V. It. Stover. 718 South 6th street. Terre Haute. Lake Forest, 111.. April 4, 8 p. m. — North Shore Hiirtieultural s^n-ietv at eonucil chamber. City llall. .1. H. Francis, secretary. I-ake For- est. Tacoma. Wash., April 4. S p. m. — Tacoma Florists* Assoelatiou. at lllG Broadway. J. L. Simpson, seeretary. 519 Knst oOth street. Tft- couia. Lake Geneva. Wis.. April 5. — Lake Geneva flurdeiiers' and Foremen's .Vssoi'iation at Hortl- rnltnral Hall. F. Brady. secretary. Lake Oeneva. San Francisco. Calif.. April 5, 8 p. m. — Pa- eitb- Coast Hiutb'ultural Society at 240 Ooldeu (iate a\eu\u'. Waller lloiinffhoff, secretary, 14 I'owell si reel. Sau Francisco. 1919. The American Florist. 485 Wants, For Salc,Etc. Small Type. 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, Si. 50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers iire to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extm to cover postage, etc. Situation AVniited — Experienced grow- er of carnations, roses, chrysanthe- mums and general plant stock wants position in commercial place. Single man. Address Key 36S, care American Ji^Iorist. Situation AVanted — By an experi- enced elderly man; expert plantsman; cut flowers; small place. State wages, room and board, with particulars. Ad- dress AVni, Kirlvhan, Chicago Hotel. 22 So. Clark St., Chicago. 111. Situation Wanted — By all around grower as working foreman or can take full charge; lirst-class grower of cut flowers and pot plants, etc. Ger- man; single; strictly sober and hustler: age 31: European and American ex- perience. Please do not answer unless you can pay good wages. Address Key 372, care American KloriMt. For Sale — Small retail flower shop in the heart of New York City doing a paying business. Address. Key 371, care American Florist. For Sale — Complete set of store fix- tures good as new for $500. Ice-box 10 ft. high with office attached; S-ft. wall case; Italian marble top table; ribbon case and upright desk. Fixtures are now in Chicago. This is a big bargain. Address Key 370, eare American Florist. FOR SALE A tboroui^hly equipped retail and wholesale florist business: three greenhouses, dwellinp, ;ill conveniences, three acres of land, garafre, nil in good condition and is a first chi&s opportunity; fine location jind near large markets. LOUtS R. LEDDON, Clayton* N. J. FOR SALE Six Greenhouses to take down, 16x75 feet, even span ; in good condition. A. D. Glass, 18 inches wide. Address Key 363, care American Florist. Selected Boiler Tubes Thoroughly cleaned inside lind o\itside and trimmed. All sizes. First. class condition. Complete stock in New and Second-hand Pipe, Fittings. Valves, Boilers, Etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738-46 South Halsted Street, CHICAGO Pl^one: Boulevard 9354. Help Wanted Rose grower for our range at Hinsdale, 111. Apply at BASSETT a WASHBURN 178 N. Wabasti Ave., Cliicago, 111. Help Wanted Good, First=Class Rose Grower, capable of taking full charge. Will pay good wages. Must have good reference. The Wm. Blackman Floral Co., EVANSVILLE, INDIANA. HELP WANTED Experienced saleslady and designer to take charge of an established retail store in Chicago. Fair salary and commission. Splendid opportunity to the right party. Mast furnish Al references Address Key 369, care American Florist. Help Wanted First class men for our various stores. Good opportunity and good pay to right party. Peimanent. Address JOSEPH TREPEL 334 Lewis Ave^ BROOKLYN. N. Y. Help Wanted First-class Designer and Salesman for retail store. Good salary and permanent position for the rii;ht party. SInte references, age, experien<-e and all particulars in first letter. MILLER'S GREENHOUSES MUNCIE, IND. Help Wanted ROSE SPECIALIST To take full charge of roses, large commercial plant. A high class position for a high class man. Must come well recommended. Give full particulars in first letter. ROLF ZETLITZ CO. Successors to Jliami Floral Co. DAYTON, OHIO BARGAIN IN NURSERY STOCK Over 5,000 shrubs, 50 varieties, liuest Hol- land and Frencii stock, imported in 1916. yrowii in nursery rows on private estate. Wonderful root yrowth, all sizes Irom dwarf varieties to six feet. 3.000 French ) ilaCS, 4 to 5 ft., 12 named varieties 1.5U0 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 in. All beautiful hardy stoek. in lirst-class condition. lias received best of care. Wonderful opportunity for country estate. Ideal for immediate land- scape effects. Owner will sell in block much less than wholesale. Northern Realty Company 608 Fidneer Bldg., St. Paul, Minn. ^mmmmmmwmiwmmmwimwm^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. g I Shipping Labels I f i Actual size of leaf SilixSX Inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on guiuraed pa[)er; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per 500, $3.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Electroof leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 'wmmmai^mtjmiwiBisiiwmmiimmmm tell«llHtel«llKfallgl»llgll«MI«l»|gra[5115ira[gI51|gltofal«ll«llHlal«llgl«lgl«ll«lHl«llgK^ m m m a a a a a a a a a El §1 1 a Many Idle Greenhouses Are starting up again. Stock to fill these houses is needed now. Those having surpluses should offer them in Our Advertising Columns. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO » fiMmiaaHHil«llHll«lHl«tal«ll»ll«l"Mi«fai"ll«ll«ll«ll""»'"'»«»'»'"»»l'"'"'"'»»"'"'»»"'>^'"'" 486 The American Florist. Mar. 29, Carnation Disappointments. I'aper by Charles J. TUeiss lead at the March meeting ui tht' Florists' Club of Philadelphia. Your committee h;is asked me to tell why many retail florists do not push carnations for s'eneral use. It is in the spirit of co-operation that I have ac- cepted the invitation, and will be as Orief as possible. In the first place, they have found carnations unprofit- able, and any man who expects to make a suceesa of business, discards unprotlt- able items. We have here to-nig'ht. an exhibition of carnations that any retailer might be proud to have as a stock for his' store; flowers that have stem, size, fragrance, color and extreme beauty — all that go to make a desirable flower; but do we, as retailers, get them as we see them here to-night? No. Instead, it is too often the case, as one of our fellow storemen remarked the other day : "I am lucky to get seven dozen salable flowers out of 100." Now, if we figure on 100 per cent gross profit on a purchase of 10*J flow- ers, and only seven dozen are fit to sell, with possible loss of unsold flow- ers, it can easily be seen that the re- tailer will come out at the short end of the horn. In a purchase recently, of a bunch of carnations, I found that it contained I'd first class floweis. five sec- onds, three splits, three weak stems and one flowerless stem. The cost of the bunch was $1.50. Now. for the sake of argument, suppose these flowers were offered on the basis of 100 per cent gross profit — 12 out of 13 first class at $1.50, 12 remaining, not first class at $1.00, total $2.50. Looks pretty good, does it not — $1.00 profit on an investment of $1.50? But that is not all. These flowers are to be delivered. What does that mean? Added cost to the carnations, as all florists know. Carnations are never sent in with foliage, that means some green must be given; added cost to the ca.rnations. as no florist will deliver flowers imless they are put into a neat box — again added cost to the carna- tions, not mentioning overhead charges, viz., rent, light, labor, etc., which are all a part of an expense that shoxjld be borne proporticnatelv. Now let tis see where we come out on our 25. no 24. carnations Cost carnations $1.50 Cost 2 boxes, paper, etc 10 Cost, preen 10 Cost delivery 20 Total cost $1.90 Carnations sold for $2.50 Cost 1.90 Net profit $0.60 In other words, approximately 30 per cent on your investment Should there be a waste of one-half of the inferior grades, which is often the case, vou can readily see where the retailer would "get off;" 30 per cent may mean a lot to those doing a large volume of busi- ness, where the risk is not great, but no retailer, dealing' in perishable goods and covering a largo stock, can do busi- ness on that bacis and survive. You will note that I do not class splits as seconds. They are in a class by them- .selves. Seconds are fairly good flow- ers but smaller. The grower should be more care- ful in the grading of his flowers. One or more inferior flowers in a V)unch. de- preciates in the eyes of the buyer the entire bunch. Growers and wholesal- ers may think we .are too critical, too particular, liut they tnust remembei' that we are looking through the eyp.-i of our customers, the flower buying public. It is because we are particular that the past three ye.ars has seen oiu' own business inci-ease more than .W) per c?nt in volume. A good flower will always command a good figure, but a poor one we do not want at any price. Carnations have pi-oven unprofitable for us to handle because of their poor lasting qualities. Here, let me say. something is very wrong. More com- plaints have been made on the poor lasting qualities of the carnations than any other flower that I know of. Dur- ing the iioliday season, we would not care to take a chance on them, and did not buy any. How can you grow- ers and wholesalers expect retailers to push carnations when a feeling like that exists? It is true that carnations have been in greater demand, and have brought better prices this season, taut that is only due to unusual conditions. But we must go back -i year or more, and what do we see? It is the effects of the past, that caused many of the retailers to side track the carnation. Carnations grown for quantity, not quality, held back for days by the growers, when a holiday season comes along, then dumped on the market in an unsalable condition with fancy prices asked by the wholesaler, the re- tailer only buying what he absolutely had to have, the balance going to the street men to be sold, as I have seen it, at a price that would not pay for the cutting, let alone the growing of the flowers. In other words, the carna- tion has been cheapened, made a ple- beian flower, and only offered by first class florists when customers 'want something' cheap. Some growers hold back carnations and ship them but twice a week, reach- ing the retailers when two or three days old, thinking thereby to save express charges, but that is poor economy for you lose out in the long run Better ship every day. and have your carn- ations in a salable condition. When I was asked to read a pa-per on the retailer's viewpoint, without much thought I said. Yes, Since, how- ever, the thought occurred to me I will try and .'!ee what can be done toward selling carnations. To one of our cus- tomers, a lady. I suggested carnations. How often, Mr. Retailer, have you heard the same remark; "Oh! I hate carnations." I asked "Why?" "Well," she said, "when I was in the hospital, a friend sent me some carnations, and do you know I v/as delighted; but to- ward evening they seemed to close up, the next morning when I saw the flow- ers they were dead and had to be thrown out. Imagine me lying there sick, watching those flowers simply curl up and die. It gave me the creeps, and I have hated ciirnations ever since." Get the point, Mr. Grower. These con- ditions must be remedied before the re- tailer can become entliused over carn- ations. My purchase slips of cut flowers for several days' business show a very small proportion of carnations as com- pared with other flowers. You might a,sk what h.as all this to do with carnations? It is merely to show that carna,tions are in competi- tion with other flowers. Y'ou can read- ily see that a matter of price is no bar to the sale of flowers, providing the flowers are select and of quality, justi- fying the price. The grower must re- member that the retailer is his cus- tomer. If not dealing directly, it Is through the wholesaler, and it is .iust as important that he satisfy the re- tailer, as it is for the store man to satisfy his customers. Can we retail- ers expect otir customers to continue the purchase of carnations under these con- ditions, or can the ,growor expect the retailer to push carnations, when it is more profitable, and more satisfactory, to handle other flowers? The national publicitv committee of the .'Society of American Florists is ask- ing th.at you subscribe to a fund to us(- for advertising purposes. Many of you have .already stibscrilied. Last year over .$I,">.0(X' was given them for that purpose to bring before the public the .slogan. '"Say it with Flowers." This year more is asked, but let me teil you that your money is wasted, thrown away, and advertising is not worth anything, if you .'say it with such flow- ers. Cost Accounting: for Growers. While the great majority of growers cannot afford a bookkeeper, and as a rule are not accountants, they can, liowever, keep a line on how the busi- ness is going by means of a day book, in which a record is to be regula'i-ly made of all receipts and expenditures. A successful grower has wcrked out a simple plan of keeping track of his business, finding out costs, and deter- mining, by keeping an exact record of production, which of the varieties of his stock pays him the best. Expenses taken from day book records are charged to separate accounts, such as coal, labor, general and overhead, un- der which latter should be a generous allowance for depreciation of about eight per cent. The gross receipts and expenditures are divided by the number of square feet under glass, Avhich gives the gross return; also, expense and profit each per square foot. This is tor comparison from year to year, and is the best way to arrive at the relative returns of dif- ferent crops. To compare the different varieties of roses, he uses the general method of gloss returns per plant. No two grow- ers will perhaps get at results in ex- actly the same way, but there must be some form of accounting to afford methods of comparison from year to year, so that unprofitable crops and varieties may be discarded. To run along from year to year with- out knowing the exact money returns per square foot of the various plants undei' cultivation, is a very poor and wasteful system. A half hour's work at the end of each day is sufficient to maintain a record, which will soon sep- arate the bread winners from the lag- gards, the profitable from the unprofit- able. Immense sums in the aggregate .aie lost to the growers of bedding and other greenhouse plants, who keep up an assortment of v.trieties for which there is little demand. Their quick- selling stock moves off so rapidly that before they kno« it there is but little left for propagation, while the less pop- ular sorts fill up the cutting beds. The man who will determine the ac- tual expense of growing bedding plants in from 21/2 up to 4 inch pots, and estab- lish a standard cost per hundred or thousand, will be a real benefactor K. Foster Absorbs Furrow. The Foster Floral Co.. Oklahoma City, Okla., under which name the es- tablishment will be conducted, pur- chased the store of Furrow & Co., March 1. The new firm, the incorporators of which are Lon Foster, former manager of Furrow & Co.; T. A. Howard, assist- ant manager of the same firm, and H. L. Danner. of Oklahoma City, will as- sume all contracts and obligations made by Furrow & Co. Chinese Cinnamon Vines Largest Grower in ttte World. Why Not Sell Tills Money Maker? Easily sold; easily handled. Sure to glow and sure to please. Strong tubers or roots, mailing size. $25,00 per 1000. Smaller quantities, same rate. Particulars free. A. T. cOOK,™""~™^ SPEUAUST HYDE PARK, N. Y, 1919. The American Florist. 487 RIGHT ON TIME for the Easter and Spring Trade You can secure a large share of this business, which promises to surpass that of all previous years, by liberal advertising in the SPRING NUMBER OI^ THE AMERICAN FLORIST To Be Issued NEXT WEEK Stimulated by the nation-wide publicity campaign of the Society of American Florists and many local organizations, the opportunities offered the trade this spring have never been more promising. Go after your full share of this business by using THE BEST SELLING MEDIUM IN THE TRADE. Single Column Inch, |1.50; Page of 30 inches, $45.00, with the usual discounts on a series of insertions. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL, For upwards of 30 years the representative paper of the Florists. Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. iMF~PIease send your copy lor this Issue as early as possible 488 The American Florist. Mar. 29, Aug'us-ta Mri.PmnctsKi VAUGHAN'S GLADIOLUS Every consideration indicates profitable results from planting GLADIOLUS this spring. Per 1000 America, Firsi $22.00 America, Second size 1 7.00 Augusta, First 20.00 Augusta, Second size 16.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Second size 40.00 Europa, First 60.00 Schwaben, First 40.00 Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First. $20.00 Mrs. Francis King, Second size 16.00 Chicago White, Earliest, First 27.50 Chicago White, Second Size 22.00 Vaughan's Florist Mixed, First Size 16.00 FIRST SIZE 1% inch and np, Including some two inches in diameter and some larger. SECOND SIZE, all first-class bloomers, 1V8-1% inch. In storage for quick forcing. 500 Pips $13.00 1000 Pips $25.00 A Full Line of Seasonable Vegetable and Flower Seeds. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, T! Natural Size. Providence, R. I. FUNERAI. WOltK VERY BRISK. Trade during the pa.st week has been good with a heavy call for funeral work. The supply of stock has been plentiful. Roses show quality and carnations were never Ijetter. Other offerings now present a good variety, among the stocks being callas. violets, Easter lil- ies, marguerites, d.aft'odils, tulips, sweet peas, calendulas and a little stevia. Bulbous stock is still coming in, but the outlook for the Easter supply is still rather doubtful. There will be very few azaleas and these will bring good prices. H. A. T. Waco, Tex. Business in general throughout the state is good, with a plentiful supply and prices satisfactory. 'I'he demand is fair, but as .some of the cfimps are de- mobilizing, business has decreased to some extent, but it is thought it will improve shortly. Ths many friends of T. J. Wolfe will regret to hear that his health continues poor and that he has been confined to his bed most of the time since last Christmas. Visitors : .T. E. McAdam. Fort Worth, and Henry Greve. Dallas, both of whom report fine business, with good prices prevailing in their respective cities. Pueblo, Colo. Charles Stuckwisth, florist at the state hospital is still picking immense lots of violets, the only ones in this city, and they are a source of delight to the patients. Chas. Stuckwisch. .Sr.. his father, recently arrived from Indianapolis, Ind., and will reside here, having taken a position at the hospital. The following have been api>ointed superintendents of the three public jiark districts in this citv : T. W. SchuUz. Dist. No. 1: E. E. Colby. Hist. No. 2. and C. C. Johnson, Dist. No. S, incUuling East Pueblo. John Welch, for many years gardener at Mineral Palace park, died recently after a long illness. His funeral was largely attended. J. P. Portland Florists' Society. The regular meeting of the Portland Florists' Society, held March IS. was not very largely attended, due to in- clement weather and failure of some members to receive their notices. The annual rose festival was discussed but no action was taken, it being decided to have the management of the exhibition call on the florists and make their wants known. It was, however, practically agreed that decorated autos should be a feature of the parade. F. Wiedeman tried to arouse a little enthusiasm in the matter of co-operative advertising among the local trade, but there seemed to be a diversity of opinion. A com- mittee was named to find out what ac- tion the majority were in favor of tak- ing'. One new member was elected and one proposal was received. .4fter ad- journment, the refreshments committee served luncheon, after which cards were enjoyed and a pleasant evening was spent. L,. T. S. Railroad Rates Attacked by^Redfield. In a brief recently tiled with the in- terstate commerce commission. Secre- tary of Commerce Redfleld made an jittack on railroad freipKt r:itcs on industrial and commei-cial shiinnents. which a short time ago were advanced L'.'i per cent as a whole, and in some cases more. An extract from the sec- retary's brief follows : "It c.nnnot be .argued that it is the obligation nf the r;iilroad a n. N. v.. by (Uder of Robert F. Tilney. referee in bankruptcy. 1919. The American Florist. 489 RITO THE ENERGIZER FOR SOIL BACTERIA IS COMING TO AMERICA. WONDERFUL RESULTS have been obtained by the use of RITO in Great Britain during the last three years. Owing to the war it has been impossible to export, but now we are free to do so, and feel sure that the Horticulturists of the U. S. A. will at once avail themselves of this unique method of increasing their products and of getting their stuff ready for the market some weeks earlier than they have hitherto done, and so secure a much higher price. WHAT IS RITO ? — RITO is a humus, organic or natural fertilizer, a stimulant and energizing medium for soil bacteria. WHAT IS HUMUS? — Humus is a complex substance or mixture of substances present in the richest of soils. It is black in colour, and hence renders the soil darker. RITO contains Humus in the right form for fertilizing the soil. WHY ADD HUMUS? — Because most soils contam very little (if any) Humus, and it is necessary for the proper development of the useful soil bacteria. The bacteria find in the Humus con- ^ stituents a suitable medium for their robust propagation. s^ That is, Humus is a source of food and energy for the soil bacteria. WHAT IS THE ANALYSIS OF RITO? — It has very little chemical analysis and it does not come in the same category as fertilizers. It is essentially an energizing medium for soil bacteria. Phosphates and potash are present in all soils, but in the ordinary way they are not readily available. RITO, by energizing the soil bacteria, is calculated to make the phosphates and potash available for the plant. It also stimulates the nitrogen-fixing bacteria into action, so that the consequent development is out of all proportion to its analysis. RITO takes the place of farmyard manure, or it may be used in conjunction with farm- yard manure or any recognized artificials. RITO is free froiti weed seeds, spores and geriDS, and from the e^gs or larvae of noxious insects. It is well known that the soil is not a dead inert mass of matter, but that it teems with bacteria, which only need to be treated properly to be called into activity. There are millions in every spadeful of soil. RITO may be used in the open or under glass. What RITO Users Say:-- "I used RITO in the soil for my Tomatoes this year. The result was the best crop I ever had, and I started picking two to three weeks earlier than usual from seed sown same date as previous years." A market gardener says that his RITO-treated lettuce were ready for the market a month before the untreated ones, with the result that the treated ones brought 2s. 6d. per dozen and the untreated ones, when they were ready for the market, brought Is. per dozen. "I tried RITO last year on Potatoes, and they yielded 30 per cent better than those not treated." "Every ounce of fruit from both the treated and the untreated Tomatoes has been gathered and carefully weighed. The weight of fruit gathered from the treated portions averaged just £ve times the amount as from the untreated portion." "I have used RITO in the Peach Houses, and £nd that it greatly improved both the quality of the fruit and also the growth. I also 5nd RITO very good if used when mixing soil for potting various plants, and I have also used it on my Vines with excellent results." "I have pleasure in testifying to the merits of RITO. It is 'Right Ho' and no mistake. I never saw Tomatoes do so well as when your RITO was applied as a top-dressing mixed with the soil; the roots the plants made in this way were extraordinary, and the crops correspondingly good. The same applies to Cucumbers, also Chrysanthemums and to plants generally. It seems to consume the moisture, hence less watering is required." "RITO treated Chrysanthemums made a much quicker and better start than they have usually done — in fact, the plants show a great improvement." RITO is packed in donble bags, and the price is $5 per 100 lbs., ex Quay Boston or New York. Terms— Casli with order. Please address your orders at once to The Molassine Company, Ltd., East Greenwich, London, England, RITO SUITS EVERYTHING THAT GROWS, 490 The American Florist. Mar. 29, Prepared Foliages CjT PJ^A.^r^TT ^ Si S^^^'^^ PROCESS PREPARED FOLIAGES ARE THE BEST ON THE MARKET. UNIFORM SIZE-NON-MOLDY-FLEXIBLE Colors: Green, Brown, Purple. Price, $2.00 per carton; in 5 carton lots, $1.75 per carton; 100-lb. cases, $24.00. FLEXIBLE— NON-CURLING - DURABLE QUEEN QUALITY MAGNOLIA LEAVES O-G QUALITY CYCAS LEAVES SUPREME IN QUALrry PRFPARFTI pWrpi^PPCMj RETAINS ITS FRESHNESS. Alwavs handy when natural f^ £\I_jF /\I\IZjL^ £< V £jI\VjIV£j£5c. 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 each. Coteus, Christmas Gem, large stock, 3»vywggggyg»vgyg>5>»vvvvv»»v>>v>»vv>v»»vwvvwgw^^^^^ 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO IN HEAVIER SUPPLY All Roses Listed Below Remember, -when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted. Bny Direct From the Grower. PPTPIT. T TgT Subject to Change •VTlthont Notice. Per 100 MRS. CHAS RUSSELL Specials .Select $15.00 to Medium 10.00 to Short 6.00 to 25.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $15.00 Medium $10. 00 to 12.00 Short 8.00 MILADY Per 100 Select $15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 Klllamey / White Killarney f Ivillarney Brilliant. X Specials Sunburst f Select . My 3Iaryland. . . Ophelia Champ Weiland Per 100 $15.00 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $ 5.00 Carnations $ 4.00 to Valley 8.00 to Smilax per doz. strings Adiantnm Asparagus, per bunch $1.00 Perns, per 1,000 5.00 BoxTFOOd per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $2.00 Leucothoe Sprays 6.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 ;: Mention the American Florist when tvriting Getting the best in Cut Flowers and Greens at all times is easy when you place your orders with JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Fred Rentschlei. of the IlentschK-r Floral Co.. Inc., Madison, Wis., spent several days here last week, buying supplies for Easter. Harry and William Lubliner have the sym(,athy of the trade in the loss of their father, whose death occurred this week. At A. L. Vaugrhan & Co.'s store the demand is very strong for southern jon- quils, which aie now arriving in quan- tity. W. P. Kyle is now with Vaughan's .Seed Store. Visitors : Julius Dilloff. representing Wertheinier Bros., Xew York; George Collins, with Henry Smith, Grand Rap- ids. Mich.: Robert Miller. Salt Lakp City, Utah; J. R. Gee. Bloomington; Mr.s. E. H. Mazey. Minneapolis, Minn. I". H. R< nev .tnd wife, traveling from Colunibus. O.. to Wenatchee, Wash, their former home; C. B. TXTiitnall, Milw.iukee. Wis. Red Oak, I.\. — C. F. Smith has taken the Red Oak Greenhouses, succeeding C. A. Berg. 494 The American Florist. Mar. 29, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO ROSES AND CARNATIONS MRS. RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy $25.00 Medium 2J).00 Short 15.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Sliort 6.00 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good 6.00 Short 6.00 PRICE LIST-t,'?.V«;rN^?.»e"^' WHITE AND PINK KILLARNEY Per 100 Select $10.00 Fancy 9.00 Medium 7,00 Good 6!00 Short •. 5.00 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy lO.OO Med i nni g.OO Good 7;oo Sliort 6.00 CARNATIONS GockI Per 100 ...$5.00 ... 4.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $7.00 Sliipping Orders Given Careful Attention. AU Orders Carefully Packed. MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Valley $ 8.00 LiUies 25.00 Ferns, per 1,000 $5.00 Smilax. per doz. strings 3.00 Adiantum 1.50 Asparagus Spreogerl strings... .50 Galax, per 1.000 2.00 Boxwood and other green goods at market rate. E. F. Winterson Co 166 North Wabash Avenue, COMMON FERNS L. D. Phone Central 6004. CHICAGO Positively the largest in Chicago, $5.00 per 1000; 7000 to case in case lots, $4.00 per 1000. Guaranteed to be the best in Chicago. Leucothoe Sprays {Cheaper then Ferns) $5.00 to $6.00 per 1000 PERCY JONES INC. 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Florists' Wire Nos. 18 to 22—12 X 18 $2.00 per box Mention the American Florist when writiuff Milwaukee, Wis. INFLUENZA STIFFENS DEMAND. With .'I return of the influenza, and Its fatal results, funeral Mork again became the main factor for the past fortnight. The daily receipt in all lines is larg-e and on the increase. due to the mild weather conditions, out the demand, both local and for the shipping- orders, is large enough to keep things fairl\ well cleaned up and prices from slumping. E.'V.STEH rRO.SPECiS WITH LOCAL GR0\VEU.S. For sake of di\ersion, an auto party consisting of Fred Holton, Gust Pohi, Wm. R. Schroeder, Nic Zweifel and the writer, paid several growers a brief visit, March 21, to size up the pros- pects for Easter, especially carmtions. The nrst stop was Hugo Liockei' & Sons' at Wauwatosa. where sweet peas are the main crop. They have th^^m in ill! stages of growth from newl.\ planted to old ones, ready to 1h> dumped and they look fine throughout. Their carnations also are in Al condition, with a good K.ister crop in "ight. Two blocks of callas. have been a good proposition thus far. TTerm Arndt, Jr.'.s place, noai-by, sliowed that his stoek suffered considerably during his siege with the iniluenza. as there w.is no practical person in charge during his absence. At the Wauw.-itosa Floral Co.. where Charlie Koch is "it," we saw some exceptionally nne sweet pe.-^s iusi coming into crop. These were planted after the chrys^anthemums were out. and both crops will "bring home the bacon.' Here, too, a fine block of callas have been commanding good prices to date. As our time wa' limi- ted, the visit at the C. C. Pollworth plant wa.s too short to cover all the ground thoroughly. Being short on ferns, they are working up a bi.g stock of bedding plants to keep the benches full. While the carnation plants throughout look good, they will not have a heavy Easter crop. Rose.-; look much the same as ever, while the propagating bcnehe.s are filled with thousands of chrysanthemum cuttin.gs. The largest crop of good sized carnation buds, Avl'ich will be in for Kaster, were seen at the Greunvvood Carnation Co's. range at North Milwaukee. With the excei>- tion of Nancy, of which they lost quite a few from dry rot, their place is in nne shape. Crystal AVhitc. Nebraska and Edna, are being tried out and found O. K. A bench ol seedlings, the work of Superintendent Thorpe, has many promising candidates whioli should m.ake good eventually. At Wvn. Manke ifc Co's. all hands, ineiuding Hill, were busy shifting' young cai'iiations iiilo "threes." This '.ilnce look's bettor than we have ever senn it. While there is no he.avy crop in sight, there is plenty of good clean growth from the base, which with proper cc.ro, will ^till 'nake good. A. Reinhai-1t was excp- tionally busy, as usual getting nexl day's ronsignrnent of e.irnations md sweet peas ve.'idy. The latter arc vorv fine, but fne rut of carnntions mtber Sphagnum Moss 5 bbl. bales |1.50 5 bales 7. 00 Cash Orders. M. L. CRANMER MAYETTA N. J. light at this time. He gets just a little hit more out of Ills place durin.g the year than most growers would realize. NOTE.S. The A. F. Kellner Co.. decorators. wl,o have no competition in this cit> ■ ind vicinity, were more than busy (he past week, planning and getting read> to execute numerous orders tor "Style Week," Maj-ch 21-2!i. This is a new iilea in which merchants in all lines, not only department stores, as former- ly, will co-operate in having a spring opening on a large scale. .\s this pro.i- eel lias been heavily advertise r^. A.. ^orxTXGt* 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Wholeiale Cut Flowers Greens and Supplies. Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. WHOLBSALJD FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, p^one Majestic titb CHICAGO, ILL. (Jeny >3ros. have been well supplied with cut flowers and bulbous pot plants, l-ilies will be scarce. Lilies are expected to be a short item with the Mclntype Floral Co., as with other growers M. C, D. Cincinnati. i;O0U SUPPLY AT MOPtltATE PKKMO.S. The receipts of stock increased great- ly during last week and now the market has supplies that are ample in all lines. The demand foi stock is about the same as at last writing and the easing of Ihe market was brought about liy increased receipts. Prices have di'opped. .Sliip- ping business, however, continues good Rose arrivals, for the first time in mans mcnihs, are large enough to lake care of all immediate demands. Carnation receipts, too, are large enough to niec! all calls. Sweet peas are in a heavy supply that is excellent in quality. I^'aster lilies, also rubrums and callas may be had in fair (inantities, A gdodlj amomit of bulbous stock is com- ing into the market. In the list are jonqiuls, daffodils, freesias, narcissi. Darwin tulips, a few other tulips and Dutch hyacinths. Snapdragons con- tinue to prove good property. Other receipts arc pansies. Iris Tingitann, mignonette, forget-me-nots, wallflowers and .a few violets. Ntyrbs. We regret to have to report the death of Chas. C. Miller, of Covin.gton, Ky.. who passed away March 2."{. Mrs. Miller, who herself is very ill, has the sympathy of their friends in her be- r(-a\*ement ami their best wishes for an immediate recovery from her illness. T. Hen (George. Jr.. has received his honorable discharge from the service, and arriveii home March 2"J. riu' William Murph\ Company are finishing some extensive remodeling in their store room. Visitors : .T. T. Herdegen. Aurora. Ind.: n. F. Hensley. Knightstown. Ind : Irving Aronson. N'ew York, and Joe Marks, representing .■^. Henderson i^ Co.. i^hicago. H. 1919. The American Florist. 497 .y^^^^^"^^^'^^^^^^^^'-^^^^'-'-'-^^^'-^^'-'^'^'^'^^'*^^^^'^^^^^^^^^^*^^^*^^'^^'^^^'^*^*^'^^^^'-*^^***** For Your Supply of ^^ CUT FLOWERS E Z M Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes evei-y item offered in the Great Chicago Market. SS » • ^^••< I RAEDLEIN'S SPECIALS I axn * * * * * + * * * + * * * * * * * * * * No. 1. Tumbler Baskets, in all colors, with metal liners No. 2. Cut Flower Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep 24 to 32 inches over all, in all colors and complete with metal liners No. 3. Plant Baskets, medinm size, assorted shapes, in all colors, complete with metal liners Write tor Catalog. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO, cmoTar ill": * * * * * * * * * * * 713 Milwaukee Avenue | + * • * ■ • ■ ^^^':. $8.50 $9.00 $15.00 Mention the American Florist when writinu Detroit. LAKGE SUPPLY I.N GOOD VAIUETV. Flowers in the greatest variety th;it the season affords ai'e now coming into the market in great Quantities, anil with the extraordinary influx, comes the corresponding reduction in prices, which however, are well mainlaineil . except on violets and sweet peas, which seem to suffer some in comparative net results to the growers. Roses are seen in fine quality and plenty of them to supply the call for this item. Carnations are improv- ing in quality and no surplus is seen. Calendulas, of which the market is well supplied, are not so popular as they were earlier in the season, and some effort is necessary to move them. Pine snapdragons are now available, and the limited stock is easily disposed of. Re- tailers' reports ot the past week are varying. Some have been favored with good business, while others report only fair conditions, but all are ex- pectant of an Easter business rmprec- edented, and are already preparing for it. NOTES. Charles Warncke. of Woodmere. has sold his establishment to the Canfielil Floral Co. He and his wife will retire permanently and take a well earned rest after being in the business -10 years at the same locntion. The property- consists of a modern store, residence and 16.fK)0 feet of .glass on about one acre of ground. E. F. Leuchtmann. who recently married Joseph Streit's daughter, has opened a flower store at 2070 Gratiot avenue and reports encouraging busi- ness. Mrs. I.,euchtmann ably assists her husband in the store. George Reynolds, once an active member of the florists' club, and n gardener of exceptional ability, died March 22. at his late home Troy. Mich.. after a lingering illness. . Henr> Forster. secretary of the flor- :sts' club, is the proud father of a boy hoin March 22. Mother and child are doing well. Visitors: I. Rosnowsky. Chicago; H. r.. Blind. Pittsburgh. Pa.; S. Seligman, Pf iladelphia. Pa. .T. F. .S. Rochester, N. Y. GOOD ST. PATRICK'S DAY DKMAND. St. Patrick's day business was good, shamrocks, greened carnations, roses, tulips, etc.. all moving well, but there was little call for novelties. Out stock is still in rather limited supply. Har- risii lilies and bulbous stock in general ■are being held back for Easter. Daf- fodils, jonquils and narcissi are good. There is not much call for violets. The carnation supply is limited but of good quality. The supply of roses about balances the demand. NOTES. Charles Curtice had the decoration last week for one of the prominent stores of this city. It consisted of a number of birch bark boxes attrac- tively filled with spring flowers, palms^ and ferns. Sprays of cherry blossoms, the most perfect seen here in some time, were displayed in the window of .Salter Bros.' East Main street store last week. The flowers were of wonderful size. "Trees of the Arnold .\rboretum" was the subject of an interesting lec- ture by C. C. Laney at -a meeting ot the Rochester Academy of Science. March 20. Fred Peartree has resigned his posi- tion with the Rosery Flower Shop. A'isitors : Martin Reukauf. repre- senting H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila- delph'a. Pa.; Milton Selinka. of New York. Chestet;. & A H N 30 E. Randolph CHICAGO St. liOiiM' Bistance I'lioneN ( Central Si (Central 3284 283 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White KiUaniey Pink Killamey Milady Killamey Ward Sunburst Brilliant Ophelia MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner SWEET PEAS The same famous fancy stock that gave you such splendid sat- Toa order- round isfaction in former years, will make no mistake by ing; here. LILIES. A heavy all - the - year - supply of choice stock. CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS. Callas ^■alley Cattleyas Calendulas Single and Double Violets White and Yellow Daisies Forget-Me-Nots Pansies SNAPDRAGONS Freesia Jonquils Tulips Darwin Tulips Sweet Allysum Pussy Willows GREENS. Pluniosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze Galax, green Ferns Adiantuni Smilax Mexican Iv,y Boxwood ' Ijeucothoe ''^^'-•-■-'-•-^'-^■■-■-'-■-^^'^■-■-^^'^»*M 498 The American Florist. Mar. 29, ERNE ^ COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Washlngfton, D. C. cnon SUPPLY .moves >vell. Business continues good despite the Lenten season. Stock is botli plentiful and good, and in inany lines the whole- salers and growers clean up daily. There is an oversupply of sweet peas: the surplus has become greater with the advent of southern daffodils in quantity and it is almost impossible to market them at any price. The better grades of roses move well, but others have to be pushed. The demand for carnations has been very good, and the fine lot of snapdragons now offered meets ready sale, Pansies are good and bring 00 cents per hundr.^d. Orchids are plenti- ful and are offered at from 40 cents to fiO cents each. Outdoor stock is now coming into bloom, NOTES, A "Victory banquet," the first socia.1 event in three years, is to be given by the florists' club at the New Cochran hotel, .A-pril 9. Officers will be inaugu- rated .at this time. Preparations are being made to accommodate 100 per- sons, A b.an has been placed on all speechmaking, and the address of wel- come, to be delivered by President Zl D, Blackistone, is to be limited to 50 words. Each of the ladies will be pre- sented with a Victory bouquet. This was originated in Washington and worn extensively during the armistice cele- bration. Red, white and light lavender sweet peas, tied with flag ribbon, will form the arrangmnent. The committee in charge is headed by George C. Shaf- fer. He will bo assisted by Fred H. Krnmei-. Otto Bauer. Z. D. Blackistone and Clarence L. Linz. Welcome news last week was that William F, Gude is slowly recovering from the nervous breakdown which has kept him confined to his home now for nearly a month, B, P, L. Lancaster County Florists' Association. March 20 there was a meeting of the war garden men of Lancaster, Pa,, held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, which was addressed by Rufus Herr. of Strasburg, and Fred Ritchy, of Lan- caster. This meeting occupied the room our club usually has, but we met in the secretary's office and had what was perhaps the most throughly co- operative gathering we have had for some time, due to the paper by M, J. Biinton on the duty club members owe to the club, and the fact that we were together in a small space. Mr. Brin- ton's paper was full of that wisdom that comes from a man who speaks only when he has something to .say. He spoke of the wonderful Laddie carnations we saw in Philadelphia, ex- hibited by Wm. Kleinheinz, and the fact that he brought one home with him, ■which was kept in his bedroom for two days, then taken to the greenhouse and kept in the cut flower room where it was in perfect condition up to and in- cluding February 11. The plants that produced these flower.s were grown in- side all summer, .and those of us who know Mr, Kleinheinz, know also that they had proper care every minute of th.at time, and that no insect nor im- pure air was allowed within V<0 feet of them, , , , S, S. Pennock, who kindly made his return home from Baltimore, via Lan- caster in order to attend the club meet- CHICAGO is YOUR cut flower market and the place in which to entrust us with your orders. OUR RESPONSIBILITY to the retail florist has stood the "Test of Time" in the 38 years we have been in business. YOUR Communicate with us for special offers in the "Glut" periods. I PROTECTION We do not sell to department stores. WE QUOTE THE MARKET, KENNICOTT BROS. CO. ing said that Chas. Akehurst has a new seedling the color of Ward, a much freer bloomer, and just as good a keeper, that looks good to him, but that it may not be put on the market as a plant proposition. He also gixvo us a short, but impressive talk on the em- ployment of returned soldiers, who were not able to take up ordinary occu- pations on account of being partly dis- abled, saying that m.any of tliese men could do greenhouse work and would make excellent employes, T, J, Nolan made a flying trip from Philadelphia to attend the club meet- ing, returning the same night, .iust as we do when we attend the Philadel- phia meeting. He reports business very satisfactorj^ and always has some pat remarks on matters pertaining to the welfare of the florist. Short talks were made by B. F. Barr, H. A. Schroyer and A. M. Herr on the duty club members owe to their club and their fellow mem- bers. The next meeting will be held at the home of Chas. M, Weaver, of Ronks. Pa., where a number of the new Burpee sweet peas are being given a trial. Members from Lancaster will take the foatsville car at 5:4.5 p. m. (daylight saving time), inspect the place, and listen to a talk by Geo, W, Kerr of the W, Atlee Burpee Co. on how these flow- ers are produced. The date is April 30. The ladies' auxiliary held a meeting at the home of Mrs, Lemon Landis, Lancaster, with a good attendance and an interesting programme was carried through. They will have a .ioint meet- ing with us next month at the Weaver home, and after business, h.ave a social and refreshment hour, to which we are ,all looking forward, Albert M. "Herr. C.\RO. Mich. — The range of Mrs. A, J. Packer, which has been closed dur- ing the winter, will be reopened. Pittsburgh. MARKET CONDITIONS UNCHANGED. The wholesale market remains firm with not much change in prices from last week, St. Patrick's day does not amount to much here, with a showing of a few shamrocks and some green carnations on the street stands. The better stores refuse to handle same. Delphinium Belladonna has made its appearance, is of very fine quality, and sells readily. The longer grades of Americaji Beauties are coming more freely and clean up daily at $5 to $9 per dozen. There are not so many tea roses coming at present, but the de- mand is for the shorter grades, the longer stock not cleaning up till the shorts are sold. Lilies are more plen- tiful and sell readily at $20 and $25 per 100. Snapdragon is very good and brings from $1,50 to $3 per dozen. Sweet peas have been of poor quality the p.ast week, due possibly to the warm weather we have been having. Receipts of mignonette, myosotis, free- sias and iKvby primroses have been light, but have been equal to the de- mand, as box trade is very limited, most of the business being funeral work. Southern jonquils are coming heavier, but the street lioys dispose of most of them. notes. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. re- ports a large supply business for Raster; In fact, all the retailers in this district are prejiaring for a large Faster trade especially since the Vic- tory Loan drive has been put over till after that day. Geo. ^Vessenauer, of Sewickley. has been confined to his home with in- fluenza for the past week, but is now improving. W. .T, Smith, of The Altimo Culture Co,, of Canfield, O,. was here on busi- ness for two or three days last week. M, 1919. The American Florist. 499 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L,. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CBICAfiO, ILL Mention the American Florist when writint/ ECAMLiNGCO.! The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 197S ^ ^ W W '!» IF W 'v u 11' 'V unber of these will be decorater: and featured as seen later in the shops This should be especially interesting to retnilers. At (> p. m, sharii. the dining rinb will sit down to a shad was a display of arranged vases of cut flowers, also cut carn.ations. Pot cycla- mens, a,maryllis, primulas and ciner- arias were of good quality, and were much admired. C. E. Meyers, of Penn- sylvania. State College, gave an illus- trated lecture on "Planning and Pre- paring the Vegetable Garden." The subject was treated in interesting detail with very effective colored slirOTES. Pennock Brothers staged a rose show- as an attraction in their window the past week. All the .standard varieties were exhibited, one do/en to a vase. They were beautifully arranged as to •color combination and for general ef- fect. While they attracted considerable attention a-s soon as displayed, there was an immediate added interest when GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 Milwaukee St P. O. Box 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVK AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of Q A Kuehll. WHOLESALE FlOrfSt WIRE DESIGNS "^ Write lor Price List All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florist's" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. VtoMe Rover MM'Kefe Philadelphia, Mar. 26. Per 100 Rosps. Beauty, special 55.00® 6<1.00 faucy 20.OO18 35.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell lo.OOfg) 35.00 KUlarney 5.00® 12.00 Hadley 10.00® 50.00 Sunburst 6.00® 12.00 Wards 6.00® 12.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 Columbia 10.00® 35.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas ...each |0.40@|0.75 Blaster Lilies 15.00® 20,00 Callas 15.00® 20.00 Snai.dragons 6.00® 12.50 Calonilulas 2.001® 4.00 Aiiiantum 1.00® 1.50 Smila.x .25 Asparagus Strings 50@ .75 Asparagus bunches .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 3.00® 4.00 Violets, single and double 75® 1.00 Sweet Peas 75® 2.00 Daffwlils 3.00® 5.00 Freesias 4.00@ 6.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 5.00 Tulips 4.00® 5.00 Iris 10.00® 15.00 St. Louis, Mar. 26, Per 100 Roses. Hadley 3.00®10.00 " Killaruey 3.00® 8.00 White Killarney 3.00® 8.00 Hoosler Beauty 4.00®15.00 Russell 4.00®35.00 Ward 3.00® 6.01) Mrs. Sawyer 3.00®10.00 Sunburst 6.00#12.5n Ferns 4.60 Carnations 2.00® 8.00 Milwaukee, Mar. 26. Per 100 Eosi'S, Killarney, W. Killarney. 5.00@12.00 Ward 4.00®10.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8.00(325.00 Ophelia 6.00®12.00 " Columbia 8.0f)®25.no " Hoosier Beauty 6.00@15.00 Carnations, assorted 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas. per doz 4.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Violets 75® 1.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 5.00 Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Callas. per doz 2.00® 2.50 McCALLUM CO. Florists' Suppliers PITTSBURGH, - PA. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange SPECIAL VALLEY ROSES, CARATIONS, VIOLETS Up-to-the-Mlnate Service. Satisiictioi^GuniilMd. 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia. Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS ^Vholesale Florists and SnppUes 218 North Fifth St. Send list in (or quotations. Pittsburgh, Mar. 26. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 6O.00®75.0O fancy 40.00®50.0() " extra 20.0O@30.0O No. 1 8.00@15.00 Hadley 8.00@35.00 Killarney 6.00@20.00 Sunburst 6.00(820.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 6.00@15.00 Russell 10.00®30.00 Columbia 10.00@30.0O Cattleyas 5i>.00 Easter Lilies 25.00 IJllum Giganteum 20.00 Carnations 6.00 Valley 6.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Calendulas 4.00 Daffodils 5.00 Violets 75® 1.00 502 The American Florist. Mar. 29, JOSEPH J. IvBVY 56 West 26th Street, WHOLESALE FLORIST Opposite New York Cut Flower Co. Telephones Farragut 8862 and 8863. NEW YORK the name cards were placed on the vases an hour later. Reading- of these caught and held crowds all day long. These little nnmc cards added fully lOU per cent to the decoration in aUvertis- inff value. Robert Shock has just returned from Texas, where it is now summer time. While there, he had a talk with Philip Foley, of the Foley Greenhouse Manu- facturing' Co., Chicago, (the only Phil) who had arrived the day previous from Omaha, Neb., where he had the misfor- tune to have the tips of his ears frozen. He says that this United States has ".some climate." Edward Reid, who took a rim to Nor- folk, Va., in his car for the week-end, said that the national flower, at least in that city, is the daffodil, as every- body appeared to be carrying' them. Business in the .stores thei'e was re- ported satisfactory, with expectations of a good Easter. One of the local wholesalers believes that the general softening- of prices in the cut flower market is due to the influx of outside southern daffodils. If so, gret ready for the rebound next week when the crop passes out. G. A. Leins has great faith in the slogan. "Say it -ivith Flowers," having it in fac simile across the top of his new awning', on his car, delivery tags and all stationery. K. New York. LESSENED DEMAKD CONHNUES. Business continued quiet during the greater part of the past week, but it was quite active, March 22. In part, that Is accounted for by the retailers stocking' up sufficiently to carry them over Sunday. For some reason, proba- bly dark weather, the supply of carna- tions fell off and $8 per 100 was paid, on several days, for the best stock. Roses were slow, the best special Amer- ican Beauties dropping to $50 per 100. and even lower. In such stocks as Ophelia, it was only the finest that brougriit $15. Prices held up well on narcissi, tulips and spring uowers in general. It seems a long time since lily of the valley wa,s as slow as it is at present. During the wartime scarci- ty, with consequent high prices, it would seem that a large part of the public dropped lily of the valley for something else. Lilies continue firm, and are likely to hold up well until after Easter. The Easter lily situation is unsatisfactory to most of the retajj- ers. A few state that they have en- gaged supplies of pot stock, but many others have not. We understand that the wholesale price on what will come in will not be less than .S5 cents, bud and flower. In the various plant ranges, there is a fair supply of rambler and other pot roses, but so far as we can learn, nearly all the plantsmen are claiming that they are sold out. There will be some heather, and fair stocks of hydrangeas, daisies, genistas and pans of tulips and hyacinth.s» but the lilies will be greatly missed. As noted in our issue of March 22. the violet market has been in an upset condition Quantities of them are used in funeral work, and some of the former street venders have been discharged from the army and resumed their btisincss. Great preparations have been in prog- ress throughout the p.ost week for the parade on F^fth avenue, March 25. of the 27th Division of the overseas army that recently returned from France, The dealers in laurel and other preen FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited^ Vi'ill reap some profit from it, but it is doubtful if it will have much effect on the cut flower market, though there will probably be some dinner decora- tions. As for the Fifth avenue retail- er.s. tliey will probably close after getting out their morning orders — they might as well, as Fifth avenue will be a mass of liumanity, and outside the marching- lines, it will be hard for any- thing larger than a squirrel to pu.sh through. March 21. — There is the usual amount of Monday buying, with no change in prices worthy of note. There seems to be some increase in the sup- ply of stock, which if continued, may cause a break. Southern narcissi arc now on the market, wholesaling- at about $2 per 100. but prices on green- house stock .and tulips, hold firm. Neither wholesalers nor i-etailers are ex- pecting much business for tomorrow; it has been proclaimed a public holi- day on account of the parade of the New York troops, and the florists are likely to close at 10 a. m., several hav- ing already made announcements to that effect. NOTES. The Holland-America liner. Noordam. is officially announced as due at this port, March 23. The Noordam was formerly a bulb carrying boat. On this trip she comes via Brest, and doubtless will bring- soldiers, but is unlikely to have much in the line of horticultural stock. The Sloterdyk sailed from Rot- terdam. March 1.3. for this port, and should soon be heie. She is reported to have a considerable cargo of plants, etc Visitois : President Ammann, of the Society of American Florists; Philip Breitmever. Detroit. Mich.; .T. F. An- derson, Buffalo. N\ Y.; Harry Bayers- dorfcr, Philadelphia. Pa. A. F. F. Fort Wayne, Ind. W.\RM WE.VTHEIt FORCES IN SUPPLY. Conditions have been such during the past week, th.at the growers are of the opinion there will be no bulbous stock left for Easter, as the weather is so spring like, that it is impossible to hold back the stock. The market is being crowded with Dutch hyacinths, tulips, jonquils, and daffodils, while there is a fair quantity of freesias. There is some excellent stock being shown in carnations, which bring very good returns. Roses are getting more plentiful, and the quality is improving. In spite of the increase in the supply, there is no over-production, on .-iccount of the vast amount of funeral work which is in demand each day. Outside of this heavy call for flowers, business is about normal for this season of the year. Azaleas are being shown in sev- eral of the flower shops, although in limited numbers. Cineraria plants are Vieing offered in large numbers, and never fall to attract the prospective flower-buyer. NOTE.S. A. ,T. Ijanternier & Co. report tlio busiest Ti-eek of the sea.son. with both ^M^ Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 204C Farra^nt. Telephone 7960 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 130 West 28th Street NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specially funeral work, ar.d flowers for social purposes making heavy inroads on their stock. Clem Lanternier is spend- ing several weeks in Chicago, on busi- ness. The W. J. «!i M. S. Vesey greenhouses report the demand far ahead of the supply, on accoimt of the abnormally heavy call for funer.al work, which seems to be increasing instead of de- creasing, Spencer sweet pe.as. finer than ever before at this season, were shown at the Doswell Floral Co's. store last week. Decorative work was al.so in good de- mand. Herman I..eitz. of the New Haven Floral Co.. has just retin-ned from .a business trip to Chicago. H. K. 1919. The American Florist. 503 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET aae^aJSTsT/irraSu.. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 105 W. 28tli St., New York Telephone 759 Farragut Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ''^^^iFairagut 133 W. 28th St,. New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowera HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIJESALE COEVnSSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations. Valley. Lilies, Etc, 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farragmt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YODNG SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists :| 53 W. I8tli St.. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4836. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West asth Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut. Mentioyi the American Florist wJien writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 Weat 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Farragut CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone : Chelsea 6925. I. Goldstein WHOIiESAIiE FIX)BIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and carefal attention to yonr Interests. Consignments solicited. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Pliones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. VlioMe Hover M^KeU New York, Mar. 26. Per 100 Hoses, Beauty, special 40.00@50.00 " " extra and fancy.25.00@ 30.0U No. 1 and No. 2. 8.00® 15.WI Hadley 6.00® 4l "^ !i*^ 7 -m -\^^ ^^^H^^^ Bn l^^^^tSKf B^/' ^^^-^ ^ ^MH H^I^VpBi^^^^^ ^ L ~ ^1^^ f'^I >K - - - —"^ftUM jj^V '^Lg' ^ ^^.W^ The above illustration was taken from a photograph of one of our 5 inch Kentia BelmoreanaS with 3 artificial Lily Flowers. This combination will satisfy your customers at Easter, should you not be able to supply them with real Lilies. You will be surprised how natural the plants look. NOtiCe the illustration. These palms are also good as fillers for basket work. You cannot make a mistake so order a good quantity. FOR INNEDIATE DELIVERY PANDANUS VEITCHII. 7-inch, 24-inches high, each... .$2.50 6-inch, 16-16 inches high, each 1.50 ASPLENDIUM NIDUS AVIS. (Nest Fern) 6-inch each 1.00 DRACAENA ROTHEANA. 7-inch each 1.50 KENTIA BELMOREANA. .S in a pot, 5-inch.... per doz., $12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 3 in a pot, 6-inch. ...per doz., $12.00 ANTHERICUM MANDERIANIA. 4/^-inch pots each, 50c FICUS ELASTICA. 6-inch, 18-inches high, each 75 This Stock, is exceedingly scarce throughout the country and we advise every one to protect their supply by placing orders now for immediate delivery BOSTON FERNS. DRACAENA INDIVISA. t>-inch each, $0.60 8-inch each, $1.50 7-inch each, 1.00 9-inch each, 2.00 10-inch each, $2.50 5-inch each, 35c $30.00 per 1000 lots. 600 at 1000 rate. THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CO., 745 BUCKINGHAM PLAGE CHICAGO - ILL. L. D. Fhone Graceland 1112 1919. The American Florist. 505 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be deUvered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the dtlea indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. Chicago. G:stabllshed 1867 ^^^ 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We hare the Best Facilities In the CitT LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORB. WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' CUOE BROS.COi FLORISTS 121* r VTHW. •VAVHINOTOKOa MemTiers of Florists' Telepraph Delivery. New York. DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Hemlisr of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. For Wisconsin Deliver; or "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, T"S Memlier of Florists* Telegrraph Delivery. New York. ""^'^^^ Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison Avenue In the Heart of most excluhive residential section. Telephones. LOUIS MICHEL 6582-(i583 Main. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Censlgrnments Solicited 48 AVilloughy St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS A R 01 INn ^^^ ^^^^ ^"^ Service *»i^ V \J 1 1 mJ Conservatories. Dial THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the Araevlcan Florist lohen writinri BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMIIUR Mention tlie American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the Americaji Florist when writinci New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writinf/ Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Ddlrered u Albu; and vidnil; oi lelegnpliic order. 106 STATE STREET New York. Louis C. Pajan FLORIST 2424 Eighth Ave., near 130th St, |iC||l VftpK Telephone 1994 Mormngside. "^" ' "'"* A choice selection of Cut Flowers and Plants always on hand. My specialty : Artistic Floral De- signs of all descriptions. Everything in Flowers. Out:o{-town oraers promptly filled. Chicago. RONSLEY 17 East Jaclison Boulevcrd Located in the heart of the loop Best equipped to handle telegraph orders in Chicajjo and vicinity J. W. BOD6EBS Eiiis' Building, Dnvfnn O 4 South Jefferson Street, *-"^J tWIM vr» Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writinii Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones. 270. 271 Main HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY VfEISSMANN. Manager. [ Artistic Funeral Desips. Flowers for all occasioii& f 5(flnrT«f 1 'T''- '6^3 Hackensack MAIN aid BRIDGE STS. k. J*^' 'Branch: 214 Hackensack Ri. RiJgefieid Park,N. J. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Memhers of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 506 The American Florist. Mar. 29, DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, for 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Mem1>er of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in theNorthwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest slock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day, SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Memters of Florists' Telegraph IVeliTery. 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. Pittsburgh, Pa. iW.SmltliCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment In America. E/stabllsbed 1874. iDcorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELAffi EUCLID AVENUE Mtimbors of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1510 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Hemlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CIH 21 AA RmAHlATAir T.01 oAiA c^h..,ri<.* We are in center of residential sec 100 OrUdUWay, Xel. 9414 Schuyler. tion. between 77th and 78th streets. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. AlbaDy, N. Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahu. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyu, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y,— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Cbicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Cbicago— Schiller, Tbe Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Cbicajro. — Rouslev. 17 Kast .Tnckson Blvil. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati. O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sbeppard. Cleveland, O. — Branilev & Son. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — Tbe J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Pikes Peak Florul Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews. Tbe Florist- Dayton, O. — J, W. Kodgers. Denver, Colo.— Tbe Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery. Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Bi-eitmeyer's Sons. Dulutb, Minu.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackeiisack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Ilarrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Jersey City, N. J. — H. G. Weideniaon. Kansas City. Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm, L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis.^-John A. Salzer Seed Co. Ijneoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saake. Ix>3 Angeles — Wolfsklll Bros. & M, Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. T>ouisville, Ky.— Tbe F. Walker Co. Memphis. Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass.— E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans. La. — Chas. Eble. Nt'w Orleans. La. — Tbe Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New 'iork— Drakos C-o. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hesslon. New Y'ork — Kottmiller. N^w York — Melandre Bros. Now Y'ork — Louis C. Pajan. New York. — D. J. Pappas, Inc. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New Y'ork- Orchid Florists. 100 W. 57th St. New York — G. F7. M. Stumpp. Oniaba. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Parnum St. Oniaba. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Paseaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. P;iterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Pbtlndelphia. Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Pbilndelpbia, Pa. — T. J. Habermehl'a Sons, Philadelphia. Pa. — Th(» London Flower Shop. I'ittshiirgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Uoanoke. Va. — Fallon, Florist. Uocbester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Ruckbee. Suit Lake City. Utah— Miller Floral Co. Sbobuygan. Wis. — J. E. Mnttbewson. Springfield, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Ix>uls. Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. T/ouIs, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Poers of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, IlL H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' TeU^praph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 S«alii(ran Orders will be cnre- •"llClllgdn. fully oared for by HENRY SMITH Whok'snic nnd llt'tall Florists of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Teletrraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Koad. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders id Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district. NEWARK, N. 1 Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. EstatUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Ck)r. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1662-1663 Columbus Kansas City, Mo. FL ORIS T Established over 20 years. N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y.— — S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andetaon service raeans fresh, sturdy stock ami promptdeliveries i n Buf falO^LOCkport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas. Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers tor Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. N« aiders too large, uoue too small. Member of Florists* Telegraph Deliverr PI»R Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO AI*rREn HANNAH & SONS will fill your or- diTS for Post (HIS and Cut Flowers In Michigan. 1919. The American Florist. 509 Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway ileiiHon the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. S22 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. AoiSloriam Ama. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND SuooOMor to Sieveri & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 53.2-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. I'he Largest Growers of Flowers in. the City. Mentio7i the American Florist tvhen writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' lelerraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when meriting CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when writing For St. Louis. WTRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. 132 N. State St.. CHICAGO, ILL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliver7 Asi'n. 124 TR£MONT STREET Mention the American Florist when icriting Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 221-226 Grand Avenne Mail or telegrapliic onlfrs piomptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mentioii the American Florist when writing iiiiaiaiiininiiiBii!WimwiiBiiiimiinimi.'iiBiiimiiiua[iiijiainimBiiBiaiiii I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE j I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | iimamiinnwiiBiaiiaiiinimiwiiiiiBiiminwiiiwDBiiiiaiiwiiai.iiiBiaiiil Mention the American Florist token wi-iting La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. Mention the American Plo7-ist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS GF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. ilUeUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Hember of Florists' Telegraph Dellveiy. Mention the American Florist when writing HEART or Newark. N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompl DciiTenes to anj lown ordly Telephone withiii 150 milei of Newark. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MBHiplllS) lOnili 89 South Main St. "Up-to-theMinnte" Service and IC.Kecntion. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenne Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ^ r/ie Florist E.MONROE ST. Mention the American Floi'ist when writing 510 The American Florist. Mar. 29, American Seed Trade Association. F W. Bolgiano. Washington, D.C., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, PbUa- delphia. Pa., Second Vice-President; 0. h. Kendel, Cleveland. O., Secretary-Treasurer The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held at Chicago, June -34-26, lill9. Gaelic bulbs are selling at 10 times normal prices. Angers. France— Rene Godineau. of R. & M. Godineau, has returned from army service. THE high mail order seed record in the west is about three weeks later than last year. THE first issue of the new seed trade monthly, the American Seedsman, has just come to hand. Fairbury, Neb.— Onion sets from Chicago arrived here, I'ebruary 27, frozen as hard as marbles. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade March 2.J were as follows : Timothy, $8.00 to .$10..". cents lower March 25. at $29.50, registering a gain of $2.25 during the previous seven days. March was quoted at $20.50 and April at «25.'%. Timothjf was unchanged, cash being offered at $4.95. April $4 05, May. .$4.90 and September $5-55. SOUTHWORTH & Co., Toledo, O.. say : "Clover kicked up its heels in the springlike weather and got close to $30. Prices are highest ever known. The stocks are decreasing rapidly and are now near the vanishing point. Figures indicate they are around 500 bags, but may actually be somewhat lareei-. .Shipments this week were over 3.00U bags, while receipts were small. The advance was around $2 in cash and $o in April and October. San Francisco, Calif.— J. B. Agnew advises that the report that he had re- tired from the Pacific Seed Growers' Company is in error, as he is still con- nected with T. A. Cox in the manage- ment and has succeeded to Henry Voorm.an's interest in the concern. He has. however, taken up the growing of sugar beets as a side line, and has in- creased his plantings to the extent of a iOO-acie French prune orchard. He has a 99 per cent stand on 200 acres of sugar beet roots and his wheat, M.trch 12, stood eight inches high. Minneapolls, Minn. — George C. Thom.«on. of Northrup, King & Co., reported seriously ill in last week's issue, is much better and expects to be at his desk again in a few days. FLORAL Park, N. Y. — In comparing volume of business with that of the corresponding months in 1918. John I^ewis Childs, Inc., reports January showed a gain of 51 per cent, Februai-y was t; per cent better, and March is running about 26 per cent ahead. There is a noticeable increase in the demand for the more expensive items. Philadelphia. Pa. — Business for ]!>]9. compared with the corresponding period last year, is several thousand dollars ahead, according to I. N. Simon >V: Son. attributed partly to the early spiing. The force is exceptionally busy, having all they can possibly do. although with some night work, things are in fairly good shape at present. ROCHESTER, N. Y. — Every department of the new establishment of James Vick's Sons, to which they moved last summer, shows a very satisfactory in- crease in volume of sales over last year's corresponding period, with the exception of grass seed, the demand for which is just starting. Contract orders for flower seeds are for larger quantities than in 1918 on many varieties, and as large an acreage as can be spared for the usual line of asters, phlox and other flower varieties is being planned for. RICHMOND, Va. — Business since Janu- ary 1 has been much mere satisfactory than during the corresponding period last year, according to T. W. Wood & Sons. There has been a steady demand from all sections for practically all kinds of seeds, both field and garden, with the possible exception of potato, showing that the general farming in- dustry is not specializing in any partic- ular crop this year. Retail garden seed trade is just starting in great volume. Inquiries for cow peas and soja beans are larger in volume than last year. With short stocks of the former nearly everywhere, it is feared that a situation will result similar to clover seed con- ditions, with gradual advances in price to very high market values. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. THE W. G. pressing! SEED COMPANY 1 NORWALK, OHIO. Growers Exclusively of Sweet Corn Seed Catalosrue Mailing: Troubles. C. E. Kendel, Cleveland. O.. secre- tary of the American Seed Trade Asso- ciation, referring to a communication of J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore. Md.. which appeared in our issue of March 15, page 414, under the above caption, writes : "I am wondering what the late rul- ing in regard to the size of catalogues will lead to. We have formed a habit of submitting to any order from Wash- ington, because we were at war, and it was the patriotic thing to do. There will have to be a showdown soon on both sides as to how far such orders may go before it will be proper to pro- test, and now appears to be the time to begin on this one. It seems to be an unreasonsable. abitrary ruling with- out a logical reason therefore. Why an ounce in weight makes one cata- logue white and another black is be- yond comprehension." Congressional Garden Seeds. In the spring a congressman's fancy lightly turns to free garden seeds. So he says to his clerk: "Send our mail- ing list to the federal seed-bin in the basement." which, having been done, he takes up other affairs of state. A few days later the constituent's heart is warmed as he takes from his mail box a franked package of .assort- ed seeds, together with a franked let- ter, bearing the warm regards of his congressman. The gift package is no indication whatever that the congressman knows a cucumber seed from a, shoe peg. or that he cares a peppercorn for the for- tune of the constituent's sweet corn, or that he knows whether the recipient Alfred J. Brown SeedGo. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Menliun the American Florist when icriting Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Bm ■ Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion. LETTncB-CiBBOr, ■• 21 Ck I n n PAiisNir. Pabslkt, Cblkbt. Kndiyb, Salsipt, Namsd Airo MIXBD ■ O a I Cl ■■ GnANUirLORA AND SPKNCBUl SWBET PSA AND SONFLOWBB. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Q O HI P 8 n y 1919. The American Florist. 511 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS , of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. W^^ Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "^(S JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. lives in a fourth floor flat or on a half- section wheat farm. This performance is but the annual carrying- out of an ancient custom established no one knows when, and still honored, as All Fools' day and Hallowe'en are honored In its inception this custom was doubtless a fo'.lo\\-up favor to the con- stituent. Why it took the form of garden seeds, no one seems to know. It could as well have been the gift of a spring: hat to the wife, or of a necktie to the constituent himself. Ordering in large quantities, congress could get rea- sonable figures on hats and neckties, if taken as report say.s congressional garden seeds .ire taken, from left-over merchant stocks of years gone by. Though intelligent gardeners prefer to choose their own garden seeds, and though most farmers' and gardeners' organizations have repeatedly peti- tioned congress tc abolish the wasteful and foolish custom, still the package comes as regularly as spring itself, and bills are introduced every year to make the appropriation for gift seeds a little bigger. Nearly $10,000,ChX> to date has been squandered in this way. — Minne- apolis Tribune. Imports at New York. As announced, the S. S. Noordam from Rotterdam, via Brest, arrived at New York. March 23. She brought a considerable stock of plants, seeds and bulbs, much of it consig'ned to brokers. The following shipments appeared on the manifes-t for the firms named : McHutchison & Co.. 442 cases and KC bundles trees and plants. John Scheepers & Co., 45 cEises trees, etc. M. "V'an Waveren & Sons. 17 cases plants, etc.. and .S9 cases bulbs. W. "Van Dorn, 4^14 cases plants, etc. Bobbink & Atkins. S cases plants. P. Ouwerkirk, 1G7 cases plants, etc. A. Rolker & Sons, (j cases roses, 9 cases other plants. To others : 2.2!>7 cases plants, roots, etc., 54 cases bulbs ajid 10 barrels spin- ach seed. Catalos:ues Received. American Forestry Co., Boston. Mass., trees; Oakland Dahlia Garden. Wood- bury Heights. N. J., dahlias and glad- ioli; A. Gaultier - Bucher. Port - Eoulet, France, seeds; L,. Daehnfeldt, Ltd.. Odense, Denmark, seeds. The H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., received 150 cases of Japanese bulbs by the S. S. Tova Mura. which came through the canal. The shipment included speciosum. lubrum and gigan- teiim lilies, all in good condition. Ever Been To Our Place ? The easiest thing in the world is to pick up your telephone receiver and give us your order for anything in the way of Seeds or Accessories re- quired by the Greenhouse man and Florist. gy If you have never been to our place come and see us if you can. If not ^f^ telephone Kildare 3710, and please -^ remember that we are always glad to deliver anywhere in the city. Garden Seed— Flower Seed— Fertilizer— Insecticides Stop In — Write Or Telephone For 1919 Catalog 4013 Milwaukee Ave. (Near Irving Park Blvd.) EVERETTE R. PEACOCK COMPANY CHICAGO WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. , Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^PPriAITIP^* ^^^^'' ^'^"' *"•* '*^"* Corn; Cucumber, Musk and ^iGvlALiiC^ . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. 512 The American Florist. Mar. 29, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 TEARS UNRIVALLSD REPUTATION Mention the Aynerican Floi'tst wJien icriting Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn. Garden Beans. Onion Sets, and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upou application to S. D. WOODRUFF k SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW TORN and OBANOE, CONN. Mention the American Florist lohen writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots. Cab- tages. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when xoriting Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers fino/>i G^. Wholesale seed growers>=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO ""'" ^^fr^.^oscT"-^'"" CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 513 l''>'*^'*'^''**'#**''**/*#'**#»^"*^rf'V''^»rfS/»'^s/Nr'*S/VN/S*S*S*S/V^^>*VN/V^N^V^ GLADIOLUS BULBS Immediate Shipment Terms: 30 days, 2% for cash. Unknown correspondents, please send cash with order. F.O.B. Benton Harbor, Mich. LEADING VARIETIES Per 1.000— IH- in. America, soft pink, most popular. .. .$22.00 Bi'enchleyensis. deep red 18.00 Empress of India, dark red 30.00 Europa, clear white, best of all.... 60.00 Golden West, orange red .*. . . 28.00 Glory of Holland, tine white, lilac.... 32.00 Halley. salmon orange, ver.y early. . 22.00 Klondyke, yellow with dark blotch.. 24.00 Lily Lehman, clear white, early, fine 32.00 Loveliness, fine cream.y white 40.00 Liebesfeuer, bright scarlet, best...- 60.00 Master Wietze. dark violet, fine.... 25.00 Mrs. Francis King, light red, popular 22,00 Niagara, crefm yellow, finest cut fiower 35.00 lli in. $17.50 16.00 24.00 46.00 22.00 24.00 17.50 19.00 25.00 32.00 48.00 20.00 17.60 1 in. $14.00 12.00 19.00 38.00 15.00 15.00 14.00 14.00 16.00 25.00 37.00 16.00 14.00 ^L' in. $ 9.00 8.00 6,00 14,00 10.00 30.00 22.50 12.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 9.00 5.00 9.00 7.00 12.00 9.O0 20.00 15.00 30.00 24.00 12.00 • 9.00 9,00 5.00 28,00 22.00 17,00 12,00 Per 1.000— m io. Panama, beautiful rose $26.00 Primulinus Hybrids, beautiful shades, '•arly flowering, fine cut flowers... 20.00 Pink Perfection, bright fine pink, late 35.00 Peace, white, pale lilac feathered.. 35.00 Princ'e of Wales, beautiful orange, iiHW 68.00 Schwaben, best soft yellow, early.... 35.00 War. blood red. large flower 40.00 Willy Wigman, white with pink blot, h 36.00 Yellow Hammer, clear yellow, new.. 40.00 Exhibition Mixture, choicest kinds. . 17.50 Florists' Mixture, light colors 15 00 Mi*cd. all colms 13.00 \\i in. 1 in. $21.00 $16.00 16.00 12.00 28.00 22.00 26.00 18.00 56.00 44.00 28.00 22.00 32.00 26.00 28.00 32.00 14.00 12.00 10.00 22.00 25.00 10.00 9,00 7.60 ■Yi in. $12.00 9.00 17.00 13.00 32.00 16.00 20.00 16.00 20.00 7.00 6.00 6.00 Vi in. $9,00 7.00 12.00 10.00 25.00 12.00 15.00 12.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 DA HLIA CLUMPS — Peony, Decorative, Flowering and Cactus P- Peony. D— Decorative. S— Show. C— Cactns. Per H"K) Aimy Doppenberg, sulphur yellow, award of merit $20.00 Boreol Van Hoog-elanden. teiTa cotta witb golden-yellow sljinle. free tlowering^ , 40.00 Bertiia Von Suttner, salmon pink with yGllowish shade, Hower eight in.-hes in diameter 10.00 Bianca, beautiful rose lilac, very large flower; award of merit * 25.00 BergTran Heemshede (19131, soft citron yellow, very free- flowering , . 15.00 Delice, very lovely pink, excellent for garden and exhibition 13.00 Hochsai. one of the newest varieties 40.00 Inculinde, golden orange, flower nine to ten inches large. stronff stem; tirst-dass certificate 25.00 Jack Kose, cribison red , 6.00 King of Autumn, the variety for specialists, color like the well-known llose Sunburst, fine colored plate obtainable on request, i.niiiue in every particular, rich-flowering. Until now unsurpassed , 40 00 Madame Van Loon, lovely orange red 13.00 Princess Mary, delicate pink, large flower, new, highly re.-ummeii'ir'd 35.00 Princess Juliana, clear white, the best white dahlia for rutting, very free-flowering 15.00 R'ed Hussar, fine cariUual red 10.00 Per 100 D Sylvia, l.M-autiful pink, excellent cut flower $5.00 C Terra Cotta, terra cotta color, highly recommended; award of merit 25,00 S Yellow Duke, primrose yellow, extra 10.00 POMPON, ROSETTE AND SINGLE ELOWEHING DAHLIAS Cheerfulness, lilac rose, iK>mpon , 12.00 Halley. salmon 12.00 Helvetia, alternating white and red. single flowering 12.00 Kitty, \fvy nice, dark brown foliage, single flowering 12.00 White Astor. pure white, pompon 12.00 Yellow Transparante, recc'mm end able to plant on lawn, single Ilowering 12,00 ASSORTMENTS Decorative Dahlias, in lo choice varieties, our selection 12.00 Peony DaUias. in lo choice varieties, our selection 12.00 Cactus Dahlias, in five choice varieties, our selection 12.00 Dahlias mixed, undivided field grown clumps, $75.00 per 1000 8.00 Dahlias, niised divisions. $45.00 per 1000 5.00 Dahlias, mixed, separate colors, field grown clumps, .$85.00 per KKKt 9.00 Dahlias, mixed, separate colors, division, $50.00 per l'X)0 5.50 WESTERBEEK & KLYN 25 Beaver St., NEW YORK CITY. connected with MICHIGAN BULB EARM f BENTON HARBOR, MICH. 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 Corn. Mention the American Florist uhen icrititig RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sviet Pn aid Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS THE! J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. ^^W^WVWUWbW^WVW^^^^^Ani/ViiVWUV^ft^WrtrtrtrtrtrtrtrtrtA SPIREAS For DECORATION DAY Ready for Shipment About March 25th Gladstone, $25.00 per 100 Japonica, $25.00 per 100 Packed 200 per case. Terms 2^ 10 days or 90 days net. Packing at cost. C. J. SPEELMAN & SONS 38 Murray Street, BaJ^HflSlo. NEW YORK CITY BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS write (or Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, it possible, quantities reoulred. Ilhisininl bblogne Free. KELWAY & SON, Wtiolesale Seed GROWERS LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT." 514 The American Florist. I Mar. 29, " TUs IS the coming florist early all white lorcing Gladiolus. We have no stock to offer to the trade this season, but will have a small surplus Ihls coming au- tumn. If you want an ideal florist all white Gladiolus send us your address and we will mail yon our trade circular when issued. LILYWHITE was awarded first-class certificate of merit by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. A. E. KUNDERD GOSHEN, IND 1919. Pull lids. Foraee Plant Seed Imports. The tollowing comparison of imports of forage plant seeds permitted entry into the United States under the seed importation act has been compiled by the seed laboratory, bureau of plant in- dustry. United States department of aSTiculture : —2 Mos. Ending Feb. 2S — Kiud of Seed. Alfalfa Bhiegrass: ^Cana'la 105,100 Clovoi-: ^Isike 1,370,500 Crimson S-^.. ■■•.-." i'.eoo White Clover mixtures: Wliite and .\lslke .1.000 .Alslkc and 'rimotliy ll' ono Millel: Broom-corn Hungarian 118.000 2"?" 201.100 Re^l'op 1(H) Ryegrass: English 241.1)1)0 „„"'>'l«>i 109.600 Timothy 22.7l>0 Vetch: Hairy 48.81KI Soring 134,000 300 1918. Pounds. 471.800 903.400 110.000 700 1,700 16.300 46.700 778.400 380.900 102.000 1.200 24.900 Battle Cry of "Feed 'Em," The onion forever, the beans and the corn. Down with the later— it's up the next morn- While we rally round the plow, boys, And take the hoe again. Shontlog the battle cry of Feed 'ESn. — Fred Etoerson Brooks ("Patriotic Toasta.") WOOD'S Famous Southern Ensilage Corns Wood's Famous Southern Gro\vn Ensilage Corns enable farmers to grow more silage on every acre. For years these corns have enjoyed a splendid reputation for ensilage purposes, particularly in the North and West — making larger and bet- ter crops tlian corns grown in other parts of the country. The past year was very favor- able for curing and maturing. We offer corns cured under natural conditions — unsurpassed in vigo- rous germination. "As a Silo Filler It Has No EquaV — that's what one farmer says about it. An Ohio farmer writes : "It is the best silage corn I ever raised." Anotlier writes: "Some of the strongest land made 100 bushels to the acre." Wi'ite for prices of these corns that produce the most silage from the least land and labor. T.W.WOOD & SONS Richmond Seedsmen Virginia Mention the American Florist when writing J Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed New crop, cleaned, lathhouse ^own. Now ready to ship. 25.000 or more seeds per 1000, $1.40 50,000 or mor« seeds '. •• 1.30 1000 or more seeds per lOCO, 82.00 soon or more seeds •• ' 1.75 10.000 or more seeds •■ 1.60 Delivered free anywhere in the United States or Canada upon receipt of remittance. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York TheEveretfB.ClarkSeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrrf Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. IfllllUfO, UUnil, MISCELLANEOUS STOCK per loo Vinca Variegata, 4 in J12.00 Snapdragons, S'l in., 3 colors 4.00 Cinerarias, :i in., miied 5.00 Ageratum, 2'4 in. blue s.50 Ageratum, :i in., blue 4.00 Calendula, <>r:ince Kins. SVj in 3.00 Calendula, ' inmi;!' Kinu' :! in ,V00 ROSENOALE GREENHOUSES. OelinsDn, N Y. Successors to Krust Harris. Mention the American Florist ichtni writing J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HITNDRED YEARS. Write for our I9i9 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt 6 Ll^t Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. Miiition the America)! Florist tthen uriting Yokohama Nursery Co., Lid. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds ileiiliun the American Florist nhen teriting 1919. The American Florist. 515 Sweet Pea Seed For Florists 20 SPENCER VARIETIES Oz. Asta Ohn, A soft pinkish lavender self 90.20 Barbara, Salmon 20 Blanche Ferry. A giant type of Spencer form, with rose standard, and white wings suffused and tinted with light pinti. Best bi-color Constance Hinton. Best black seeded white 20 Countess Spencer, The original giant flowered Spencer, with finest waved standard and wings clear pink, deepening somewhat towards the edge, but almost self colored ? 15 Dainty. White ground, with beautiful picotee edge of rose pink, splendid form 20 Dobbie'a Cream. Deep cream or primrose, waved... .20 Bobbie's Lavender, George Herbert. An improved Florence Nightingale, clear pure lavender 20 Edith Taylor. BriRht salmon rose. A fine Bower, long stems, flowers well piaceil 20 Edward Cowdy. Glowing orange scarlet 25 Fiery Cross. Bright red orange cerise 60 Flora Norton. Light blue 20 Florence Morse. Beautiful light pink, deepening to- ward the edges. Very large, open, wavy form of best Spencer type. Long stems, four blossoms on each stem 15 Florence Nightingale, A good lavender 20 George Herbert, Bright rosy carmine of largest and best Spencer form Hercules. A rich pink flower of giant size; this is really a giant type of the Countess Spencer 20 Illuminator. A glorious orange 3alm<>n 20 King White. Produces gigantic flowers absolutely pure white. The standard is of finest form, de- cidedly frilled and waved, and terminates beauti- fully at the throat, Wings large, waved and grace- fully cover the keel 20 King Edward VII. The best pure red Spencer, very large, with especially immense wings 25 Margaret Atlee. Rosy salmon pink on a creamy buff ground. Immense wavy standard inclined to donble; one of the best light pinks 20 Margaret Madison, A beautiful self-colored azure blue Masterpiece. Clf-ar lavender self Marie Corelli. A bright glowing crimson, almost a self color Miriam Beaver, Light apricot and buff Mrs, Cuthbertson, Standard rose pink,, wings near- ly white; one of the best pink and white bicolors. Mrs. Townsend. White, suffused and edged with blue 14 lb. Lb. $0.70 $2.60 .75 2.80 SPENCER VARIETIES Oz. Vi lb. $0.60 .65 .70 .55 ,60 2.50 2.60 2.00 2.20 2,00 ,65 ,90 ,65 .70 .70 2,60 ,66 .90 .20 2,40 3.40 6.00 2.80 2.20 2.20 Nubian. Fine chocolate color $0.20 R. F. Felton. One of the best lavender Spencers, resembling Asta Ohn in color, but it is much larger and finer 20 Robert Sydenham, Rich orange salmon self 25 Rosabelle. A very fiiie, large rose-colored flower, giant size and a strong grower, producing abund- ance of sprays of four 20 Royal Purple, Best purple Spencer 20 Stirling Stent. A deep salmon colored flower; less influenced by weather than any other variety of lis class 20 The Cardinal. Brilliant poppy scarlet; large, waved flowers of great substance; four blossoms to a stem: the best scarlet 60 2.00 Thomas Stevenson, Bright orange scarlet, almost a self 20 Vermilion Brilliant. A brilliant scarlet Spencer of splendid form 20 Wedrwood, A clear azure blue 20 White, Flowers very large and of magnificent Spencer waved form. Stems, as a rule, carry fonr blossoms 20 Lb. $2.40 2.40 3.60 2.60 2.80 .70 2.80 .70 .70 .70 8.00 2.80 2.80 2.80 .60 2.40 .60 2.20 .70 .70 2.80 2.80 VAUGHAN'S FLORIST MIXTURE OF SPENCER VARIETIES Id offering this mixture we are giving our customers tlie cream of the commercial varieties, and are confident it n-itl please those who desire a mixture of the self colored ruffled sorts with the light shades predominating 20 .70 2.80 .70 2.80 1.00 4.00 .60 2.40 UNWIN AND GRANDIFLORA TYPES .20 .20 .20 .20 .20 .20 ,70 .76 .70 .75 .60 .60 2.60 3.00 2.80 3.00 2.40 2.40 Blanche Ferry. Pink and white 1 Captain of the Blues. Purplish mauve Dainty. White, with pink edge, unique Dorothy Eckford. One of the best whites Emily Henderson, White, early and free, Frank Dolby. Largest and finest pale blue Gladys Unwin. Pale rosy pink King Edward VTI. Bright red Lady Grisel 'Hamilton. I.avender Lord Nelson. Deeper and richer than Navy Blue. same as Brilliant Blue Mrs. Geo. Higginson, Jr, Delicate light blue Navy Blue. Deep violet blue Nora Unwin. Giant white ■■■ 14 lb. 10 $0.25 .10 .25 .10 ,10 ,10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .20 .20 .20 .30 .25 .26 .26 .26 .25 .25 .25 Lb. $0.80 .90 .80 .80 .70 1.00 i.or l.Ol .90 .90 .90 .90 .90 norists' Catalog Now Ready. If You Do Not Receive a Copy, Please Write for One. Vaughan's Seed Store, 41-43 Barclay St., NEW YORK 31-33 W.Randolph St., 803 W. Randolph St., Chicago EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant. Squash, Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed, and Field Com on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the American Florist tclten writing Get Qnotatlons From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED mo„™,da,e Bristol, Pa. Mt-ntion the A»ierican Florist when writing iDniiiiiiiiiiEuiinuiiiiiniiiniiniuiiiiiiiniiiHiiii% BURPEE'S SEEDS I I PhUadelphla . f p Wbolesale Price List for Flodstl 1 S «nd Market Gardeners % ^iiiiiniiiiainnoiiiiiiiDinininiiinoioiinniiiniini^^ Mention the American Florist ii/ieii writing MICHELL'S ASTER SEED CR£GO. Blue. White. Shell pink. Rose pink. Purple, Lavender. Tr. pkt., 40o; *2.00 per oz. Mixed colors. Tr pkt. 30c; 11.25 per oz. SEMPLE'S LATE BRANCHINU, in separate colors. Tr. pkt., 30c; «1 ..W per 02. Choice mixed. Tr. pkt.. 30c; tl.OO per oz. EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING, in separate colors. Tr. pkt, 40c: $2.25 per oz. Choice mixed. Tr. pkt.. 40c; 12.00 per oz. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Northern Greenhouse Grown. EXTRA QUALITY. Per 100 seeds, 50c; p.^r 1000, *3.00; per 50OO. J13.75: t*r 10.000, 12.5.00 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List, HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Rinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLES.AXE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive. Lettuce, . Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of i/egetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Cliicago 516 The American Florist. Mar. 29, r Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' fl ssociation of America. H. W. Selby, Ptiiliidelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Hapids. Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Prices of Indoor Fruits and VefifetaWes. Chicafro, March 25. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, $3.00 to $3.75; celery, Flor- ida, crate, .$4.75 to $5.25; leaf lettuce, per box, 25 cents; radishes, per dozen bunches, 50 to 60 cents; tomatoes, 0 baskets, $4.50 to $G.00. New York, March 24. — Celery (Flor- ida), per case, $2.00 to $4.50; cucum- bers, $1.25 to .*2.(X> per dozen; mush- rooms, 50 cents to $2.25 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 25 to 60 cents; lettuce, per package. $1.00 to to $5,50; radishes, per 100 bunches, $4.00 to $6.00. Vegetable Markets. Reports to the bureau of markets, United States department of ag:ricul- ture, for the period March 18-25, show an irregular price trend with the move- ment continuing- fairly heavy. In west- ern potato producing- sections there was a feeling of greater confidence, the price ranging $1-$1.40 at Rocky Mountain and northern shipping points. Wiscon- sin and Minnesota producing sections also strengthened, closing at $1..50-$1.55 per 100 pounds, f. o. b. sacked. North- ern stock held steady in the Chicago carlot market at $1.6.5-1.75 and rarTged $1.90-$2.o5 in southern cities. Old northern cabbage stock advanced to $45 per ton in producing sections and fol- lowed a wide r.nnge. generally higher in leading consuming markets at .$3.5-$00. reaching a top of $100 in New Orleans and declined to $2.5-$30 at St. Louis. Onion markets were slightly weaker, the average price of good sacked yel- low stock in leading- consuming mar- kets being 25 cents lower at $3-$4 per 100 pounds. Texas spinach was quoted at 65-75 cents per bushel basTict f. o. b. shipping points and .$30 per ton loose. Florida celery recovered from the de- cline of the previous week and sold at .$3.50-$4 per crate f. o. b. California Golden Heart ranged .$8..50-$ll per crate in consuming markets. Florida toma- toes were rather weak at .$3.7.5-$4 per 6-basket crate at shipping points. Choice stock in northern consuming markets brought $4-$.5.25. Rbubarb and Asparagfus. One of the early spring activities in market gardening is the removal of rhubarb and asparagus fields. We gen- erally see instructions to start rhubarb from seed, and use one-year-old rliu- barb seedlings. However, we have had poor luck in this line. All the seeds we have tried, and we have tried many, have always given us a mixed lot of characters, all the way from sour-dock to select rhubarb with no two alike. Such a lot is poor property, hence we cannot advise any one to depend on seed, unless they can find a better lot than we ever had. Our local market is a great rhubarb market, and we have seen_no better anywhere. The demand Is for a pink rhubarb of good dimen- sions, hence the growers all use divis- ions from selected stock plants. These may be one-eye or two-eye cuttings, and if the crowns are old crowns, it is best to select the young, strong eyes from the outside and_discard the center. The best way to plant is to simply plow the cuttings in every third or fourth furrow when plowing the land. The cuttings .siiould be fastened to the fur- row slice, and then simply covered by the next round of the plow. The com- mon practice in this locality is clean cultivation the first year and mulching with coarse fresh manure after, and renewal ever^- fifth or sixth year by forcing the roots in hot-beds, after which they are discarded. To start new asparagus beds, one- year old seedlings are best. It is an advantage to produce them at home, as too often the shipped roots have suf- fered from drying out. Wide deep fur- rows are made five feet apart, and the yoimg roots are placed two and a half or three feet apart in the rows. It is of the utmost importance to spread the roots fan-like and horizontal; in fact, it is best to build small mounds with a hoe where the roots .ire to be. and put each root over a mound, thus yilacing them in a nntiu-al position. They resent being planted like strawberry plants with roots in vertical position. It is natiu-al for asparagus to run their roots horizontally near the surface, hence top-dressing is the method of feeding. .'Vsparagiis .are gross feeders; in fact, it is almost impossible to overfeed them, once they .arc under way. The first year, clean cultivation is the big prob- lem, and those deep furrows should not be closed in altogether until the second season; merely cover the plants enough to start them and permit the soil to re- turn to them gi'adually. In sections where the asparagus beetles are nu- merous, a poisonous .5pray must be used repeatedly to save the plants. We have used pyrox with excellent results. M.4RKETMAN. Asparagus of Rust-Resistant Type. The Washington family of rust- resistant asparagus, developed by tho United States department of agricul- ture in cooperation with the Massachu- setts .agricultural experiment station and other cooperators throughojit the country as tlje residt of 13 years of effort, is now well disseminated among interested growers and seedsmen, some of whom h.ave available stocks of the new strains for sale. The department of agricultiu-e announces that while it will continue to distribute the new strains, private enterprise must be looked to henceforth to fvu'nish the general trade with its main sujiply of seeds and roots. The names of firms and individual growers who have stocks of the new strains may be ob- tained from the bureau of plant indus- try, department of agriculture. Cultural suggestions for the growing of the new strains include early sow- ing, clean seed bed, a sma.U percentage of spinach or ladish seeds to mark the row for cultivation before the aspara- gus seedlings show, the dropping of seed by hand five to six to the foot, cultivAtion between the rows with cul- tivators or scuffle hoes, and removal of weeds in the tows by hand. In digging seedlings great pains should be taken to preserve all the storage roots unbroken and unbruised. Trimming the roots down to a uniform length of six or eight inches is strong- ly condemned. One-year-old roots are said to do better than two-y€ar-(-)ld roots of the same stock. The ideal shoot should be about an inch in diameter, straight and not much flat- tened, of clean growth, with scales fit- ting closely in a tight bud. The department of agriculture has recently issued a circular giving in- formation on the breeding and culture of the new rust-resistant strains of asparagus supplementary to that on general asparagus .growing contained in Farmers' Bulletin _829. Chicago's Future. W. A. Bertram, .general manager of Great Lakes & Gulf Transportation Co., says : "When the Calumet-Sag canal is finished and Lake Calumet de- veloped into the world's greatest in- land harbor, we shall .see Chicago the most densely populated island in the world, with the lake on one side and canals from north to west and south to east. Chicago will be the consum- ing center of America, enjoying the same water rate as the Atlantic coast. Water and coal made Pittsburgh. We are on the fringe of a large coal dis- trict, and the iron Pittsburgh uses is at our own back yard. When the canal system is completed we will have every manufacturing advan- tage." ^'Market Gardening >> \i\ elementnr.y text boolc containing 102 pages, 5x7,with 36 iUustrations, by F. L.Yeaw, manager o( the Oasis Farm & Orehai-d Co., Roswell, N.M, t'luth Bound, 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters ol Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Manriel-Wurzel, Giant Half-SuSar Mangel Wurzels. Beet, Carrot, Celery, Danttelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Kadlsh, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. EndUsh Catalogue on AppUcation. ENGUSH CORRESPONDENCE. 1919. The American Florist. 517 Hydrangeas ROOTED CUTTINGS. Readv immediately after Easter. All cut- tings takea from the best selected wood. French Varieties and Otaksa. Radiant, Chautrud, Bouqaet Rose, Baby Bimblnette, Mme. Moulliere, Otaltsa, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. C. U. LIGGIT Office: 325 Bulletin Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Avierican Florist when writing We have the following plants ready for shipment; Coleus in rooted cuttiogs. Heliotrope in 2^-inch and rooted cuttings. Moonvines iu 2i4-i»ob and rooted cuttings. Salvia in 2\<2-\tich and rooted cuttings. Sander and Marguerite Daisies. 2%-lnch and rooted cuttings. Rose and Ivy Geraniums. 2Ms-incb and rooted cuttings. S'lrengeri, 2J^-Inch, 3-inch and 4-inch. Begonias. Cbatalalne. 2%-inch, 3-lnch and 4-lncb. Luminosa, 2%-inch and 4Inch. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin. HI. Mention the American Florist when writing Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the American Florist when writino GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. None for sale now. Order» booked for summer delivery only. S. A. Nutt, Bnctiner, Ricard. Poitevlne. Asparagus Plumosus.— My usual high quality of •lock. Deliveries beginning May Isl at 13.50 per 100, $30.0U per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR. LANCASTER, Pi Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the Americayi Florist when writinp CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writitig ^^fVWWW^^^^^^^^^^^V^/V^^J'^^'W/WW^W^^^^^^ Seasonable Stock READY NOW Achyranthus HerbSti, (dwarf, brighest red) $ 4 Ageratum, Little Blue Star and White Cap 3. Abutllon, Daydawn (Pink) 6 Asparagus Plumosus, 1^2 in-. $3 00 per 100; 2J^ in 4 Asparagus Sprengeri, 6 in, long top 20 Coleus Golden Crown 3 Cuphea Platycentra (Cigar Plant) 3 Dracaena Indivlsa, heavy, 6 in. specimens Dracaena Indlvisa, 7 in. specimens 1. FiCUS Elastlca, 6 in. pots, 18 in. high Lantana Weeping 4 Parlor Ivy 3 Manettla BlCOlor (Manetta Vine) 4 Salvia Splendens, Zurich and Bonfire $3.60 per 100; 30. .00 per 100 .50 per 100 .00 per 100 .00 per 100 1.00 per 100 ,60 per 100 ,50 per 100 .75 each ,00 each .75 each 00 per 100 ,50 per 100 .00 per 100 ,00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio ^^^^^^^^^J'l^^^^^^JV^^Jv^^^,p^^^^^^MV^x^Jw^^^JVJWJWJV^ Rose Plants Wanted We need a considerable quantity of good Rose Plants in variety, 2^-inch or 3-inch, for immediate delivery. Send list, giving quan- tities and prices. DIN6EE & CONARD CO., West Grove, Pa. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAMFORNIA |iiniiiiiniiiiiiiniMifliiiiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiunniiiiiiiiii!iiuiiiiiiiiiiiii| I Robert Craig Co... | I ^/^ PALMS I I and Novelties In Oecoradve Plants, g I Market and 49i[] Sfs., Philadelphia, Pa. | piimuiiiniimiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijmiimimiiininiiniiniiuiinniiiiuiiie CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when ivriting JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years* experience. Ail seasonable varieties. Our stocks aie vei-y complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City CANNAS Dormant roots all sold. We have a few hundred well established plants from 3 inch pots, King Humbert, $6.50 per 100; Yellow King Humbert, fS 00 per 100. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Alonzo J. Bryan Wkolesale Florlat WASHINGTON. NEW JERSEY Grower of Geraniums. Fuchsias, Heliotropesi Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, includ- ing^ Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See our display Adv. in American Florist, April 6, 1918, page 612. Correspondence solicited. 518 The American Florist. Mar. 29, The Nursery Trade 4 American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mavhew, Wnxahachie. 'IVx., Presi- dent: J. Edward M.on, Morrisvill", Pa.. Vice-President; Curtis Nye Smith. 19 Con- eressSt.. Hoston, Mass., Secretary and Coun- sel. Forty-lour annual convention will be held iit, Chioaso in 1919. VistTBaj CHICAGO : P. J. Lynch, New Ca.stle, Ind. Amawalk, N. Y. — The main otKce of the Amawalk Nursery, Inc, has been moved from Eddyville to this city. TliK .annual meeting' and exhibition of the American Peony Society will be held in Detroit, Mich., next June, the date and place to be announced later. Washington, D. C. — An oak. dedi- cated to the soldier dead of the depart- ment of agriculture, was planted on the department grounds, March '2i\, by Secretary of Agriculture Houston. William Goijjring, the eminent Eng lish landscape gardener, passed away February 2(<. The design of an old English garden surrounding the Brit- ish pavillion at the St. Ix)uis exposition in 1'.I04 was carried out in a line way and obtained for him a gold medal. Arsenic for Killing: Surplus Trees. In oleaning- up pasture land or clear- ing new land for crops it is often de- sirable to kill trees by some method surer and quicker than the old-time method of girdling. In dealing with the kinds of trees which sprout froin the stump, such as the oaks, hickories, and red gum, a reliable method of killing is especially needed. For the purpose of poisoning trees, arsenic has been successfully used in both this and other coimtries, often killing trees in a few weeks or a few days which by the simple girdling pro- cess would require months. Useful di- rections for making up a poison solu- tion for quick and effective work in all kinds of timber, together with the method of application are given below, quoted from a recent number of the Australia Forestry Journal. In Aus- tralia, it appears, much investigation has been carried on, and this method has been widely used with excellent re- sults. Following is the formula : Arsenic, 1 pound. Washing soda, 1 pound, or caustic soda, V2 pound. Whiting, 'A pound. Water, 4 gallons. Since the ordinary white arsenious oxide of commerce is not soluble in water to any great degree, soda has to be used for the purpose. When large amounts of the poi«on are de- sired washing soda will he cheaper, but for small amounts caustic soda will perhaps be found the handiest. To prepare the solution, first dissolve the soda (either form) in a convenient amount of water, using; heat, if desira- ble, to assist and hasten it; then slow- ly add the arsenic, previousl.v made into a thin paste (as the housewife treats her cornflour), stirring all th(^ time; place on a strong flre, and after It has come to the boil, allow it to re- main boiling: for at least half an hour: stir from time to time, and be careful to .otand on the side away from the fumes, as, boinp poisonous, they are apt to cause sickness. When the ar- senic is thoroughly dissolved, the so- lution may be made up to tlie required bulk by adding the remainder of the water, either hot or cold. The whit- ing is added merely to serve as an in- dicator of the trees treated as it turns white on drying. The best time for carrying on the op- eration of poisoning is when the tree is dormant, or during the winter months. This will most surely prevent sucker- ing, although trees can be killed prac- tically any time of the year. In applying the poison, the tree is first girdled by a series of heavy down- ward strokes of the ax through the bark and well into the wood, leaving the chips protruding outward in a "frill" extending completely around the tree. It is necessary that this "frilling" process be thoroughly done, which alone would ordinarily kill the tree after some time. A half pint for small trees to a quart for very large trees of the poison is then poured into the chipped surface, taking care to sat- urate the wood thoroughly. An old tea- pot or kettle with a spout serves" well the purpose of pouring without need- less waste or spilling down the tree. Saplings may be cut off low down and the poison applied over the stump by a swab stick. If this is done when the sap is down the tree will be com- pletely killed and suckering prevented. HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes suppllad. Price list now ready. The D. HiU Nursei7 Co. ETersrcca SpedalisU Urxesl Growers id Ancfica Box 404. DUNDEE, OL. SNOW QUEEN CANNA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. A O. H. New York Convention. And 100 othernotable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. xh. P.ONARD 8 [=-^ WEST GROVE "JONES CO. Robert Pyle, Pres. ^ Aol.\ PENN'A. . Winlzer.Vice-Prej. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCIf DAKLIA FARMS. p. O. Berlin, N. J. 'WUIiamstown Juno., N. Y. VERBENAS Mammoth mixed, cool erown seedlings ready to pot, $l.fO per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Salvia Bonfire (seedliDgs], 91.00 per 100, nny quantity. Alyssum Double Giant, 2-iDch, 82.00 per 100. Geraniums, all booked ahead at this time. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, n. y. Specialists in Specimen Steele FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box> ivoods. Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Evergreens. Write for Prices COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, bic EVREIKA. CALIFORNIA. IBOLIUM S'y^?!^ HARDY PRIVET. L.lbofaxOvallfoliuni) To be sent out in the Fall ol 1919, THE ElM CITY NURSERY CO., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc , More about it Inter. Introducers of BOX-BARBERRY NEW HAVEN, CONN. SELECT HOLLAND STOCK For Florists and Nurserymen Rhododendrons, hardy American sorts (can select good plants for pots, from 18-24 inch grade). Any quantity. 18-24 inch, 8 to 12 buds $1.26 each 24-30 inch, 12 to 15 buds 2.00 each Boxwood, bush form, 12 inches high 60 each 18 inches high l.OOeach " " " 24 inches high 1.50 each Boxwood, pyramid, 42 inches high 3.60 each " " 48 inches high 4.60 each " " 54 inches high 5.50 each Boxwood, globe, 16 X 16 inches high 3.25 each 18 X 18 inches high 4.00 each 20 X 20 inches high 5.00 each Azalea Mollis, 15 to 18 inches, full of buds 76 each Azalea Pontica, 18 inch, named colors, full of buds 1.00 each Kalmla Latlfolla, 18 to 24 inch, full of buds 1.25 24 inch, full of buds 1.75 Arlstllochlo SlphO (Dutchman's Pipe), 4 foot tops 40 Magnolia Soulangeana, 4-6 feet, well budded 2.50 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writ iiip 1919. The American Florist. 519 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ACHYRANTHES. ACHYRANTHES EMER90NI. Fine 2-inch, $3.00 per 100; 3-lnch. $6.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls. la. AGERATUMS. Ageraium. Little Blue Star and White Cap, $3.50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, Ohio. AIiYSSUM. Alyssum. Double Giant, 2-Inch. $2.00 per 100. Elmer RawUngs, Allegany, N. Y. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAG0S Plumosus Nanus. Extra strong and bushy 3-lnch pots, $7.00 per 100; Sprengerl, 3-inch. $6.00 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 1%-lnch, $3.00 per 100; 2%-inch. $4.00 per 100. Sprengerl, 6-lnch, long tops, $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus. Usual high quality stock. Deliveries beginning May 1. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. 60 4-inch Sprengerl. 12c each; 100 3-inch Sprengerl. $5.00 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTERDAY. Noliomls. III. Asparagus plumosus. 3-lnch. 7c: Sprengerl, A- Inch, 10c. WOLFE, THE FLORIST. Waco, Tex. BOXWOOD. Boxwood, bush form, pyramid and globe. For sizes and prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. CARNATIONS. «1JLBS. iJulbs. Gladioli. Positively American grown ready for immediate shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Bulbs. *;i:idi«diis. ready for immediate ship- ment. For varieties, sizt-s and jirii-e.** see dis- play an. B. F. WINTERSON CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. BENCH ROSE PLANTS White Killarnev. per 100, $7.0i.); per 1000 $60.00. Richmond, per 100, $9,00; per 1000 $80.00, PETER K'BINBERG Wholesale Florist :;(> East Randolph St. Chicago 8.O00 Good. Strong 2i4-inch PINK KILLARNEY— Ready to shift. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000. GEORGE REINBER'G. 102 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago BENCH ROSE PLANTS— 2 YEAR 5000 Montrose — 500 Russell $500 takes the lot, WEISS-MEYETR CO.. Maywood, IlllnolB, Two new roses of which we have a surplus stock: Roselind strong plants, 2^-in., $15 per 100; 3V>-in., $20 per 100; Silvia, extra heavy plants, SVa-in.. $20 per 100. F, R. Plerson, Tarrytown, N. Y, 2,000 3-INCH COLUMBIA ROSES Nice strong, heavy stock. Order early. $25.00 per 100; $200 per l.OOO. WALTER A. AMLING CO,, Maywood, III, Rose cuttings. Elegant cuttings of Columbia. $12 per loO; $110 per 1,000. Special discounts on quantity lots. Cash, please. ALBERT F. .\MLING CO.. Maywood, 111. Rose Premier. Own roots, March delivery, 2%-lnch,, $30,00 per 100. Grafted, $35.00 per 100, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, SEEDS. SEEDS. Cabbage seeds. Genuine Imported, very best Danish grown 1918 crop. Per lb. Copenhagen Market, selected stock $11.60 Dutch Winter or Hollander, selected stock 10,50 Danish Ballhead, selected stock 10.00 Danish Roundhead, selected stock 9.50 Cauliflower seeds, Danish grown. Per oz. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected stock. $2.00 New Earliest Snowball, selected stock.,, 2.50 Dry Weather, selected stock 2.50 Danish Perfection, selected stock 2.76 STANDARD SEED COMPANY, Racine, Wis, Seeds, Michell's Aster and Asparagus plu- mosus. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue. Henry F. MIchell Co. 618 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seed, .\sparagus phunosus Nanus. New crop, cleaned, lath-house grown. For prices see dls- pliiv advertisement elsewhere In this issue, McHutchlson & Co,, 95 Chambers Street, New York City. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request, R. C, McGill & Co,, wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif, Seeds. Garden of all kinds. For Tatietiea and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Everett R. Peacock Co.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Seeds, Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. R'obinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F, Hurff. Swedes- boro, N, J. Seeds. Aster for florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere la this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Seeds. Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus, green- house grown, 45c per 100, $3.50 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seed Cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very best strains. Prices on application, .1. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, mnsk- melon, squash and numpkin; sweet flint and dent com. The C, Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb, Seed. Wood's famous Southern ensilage corns. Write for catalogue and prices. T. W, Wood & Sons, Richmond. Va. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters and flower seed in general; tomato, lima and pole beans, John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif, Seeds, specialties; Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn, George R, Pedrlck A Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N, J, Seed. Beet, iweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & sons, 82 Dey St., New York, Seeds, Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B, Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn, Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetables of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B, Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge, N, Y. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seels, I. Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and ElUcott St«., Baltimore, Md, Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pe««, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In varletT. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W, Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, tamlps, R & M, Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230 w. Klnzle Street, Chicago, Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet pea. and Nasturtium a specialty, Routiahn Se«ns, .18 Murray St., New Yorli. VINCAS. 50,000 Variegated Vinca rooted cuttings. Pine summer rooted stocli. many now mailing shoots from underground buds. Just rieht for potting. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1.000. Cash. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids. Iowa. VINC.4. VAR.. 50 4-inch at 12c each. Cash, please. Edgar Easterday. Noliomis. 111. ZEBRINA. WaDderlnff Jew. anv color. 2^-in.. 3c eacb. WOLFE. THE FLORIST. Waco. Texas. MISCEIilvANEOrS. Greenhouse glass, heavy In thickness, ■well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factored for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags im to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitchburg, Mass. Zeoke's Npw Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal.. $3.00. The Escell Laboratories, 115-117 B. South Water St., Chicago. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cotta'*e Gardens Nurseries. Inc.. Eureka, Calif. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12-in.. $2.25: 14-in.. $3.00; 16-in.. $4.50. Michi- gan Cut Flower Exchange. 264-66 Randolph St.. Detroit. Mich. Rito, the energizer. for soil bacteria: $5 per 1(0 lbs., ex quay Boston or New York. The Molassine Co.. Ltd., East Greenwich, London. England. Feather flowers ; used by many florists for profitable side line. A pre-eminent home flower. DeWlTT SISTERS. Grand Blvd.. Battle Creek. Mich. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch- binder Bios., Room 731. 11 S. La .Salle St., Chicago. Cards for all occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John Henry Co.. Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. London. England. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on amplication. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. MISCELLANEOUS. Dreer's "Riverton Special"* cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Plym- outh Place, Chicago. Basliets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlein" Baslset Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write tor catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. T. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Onion Stocli Yards, Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing, F, 0. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New Yorls. Glass, large stocli and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co.. Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10,000. J2.00; 50,000, $8,75. W. J, Cowee, Berlin, N, Y. Greenhouse boilers. Knoeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie Street. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. CHTPFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-in, and 6-ln. chitTon. Joseph Zlska & Sons. 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CIXXAMON VINES. CHINESE CINNAMON VINES Largest grower in the world. Why not sell this money maker? Easily sold, easily handled: sure to grow and sure to please. Sti-ong tubers or roots, mailing size. $2.5 per 1.000. Smaller quauti- ties. same rate. Particulars free. A.. T. COOK, Cinnamon Vine Specialist. Hyde Park, N. Y. FLORISTS' SUPPMES. We handle a general line of florists supplies, ribbon« chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ztska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111, Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayers'dorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W, 25th St,, New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of ail kinds of greenhouses and conservatoi'ies. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dictsch Co., 2642 SheHield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., SKiS Biackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave.. Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc. everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1580 Kingsbury St., Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts, Lockland Lumber Co.. Lockland. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co.. 2.51 Elm St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouses of every description. Write for plans and estimate. American Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Masonic Temple. Chicago. Sasb operators and Teenhousc fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind, POTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2^4-i^.. $5.53; 2%-in., $6.50: 3-in., $8.45: 3%-in.. $10.40: 4-in.. $13.00 per 1.000; less 25 per cent. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago, Neponset waterproof paper flower pots. Tough and durable. Hold moisture better than clay pots. Free sample and booklet. Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass, Paper flower pots. For sizes and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. George H. Augermueller Co., 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices, Kahlcr Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hemdon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A, H. Hews & Co., Inc.. Cambridge. Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison, N. J. Nikoteen. excellent for spraying. Aphis Pupk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St, Lonls. C.\RNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES, Mend you split carnations. Finest article for ( aination growers introduced so far; 35c for 1,000; 3,000 for $1.00, postage paid. MICHIGAN CDT FLOWER EXCHANGE, 264 Randolph Street. Detroit, Mich. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000, 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfleld, Mass, Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c: 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg. lU. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs of wire desifms for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Ziska & Sons, Cnicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 522 The American Florist. Mar. 29, THE KROESCHELL Is making the most wonderful Greenhouse heating record in the world. Florists who have used other makes are continually giving the Kroeschell the highest praise. ONE OF BOSTON*S WELL KNOWN GROWERS The Kroeschell has taken the place of four cast iron boilers at a big saving in coal. We are using it now for the fifth year. The longer we use it the better we like it. (Signed) A. B. KNOWLTON. NORTH GRAFTON, MASS. Kroeschell Bros. Co., THE KROESCHELL Has replaced hundreds of cast iron boilers. In every case higher temperatures are secured with the Kroeschell. with the same piping and with less fuel. THE FLANT KING OF THE WEST I have used Kroeschell Boilers ever since I built ray first greenhouse. They have always given me the very best satisfaction and 1 believe them as good boilers as money can buy. 452 W. Erie St., (Signed) F. OECHSLIN, CHICAGO. CHICAGO, ILL. WHOL.ESAl,E CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Augermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, ftlo. Bassetrt & Washburn. Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers* Assn.. Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P,. New York. Proment, H. E.. New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein. I.. New York. Grossberg-Tyler-Pinnerman Co., Chicago. Hart, George B.. Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co.. The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin, 111. Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo, Levy, Joseph J., New York. Mackle, William. New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi. Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York, Miller & Musser, Chicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neiainger Co.. Jos. G.. Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson, A. N,, Cromwell. Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa, Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J.. New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Eeid. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Relnberg, George, Chicago. Relnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rledel & Meyer. Inc.. New York. Rnsch . pages and 44 illus- trations. Cloth. Price, $6.00. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Fraotice, — By M. O. Kains. For the practical man. the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages, fullv Illustrated. Price. $1.50. Success in Market Gardening. — By Herbert Rnwson. No one in the business for profit can be without this latest edition. 271 pages and 22 Illustrations. Price. $1.10. Vines, and How to Grow Them, — By Wm. M. McCulloni. A list of varieties for dlfTerent lo- cations Is contained in this book of 300 pages. Illustrated. Price. $1.10. Daffodils, Narcissi. How to Grow Them. — By A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price. $1.21. Commercial Rose Culture. — By Eber Holmes. A practical guide to modern methods. 166 pages. 67 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.75. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicaao, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 523 Asalea Pota, Hansins BaafcetB, Lawn Vaaea, Uma, Btc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Potteiy Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO.. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manofactarers of FLOWER POTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Glass Cloth A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, cold frames, etc. Per sq. yd., 34c; 25 yds., at 33c; 50 yds., at 32c; 100 yds., at 31M:c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with PUlsbury's Carnation Staples No tools required. Molntyre Floral Co.. says it's a success. 1000. 35c; 3r00. *1, postpaid I L. Pillsbury, ^ks^s. ni. Mention the American Florist when writina ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted ! Ask lor oar catalogue. GIBLIN 5 CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2.25; 50,000, J9.75. Mannfactnred by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by Dealers Mention the American Florist ivhen writinfj -are YOl quitting business? If you're not planning more and better green- houses, quitting will be your next move, because with the increased demand for produce, intensive cultivation and increased production under the best conditions becomes a necessary element of success. Quit or build — that's the slogan. But the cost of building ? Get an estimate from us. — it's free. American Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 50 Broad St., NEW YORK. Drawer 335, PANA, ILL. Masonic Temple, CHICAGO. Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Factory at Louisville, Neb. Office: 928 Omaha National Bank Building. George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prioei 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing Bonse UARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES -OUR SPECIAUTY- ^VRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Ct.. Chicago Mentioii the American Florist when writinfi DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Slyle "RIVERTON HOSE" Furuished in lenk'ths up to BOO feet without senm or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST - 9!i-iuett&Wasbburn.492 Banmer Aug R 509 Baur Window Glass Co... IV Bayersdorfer H&Co.iOl Begerow's SC6 Berger Bros ..500 Berning H G 500 Bodger J & Sons Co.. 512 Boland J B 509 Bolgiano J &San 514 Bramley & Son 509 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 510 Breitmeyer'sJSoos. 506 BriggB Floral Co. ...508 Broadway Florist. .507 Brown A ] Seed Co.. 510 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 512 Bryan Alonzo J 517 Buchbinder Bros. . . .524 BnckbeeH W 5(j8 Bndlong Co J A 4% Bnroee W A Co 515 California Florists,.. 507 Central Floral Co... 509 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 524 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 499 Clark E B Seed Co.. 514 Clarke's Sons D 508 Clay&Son HI Coan J J 503 Coles WW 517 Conard & Jones Co. .518 Cook A T 486 Cooke Geo H 5C9 Cottage Gardens Nursinc 518 Cowee W J 523 Coy HCSeedCo... 513 Craig Robt Co 517 Cranmer M L 494 Danker Fred A &8 DardsChas 506 Oietsch A & Co IV Didgee& Conard Co. 517 Dominion Floral Lo. 506 DornerF&SonsCo.517 Drakos Co 505 DreerH A 523 524 Dnlnth Floral Co.. ..518 DodIod John H 506 Eble Charles 505 Rdwards Fold Box .111 Elm City NurseryCo 518 Brne& Co 498 Eicell Laboratories. II Byres HG 505 Fallon Florist 50'; Foerster Co Joseph. .493 Foley Greenhouse „MfgCo HI FordM C 503 Ford William P 5o3 Fox J M &Son Inc.. 507 FranenfelderC 508 Freeman MrsJ B....507 FreyC H 508 Frey & Frey 508 Friedman 5C9 Froment H E 503 Futterman Bros 502 Galvin Thos F 5t'7 Gasser J M Co 506 Giblin & Cn 523 Gnatt TheOve Co...49U Godioesn R & M....512 Goldstein 1 503 GorhamPrinteryInc.il I Grakelow Chaa H...5f6 Grand RpidsFloCo. 508 Grimm & Gorly 509 Grossbeig-Tyler- Finnermann Co.... 496 Gude Bros 505 HabermehlsSonsJ J.505 Hardesty & Co 507 Hart George B....'. 5*3 Hart Henry 505 Haven Seed Co The. 517 Heacock Jos Co 517 Heinljohn G&Son.5l8 Henderson A&Co... I Henderson Lewis... 506 Henry Co The John. 499 Henshaw Floral Co .503 Hentz &Nash 502 Herr Albert M 517 Hess & Swoboda 5C6 Hession . . i 507 Hews & Co A H 523 Hill DNursCo 518 Hollywood G'rdens.5C6 Holm & Olson 506 Holton&HunkelCo.5Cl Hort Advertiser 524 House of Flowers. ..505 Hurfi Edgar F 515 Hurst &Son 512 Ickes-brann Mill Co. IV IdlewildGreenhs 509 Jahn Hugo 506 Jones Percy 494 loy Floral Co 505 Kahler Pottery Co. .523 Kasiing W F Co I Keller Pottery Co Geo 523 Keller Sons J B 507 Kelway Sc Son 513 Kennicott Bros Co.. 498 Kervan Co The 503 Kessler Wm 503 Kottmiller A 505 Kroeschell BrosCo..522 Krnchten John 499 Knehn C A 5i 1 Kuhl Geo /» 517 K under d A E 614 LandrethSeedCo...51S Lang Flo &Nur Co. 508 Lange A 505 Leborins J J 507 LeeF&S 499 Leonard Seed Co.... 515 Levine&Co 485 Levy JosJ 502 LiggitC U 517 LitilefieldFloiisi ...5(8 Lockland Lnm Co.. .Ill London Flow'rSho .519 Long Island Flo Co. 505 Louis Simon Freres &Co 516 Louise Flower Shop. 507 McCalluro Co 501 McGillRC&Co....512 McHutchi»on&Co. .514 Mackie William 503 Malandre Bros 508 Mangel 509 Matinews tbe Flo'st.507 MatthewsonJE 505 May&CoLL 509 Meconi Paul 503 Metairie Ridge Nor»ery 508 Michell HenryF Co 515 Michigan BulbFarm513 Michigan Lut Flower Eichange 499 Millane loseph A. ..5('2 Miller Floral Co 508 Miller & Muaser 499 Molassine Co The... 489 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel 509 Nat Flcrists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co.. .500 Newell A 508 N YCutFlowerEi..5(3 N Y Floral Co 509 Nicotine MfgCo 524 Niesseo Leo Co 500 Okmulgee Window Glass Co IV Orchid Florists 508 Pajan Louis E 505 Psimet W J & Son. ..507 PappasDJ 507 ParkFloralCo 507 GREENHOUSE O I^A. BKST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & OO. Za03 LUMBEUl ST. CHICAGO. ILL. Peacock Dahlia Fr..518 Peacock ER Co 511 Pearson E W 508 Pedrick GR&Son..512 PennThe Florist.. .519 Peters & Reed Poty.. 523 PhiladelDbia Whole- sale Floral Ex 501 Philips Bros 508 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson FR Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 510 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 508 Pillsbury XL 523 PittsburgCut FloCo 500 Podesta&Baldocchi.509 Poehlmann Bros Co. 491 PoUworth C CCO...501 Polykranas Geo J ... .503 Potter Floral Co. ...505 Pressing Seed Co WC. 510 Pulverized Manare Co The 522 Pyfer A T & Co 495 RaedleinBasket Co. .497 Randall ALCo 499 RandairsFlowSbop.509 Randolph & Mc- Clements 508 Rawlings Elmer 518 Ready Reference. ...519 Reed & Keller ill Regan Ptg House. ...523 Reid Edw 50.i Reinberg Geo 499 Reinberg Peter 493 Rice Bros 501 Kice Jerome BSeed Co 511 Riedeia Meyer 503 Robinson J CSeed Co. 513 RockWmLFIwrCo..508 Rodgers J W 505 Rohnert Waldo 515 Ronsley Florist. .. 505 Ro endale Grhs 514 Kosery Floral Co ...509 Rontzahn Seed Co ..513 RuscbG & Co 501 SaakeO C 505 SalzerSeed Co 509 Sceery Edward 507 Schiller the Florist.. 507 Schillo ALnm Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son 507 524 Schmidt Chaa L 509 ShaSerGeoC 509 Sharp Partridge & Cp 524 ShcDPardH W 509 Sheridan Walter F..503 Siebrecht George C. 503 Simon & Son 1 N....5t3 Situation& Wants.. .485 SkidelskySS& Co.. I Smith A W&CO....506 Smith & Co ED 517 Smith & Fetters Co.. 508 Smith Henry 508 Speelman& Sons CJ.513 Storrs & Harrison... -.517 518 Stnmpp G.E.M....507 Thorhurn JM & Co .512 Tonner O A&L A..4% Totty Chas H 517 Traendly&Srhenck.503 Traveling Wholesale Florist 502 Trepel Jos 507 Turner Bros 523 United Cut Flo Co.. SOS Vangban AL& Co.. 495 Vaughan's Seed Store I 488 515 Vick'sSonsJas 517 Vincent R Jr &Soni C" I Walker F Co 505 WeberFH 508 Weidemann H G....5(i7 Weiland&Risch ..499 Weir James 505 Westeibeek& Klyn.513 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 511 WleiorBros 494 Williams MrsE A.. .509 Winterson Co E F..494 Wiltbold G Co 504 505 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Goldeoson.S05 WoodTW & Sons.. 514 WoodruS SD &Sons.512 Yokohama Nurs Co. 514 Young A L&CO....502 Young John & Co. . .5''3 7.ech& Mann... 497 499 No loss if you r mend your split carna- tions Avith $ i^ Superior Carnation 8 ^^K STAPLES ^r 35c per 1000: Jy 3000 for JI.OO. w Postpaid. JL ' * Wm. Schlatter V & Sdp After Before 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass Mention the American Florist when writinri A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade: it Is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postage, JI.OO. As the H. A. Is a purely TRADE! me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address KDrTORS OF «H. A," LOWDHAM. NOTTS, ENGLAND REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 1 1 S. La Salle St.. Room 731. CHICAGO, ILL NIKOTEEN For Spraying. AFHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Your Dealer for It, NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS. Up-To-Date Sash Operating Device and Greenliouse Fittings. Put your proposition up to us, we can take care of your require- ments. Write for catalogue. Advance Co. Ricbmond, Ind. rreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenboiiscs Drive eur ud trae. becuxe both bevels are on the lame tide. Can't twlit and bleak tbe glass in drivioE. Galvaa* Ized and will Hot tosu No rights or lefts. The Peerless Clazing Point Is patented. No others lilce^ It. Order from your dealej. or direct from os. 1000.90c. postpaid. I Samples free. BZHST A. DKEES.I T14 Chestnut Btrsst^ Pttlltdolphliv. SPECIFY Magic Brand Fertilizers Precipitate Bone Pliosphate Pure Steamed Bone IMeal Magic Special Rose and Carnation feitilizcr Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure Natures Own Fertilizer Writ"' for priv'esaiiil our Instructive Hook containing KotHlinff Chiirts. Chicago Feed Cc Fertilizer Co. Manufacturers and Distributors UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Bmsrica is "ths Prow of the UbsseI; there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the &rst ta touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. UI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 5, 1919. No. 1609 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyrieht 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at the Post Otlice at Chic:it:o, Illinois. under act of March 3. Ifc79. Published Evebt Saturday et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United Slates and Mexico. $] ,.^0 a year; Canada. $2.00: I-urope and Countries in Postal Union. J2.50. Volumes Half Yearly Froii Aupnst 3. 1901. Single Copies, lOcents. Address a II correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J, F. Ammann. Edwardsville. 111.. President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich.. Vice- President; John Yodng. 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary ; J. J. Hebb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-fifth annual convention will be held at Detroit. Mich., August 19-21. 1919. Thirty- sixth annual convention at Cleveland, O., 1930. AMERICAN S\VEET PEA SOCIETY. Officers— G. W. K^rr Doylestown, Pa., Presi d"nt; Wm. Grat, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R.I., Secretary. Ne&t annual exhibition, .June, 1919. My Garden. When .Si)riiig t-omes^ siuiling tbroueh the v-tun} I love to take my trusty hf>e .^lul in a mill]. Arcadian mood do out auil make my garden gi-ow, >'o fintr outdoor sport I know, X ir oiip that offers greater wcaltli. A i-altii i-oiitent it does bestow. And that rare fruit of |>erfect liealtii. A partnersliip with the Divine I feel in all I plant or sow. The care and delving nnist lie mine Anil rjod will make the flowers grow And fruits to ripen in tlie row. Bnt more tliaii Nature's kind im-rease Fi'oni out my happy labors flow: .More tlian all that, heart-ease and peace. T^x* oft in barter and in trade Our gain another's loss must show. Hnt what is in my garden made Is never tbioneli my brother's woe. T feel the kind and easy gh)W "f one whose time is wisely spent; I-iUe busy bees the hotns go T<. bring the honey of content. Ij' envoi My garden, unto yon I owe My spirit's wider range and scope That i-a'ises in my heart to grow A hiiiher faith, a nobler hoite. -Thomas Uanax Hunter, in Satnrdav Evening Post. SUGGESTIONS FOR EASTER. Easter Stock. The concensus of opiPion of the best judges of the Easter plant market, is that all flowering plants of whatever grade, will be sold at good prices. In fact, at this writing, April 1. there is little that is not engaged, and many have been compelled to accept, oi- only flu from 25 to ijl) per cent of the amount of the orders desired. Those growers who took cnances with cold storage giganteums will come out away ahead, as in nearly all cashes they have turned out much bet- ter tlian expected. But even with this success, and the Bermudas and the Azores, there will not be one-quarter the usual supply. Belgian azaleas are of course out of the question, but a very good substi- tute is the Japanese hardy azalea. Hinodigiri. These, particulai-ly in four- inch pots, when bushy, well flowered specimens, are in greiat demand for combination baskets, and on account of its comparative low price, popular with all buyers. Larger stock, with their great wealth of small flowers, closely set on evsn the smallest shoot, arc quite the equal, as a decorative plant, of the best imported Belgian va- rieties, and have the added advantage of being perfectly hardy. The choicest plants of all the Easter assortments are the varieties of heather and Boronia elatior. Such stock is never plentiful, as it has to be grown by specialists, men w-ho in addition, are assisted by reason of favorable loca- tion, securing natural suitable tempera- ture and atmosphere. ■ Hydrangeas were never better than the various stocks seen this season, nearly all of which are the newer French varieties. Growers should se- lect one of the dwarfest growers and finish it in four-inch pots, as there is a great demand for this size for basket combinations. Rambler and baby ram- bler roses, while not as plentiful as the hydrangeas, will be the two quantity items of the Easter a-ssortment. There will also be quite a supply of tea ro-ses. plants fcrced a year ago and discarded, Ophelia, Sunburst. Hoosier Beauty, and the ever popular American Beauty. These, grown in pots during the sum- mer, make fine stock for forcing for Easter. Magna Charta is seen In many stocks. There is no better vari- ety grown for a pot plant. The cold spell cf March 20-2!;> vi'as a great boon to the growers of buUxius stock, which had been coming on so fast that it was thought impossible to hold these in Mower for Easter. They are now de- claied to be on the safe side and can be counted on. The matter of the high prices is viewed quite seriously by the timid ones. There should be no uncertainty regarding this all important matter. The cost of production has been much greater than ever before, the wholesale price is now twice that of a year ago. and the ratio of profit tliat was found necessary when prices were low or normal.' must still be maintained. A retailer said recently: "It takes nerve to ask .$1 for the plant that I sold last year for $2, but I get it: in fact, I have to, and while during the past winter I have not handled quite so much plant stock, yet my books show a good vol- ume of business and a fair profit." Easter Plant Baskets. There is no Easter offering more ef- fective or salable in the store than a well arranged basket of flowering and foliage plants. They are bound to figure prominently this year on account of the scarcity of so many of the pop- ular favorites, such as azaleas, lilies, rhododendrons and most of the bulbous stock which latter can hardly be held until the late date. These plant combinations can be made up in all kinds of receptacles. The supply houses offer baskets and hampers in all sizes and great variety of form and coloring: they are seen in round, oval and square, with high and low handles, all fitted with tins or water proof receptacles. There are self colors or combinations of every tint imaginable. 526 The American Florist. April The less expensive holders are, painted plant tu))s, earthen pans and bark covered boxes. The trellis box is also a good seller, the latticed support, when trimmed with a baby rambler, offering a splendid background for the small plants in front. The foliage plants consist of small palms, kentias or arecas, in three or four inch pots, sinall Pandanus. Veit- chii. variegated funkias. dracaenas in variety, particularly Sanderiana and Kelleriana. Crotons are especially val- uable in three and four-inch pots. Nephrolepis Norwood, elegantissima. Smithii and Verona, all feathered ferns, are very effective. The near Farley- ense, or adiantums. Glory fern, cunea- tum and Croweanum add grace and refinement while Pteris cretica and Mayii, with their white strii>ed foliage, relieve heavy spots of green. Any of the flowering plants that are available are, of course, to be used in these combinations. Many that are not symmetrical, or with scarcely blos- soms enough to make a salable plant, will fit into and give color and good flni-sh to many plant arrangements. There is great enonomy of time, and a much better gi-owth and finish, to all work of thi.>; character when it is made up at the greenhouse the week before it is to be offered for sale. The neces- sary receptacles, and all the stock for filling, should be gathered together at one of the growers, where skilled men, without interruption, can in a sliort time make great progress. With the .gradually increasing stock before them, combinations are repeated or changes and variety in the new work suggested. A good plan is to have a schedule num- bering the amount of the various sizes, to meet the store's demands. There should be tags attached to each ar- rangement, on which is written the cost price of the receptacle, and the stock used in filling, this latter to be added as each is planted. All work should present a good fin- ish, a few small ferns covering the soil front or back, when any gaps occur. Good color combinations are important. Pinks should predominate in a shaded blue basket, yello%\ should have a green or brown background and are also beautiful in white and gold. Light blues and whites, in a pink and white basket, are haimonioiLs. Tubs painted light blue, with their bands gilded, show off a Tausendschon rose to good effect, also pink hydrangeas. Fining the Baskets. There will fortunately be quite a few spirt-pas, which came over just on time to make Easter. These with their lux- uriant foliage and beautiful white Illumes, are great additions to all large arrangements. They cannot well be used in their original clumps, but can be easily divided by cutting the ball of roots up from ihe bottom into three of tour sections; cut to within an inch of the top, then pull the plant apart. In this way, the ball is not dis- turbed, and none of the stems or foliage broken. The roots that are cut do not seem l(j affect the iilant, as there re- mains enough in the solid portions to sustain life. The ball, of course, should be wet, and the separated sections nut allowed to get dry thereafter. Ferns that are too full and heavy, can be divided in the same way and suffer no bad n suits. I'ansic's, Bellis or Knglisli daisies, lii.gliih piimroses and forget-me-nots all make good pans or boxes or low baskets, which filled for a week, be- come, at the greenhouses, or in frames, full of flowers. Easter Week In the Store. There is no more trying time for the retail florist than that of Easter week, when he is called on to handle from four to six times his usual volume of business. Experience is a great teach- er, and e,ach store has a system, some much more perfect than others, which lias been evolved from lessons learned in the past. The fotmdation of all systems is preparedness. The man who looks ahead, and prepares well in ad- vance for every contingency, does not go "off the handle," or "vip in the air," when the stress comes, but is ready with his emergency measures, to handle the situation. The small city store in the retail dis- trict, has to make the most of every foot of space, often covering up wail cases or space with step staging, so as to make all the room possible for ix)t plants. Every kind of stock not re- quired for Easter, is stored away and all cut flower work is made up in the basement, or out of the store, so as to leave the work table or counter for Easter plants. The arrangement should all have been planned out before hand, the necessary staging provided for or in stock and ready for the plants as they arrive. Provide saucers for every plant; they will require less water, and will not dry out. nor will they drip over the floor. A wet, muddy lloor is an abomination. As far as possible, it is best to keep each kind of plant together. They are much more showy in solid blocks of color, than the variegated mixture so often seen. A bank of genistas, another of pink hydrangeas, or of the blue, a block of spiraeas, Tausendschon or Dorothy Perkins roses, give color and niKss effects that call particular at- tention to the various groups. Plants in all the varieties can be featured with .special oecorations to the pot, and ribbon bow in the foliage, bird or figure .sticks and the like, and elevated in the group, so as to give it prominence. It is also very much ea.sier to wait on customers, when all the stock of a par- ticular plant is right before them. There should be a space, to which plants sold can be at once removed. Customers are always wanting the things that are marked "sold," and think nothing else is good. So it is best to get all selected stock immediate- ly out of the way. All clerks should be instructed to urge immediate delivery, but if plants must be held until the last days of the week, there should be a space provided for them. He is a luck>' man who can find an empty store, or light basement nearby, in which to store stock, and also use it for the delivery depk-irtment, A system, in which a double num- bered tag is used, appears to work out well in handling and keeping track uf stock that is sold. This tag attached to each plant is perforated across the center with duplicate numbers above and below. When sold, the bottom part, with price on reverse side, is pinned to the sales slip. This plant is by the removal of half the tag auto- matically marked sold, and is easily found in any group when wanted for delivery. Tliere should be a "hold for card" section, customers often select- ing stock and bringing later a card to go along, which they want to attach themselves. This is then soon accom- plished. The tag envelope is a great time saver. With a bunch of these wired, or with string ties, into which the cus- tomers card can be placed and the address written as on a. tag, the plant is immediately ready for delivery. All pots should, in addition to being cleaned both on sidfs and bottom, be decorated with crepe paper, mat or two shades of paper, outside white and inside at the top the same shade as the EASTER PLANT BASKETS. Itnby Rambler and IlMlraniicii. 1919. The American Florist. 527 flower. All of these covers should be on hand, of a size to fit any pot or pan. Such preparation is a great help, as it is then l5ut a moment's work to attach them. A good system at this busy time is to have the bookkeeper or cashier ad- dress all tags and tag envelopes con- taining cards, and write the order with prices, date and hour of delivery on a small sheet of paper the size of the tag. These three are then fastened together with ,a wire clip, and filed in the box of that date for delivery. WTien orders are being put up, this system greatly expedites the work. If this is done as soon as orders are taken, items and prices not understood are corrected while the matter is fi-esh in mind. Ev- ery order should be written so cor- rectly and plain that it could be put up by any competent person, but at these hurried times mistake.s will oc- cur, and this immediate checking is a great help. At such busy times, very few cut flowers should be handled in the store. Orders are taken for Saturday or Sun- day, delivery. When at night, the time comes for putting up the boxes, their selection should be in the hands of one competent person, who, with the stock within easy reach in the stock boxes, selects the orders, adds the card and tag, which are then given to clerks to be placed in the boxes for delivery. Such a system avoids all friction, and the proper stock in amount and quality is given to each order. Corsages .are left to tie last, when they are m,ade up from stock reserved for them, so that they shall be as fresh as it is possible to have them. System in the handling of stock as soon as it is sold is important, as in the hurry and confusion of the rush times, mistakes are liable to occur that cause disappointment and loss. One man should be in charge of the plant stock, whose luisiness it is to see that, as far as possible, it is always in order, .quickly replacing from the floor, unsold .plants, and seeing that the sold stock is properly tagged and sent to the de- livery department. All plants should be wrapped for delivery: it takes time. but it is much the safest plan. With a Jittle coaching inexperienced women can do this and the perfect delivery of the plants will more than repay this expense of labor. Keep all stock in saucers, and urge their sale as most necessary to success of the plants in the house. No flower- ing plant will remain m bloom or last any length of time in a heated room without a saucer to catch the surplus wa.ter, which is taken up as the soil drjs out. Great care must be taken to see that no plants are dry when delivered. As a lule, they are not watered at once, perhaps not until the next day, and they are then in such condition as to cause complaint and dissatisfaction. A dry plant often means a total loss when it has to be taken off the bill. A few extra boys for long distance deliveries are of great assistance, re- lieving the cars for more important work. These long distance carriers, get things out on time, which otherwise might be too late. It is v.'ell to mark the time they leave the store on their list, and also the same on their return. It keeps them on the job. As the stocks run low, they should be brought together and placed so as to present as good an appearance as possible. When scattered all over the store or greenhouse, they look, from the EASTER PLANT BASKETS. Tiiusendsclion Rose. Pink Hydrangeas, Pink Spiraea, Pandanus Veitehii, Marj^uerites and Pink Ribbon. empty spaces, as if the best had been picked out and there was nothing but the culls left. Every endeavor must be made to sell out as clean as possible. At the very last, prices may be lowered to bargain hunters, but judgment must be used, as good late buyers appear for plants to be sent to friends they have overlooked, or who have surprised them with a gift. Salvias. There are few more popular plants for bedding ptirposes than the salvia and when properly grown they are a great ornament to a garden either as beds by themselves or as an edging for cannas oi other tall plants, the dwarf varieties being especially adapted to this purpose. To make a showing in mJdsimmtcr th3 plants should be started early either by cut- tings or seeds so that the plants at this time should be large enough for a 3-inch pot and .'should have been pinched back at least once and begin- ning to branch. Those can be potted into 4-inch pots in April and will be showing bud by the time for planting them outside in June. Such plants of course, cannot be sold as cheaply as the late-sown seedlings that are grown closely together, and allowed to run up to a single stem, but it will not take so many of the former plants to (HI the same space and the bed will be in flower through the summer and fall while with the latter too often there is no bloom until just before frost, and when the flist frosts are early the plants are not in bloom but a few weeks. The eaily plants are much more satisfactory to the customer and will cost but little more ovidng to the larger space which they will cover during the season. Worcester, mass. — A modern flower shop has been opened by Samuel Flerer at 21 Pleasant street. Brampton, Ont. — Peter Smith, for- merly with the Dale estate, has opened a flower and seed store here. Indianapolis, Ind. — John Granc^, Jr., whose establishment was badly damaged by fire recently, is making good progress with rebuilding. 528 The American Florist April 5, THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. KUt, Phlla., Pa. The Grower-Retailer. The grower whose range is in, or con- venient lo, a good residential district, where, with a combined store, lie can dispose of his stocls at retail, is ideally fitted for carrying on the business in the most economical way. When, in addition, he possesses skill as a grower, and is alert in keeping his stock and varieties up-to-date, he is almost sure to forge ahead and be counted as one of the successful men of the trade. A prominent grower in the above class, at his greenhouses in German- town, Philadelphia, Pa., combines all the above requisites. His quite exten- sive greenhouses are always progress- ively filled with seasonable, salable stock, one crop closely following an- other, as he claims it is only in this intensive use of greenhouse space, that the business can be made to pay. Order and system are everywhere apparent; nothing is done in a hap- hazard way and there are many wrin- kles in plant culture and manage- ment, the result of watchful experi- ence, that he is always turning to good account. His stock of French hydran- geas, splendidly budded, are the admi- ration of all who see them. The quan- tity variety is Bouquet Rose, which he finds makes the best pot plant. They are all one year old, from cuttings struck in March, potted into three, then four, and later shifted to 5V4-inch pots. They are grown on the inside after the bedding stock is out of the way, until it is time, in August, to bring in the carnations. They are then plunged outside, in the ground from which the carnations were taken. They are never allowed to want for water, and are pinched as late as September 15 They are brought inside late in Novem- ber before danger of hard frosts, and placed under the benches in a coo! house. Never at any time, must they be allowed tot become very dry, when grow- ing, or particularly when dormant, or loss of buds will be the result. They are started in a temperature of 45-5'J°. As the shoots develop, they are given 55° and then G0°. About March 1 they are shifted into larger clean pots, most- ly six-inch, and the largest to seven-inch azalea or half-pots. The new pots do not have to be cleaned at Easter. Very good stock is also seen that had been planted outside. These made a stronger growth, and were mostly placed sev- eral together in tubs to make larger specimens. It was all ideal stock, with a bud on nearly every shoot. AVhenever a bench has been, cleaned of its soil, it is thoroughly hosed and given a spraying with a solution of car- bolic acid and ar.senate of lead, which destroys all insect life and fungus. A bench of Keystone strain sn.ap- dragon had given excellent results the entire season. This is never s|)rayed with water, as to dampen the foliage, it is thought, causes rust. Nicotine and lemon oil spr.iy are used whenever necessary for insects. No manure is mixed in the soil for mignonette. There m.ay be a layer of well-rotted material on the bench be- fore the soil is placed, but it must not be mixed through. Carnations on raised benches are planted close; not t>ver seven inches apart in and between rows, with 24- Inch wire stixkes at the ends of rows and between each plant. These are held at the top to straight wires, the length of the bench, by means of a "Corf wire clip. As the plants grow, a string from one stake to another binds them in an oval, and keeps the flower shoots erect until they reach the top wires. This plan appears to work admirably. It is found that young carnation plants, after being potted, do best on a cool bottom, ground space if light, being preferable to a bench. A bench of gladioli had gypsophillas sown between, which came along after the bulbs had been cut out. Bouvardia had been a splendid early winter crop on one of the benches, which had given way to make room for Easter forcing roses, of which 100 pots of fine Frau Karl Druschki were a feature. Five thousand cold-storage gigan- teums had been forced, about half of which were coming on for Easter. Much of the stock was a very good FLOWERS express every degree of sentiment, regard and friendship the whole world over. The language of flowers is known to everyone, rich and poor, old and young. SAY IT WITH FLOWERS. A Florist's Card. height and well set with buds, many carrying three to five to a shoot. This is all started under the benches, and remains there xuitil the growths are at least 10 inches in height. Many grow- ers bring their lilies to the light when two or three inches in height. They then spread out and make a compact shcrt growth and cannot afterwards be drawn up. Soil that has been used on the benches for one crop, may be regener- ated, fallowed or sweetened, by turn- ing up roughly and given a sun bath and a thorough drying out. With, or even without, the addition of a little fresh soil, very good results have been obtained by this process. Next Week In the Flower Sbop. As the busy time approaches, the uncertainty ,t,s to the available plant supply continues, so much depending, particularly with the bulbous stock, on weather conditions. Those who have been dilatory in visiting the growers, are now finding out to their sorrow, that there is little, it anything, of value left, tor the reason that there was not ne;u' enough lo go around in the first place. Growers arenow offer- ing fabulous prices to one another for choice stock; .".,s.") .Vzorp lilies in six inch pots, scarcely .showing l)uds, were re- cently sold for .f 1(M>. Growers are in a quandary as to the distribution of their meagre stock. Much of it, already set aside, could be resold at greatly ad- vanced prices. The only salvation for the late buy- er is to gather the odds and ends, and have these, together with foliage plants, made up into baskets. The season has been so open, and out- side stock so advanced, that even as late as a week ago, growers were lifting and potting deutzias, which they were sure would make Easter. The coming week should have the Easter event featured in every possi- ble way. The fact that this spring floral holiday is rapidly approaching, should be emphasized in a window dis- play of samples of the choicest offer- ings.— roses, hydrangeas, spirjeas, genistas, heather, etc., all trimmed to lock their best, also several made up plant baskets in various sizes. Such stock, artistically arranged in window and store, will produce a good effect, and is likely to have a ready sale as well. Care should be taken in the prices of advance orders of cut flowers, as they will certainly soar to very high flgTjres, much in advance of anything normal for this holiday. It will be a great Easter for the grower who has the stock, and also presents an opportunity to the dealer, lucky or toresighted enough to have it to liandle. In all the various details of store management, there should be a round- up to see that every department has been looked to, and is in readiness for the great strain. The weather is now so settled that the first filling of the window boxes can and should be made. All pansies are sure, as they will stand a frost. These are full of flowers now and present an immediate and satisfying effect. Customers should be urged to have this work done at once, as if not, they are sure to come in at the last and order them to be in place before .Sunday morn- ing. Marguerites, geraniurps and vin- cas could almost be risked this sea- son, but in all cases, the customer is to take the chance, otherwise it is up to the florist to make them good. If. on account of their not holding for Easter, pot and pan hyacinths and tulips are plentiful, they could be run as a feature at this time. When nice- ly decorated with crepe, white and colored paper the shade of the flow- ers. Of chip mats, they take on at once a different character and should be easy to move. The store display tables should never be without something artistical- ly made up in vases or baskets of cut flowers, articles that have an inviting, "take me" look. The little bud vase with one choice rose, placed on the cu.^tomer's writing desk, is often sold, as it gets, for the moment, undivided attention. Be sure to have a good supply of fibre or earthen pot saucers. No plant should be sold without a saucer. If this feature should become general, it would have much to do with in- creasing the love for plants and their use in house decoration. Particulai- ly is it important at this time, when rambler roses, spinvas, hydrangeas and other full lilossoming plants make such demands on tUeir roots to over- come the dry rooms of the dwelling. Push daffodils and sweet peas. They are now at their height. Both are popular with flower buyers, and can l>e s(.)ld to gtxnl ativantage. A good publicity featiu-e is to have a few stock slips, or announcements; one calling attention to the fernery 1919. The American Florist. 529 G. A. LEINS' MODERN FLOWER SHOP, PHILADELPHIA, PA. and the variety of plants for refilling;, another to the semi-weekly or week end flower service of boxes of spring: flowers at a special price. Time to flU window boxes, and list the approp- riate stock, is another good subject. The description of the advantages of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery will make interesting reading. These should be kept in separate boxes with one pasted on the outside to distin- guish them. Every box or package sent from the store should carry one or two of these slips. Their cost is trifling, and each contains an indi- vidual message that is read, and may possibly be read by others, and at times, laid away for reference. Do not neglect your part in the pub- licity campaign. The best and most successful men in the business are giving of their valuable time and money, because they know it pays them. Profit by their example — and mail jour check at once to Secretary John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York City. A Modern Flower Shop. The accompanying illustration pic- tures the interior of one of the best ap- pointed, medium-sized flower shops that one will see in a day's journey. This ideal store is situated in a resi- dential district which is fast becoming a business center. In all large cities, due to various reasons, such as changes in car lines, subway or elevated roads, there are at limes rapid changes in business centers, where dwellings of all kinds are altered into stores. G. A. Leins, who for several years conducted a retail shop at 28-34 Girard avenue, Philadelphia Pa., wishing to have a more modern store, purchased a dwelling at No. 2825, on the opposite side of the street, and converted the front room into a store. In lowering the floor almost to the level of the street, he obtained a 15-foot ceiling, which nearly always makes a bright interior. The store is 17 feet wide and 3,5 m depth. Its width is accentuated by the aid of four large mirrors, each 56x0,5 inches, -Khich, placed between colonial columns, give a continuous mirrored surface the depth of the store on one side. The fluted wooden columns sup- port a somewhat heavy cornice shelf over the mirrors and are continued across the rear of the store, partition- ing a space seven feet in width, which, open to ihe view of the store, is used as a work room. Over this is a bal- cony of the same width with an orna- mental railing. This is used to store and display baskets and gives a good decorative effect from the front. A lantern electric fixture in front of each column, together with the semi-direct ceiling light, gives a very artistic illu- mination. !^ marbleized base under the mirrors adds a good finish. The woodwork is white enamel, the walls papered in tones of light gr.ay and blue. A feature which gives a bright, clean appearance at all times, is the floor of red plastic composition laid off in squares. The color effect is striking. It is easily kept clean and always looks fresh and ne^'. The front of the store Is in keeping with the interior, there being a large show window, with wide transoms above, which admit light over the awning in summer. ITie photo- graph was taken last fall at chrysan themum time. Mr. Leinf is a great believer in the slogan, "Say it with Flowers." which is used on all his stationery, tags, cus- tomers' envelopes and cards, as well as on his car, and painted the full length across the lop of his awning. The colonial treatment of this inte- rior, together with the mirror effects, electric fixtures and plastic flooring, present an ideal store decoration that requires but comparatively few plants and flowers to give it a well-stocked ap- pearance. It is worthy of close study by anyone contemplating changes or improvements to their store. Richmond Hiix, Ont. — J. H. Dunlop expects to make additions to his range here. Chexsea, Mass. — Martin F. Lally, well known to the trade of Boston, has opened a retail store at 20 Washington street. Spokane, Wash. — More than 100 per- sons cttonded the mid-winter banquet of the florists' club. The event was a great success. New Bedford. Mass. — The store of Williams, The Florist, which has been closed, due to war conditions, will be reopened shortly. 530 The American Flokist. April 5^ PLANT NOTES. Hydrangeas. There are very few plants that ai'e ffenerally grown that show more vari- ance in their culture or in the returns to the grower than the hydrangeas, especially those that are grown for sumnr.er blooming. In looking over the stocks in the several markets one will often see the extremes of these plants grown in the same sized pot; one with eight to 10 heads of bloom, short and stocky with fine foliage, an ornament on any porch or in any yard; and the other tall and long jointed, with two or three heads of bloom and five or six branches with no flowers and the foli- age thin and small, the former bring- ing the grower $2.00 to .$2.5U and the latter hardly averaging 75 cents. Yet_ these two plants have practically cost' the grower the same amount of labor. These plants grow rapidly and must have plenty of room, an abundance of sun . and lots of nourisiimeut. It is useless to try tXi grow a good plant wheii they are crowded together. Many growers finish these plants by raising the pots over the benches of bedding plants that do not now require the full amount of sun, placing the hydrangeas about four feet ai)art in the center of the bench and standing the pot on a stand two feet above the other plants. This gives the hydran- geas a fine location. When the plants have set their buas the pots will prob- ably l)e full of roots and a watering of liquid manure once or twice a week will greatly assist them in finishing up the flower and keep the foliage in good color. To grow good hydrangeas they must have plenty of food, room enough to grow shapely and for the air to cir- culate all around the plant and a light, well ventilated location. Under these conditions they are easily grown and are remunerative to the grower. Freeslas. Although the freesias are a cheap bulb they should not be thrown away, for it takes but little attention to ripen them off after they are through bloom- ing and as good bulbs can be procured as those that are purchased. The free- sia is a native of southern Africa, so they are blooming at the natural sea- son when flowered in midwinter in the north. But the bulbs must be allowed to mature their growth and then dried off gradually. The pots or boxes in which they are grown can then bo placed in full sunlight and allowed to become very dry. A shelf near the glass makes an admirable place on which to place them after the growth has finished and no mure watering is required, but they must not stanil where any drip from the roof on a stormy day is liable to keep them moist. They can be shaken out in ,Iune and the bulbs started, .as it is compara- tively easy to select the flowering bulbs and store in a dry place until wanted for planting. For Christmas blooming the bulbs should be started early in July and a succession of plantings im- til Septemlier will give the grower flowers until the following spring. Lillum Longlflorum. Among the best flowers for green- house culture during the summer months is the Tyilium lancil'ollum. of varieties rubrum. roseimi album and Melpomene. While those varieties can all be grown o\itside, yet under those conditions they rarely give perfect flowers and they also tarnish quickly in the direct rays of the sun or under heavy rains, and to have flowers that can be used for decorative work or designs it is far better to grow them under glass. Those that are to bloom in July should have been st.arted in March, but for August blooming they can be planted now. One of the easiest ways to grow these bulbs is to plant them in boxes from four to six inches deep, not too large, but of a size that one man can handle when filled with soil. Do not fill the boxes too full when planting the btUbs, for like all lilies they throw but roots at the sur- face, so it is well to leave room for top dressing later. Grow them in a cool, shady location and .after the spikes be- gin to grow give them plenty of water .and keep them tied erect to stakes. Constant fumigation will be necessary to keep the green fly in check. This is in no way forcing these bulbs, and if properly dried off after blooming the bulbs may be grown year after year and a good crop of flowers obtained. Celosia Plumosa. The plants of Celosia plumosa or the ostrich plume celosia are of very easy culture and make very showy plants for either the gai-den or t)ie green- house. They form pyramidal bushes and the yellow and red plumes which resemble ostrich feathers stand grace- fully above the foliage. WTiile they make showy plants for the garden,^ finer specimens o.re grown under glass, and they make very showy plants in the Inte summer and fall. Seed sown in Apiil will make fine plants for cul- ture during the summer, but like all the celosias the young seedlings damp off easily. As soon as large enough they should be potted in good light' soil in "J'^-inch pots and later shifted to 4- inch to grow largo plants to (Much pots. They should be grown in a good, strong light, for if shaded the plants will become drawn and the dwarf, com- pact plants are more desirable. C. plumosa aiirea, the orange ostrich plumo, .and C. plumosa coccinea. the crimson ostrich plume, are the two best of the older varieties, and Pride of Castle Gould, a new introduction of the last few years, is the best of all the- ostrich plume varieties and can be obtained in many colors. Gypsopbila Paniculata. There are few summer flowers that are of more use to the florist having a local trade than the gypsophila. for it lightens up work beautifully and great- ly aids in softening the appearance of the summer flowers, many of which have a coarse look in floral work, and in bouquets, sprays and basket work the sprays are particularly useful. The grower not possessing a good bed of EASTER PLANT BASKET. Wliito llvdniilgi'as. Ycllmv L'alliis !iml lleiUliiT. 1919. The American Florist. 531 this should procure stock at once ami jDlant them in a sood, sunny position, and after once becoming established they require no further attention than to keep the bed free from weeds and occasionally cultivated. Seed can be now sown and as soon as lars:e enough transplanted in rows outside where they can remain until a.nother spring, when they can be again transplanted to permanent quarters, but to have •plants that will bloom this year it will be necessary to procure older stock. The double form of this plant is even more beautiful thaj\ the single for Kome purposes, pjid its lasting qualities make it more valuable for a cut flower tMan the older variety. THE ROSE. Handling the Easter Cut. Easter coming so late this year, April '20. makes timing of most any kind of a crop a matter of guess work, as the weather being so irregular at this season, the crop is rushed and checked, at intervals, and no matter how careful- ly one attends to tie ventilating and the heating end, there is still left certain elements over which the grower has lit- tle control, yet, there are many things, that by extreme watchfulness and care, can be made to counteract unfavorable weather conditions. The grower at this time is more or less incIined__to let some of the outside work caufee a certain amount of neglect on the inside, but we have found it good business to employ extra help from now on until the houses are emptied and planted, keeping up the regular routine inside, and giving the inside plants particular attention at the change of the season. As we carry over at least two-thirds of the indoor stock each year, we try to keep them growing vigorously right through the season, until time to prune. We are rewarded by having a good strong wood to select, when pruning, and wood that is free from red spider, which is of great importance in starting with clean growth every season. This can only be accomplished by persistent syringing and frequent mulching, run- ■ning through April, May. June and July (if necessary), with the same care as we used in mid-winter, and it surely pays. We have tried various crops grown on the outside in former years, too numerous to mention, crops that at times caused us to take the help from inside to help handle, and invariably we have found that any crop that we have grown outside, that has conflicted with the indoor growing, has been handled at a loss. This may be the opiwsite of some other growers' ex- perience, but where roses are the main crop and, with the competition as keen as it has been of late years, the grower must not, of necessity, make many false moves inside, and the stock surely will not stand for any neglect on the inside if one wants to keep abreast of the times and the "trailers" do not count. This, of course, applies to the young rose stock, which, if neglected In any way, will .show the result later on when benched. Keep the young plants shifted after each growth has ripened.- The 2'^-inch stock can be shifted' to a H-inch. and the 2V2-inch stock to a 31/2-inch pot. After leavinr, the three-inch size, all pots shovtld be carefully drained: one piece of con- caved crock, with the concaved side of the crock covering the drain hole, is I Say It With Flowers Roses, Sweet Peas and Orchids are Plentiful The quality of flowers is now at its best— and they are plentiful. Prices, too, which for several months have been high have now come to a very reason- able level. CHICAGO RETAIL FLORIJTJ' AiJOCIATlON. V^ ss CO OPERATIVE ADVERTISING OF CHICAGO FLORISTS IN LOCAL PAPER. far better than a handful of finely broken crock, and never use charcoal for drainage as is sometimes recom- mended. It takes a iittle time to drain a pot properly, using sometimes two pieces of crock, one at the side of the hole, and another resting on this, form- ing a bridge, so to speak, over the drain hole. If one has the slightest doubt as to the difference this little detail makes in the growth of the plant, he can try say .50 plants, potted as described here, and .50 more where the drainage has been just "chucked" into the pots. I am sure the results will be in favor of the former method. Again, do not let any speed limits or records be broken when potting rose cuttings or shifting the stock. A certain amount of time is required to pot a rose prop- erly, as the soil must be thumped down very finely, and not pushed in tightly with the thumbs. Leave considerable room for water at the top, and aim to have a certain regularity in all of the work. Now just a few suggestions in regard to the cut for Easter. In spite of the many warnings to growers through the trade papers, there were many instan- ces where the old practice of "corning" the stock was resorted to last Christ- mas, and in all probability this will occur again this Easter. But all we can say is "don't." We think, with the most gratifying prices received by the growers during the fall of 1918. and the season of 191!) up-to-date, that the grower who would offer stale stock, would come under the heading of a slacker. There was a time when we were all on the anxious bench, thinking 532 The American Florist. April 5, we would have to run the rang^es on a 50 per cent basis, whereas the peace treaty was signed, and we forged ahead under the same conditions, (growing conditions), with the privilege of buy- ing coal, and followed by the best prices for stock the grower has ever received. Of course, these prices balance, or in other words, are justifiable compared with the prices of everything required to produce good blooms, and yet the figures could and were expected to as- sume different proportions in our ledg- ers. So. for the sake of continued good business, let the consumers get their money's worth; at least have the decency to give tht-m fresh llowers. The Easier cut will in all probability require a little extra care in the hand- ling and cutting. There will necessarily be a lot of "ice-lx)x stock," but this need not be any serious drawback. Keep the ice box scrupulously clean, and all jars or crocks scrubbed daily, plenty of fresh water, and avoid plac- ing too many flowers in the jars, by cutting several times a day. The flowers can be cut in a much more uni- form manner saving a lot of extra handling from day to day, and when sorting the cut, the blooms can be se- lected carefully, so that each flower will be uniform, advancing at the same stage for shipment. The cut must be handled daily, tagging each jar, and anything that reaches the 72-hour stage, after cutting, should be packed and shipped. With the proper facili- ties, the cut stock at this stage will be at its very best for the commission man to handle to the best advantage. With the ordinary means for keeping stock where, for instance, the cellar is used with no ice or cold storage, unless the weather is somewhere around 4.'i° outside, which will hardly be the case in most localities from April l.j-20, we would suggest shipping every other day. The impression we are aiming to make is to have the cut reach the consumer fresh for the sole purpose of working the business of selling the growers' output at a fair profit and con- tinued good busine.ss. If this is not incentive enough for any grower, he surely is past advising. E. London Flower and Plant Prices. The influenza epidemic has made white flo^vers even deaier than would otherwise have been the case. Lilium Harrisii, always expensive at this time of the year, now bring- 21s. to 24s., but especially good L,. longiflorum realize as much as 36s. Callas are also expensive, the wholesale price being 13s. to 18s. Even camellias are from Gs to 7s.. all per dozen blooms. Lily of the valley sells freely at about 4s. per bunch, while the humble snowdrop is valued at from 5s. to 9s. per dozen hunches, and not large ones at that Richmond roses and May Day carna- tions are the chief colored flowers, though Parma violets from France, tulips and lilacs from Holland, and the interesting snake's head. or. as the salesmen term it, Widow iris (Iris tuberosa), because the segments are black and green, from Sicilly, are in limited quantities. There never were such prices for daffodils as now; they r.ange from 12s. to i4s. per dozen bunches. Pot plants are unequal to the de- mand, and cut foliage is also unduly scarce. The chief plants are genistas, hydrangeas, marguerites, cyclamens, cinerarias and ericas. — London Garden, March 8, 1!>1!>. THE CARNATION. Care of the Older Plants. The demand for carnations continues good, so it will pay to give close at- tention to the older plants thai have been doing business throughout the winter season and encourage them to extend their productiveness for a con- siderable time, it has been the rule in former years, when the brighter days of early spring nearly doubles the cut of carnation flowers, to let up on the care of some of the benches of plants, and gradually let them drop out for the .season, or else repl.ice them with some pot stock, but this year, carnation plants in good productive- ness, are about the most valuable stock on the place, and it is a hard pull to have to lip any of the plants out, and unless it is absolutely necessary to have the room for some more im- portant crop, a little closer attention given the carnation plants at this time will help them prolong their usefulness to well into the summer. Unless the beds have been mulched lately, it will greatly help the plants to put on a mulch of one-half fine, fresh soil and one-half well-rotted manure. The purpose of putting on a mvilch at this time is twofold. First, after con- tinuously watering the beds as needed throughout the winter, the soil will have by now become washed from the roots of the plants and sunken quite a good deal so that it is now in need of replenishing to give the roots some fresh soil to work on. Another good reason for putting on the mulch at this time, is to protect the roots from the increased power of the sun from day to day, which causes the soil to dry out too rapidly so that the blooms become smaller as the season advances. The mulching of the beds now serves still another purpose; it conserves the mois- ture in the soil, saving quite a little on the watering, which is a very im- portant point, for if we can hold the soil in the proper condition without having to water too often, the plants are better off for it. Fi'om now on, as the ^\eather becomes warmer, less steam heat will be needed at night, which means that there will be less drying out of the soil from that source, and the soil will retain the moisture much longer. Ov?rwatering, under these conditions, is one of the causes of stem rot starting- in again at this time of the year. The plants can be syringed on a bright day once each week to keep EASTER PLANT BASKETS. Acacia, Pluk Hj'dningea, White Spiraea, Light Pink Azalea. 1919. The American Florist. 533 the red spider in check and freshen up the growths of the plants. SHADING AND CUTTING. After April 1, plants that are ex- pected to remain in production for any length of time, will be greatly bene- fited by a light shading. The best method of doing this is to draw a strip of shading, six to eight inches wide, down the center of each pane of glass. It is hardly necessary under the pres- ent conditions to dwell on the impor- tance of keeping the flowers removed from the plants as soon as they be- come ready. During the balance of the season, it is best to cut them be- fore ihey are fully developed. They will then retain their color longer and keep very much betier. CARE OF THE YOUNG PLANTS. The young stock being brought along for next season's planting, should be given the closest attention. This young stock is now growing rapidly and needs to be watched closely as regards top- ping back the growth to keep them strong and bushy. Every branch the plants can oe induced to make between now and planting time will mean extra flowers next winter. The earlier prop- agated stock of these young carnation plants are now strong enough to go out- side in cold frames whenever the bench space in the greenhouse is needed for other plants, but the frames must be situated out of danger of the plants be- coming flooded by heavy rains, also with a southern exposure for the plants to get the benefit of the warm spring days. A week or so before the time comes for planting them out into the field, it is a good plan to remove the sash from the frames during favor- able weather to harden off the plants so that they will stand the transfer- ring to the field better. C. W. Johnson. Cyclamens. This famous winter-flowering pot plant, bids fair to be of great impor- tance the coming season as there is but a limited supply. None of the large growers have any young stock to sell, requiring all on hand to make sure of their winter supply for next season. While there are still some young plants in the seedling boxes, most of the stock is now in two-inch pots, some of the strongest in fours, and with some growers planted out on benches of soil, where they make a quick growth, much faster than in pots. These are lifted as they become large enough for a four-inch pot, and shifted on as they grow. One of the large growers of cycla- mens, who has been very successful, prefers bringing his plants from the seed flats on in pots. His stock is now nearly all in two-inch pots, with four to five leaves. It is standing on a bench covered with ashes, each pot spaced so as to give all the leaves free- dom and allow a circulation of air around the pots. These are frequently sprayed with the hose, as often as twice a day being not considered too much In bright weather. A few hundred of the largest have been transferred to 1?pur-inch pots. In speaking of planting out on benches, this grower says: "They make a quicker growth, but it is more or less gross or spongy, and they get quite a check when lifted to be potted- I never like to disturb the roots of a cyclamen in any way, as this is quite sure to interfere with the building up of a perfect corm or bulb, the finished form and later ripening of which has so much to do with the quantity and uuality of its flowers." DAFFODILS AND YELLOW RIBBON. How To Make A Small Greenhouse Pay. I'aper by Kd\v:ird WillLims, Grand Island, Neb., read at the annual meeting of the Ne- braska State Florists' .Society, Lincoln, Febru- ary 25, 1919. I am very glad that I am able to be here today, having risen from a sick bed to be with you, but if a florist can- not attend a meeting of his co-workers once in a year, at least, he might as well be dead all over as to be half dead. Our genial secretary has handed me a problem : "How to Make a Small Greenhouse Pay." The record of the largest ranges in the country today, is that they started on a small scale. Nearly all within hearing of my voice, I dare say, all of you, began with a few dollars and lots of nerve, and that determined "I will," and here you are today. Of course, some of us have not succeeded as well as others, we know, but we do know one thing, and that is this : That anyone that thinks it is a snap to embark on a small scale in the floral business, has another guess coming. Conditions today are different to what they were 25 years ago. When most of us started up, the florist, or I should say, the "hothouse man" was a small fry in a commimity. The neigh- bors were always against him, for, if he did not smoke them out with his tobacco stems about twice a week, he would wake them up along the "wee hours" of a zero morning to ask them for the loan of their largest lamp, and if they had two he would take both, for that old flue was not drawing well. Of course, being up all night was all right; it had to be, and. of course, the watering and firing had to be looked after the next day, besides hitching up "Old Dobbin" to deliver that 2.5-cent bouquet to Mrs. Maloney, for she was going to entertain the ladies' aid that day and when you got back some one had been in and ordered a $2 wreath. Of course, as is expected, you missed your dinner, but that is all right. When evening came, you had covered the frames fnd were ready to eat that evening meal. Oh Boy! how I will 534 The iCAN Florist. April shovel in that food. You sat down and proceeded to g-et busy, when along comes a rap at the door. "Is Mr. Jones in? Yes, well I thought I would stop to let you know that some boys have broken; out several glasses in your roof." "Thank you." Out you go, grabbing up all the gunny sacks you can carry. After looking after that operation, you return to the good wife who is warming over the plate of victuals you left half devoured. Some life! The years roll along. John- nie is growing to be a big boy and he does most all the delivering. The wife has taken a hold of the cut flower end of the business and we have a coUetre boy who takes caje of the firing nights for his board and room, making it a lit- tle easier for father. The silver clouds are just breaking through. Yes, they are, for dad does not get up nights any m.ore. We have a steady fireman; no more delivering. We have a delivery boj'. No, mother does not work any more; we have an experienced sales- man. Father need not pull that smudge can around. He does not have to cover up the cold frames. The fore- man loolis after all that. Johnnie takes care of the business end. What does father do? Nothing. Oh! what a glorious feeling. Now you all know that these few remarks of mine rire the steps that most of us have taken in climbing up the ladder of success. Some of us have come through with a few less scars than others.' Some fell by the wayside. I will close this rambling of mine by stating that I know, and you know, of men that have made more money, lived better, and have not worked every member of the household to make it, as the small be- ginner in the floral business has. You and all of us, are entitled to all we have or will make. And I think that when we get beyond the river, the small beginners will all be in the front i-ow. Getting down to how to make a small greenhouse pay, after giving you a:few facts as to what to expect when ypu start in a small way. To begin with, these days are days of specialists. My advice to a beginner would be to grow one thing, and grow it well. To start on say carnations and bedding plants, or sweet peas and bedding plants, filling in at different seasons, such as following up with a summer crop of early tomatoes, cucumbers, as- ters, etc. In that way, working his capital the year around, of course, the cold frames can be used to good ad- vantage at all times. The cut from a small place would be best disposed of to the retail stores. I am referring to a beginner in a city, where the compe- tition is keen at all times. A man must know where he is at. It is better to to be safe than sorry. Always hold up your standard for square dealings. know what it costs you to grow your stock and get a price that will leave you a profit on your investment. Cheap- ness never gets one anywhere. Study up on your business, so as to be pre- pared to make suggestions along differ- ent lines, such as, laying out the lawn, planting .shrubbery, or where to make the flower beds so that they will do best. Let customers know th.at you !i_re working for their interest. Last but not least, get paid for it, for the up- keep in the floral luisiness, I dare say, is above the average, besides at all times handling perishable goods. If a small beginner in a sm.all town, absolutely different methods would have to be used, for then, he would be catering to his own retail trade, and would have to govern his plantings ac- cordingly; a mixed line, so as to be able to flu almost any order, for any occa- sion, and having connections so that he can get goods to fill his orders on short notice, in that way growing with his trade. The one big mistake many have made is, after getting started, they want to increase too fast; hence, get- ting into debt, paying big interest, and overstocking. Of course, I realize that nothing ventured, nothing gained, but there is a limit, and one must kno%\ where that limit is. A florist is not made; a man must have a love for the profession to stick to it. He has to be able to stand set backs; he has at all times to hold him- self in readiness for any emergency, for there is lots of grief attached fo all business. Treat your employes with respect. Give them to understand that some responsibility rests on them. In that way, they will take more interest in the work. I could go on with more along this line, but I have stated facts, which, if adhered to. will bear fruit. I wish also, at this time, before con- cluding, to say that since we last met, things in general, look brighter. I be- lieve that this country will enjoy real prosperity for some time to come, and it will be safe for us to be prepared for our share of it. The past few years have been very trying for us, but we have weathered the storm. The florists of the United States have held up their share. All have done their utmost to back up the government. It it gratify- ing to me to see how o>ir profession has come to the front. These meetings bring us together, we exchange thoughts, we get closer together. The work of the different committees of the Society of American Florists the past two years ha-s been very btu'densome. Right here I wish to say that every florist in Nebraska should be a member of the national society. Do not be a sluffer. Get in the game and shoulder your part of the work that has been accomplished by this society. As state vice-president for Nebraska, I would like to see us 10l,> per cent S. A. F.. and I am going to do the best I can to make it, and I want every S. A. F. member to help me. Problem of Fairness and Justice. There are, at the present time, many of our progressive florists, who have felt the benefit of the use of the slo- gan, "Say it with Flowers." and who can see the cumulative value of its continued usage, where evei"yone feels the advantage by the continuity of its use. There has come to me innum- erable letters pertaining to the effect of its use by various members who inno- cently have been exploiting the slogan in this manner, "Say it with Brown's Flowtrs," (or any other name could be used for illustration), but it would be better for all concerned, and the good of the sk.gan would be kept, by just utiliz- ing the words, "Say it with Flowers," In our regular set form, leaving out the firm name in this connection. This to 100 per cent advertising value- will eventually keep its prestige up Whereas, using it in connection with a EASTER PLANT BASKETS, llciither. White Ilyaoinths and Uwiirl Pink .\/aleiis 1919. The American Florist. 535 firm name, it loses its implied action. and eventually, would be dropped. Now let us in fairness and justice to tlie craft generally, for tlie future, stick to the slog-an as it is. If needs be. in reading te.xts of your advertisement.s, mention the firm name as often as necessary, but for national results, please let us not make any chanses. This is purely a request, and those that can do so. will merit their own reward. This is written in a spirit of fairness to all. and not intended as a criticism to those who have used it otherwise. The trade publications are giving' this publicity to the article with the hope that all may join in the good it can create by proper usage. Use the slogan. "Say it with Flowers." without reconstruction, and all will feel its benefit. Henky Penn, Chairman Xat. Publicity Com. National Publicity for Flowers. With the close of March, our cam- paign fund stands at a little over one- third of the required sum of .$10(XOO:) to be subscribed. The progress made is not as satisfactory as might be ex- pected, in view of the very excellent results following the campaign of last year, and the early efforts of this year. It is very evident that large numbers of fiorists are still hesitating to send in their subscriptions. On the other hand, it is pleasing indeed to record subscriptions from whole-hearted busi- ness men, in addition to amounts pre- viously subscribed. These men have satisfied themselves that our campaign is no longer e.xperimental in character, and is productive of immense benefit. Various organizations in other lines of trade have for some >ears been con- ducting campai.giis similar to ours, and from the fact that the efforts of man.\' have been doubled several times we can safely judge that their cantpaigns have been successful. These activities have been conducted on lines, which, in the main, are similar to our own. While some have employed a taxation plan based on goods shipped, the voluntary contribution plan has been adopted where possible. Nearly all use a slogan in connection with their publicity, but it is freely admitted that our own slo- gan, "Say It With Flowers." is the best ever coined. It is not mandatory, but simply suggestive — and there is subtle power in the suggestion. All fiorists may use our slogan. The more it is used, the greater the benefit to the trade. But do not change it in any way — it ceases tc be effective when changed or adapted to a personal refer- ence. It is even better to use the exact type form adopted for the magazine ad- vertisements. Our promotion bureau, in order to meet this need, has available electrotJTJes of the slogan line in vari- ous sizes for requirements under any and all conditions. Ever.v florist who uses his 'ocal newspapers for his direct publicity, should possess himself of one or more of these electrotypes. Folder describing them, and other newspaper plates, are available on application to the secretary. All electrotypes mav be used continuously according to their season. Our "Mothers' day" electro of last year is just as effective this year: all that need be changed is the "12th." and any newspaper will do this. The date this year is May tl. All electro- types of this advertisement sent out in future will have provision for this change. One of our largest subscribers — a man who sizes up a situation very read- ily— has suggested that tliere may be many florists who would like to sub- EASTER PLANTS. A Specimen Rhododendron. scribe .SoO or $1C)0 or more annually, but would prefer to make monthly pay- ments on their subscriptions. Our finance committee is quite ready to ac- cept contributions in this form, and will record and publish the full amount of such subscriptinns only. Our committees would impress upon everyone who has not yet subscribed, the imix)rtance of taking action quick- ly. The committees lose no time what- ever. As fast as available amounts are collected, our advertising agency is instructetd to put, into circulation the publicity matter prepared. There is no waiting. This is the reason urged for a prompt response to otir appeals. Now is the season for effort and the committees are not justified m taking persona! risks in the placing of anv orders for which they have not suffi- cient funds to cover. The following subscriptions have been- received, and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated : Frey & Fve.r. Lincoln. Neb. (sub.).. Steinb.ausei" rlor. Co.. Pitt.'^burf;. Krtn Kciotbt^'s Flowei's. Philadelphia .tobn Feirlen. .Jr.. Oreat Falls. Mont... Julius Chevnllev. Blue Point. N. Y... (>. S. .Magniison. Kane. Pa. (1 yr. I . . . .1. F. Steobens it Sou. roluml>us. O. . Walter A. ITamuiontl. Lancaster. Pa. Eers of the ex- ecutive board, and R. J. Windier, chair- man of the membership committee. There w,as a large attendance and the constitution and by-laws of the asso- ciation of cut flower and plant growers tributary to the Chicago market, known as Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago were adopted. Great inter- est and enthusiasm was shown at the meeting, and many telegrams and let- ters of congratulation and endorse- ment have since reached the secre- tary's uflice. 1919. The American Florist. 537 OFFICERS OF THE COMMERCIAL FLOWER GROWERS OF CHICAGO. i^^H^^E— ^. -■ -^— - 5" I^^^^^^^^B^^V ^^^V np-'- ^ is '■1 ^B^ Bu^^^^^^^^^^^^^lHiud Wa ^5^^^ ^^^^H ■1 Jim i^^^J^ Walter A. Amiing, Maywood, Executive Board. Horticultural Society of New York. It was unfortunate that the exhibi- tion of the al:)Ove named society. March -28-30, connected up with about the worst storm that lias visited New Yorl^ since the winter of 1U17-1S. N'evertlre- less, and notwithstanding bad weather, the display was creditable, and the ex- hibitors who braved the elements, are to be commended. Commercial .grow- ers of cut flowers who are taking stock in schemes of publicity that are as nebulous as the proposed League of Nations, might well consider the ad- -vantage of exhibiting at such a time .and place, the American Museum of Natural History. As it was, there was but one commercial exhibitor of roses .and two of carnations; Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J., with the rose, Columbi.a, and a sport of the carna- tion, Benora, and Louis Hoetel, West Fort Lee, N. J., with a new variegated seedling carnation. Joseph A. Manda. West Orange, N, J., made a fine exhibit of cymbidium hybrids, for which he was awarded a special prize. The exhibits were staged in the spa- cious foyer of the museum, where in years past, the public has gasped and wondered a.t the mammoth chrysanthe- mum plants grown by John Canning and Ed. Marshall. The space formerly occupied by the big blooms was made attractive with gi-oiips of flowering and foliage plants by the Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford, N. J., and groups of forced flowering trees and shrubs by Bobbink & Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J., both exhibitors being awarded special prizes. Lager & Hur- rell, -Summit, N. J., exhibited attractive novelties in flowering orchid plants and were awarded a special prize. Julius Roehrs Ccmpary a-lso took special prizes for specimen plants of Azalea indica and genista-s. James Stewart, gardener to Mrs. F. A. Contsable, Mamaroneck. N. Y., and George Ferguson, gardener to Mrs. Pavne Whitney. Manhasset, N. Y.. brought nttractive features to the ex- "hibiticn. Ferguson having the largest number of exhibits and the greatest variety of them. Ja:nes Stewart's col- lection of amaryllis was an exception- ally fine feature which won a special prize. He also took first honors for a vase of 18 roses — Ophelia, or any Ophelia sport." the schedule had it. We b.elieved it to be a sport: also a spef^ial pri'^e for vases of clivias. and first for 12 cyclamen plants. George Rudolph EUsworttl, Downers Grove, E.v. Board. George J. Ball. Glen EUyn, Executive Board. Fergu.son exhibited the following : 12 pots Primula m.alacoides, first prize: 12 pons Primula obconica. first prize; vase of annual lupines, special prize; 2.j dark pink carnations, first prize; 25 carna- tions. Belle Washburne, first prize; 2."> carnations. Princess Dagmar, first prize; 25 white carnations, first prize; II M» sprays of sweet peas, first prize; IL' spikes mignonette, first prize. John Lewis Childs, Inc., Flowerfield, X. Y., showed pots of the yellow calla, Elliotliana, which won a special prize. Peter Hauck, Jr.. East Orange, N J., (Max Schneider, Gr. i exhibited 12 plants Primula malacoides. second prize; also 25 light pink carnations, first prize; 2."i flesh pink carnations, second prize: 2.". scarlet carnations, sec- ond prize. Mrs. Francis T. Morgan. Highland Fails. N. Y. (Louis Karsten. Gr.) staged 2.5 flesh pink carnations, first prize; 25 variegated carnations, first prize. Mrs. J. Hood Wright. New York (Chas. Thomas. Gr.) took first prize foe- 18 red roses. Mrs. Louisa .Skidmore, Great Neck, N. Y. (Louis Pi.nntin. Gr.) showed 18 Columbia roses, first prize; IS red roses, second R. J. Windier. Chicago. Membership. prize; 18 yellow roses, first prize; vase of eliBgnus, special prize. James A. Macdonald, Flushing, N, T., (R. Hughes, Gr.) exhibited specimen Azalea indica, special prize; specimen Adiantum cuneatum, special prize. William Shillaber, Essex Fells, N. J., (J. P. Sorensen, Gr. ) won a special prize for vase of Sweet Pea Yarrawa. E. Fardel, Great Neck N. Y.. for a basket of Fardel hybrid freeslas, was awarded a silver medal; a novel and attractive exhibit. Charles H. Tottv's vase of variegated carnation, sport of Benora, won first prize. Louis Hoebel, for variegated seedling carnation took second honors. This is something of a novelty, hard to describe — pink and lavender, we wotdd call it. A. F. F. Tlie Late Henry Hansen. Henry Hansen, well-known Chicago florist, died Monday afternoon. March 31, of diabetes at the age of (50. He was born in Sweden, but came to this country at an early age, and was for a time with his father, who conducted the business at 17-12 Cemetery drive about 50 years ago. He became pro- prietor about 35 years ago and built up a splendid business, being ably assisted by his family. He had a host of friends in this vicinity, and was well thought of in the neighborhood in which he lived, which was very much in evidence in the shape of the beauti- ful floral tokens seen at the funeral. The funeral was held the following Tuesday from the home to St. Greg- ory's church, with interment at St. Henry's cemetery. This is the second time that the grim reaper visited the Hansen home within the year, Elmer dying last June. Arthur, who was with (lie American troops overseas, arrived home several months ago. Mr. Hansen leaves a wife. Elizabeth, and three chil- dren. Margaret, Henry Arthur and William. The family has the sym- pathy of the entire trade in the loss of a loving husband and father. Dayton. O. — H. H. Ritter. veteran florist of this city, has been seriously ill at his home, suffering from a com- plication of diseases. Los Angei.es, C.4LIF. — F. Edward Gray is still conducting his establish- ment here at 4832 Fifth Avenue, and in addition to landscaping is a florist. 538 The American Florist. April 5, The American Florist K-TABLlSbE» 1885. Subscription. United Stiil.es and Mfxico, $1.50 a year; Cuundn. $J.O0; Europe and Countries in I'ostal Union, $2.50. When sending us ciittngfi of address always send the old iiddress at the same time. Advertising rates on application. Kroni the first is^ue The American Florist has iiccepted only trade advenisements. Adveniseinenls muse rench vis Tuesday (earlier if possil>le) :i.s we po to press U'ednesday. AVe do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondenis. THE AMERICAN FLORIST 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 76:PA"ES WITH COVERS CONTENTS. My Gftrileu 525 SuKsestious foi- Easter ...525 — Easter stock 525 — Easter ijlant baskets ,525 — Easter week la the store .'..]520 Salvia 527 'The retail trade UHus. ) .'.'!!..! !528 — Next week in the flower shop ,526 — A moileru flower shop 529 Plant notes 53O — Hydrangeas \\\\ 53O — I'>eesia 530 — Celosia phunosa 5;^0 -MJypsophila panicnlata !530 The rose ; 531 — Handling the Easter cut ![!!531 London tlower and plant prices 532 The carnation .532 — Care of tlie older plants 532 Cyclamens 533 How to make a small greenhouse pay 533 Problem of fairness and jnstice ,534 National publicity for flowers 53.5 Lupines 535 Carnation prices for Mothers' day 536 Detroit I)owIing tournament 536 Massachusetts Agri. College short courses ... 536 Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago 5.36 Horticultural Society of New York .537 The late Henry Hansen 537 Society of American Florists 538 Plant quarantine 538 American. Rose Society 538 Club meetings next week 538 San Francisco 540 Chicago 550 Fort Wayne 556 Cincinnati 558 Boston 558 Buffalo 558 Pittsburgh .560 Rochester 560 Columbus 560 Philadelphia 562 New York 564 The seed trade 576 — French bull>s 576 — Southern conditions . . . ., 576 — -Vs others see us 576 — The city home garden 577 — Imports at New Y'orli 577 — French export embargo removed 577 Mai'ket gardeners 582 — Early tomatoes 5.'^2 — Sweet i>otato propagation 582 The nursery trade 584 Ladvbugs in France 584 —The tulip trees 5S4 April 11, ]!>1!>, is bird day. The second number oi the Journal of the Society of American Florists, .iust out. shows material improvement over the first issue. The United States department of agriculture is claiming- that lily bulbs, now giown abi-oad, can be produceii in this country, but the govornment au- thorities do not prove that the same can be done at a prolit. T^iLiios for Easter are coming- on re- markably well considering that the bulbs were held in cold storage an un- usually lon.5 time. The stems on 7-9 bulbs are somewhat short, but sliow from one to five buds each. Tin- in- crease in the loss of bulbs is slight. A Cable from London qtiotes Gugiel- mc Marconi, wireless inventor, as fol- lows: "Within three months, you. from your hotel room in London, will be able to call any New York tele- phone number, get it inside of fifteen minutes, and then talk for three minutes for .$.5'. American Rose Society. The annual meeting of the American Hose Society, held at the Hotel Breslin. New York. April 2, was quite well at- tended and several matters of business interest -were disposed of. The election of otiicers for the ensuing year resulted in the selection of Capt. George C. Thomas, Jr., Chestnut Hill. Philadel- phia. Pa., as president. F. L. Atkins, of Hutherford. N. J., was chosen vice- president, and Harry O. May. Summit. N. J., and Profes.^or E. A. White. Cor- nell University, Ithaca, N. Y.. were re- elected to the positions of treasurer and secretary respectively. The executive committee, which -n'ill serve lor three ye.".rs, consists of Robert Pyle. West Giove. Pa.: Geoige H. Peterson. Fair- lawn, N. J., and James Boyd. Haver- foid. Pa. ..\. F. F. Society of American Florists. DEPART.MENT OF I"L/\NT KEGISTUATION. Public notice is hereby given that The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc.. of New Haven. Conn., submits for registration the new plant mentioned below : Ibolium privet is one of some thou- sand seedlin.gs produced by crossing Ltgustrum ibola with Ligustrum ovali- foliimi. ovalifolium being the mother parent. It is similar in general habit to. the California privet, being perhaps somewhat more robust. The foliage is .glossy dark green, turning at matur- ity, when subjected to extreme cold weather, to a rich bronzy-green. It is al.'^o more inclined to bush freely from the bo,se as compared with California privet. Its great claim for the pub- lic's consideration as compared with California privet, is its hardiness, par- taking in this respect of the pollen par- ent, ibota. having proved to be perfectly hardy -wherever the Ibota privet is hardy, which gives this new hybrid a very extended range of usefulness. The Extreme test as to hardiness -was proved out in the -winter of 1917-l.S. when ibo- lium privet lived without the slightest injury, side by side with the California privet, which was not only killed to the ground but in many cases perished outright. The name "ibolium" is coined from the Ibo from Ibota. and Hum from ovalifolium. Any person objecting to this regis- tration, 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. urN Young. Sec'v. ' Plant Quarantine No. 37. SECRETARY IIOU.STON REFUSES REMEr, AVinfred Rolker. of the New York Florists' Club protestin.g committee, re- ceived a communication on this subject from Secretary Houston of the depart- ment of agriculture. W.-ishington. D. C. vinder date of March 2.S and we repro- duce extract from the official document as follows : "It is clearly my opinion that the distinctions and classes in this le that fur- ther convincing evidence may make other amendments necessary, not only for modifying or removing restrictions now in force, but also for extending ex- isting restrictions or adding further prohibitions thereto. In vie-^ of the facts and considera- tions above set forth, it is my opinion that Plant Quarantine 37 is scientific in origin and purpose, as well as soimd in principle, and that its enforcement will make for the safety of the plant, fruit, and forest interests of the country, with as little injury to private agencies and individuals as is compatible herewith." lit w-ill be noted from the above that Secretary Houston supports his federal horticultural board in its most sweep- ing plant quarantine and expects the horticultural trade of the country to beg- for possible modifications from time to time. In other words, iiractic- ally all in-iportation^ are cut off bodily. If the American plant importer has the political influence, and the time and money to spend on railroad fares and hotel bills in Washingtoi-i. he may try to secure those rights which he has en- joyed and exercised for more than .511 years in importing from leading Euro- pean nursery districts, without injury to American horticulture. The federal horticultural board has ignored all requests tor actual proof of damage done by commercial horticul- tural imports. Future .action is out- lined in the fact that a report is cur- rent to the effect that the board had enlarged the list of bulbs exempted under the quarantine, but Cliairman Marlatt advises April 2 that no amend- ment permitting entry of additional bulbs had been made or is now being considered. The ni'.mber of federal employes and their salaries are being increased very materially fi-om year to year. The new quarantine should enable such political party as may be in control, to add a large number of appointees to this service at fat salaries. — Ed.] Club Meetings Next Week. fSecretaiics of clnlis and societies are re- (piestetl to semi notice of chantre in date, time and place of meetings.] Cleveland. O., April 6, 8 p. m. — Cleveland Fbi-lsts- Club, iit ibdlcndrn Hotel. Al. B. Bar- ber, seci-c'.ary. 12>^4 Euclid avenue. Cleveland. Chicago, April 10, 8 p, m, — Chicago Florists' Club, at Hotel Haiid.dph, Wells and Randolph streets. .\, T, Pyfer secretary, 164 North Wabash avenue, Chicago, Newport, R. I,, April 8, 8 p. m, — Newport Horticultural Societv. at Music hall. Fred P. -Webber, srcrctiuv. Nclville R. I. Seattle, -Wash,, April 8. 8 p. m. — .Seattle Florists' Club, at Henry building. Thomas Wvlie. secretary. Ilcdly street. Seattle. Detroit, Mich,, April 9, 8 p, m, — Petroit Florists- Club at Hotel Statler. H. C. Forster. secretary. ll>:!4 VVoodward lu-cnue. Detroit. Lenox, Mass,. April 9, 7:30 D. m. — Lenox Horticultural Society, town hall. Lewis Barnet, secretary, cai-e of -\llen Winden, I.enox. Louisville, Ky,. April 9, 8 p, m, — Kentucky Society of Florists. .Masonic Temple. .Joseph Abel... se.rctnry. I..niisvllle. Madison, N. J., April 9, 8 p. m. — .Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, at Ma- sonic hall. Edward Reagan, secretary, Morris- town. New York, April 9, 8:30 p, m, — nreek-.Vmer. ican Florists' .Vssociation. at IT.) East 2,3<1 street. C. 1*. Thomas, seoretarv. 5S West 28tll street. New York. Poughkeepsie. N. Y,. April 9, 8 p, m. — Putchess County Horticultural So<-i<'tv, at Fall- kill bnll.liuv. 'llii-o. H. PeCroO', secre'tarv, Hyde Park. N. V. Newark N. J,. April ID. 8:30 p. m. — Essex CouMtv Fl. Mists- Club, at Itoever's liall. Pnvld Murphy, secretary, ISl Clinton avenue, Irving Ion. .N .1. St, Louis, Mo.. April 10. 2 p. m — St. Lotds Florists' Club. No regular meeting place. J. .T. Winiller. secretary. 230.1 South Grand avenue. i S't. I.ouis. Rochester. N. Y.. Anril 11, 8 p, m, -R«ich- estcr FKirlsts' Asso.latinu at 115 East Main , street, .\nibrose 11. Seeker, secretarv. ;i.57 I.ln- di'U slre.'t. l!o<'besti'r. New York, Apr^l IS, 4:30 p, m,— Horllcul- ') turiil S..,lelv ..f Ni'w York, at American Mu- seiini of Naturiil llistorv. George V. Nash. secretary. Botanical Garden. Bi-onx park, New- York, 1919. The American Florist. 539 Wants, For Salc,Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per single Column Incn, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where auswers ii re to be mailed from this oflice enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Help A\'aiitod— loop. Ar.ply at cago. -Girl for retail store in 35 E. Adams St., Chi- Sltiiatiun Wanted — Experienced grow- er of carnations, roses, chrysanthe- mums and general plant stock wants position in commercial place. Single man. Address Key 368, care American Florist. FOR SALE Over 30,000 square feet of uhiss will. in shipping distance of Chicago. Place is row devoted to roses. Five acres of land adjoining a railroad, fine seven-ro' m cottage, etc. '1 his is a chance of a lire-time to get a mo lern place eht*ap. !fl2,0UO cash, balance on easy terms. AdJress Key XXX, care American Florist. HELP WANTED A qu;ilitied llorlst experienced in landscaping, pot plants, ferns, etc. Good siihiry with board and lodging. PtrTmnneut position. Lar^e institution in South. Write application in own hand, giving' educational experiences. F-irnish letters of ref- erence recently written as to yourcharacter, habits and ability in above lines, so as to avoid delay in decision. " Address C. PIERSON, Supt., Jackson, La. Help Wanted First-Class Designer and Salesman for retail Btore. Gi'od salary »nd permanent position for the ri'jht party. State references, age, experience and all particulars in lirst letter. MILLER'S GREENHOUSES MUNCIE, IND. Help Wanted Day and night firemen at our greenhouses. STIELOW BROS. NILES CENTRE, - - ILLINOIS FOR SALE — The Greenhouse Property of Joseph Harris & Bro., located in Shsmokln, Pa., consistini; ol 12,U00 to 13 UOU leet oi glass, equipped with raised ceraeut benches: hot water heat; dwelling on phi'-e als-o hot water heated: all in good repair: all necessary tools and machinery. (Joal near at hand. General stock ^rown. No stock left unsold; can sell more than the output. Store for the jibove place located in the heart of the city, one nf the finest in the state: also well equipped. Interested parties, please call and look this property ove ■. Twenty-' wo years in business. Reason for selling, retiring from the business. FOR SALE. Seven acres of land, more or less, in the best state of cuUivati'n. with a six-rorm frame dwelling with steam heat, hot and cold water, electric lights outbuildings consist of barn for tliree animals and room for three wagons; chicken house attached to barn: two green- houses practically new. Lord *t Burnham built, 37x150 feet and 27\150 feet; two smaller greteiihouses of wood construction, about 80 feet in length; horizontal tubular boiler, 100 H. P., with large brick stack 50 feet high. One artesian well. 300 feet deep, with gasoline pump; one .50 feet artesian well with windmiU and purap.with new tank 12f0 gallon capacity. Both wells pump into same tank. 30 peach trees, six apple tree«, six Bartlett pear trees, four Keifer pear trees, all in good bearing con- dition; together with tools, implements :ind harness for norist and farming purposes. CHAS. H. MILLER, Lansdale, Pa. HELP WANTED Experienced saleslady and designer to take charge of an established retail store in Chicago. Fair salary and conimission. Splendid opportunity to the right party. Mast furnish A I references Address Key 369, care Ainericsn Florist. nmmmwmmmmmimmmmm OFFICIAL S. A. F. BARGAIN IN NURSERY STOCK Over 5.000 shrubs. 50 varieties, finest Hol- land ami French stock, imported in I9I6. grown in nursery rows on private estate. Wonderful root t^rowih.all sizes from dwarf varieties to six feet. 3,000 French I ilacs, -1 to 5 ft., 12 named varieties 1.500 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 in. All beautiful hardy stock, m lirst-class condition. Has received best of care. Wonderful opportunity for country estate. Ideal for immediate land- scape effects. Owner will sell in block much less than wholesale. Northern Realty Company 608 Pioneer Bldg., St. Paul, Minn. I Shipping Labels m I Actual size of leaf 25ix^ lnche!> FOR CUT FIOWERS: in two colors ^^ gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted bv the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per 500, ^.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Elect oof leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ^ WANTED HELPERS IN ROSE HOUSES Steady position with good pay. A. F. AMLING CO., Maywood, 111. Selected Boiler Tubes Thoroughly cleaned inside and outside and trininKd. All sizes. Fiist-class condition. Complete stock In New and Second-hand Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Boilers, Etc. LEVINE & CO., ^^^Vho'ne'afa?S4''"''' Chicago BlB1BBIE3IBBeBE3BE31QeiQIBiQIO3{QleE3lQIQlQi!3eBI!aeeiSI!aef3>BlQiQIEaMQBBeiS0IQeiBB!BemO Hi Many Idle Greenhouses Are starting up again. Stock to fill these houses is needed now. Those having surpluses should offer them in Our Advertising Columns. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO lia'QIBlBaiBIBIBIBBIBeiBBIBIBeiBeBIEaiEiEIiBIQIBiBeiBiBIBIBIBIBIBIBIBIBIBIBIBIBlBIBBaiBraiBiEIIlQIEa'rTi, 540 The American Florjst. April 5y Holds 400 cards, ICO in each pocket. Made of wood; finished in Oak, Mahogany, Wliite Enamel and Natural. Oak finish sent unless other finish specified. PRICE • - $1.00 EACH. These cabinets can be easily combined to give you eight or even twelve pockets. Lansing, Mich. Order No. 1. Card Cabinet Containing 100 Easter Cards $1.60 Order No 2. Card Cabinet Containing 400 Eatter Cards 2 60 Order No. 3. Card Cabinet Containing 1000 Eister Cards 4.26 THE JOHN HENRY CO., San Francisco. LENTEN CURTAILMENT NOT SERIOUS. Business is reported on all sides as be- ing: vei-y satisfactory. The Lenten sea- son does not seem to have curtailed the demand to any appreciable extent; stock of nearly everything is daily be- coming most plentiful, nnd at the pres- ent time there are very few items of which there can be said to be any short- ag:e. Roses are increasing in supply every day and prices in the wliolesale market have dropped very considerably. American Beauty is now quite plentiful. The crop of short blooms is more than enough for the demand. Prices on this item remain sti'ong and steady. Rus- sell is not quite so plentiful, as it has been, but an adequate cut is promised by the growers in the near future. All other roses are in amply supply, with the exception of Cecile Brunner. Car- nations ai'e now at their best, and most of the stock arriving is of excellent quality. Prices have dropped with oth- tr stock. Daffodills are still coming Vto the market in large quantities, and .,ring varying prices, according: to quality. Many of the newer varieties are to be iiad in larg-o numbers this season and have brought good returns. Sweet peas are gradually improving in quality. Most of the .stock arriving is from under glass, but outdoor stock is promised shortly. Tulips and Dutch hyacinths are in large supply, both cut blooms and pot plants. They have met with a re.ady sale at good prices all sea- son. Yellow and other colored freesies are not in as great supply as formerly. but there is plenty of Purity to go aroimd. Snapdragon is one flower tliat Is very popular, but the supiJly is as yet somewhat limited. Cut cyclamens are plentiftil. and are largely used. Red flowering peach is now one of the most prominent fruit blossoms shown. These are very popular and great quantities are disposed of daily. In acacias, mnl- lisslmo is the best variety coming in and is In great demand for decorative work, rjnrdfni.is and orchids are on the short list again, with prices very firm. Phalaenopsis amabilis Is being THE NOE, SAMPSON DEPARTMENT OF The New York Cut Flower Co. 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK. For the Easter Trade Offers American Beauty Roses of. the finest quality, and other leading varieties of Roses. Columbia, Ophelia Supreme, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Hoosier Beauty, Mrs. Charles Russell, Ophelia, Double White Kil- larney and the other Killarneys, Carnations, Asparagus, Smilax and a variety of other stock. Fresh stock every day. Strict attention to all orders. largely used for weddings when it is available. Violets are in large supply and very cheap. Some line azaleas are to be seen and the cyclamen stock is also large and varied. Auracaries have pi-oved to be a very popular pot plant this season, and great numbers are be- ing disposed of. Bougainvilleas are now coming in and make beautiftd window- displays. Ferns and greens are rajiidlv coming back to the normal supply. NOTES. The trag-ic death of Adolph Schwerln in an automobile accident last week was received with nnich regret by the trade in this city. The automobile he was driving was run dow^n by a street car and he received in.iiu'ies which caused his death the next day at Frank- lin hospital. He was associated with the well known flrin of Schwerin Bros., wholesale florists and fern growers of Visitation Valley, near this city. Tlie deceased was 50 years of age and a native of the city. Three brothers and four sisters remain to mourn his loss. The interment was private. Mr. Schwerin was a very unassuming man. and held in the highest respect by all tile trade. P. Vincent Matraia, of the Art Floral Co., presided at an enthusinstic meeting of the florists at Rod Men's Hall on the evening of March 14. The "home-com- ing banquet" that the returning mem- bers of the trade who have been in the service will sit down to, will be the largest and most elaborate ever held 1919. The American Florist. 541 SPECIAL OFFER BH To those who consider purchasing a quantity of Gladiolus of a variety that has no equal for it's blooming and keeping qualities, and for resisting drought better than any other commercial variety, we offer Until Sold, 100,000 MRS. FRANCIS KING GLADIOLUS At a price never before made $16.50 per 1000; $1.75 per 100. We guarantee this stock to meet with your ap- proval or your money will be refunded upon the return of our bulbs. We also offer other varieties at reasonable prices. All guaranteed to be American grown. — 1,000 — 11/0" 11/4" and up. and up. Mrs. F. King $16.50 America 22.00 $17.50 Augusta 22.00 17.50 Brenchleyensis 25.00 20.00 Empress of India 30.00 24.00 Chicago White 30.00 24.00 Halley 22.00 17.50 Lucille 40.00 Niagara 35.00 28.00 Panama 30.00 25.00 Peace ' 33.00 26.00 Pendleton 40.00 34.00 Schwaben 35.00 Florists' Mixture 17.00 14.00 Holland grown gladiolus, partly sprouted at much reduced prices. Our sales on gladiolus up to date this season are over 1,600,000. MAIL US YOUR ORDER FOR FRENCH BULBS, DUTCH BULBS AND JAPANESE LILY BULBS. AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO 542 The American Florist. April 5, iiiiiiuiii»i»iii»»iii»iHi»i>MiMminiiiiiiuimnHHi ONE OF OUR HOUSES FROM WHICH WE CUT DURING MARCH. PHOTO MARCH 18. One Hundred Thousand Bulbs GIGANTEUIVflS The Best of All Lilies for Easter. Grown for cut flowers and timed just right for the holiday trade. WHOLESALERS RETAILERS You Want Cut Easter Lilies. We Have Them. GROWN RIGHT, CUT RIGHT, PACKED RIGHT. This is dependable greenhouse-grown stoclc^firm, hard, perfect in every respect, not to be compared with Bermuda field-grown flowers. An Invitation is extended to call and see them growing at Strafford, 10 miles from Philadelphia. See desert Dtlve account on page 430, last week's issue. We guarantee to fill every accepted order on the day desired. Write for prices. ALFRED M. CAMPBELL Strafford Flower Farm, Strafford, Pa. City Salesroom, 1510 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. iiniiiiHiiMniinmiiiinmnnnnnniHininiinHniinniuuHiHiiHMUUiiniHUHiHiiiiHHini 1919. The American Florist. 543 DAVEY TREE SURGEONS George W. Barnett, superintendent, Morris Whitridge estate, Adams- vilte, Rhode Island, and a view of the famous "Avenue" on the estate which is visited by hundreds of tourists yearly ^ The tribute of George W. Barnett to Davey Tree Surgery Adamsville, Rhode Island. The Davey Tree Expert Co., Inc., Kent, Ohio. Gentlemen: Last year your experts treated a number of trees on the estate of Mr. Morris Whitridge, of which I am in charge. I naturally was interested in this work, as the particular trees treated had previously been filled with cement. When this crude filling was removed, revealing the hidden decay, I was curious to find out if the same thing would happen again in a few years after your men had completed their work. As I watched closely each stage of the treatment given by your rep- resentatives, I soon saw how your methods made it utterly impossible for the cavity to spread or moisture to enter. Since then the trees have stood the most severe storms, and no signs of cracking or opening have appeared. lam a staunch believerin Davey Tree Surgery. Truly yours, George W. Barnett, superintendent. The saving of priceless trees is a matter of first importance on every estate. Davey Tree Surgery is a fulfillment of the maximum expectations of those who love and value trees. A careful examination of your trees will be made by appointment. THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO , Inc., 2310 Elm St., Kent, O. Branch Offices with telephone connections in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. Write nearest office. Permanent representatives located at Boston. New- port, Lenox, Hartford, Stamford, Albany, Pouah- keepsle. White Plains. .Jamaica, L I., Newark, >. J., Harrifiburg, Balti- more, Washington. Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, De- troit, Cincinnati, Louis- ville, Milwaukee, Minne- apolis, St. Louis. Kansas City. Canadian address: 252 Laugaucliitere West, Montreal. Note that the concrete filling is laid in sections, thus forming "rocking joints" which allow for swaying and prevent cracking. Rigid steel rods bind the branches at the crotch firmly together JOHN DAVEY Father of Tree Surgery Every real Davey Tree Surgeon is in Ike employ of The Davey Tree Exterl Co.. Inc., and Ihe public is cautioned against those falsely representing themselves 544 The American Florist. Apni 5, t^t^t.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^'-^S.S.S,^S.r.1.S.T.^T.^"-'-'-'---^.^^^'^.T.^T.^S.^S.^^^<.^ THE McCALLUM COMPANY Is at your service and ready to supply your needs up until the last minute before E Easter. You will no doubt need to replenish your stock on the following: ' 1 '»VATpR PROOF CREPE PAPER SIl.Iv FIBRE RIBBON ', The better quality, Heavy weight, in all , Tlie most pnictioal ribbon adaptable to the good shades. dressing up your Easter plants. Colors, Per dozen rolls $ 4.50 J Per 100 rolls 35.00 CORS.AGE RIBBONS, SHIELDS i Chiffon corsage shields. In pink, moss, vio- let, white, per doz,, $2.25; gross. $25.00. Two-toned satin changeable corsage rib- J boD, in 24 different Ooral shades. No. 7. per bolt, S4c No. 9. per bolt, $1.10 Moss, Nile. Red, Violet, Yellow, Piuk. White, Per bolt of 5') yards $1,65 PORTO RICO MATS Medium weave, 30x40 inches. Don't over- \f look these for your Easter plant display, Can supply in all colors. I'er doz., $2.00; per 100. $16.00 COLO-\I.\l> BOUQUET PAPERS Size Pull Width Dozen Gross No. 1 4 inches No. 2 5 inches No. 3 0 iuches No. 4 7V2 inches No. 5 9 iuches $0.30 $3.00 .45 4.6.000 gladiolus bulbs. 1919. The American Florist. 549 Easter Klo^/ve^s of Superior Quality PVERY variety of commercial flower, superior in quality to any produced, defines accurately the products of the floral depart- ment of this institution. Easter Price List sent upon request Poehlmann Bros. Co. 62-74 East Randolph Street Chicago, U. S. A. 1 Tblrty-iour year& delivering Quality and Service at Fair Prices. 550 The American Florist. April 5, ^A;wwvwvvvftWtfw^ftft;vv^^wvtf^'y^^ww^vwvw/w^tfW/vtfvvtfvvtf^JV^^v^ft^flflAV^flfl^ww^wtfWft& Easter Flowers Buy Direct From the Grower Russell, Hoosier Beauty, Brillianis, Ophelia, White Killarney and American Beauties. Our Russells are the finest for quality of any in the country. The flowers are away ahead of American Beauty at this time of year. Prices, $1.00 to $4.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. Ophelia, Hoosier, Sunburst, White Killarney. Fancy Carnations All our own growth, guaranteed fresh cut and packed to arrive in good condition. EASTER PRICE LIST RUSSELL $8.00 to $35.00 per 100, according to length of stems. HOOSIER and OPHELIA Long $16.00 to $18.00 per 100 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 per 100 Good short BOO per 100 WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST Long $12.00 to $16.00 per 100 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 per 100 Short 6.00 per 100 ROSES-OUR SELECTION. In lots of 200 or more $6.00 per 100 Other Flowers at market prices. We call special attention to our Ferns, which are the best Massachusetts stock. Extra large. Price, $4.60 to $6.00 per 1000 Asparagus, according to length of stem, per KO, $2.00 to $3.00. Bronze Galax, per 1000, $1.60 In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality Dosslble. NOTlCEl^-'We close at 6 o*clock ireek days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 6 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAIj 1457. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Gresss Station, 111. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. BUSINESS SHOWS BIG IMPROVEMENT. Business has shown a big improve- ment during the past weeli, con.se- quently prices have stiffened consider- ably, and stock is not as plentiful as it has been, although there is enou^rh in almost all lines to po around. Amer- ican Beauty roses have been in large supply, iHit sold well at good prices and cleaned up almost completely at the end of last week. Koses. in general. are in large supply, but are moving better than they have been at some- what higher prices. Carnations con- tinue to hold their own and move quickly at satisfactory figures. Lilies are seen at several of the stores in lai'ge quantities, but are in much better demand now, .and the surplus Is no- where near as large as it was last week. Callas are quite plentiful. Sweet peas are to lie had in (luantity, but like everything, thoy arc in stronger de- mand and prices on this item are now considerably higher. Some rine snap- dragons are being offered, as are tulips. IvUplnes are moving briskly and gar- denias are holding their own. Orchids are having a good call, and violets are cleaning up well. Freesias, jonnuils. daisies, pansies, forget-me-nots, sweet alyssum, lily of the valley, iris, stocks, mignonette, Paper White narcissus, pussy willov.'s and other miscellaneous seasonable stock is offered. Praclically all the wholesalers are of the opinion that the election campaign in this city has affected the local demand to a large extent, and a great improvement is looked for now that the hottest fight in the history of the city is over. The retailers and wholesalers had a good sized advertisement in cne of the dally papers. March 28, which helped some, for the local demand was surprisingly good the following day. Rveryone will do well to place their' Easter orders early this year, for cut flov, ers promise to be in strong demand, owing to the great scarcity of blooming stock in all sections of the country. Pot lilies will be exceedingly scarce, as fai- as this vicinity is concerned, but there will be a good supply of cut lilies, although it is "expected that they will clean up early at prices ranging from 2.") cents to .i." cents per flower. NOTES. Miss Lewis and Tony Rocca opencil their new store in the Cable building last week at W East Jackson boulevard. WE take this opportunity of greeting the new or- ganization of the Commercial Cut Flower Growers of Chicago and wish them the best of success. \\WS.M\Q\\^S U«a\eTS \t\ 5\k>q\\»s Chicago ///. Mention the Amerhati Florist when \cHting under the n;vme of Lewis & Uocca. They have a fine store .and are well pleased with the amount of business they have already done. Fred L.autenschlager, of Kroeschell Bros. Co., is back from a business trip to St. Louis, Mo., and vicinity. 1919. The American Florist. 551 ii Mm A MESSAGE TO THE COMMERCIAL CUT FLOWER AND PLANT GROWERS The organization of the cut flower growers of Chicago and vicinity was a natural expression, and another evidence of the timely awakening of the producers to the necessity for closer co- operation. There was a time when man was supposed to be at his best when alone ; today a man who is out of touch with his fellow men is useless. A perfectly constructed machine is dependent upon the co- operation of each of its component parts and its ultimate utility depends upon the harmony with which each part does its work. The spirit of the day is co-operation ; unity of purpose with harmony in every activity. Organizations to be of the most wholesome benefit must broaden knowledge among its members for the benefit of the public and is a force for mutual -benefits. The wholesale flower grower no longer stands aloof from others within the industry. He appreciates the strength of his position and realizes that his part in the flower industry is not only paramount with but superior to all other auxiliary organiza- tions. His is a fundamental position upon which the wholesale and retail florists depend. The war taught the producers of cut flowers the disadvan- tages of the lack of united effort. The past experiences taught him a lesson, the present finds him organized. The basis for co-operation in the olden days often was secrecy. The essence of old business practices was often deceit ; but the spirit of today in co-operation is truth.^ The Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago and vicinity have begun the organization to establish closer relations between its members; the wholesale merchants and retail establishments. To foster a spirit cf usefulness, and in fact for the building up and the maintenance of a more efficient agency for public service. I feel only too deeply the responsibility placed upon me. Encouragement is my hope and assistance my assurance of pro- nounced success. Every grower is welcome. Our causeis your cause. Let us unite in the building of a useful organization that calls for a full measure of approval. Faithfully yours, President of the Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago. JOSEPH KOHOUT, Rose Grower, Ivibertyville, 111. lHllllillll Illlllll! liiilllllllllll Ill Illllllllllllll Ii I Illlllllllllll Illllllllllllillllllllllilllllllllllllllillllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllli^ 552 The American Florist. April 5, Heavy Easter Supply of Cut Flowers Finest Quality Roses in Large Quantities Particularly the very choicest Russell, Milady, Beauties, Killamey, White Klllarney, Killamey Brilliant, Ward, and all the Miniature Varieties. Home Grown Orchids and Gardenias. None Better Choicest Carnations in all colors ^•w/kfAAf T^f^QC AUthe best varieties, including the newer intro- i3 WCCl A Cao ductions, and all of Zvolanek's proven favorites. ^^~ Your aim 1« always to supply yourtrade with the best. They get -it when you place your orders with us. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American FloriH when loriting E. F. Winterson Co 166 North Wabash Avenue, COMMON FERNS L. D. Phone Central 6004. CHICAGO Positively the largest in Chicago, $6.00 per 1000; 7000 to case in case lots, $4.00 per 1000. Guaranteed to be the best in Chicago. Leucothoe Sprays (Cheaper then Ferns) $5.00 to $6.00 per lOOO PERCY JONES INC. 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Florists' Wire Nos. 18 to 22—12 X 18 $2.00 per box Jack Page, formerly with Poehlmann Bros. Co., has gone into business with his father, W. H. Page, at Hampton, England. Mr. Page joined the British colors during the war, and has evi- dently decided to make his home there in the future. The best wishes of his many friends are extended to him in his new venture. Peter Reinberg will be In good crop with roses for Easter according to Peter Bauman, wiio visited the greenhouses recently to get a line on about how many Foreman Showsboe expected to cut. '; Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s supply depart- •pifent is being kept on the jump filling Eastof orders which keep arriving in «very mall. Their novelties for this iOC<"ision are proving to be big winner.s. I Robert Groves and wife, of Adams, Mass., called on the trade here this week. Mr. Groves has been supplying a large number of the local wholesalers with ferns here for a great many years. H. B. Kennicott. of Kennicott Bros. Co., is well pleased with the quality of southern jonquils that are now arriving, and which are fully equal to local greenhouse stock. J. F. Keller, of John A. Keller Co., Lexington, Ky., was in the city this week on business connected with tlie new retail store that his firm is open- ing on Main street. Sam Seligman, with the S. S. Pen- nock Co., Philadelphia, Pa., has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his father, whose death occurred this week. A. T. Pyfer & Co. have experienced a strong demand for sweet peas all sea- son and the present Indications are that they will be in good crop for Easter. J. A. Budlong is experiencing no dif- culty in disposing of all the lupines that are arriving. The city trade takes a big proportion of the receipts. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, in speaking of the outlook for stock for Easter, is of the opinion that roses will be in large supply. Max Awizzus is back on the job at E. C. Amling Co.'s store after being on the sick list for over a week. Miss Smith, of the Joliet Floral Co., Joliet, was in the city this week, buy- ing supplies for Easter. The Joseph Foerster Co. had a big day March 2t>. when the city demand was very active. Peter Pearson has received an impor- tation of crimson rambler roses and boxwoods. 1919. The American Florist. 553 BIG CROP -oir CARNATIONS We have all the standard and best new varieties, and can supply the best grade in quantity for Easter at the most reasonable prices. Best Red, White and Pink obtainable in the Chicago Market, so order from us. Large Supply of Roses Exceptionally Fine Russell, Richmond, Klllarney Brilliant, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Sunburst and Ophelia. EASTER PRICE LIST Subject to Change 'Without Notice. MRS. CHAS. BUSSELL Per 100 EMtra Special $25.00 Select 20.00 Fancy 15.00 Medium 12.00 Short 10.00 White— KILLARNEY— Pink Per 100 Extra Special $12.00 Select 10-00 Fancy 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 400 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. Extra Special $12.00 Select 10.00 Fancy 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Extra Special $12.00 Select 10.00 Fancy 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA. Per 100 Extra Special $12.00 Select 10.00 Fancy 8.00 Medium 6.00 Good 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby Doll $3.00 Elgar 3.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy Colored $8.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Valley $ 6.00 to $ 8.00 Lilies 25.00 to 35.00 Ferns, per 1,000 B.OO Smilax. per ioz., strings 8.00 Adiantum 1.50 Galax (bronze and green), per 1.000.. 2.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 50 Asparagus Plumosus, bunch .jSO Boznood, per lb 3d Other Green Gooda Market Rates. Our Range of Greenhouses Is One of the Three Largest] in America and will be in Full Crop for Easter. WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO The America n Fl orist. April 5, Best Quality Roses Choice stock of Valley, Easter Lilies, Calendulas, Violets, Paper Whites. Tulips, Iris, Daisies, Callas, Mignonette. Forget-me-not'?, Jonquils, Freesias, Sweet Peas, Pansies and all other seasonable stock. Don't forget us on Greens, as we have Mexican Ivy, Asparagus Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Green and Bronze Leucothoe and Galax. CARNATIONS No successful, up-to-date florist can be without this novelty— unexcelled for basket and decorative work. Splits $3 to $4 per 100 Choice Stock, $5, $6 to $8 per 100 Special — Lupines. Also Fancy Sweet Peas — tliey are tlie talk of tlie town. If youwantsigocd stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House. Remember, we aim to give you good value for your money. You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., ^^%u, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty iVSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. y We lire In daily touch with market conditions, and when a docline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. #, , O. A. & Li. a. Tonner have been work- ing under a handicap the past week when the east wall of their place was torn out so as to connect their old place with the new quarters they have lust acquired. There are six girls in the Tonner family and everyone of them has been engaged in the wholesa.Ie flo- rist business, three now being connected with this house. Allie Zech says that the early demand for lilies for Easter at Zech & Mann's store is very heavy and that while their supply will be one of the largest in this vicinity, he looks for a complete clean- up. Mrs. Zech is recovering nicely from her recent operation and expects to be able to leave the hospital soon. Peter Miller, of the George Wien- hoeber force, is recovering from an at- tjick of blood poisoning as a result of a scratch from a rose thorn. He is on the job, but spent several days in the hospital. A. Li. Vaughan & Co. are more than satisfied with business, their total sales so far this year showing a prreat in- crease over those of the same period of 1918. — ,— Wietor Bros, say there is no let-up in the demand for carnation cuttings or rose plants, which are exceptionally good property this season. ^ Percy Jones, Inc., is now occupying Its new quarters In the Atlas building aa well as the former store at 50 ISast JSandoIph street. Robert Newcomb, representing the Burlington Willow Ware Shops, Bur- lington, la., was a welcome visitor this week. ijErne & Co. are enjoying a splendid l^isineste and are looking forward to a bMsk Easter trade. H Jphn,, Michelsen visited French & Rkrm's ffireenhouses at Union Grove, Wis., this week. 1 • The Florists' Club wiU meet at the Hotel Randolph next Thursday, April 10. at 8 p. m. We Have Increased Our Space and Will Have Plenty of Choice Stock FOR EASTER. Order Early. There Is Only One Right Price. American Beauties, Roses, Easter Lilies, Callas, Snapdragons, Ferns, $5.00. Carnations, Jonquils, Sweet Peas, Violets, Tulips, Freesias, Orchids, Mignonette, Daisies, Calendulas, Valley, Pansies, Galax, $2.00. Choice Green Goods always a specialty. SUPPLIES YOU NEED. Crepe Paper, Mats, Corsage Shields, Fancy Pins, Msgnolla Leaves, Cycss Leaves, Threads, Twines, Boxes, Etc. ^Chicago III. T^i2-2>>\e\s \x\ 5\xo^\\«.s :i: :i: 1919. The American Florist. 555 Big Supply of >yyy>y>5Vs^**V''^'rf'V^/'#'#0 lo $2.^0 per dozen. Sweet peas, jonquils and other flowers are good and are offered at popular prices. In the plant line, hyacinths, genistas, baby ramblers, etc., are all finding ready sales. The decorations for the open- ing of two banks and two large retail est.ablishments called for an abimdance of choice stock. It certainly behooves the trade to watch for these events 1919. The American Florist. 559 %¥I5E OAIES Will Place Their Easter Orders With Ls. Tremendous Supply Carnations, Sweet Peas, Beauties Tulips, Daffodils, Jouquils, Violets, Lilies, Etc. Positively the finest and largest supply we have ever had to offer for Easter. Place Your Orders Here. Get Our Quotations on Roses and Other Stock in 1000 Lots EASTER PRICE LIST— ^C'lVh"^/ KOSES. American Beauties. 60-incb stems $ 48-inch stems 3G-incb stems 30-inch stems 24-inch stems 2< ►-inch stems Short stems $ Mrs. Russell, special.. select . " " medium " " short ... Richmond, special . . . . ■' select 12.00 to medium short . . Milady, special " select " medium " short Killamey Brilliant, special . . . " " select ... " *' medium. . " " short .... Ophelia, special select medium short 6.00 to $ 8.00 5.00 400 3,00 2.50 1.60 0.75 to 1.00 Per 10.) 25.00 to 30.00 20.on 15.00 8.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 to 12.00 to 5.00 to 10,00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to White Killamey, ithout Per 100 12.00 8.00 o Change Notice. specl.il 10.00 to select .... medium ... 5.00 to 6.00 " " short 4.0-^^:3^;^== fHONES * CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago 560 The American Florist. April 5, :££fi&fi£fi£SS££S£:fififififiS£SSl EASTER LILIES. Extra Fancy Stock at $25.00 to $30.00 per 100 blooms We will have a good supply, but it is advisable to order early so as to avoid disappointment. SNAPDRAGONS, $1.50 to $3.00 per bunch PLENTY OF ROSES Carnations, Sweet Peas, Greens, Etc. Elegant Calendulas — Finest in the Market. \. L. RANDALL CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies Wabash Ave. and Lake St., CHICAGO, ILL. I Mention the American Florist when writing and remind the flfm's friends that a handsome plant or basket would be most appropriate. All are looking: for- ward to a good Easter trade. NOTES. The homecoming from overseas of the 27th Division will keep Charles Reichcrt and "William Buechi, mem- bers of the draft board, busy extend- ing the boys a welcome. Both are much interested in all from their dis- tricts. A new Rotary club was started at Lockport last week. W. A. Adams at- tended with the local delegation and decorated them with carnations. E. C. Brucker, of the wholesalers, was un- avoidably absent. Visitors : Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., and F. C. W. Brown. Cleveland, O., attending the Advertising Clubs' convention. Bison. Pittsburgh. LIGHTER DEMAND LOWEItS PRICES. With a drop in the demand prices are somewhat lower. Roses are more plentiful and are offered at reasonable figures. Ophelia, Russell, Milady and Columbia are of very fine quality and bring from $C to $20 per 100. Pink and White Killarneys. Hilda and Sun- burst are good and move at from $4 to $15. American Beauties are the best they have been since Christmas and sell at from $4 to $7.50 per dozen. Carna- tion receipts have been heavy but they clean up daily at $4 and $5 per 100. The call for Easter lilies and callas is not very brisk and prices have dropped to .$15 and .$20 per 100. Tulips are not very good property and do not bring much, while jonquils sell at $4 per 100. Sweet peas aro arriving in bolter condition and there is no surplus. Snapdragons are of good quality and go at $1.50 to $3 per dozen. Mignonette, calendulas, myosotis and baby primroses are ar- riving in limited quantities but there is no great demand for them. KOTE. Robert Miller, of the Miller Floral Co., Salt Lake City, Utah, spent several days in this city last week visiting the retail trade. He stated that in all of the places he has visited on his trip he had seen nothing to compare with the local stores in size and beauty. Other visitors were M. Crissman of Punxsutawney, Pa., and John Helstern of Wheeling, West Va M. Columbus. 0. EASTER FLOWER FAMINE FEARED. Some uneasiness is being felt by the local trade over the prospect for Easter flowers. A survey of local resources shows the situation to be much less fa- vorable than was supposed. This city needs more glass, in the opinion of a leading: florist, and also some system of co-operation among growers, where- by there would be less miscellaneous growing and more specializing, based on a knowledge of the normal needs of the market throughout the year. Tnis. it is urged, would result in better prices to all concerned, as there would be fewer periods of glut and oversupply. Largo buying, away from home, will be necessary for Easier. Pot plants are already very scarce, and will be wholly inadequ.nte for the needs of the trade .a little later. Current demand keeps up to the point where it absorbs about everything available. Carnations are now about the most plentiful flower, but there is no surplus stock on any- thing. Easter lilies and callas are com- ing in very slowly. J. Rochester, N. Y. FUNERAL WORK MAIN FACTOR. Business during the past week has been rather dull, due to the lack of all social functions of importance during the Lenten season. There was consid- erable funeral work, however, several hundred designs being made for one person. Bulbous stock is plentiful and the same is true of roses and carna- tions. Sweet peas arc of excellent quality, especially the orchid varieties. Lily of the valley is unusually scarce and high in price. Violets still continue good, due to the cool weather of the past few days. NOTES. E. C. Armbrust spent a few days in New York last week and reports the floral tributes sent by the various states in honor of the dead heroes of the 27th Division were unusual in their beauty and size, George T. Boucher was also a visitor in the metropolis at the same time. J. Horace McFarland, of Harrisburg, Pa., a great lover of nature, a prac- tical business man and an expert In the matter of roses, was a recent vis- itor and gave an interesting address before the Ad Club of this city. Highland Park has a planting of Fi-ench roses, brought over two years ago, that will bloom for the first time this E-.ummer. Another planting was made in I he Arnold Arboretum at Bos- ton. Lester Dewey has been released from the aviation service and will remain in this city for some time. George Wood has severed his connec- tion with H. E. Wilson. CHESTER. 1919. The American Florist. 561 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist wh^n writin(j E.C.AMLINeCO.| The Ijai-gest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESAIiE CUT FLOWER BOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L.. D. Phones CENTRAL 1»T7 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 NoHh Wabash Avenue, CHICA60 Mention the American Florist wJien writing A. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WciiAND-RiscnCbt FLOWER GROWERS TtLCmoNc'^cj UU/IDACU AUC CHICAGO comtALSTs 194 fl.WA0AM1AVb ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst. Hichmond. Kil- lamey, WUite Killamey and KiUamey Brilliant rosea. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mentio^i the Amei-ican Florist when writing Sphagnum Moss 5 bbl. bales $1.50 6 bales 7.00 Cash Orders. M. L. CRANMER MAYETTA N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Basiiets Price List, 1919. Flain Wire Hanging Basliets. 10-inch Jl.T.i 14. inch J3.00 12 inch 2.3.T 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, ^®DEm)?T,"MicH." ' Mention the American Florist when writing VftoMeHoYcrMM'KeU Cblca^o. CURRENT PEICB LIST. Doien Roses, Beauty ? 1.50@$ 7.60 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 10.00® 40.00 HooBler Beauty 8.00® 30.00 KlUarney Brilliant S.ODO 20.00 Klllarney O.OOQ 16.00 Wblte KlUarney 6.00® 20.00 Richmond 8.00® 25.00 Prince de Bnlgarie 8.00® 25.00 My Maryland 8.000 25.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 8.0o@ 25.00 Milady 8.00® 30.00 Sunburst 8.00® 26.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward O.Ou® 15.00 Hadley 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Double W. Kllhirney. .. 8.00Q 26.00 Mrs. Moorfleld Storey.. 8.00® 25.00 " Champ Welland 8.00® 25.00 Stanley 8.00® 25.00 Francis Scott Key 8.00® 26.00 Bayard Thayer 8.00® 35.00 " CecUe Brunner 4.00 George Blgar 4.00 Baby Doll 4.00 Nesblt 4.00 Our selection 6.00 Violets, per 100 75® 1.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Cattleyas, per doz 6.00® 7.50 Daisies 1.60® 2.00 Lilium Harrlsil 16.00® 20.00 Valley 8.00 Callas 25.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Snapdragon, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Mignonette 8.00 Freesia 4.00® 6.00 Iris, per doz 2.00® 2.50 .lonquils 4.00® 6.00 Tulips 6.00® 10.00 Ferns per 1,000 $5.00 Galal " $1.60® 2.00 Leucothoe l.OOO 1.2S Mexican iTy. per 1000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus Strings. each, 60® 75 Smilax per dos., 2.50@3.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays. . . 3.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case, 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 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 (Covering all sides of I growing, propagating [storing, etc., and also Borne pagesofvaluable 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, $1.26 AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. *^CHICAGO^ FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 N. Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 The Foremost Wholesale House of ^CHICAGO^ Mention the American Florist when writing 562 The American Florist. April 5, BEAUTIES IN QUANTITY, and the Best for Quality we have had so far this season. Until the end of the season, we will be very strong on Good Beauties. Prices are very reasonable. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. DEMAND QUICKENS WITH SHOETEB SUPPLY. The past week's business was slow, but it wound up fairly well on Friday and Saturday, when, owing to the cold spell, there was a shortening- in the supply, which then about evened up with (he limited demand. The quality of the stock leaves nothing- to be de- sired. Roses in all varieties are fine, American Beauties particularly so. Columbia, Ophelia and Hadley. are the popular sorts. White and Pink Killar- ney, in the shorter grades, and in fact all varieties, sell very cheap in quan- tity. Carnations are fairly plentiful, but all good stock has brought top market prices and there appears to be no surplus to bother about. Snap- dragon is now a quantity stock which has to be pushed a little. It is seen in a number of beautiful shades, and is much used in spray work. Callas are at flood tide. If they could only bo stored like peonies, they would find a great market at Easter. Considering the quantity, prices are maintained very well. Easter lilies are quite equal to the demand. Some poor stock is seen, but in the main, they run very fair with surprisingly good flowers in some of the shipments. Prices are but little below the highest of the winter. Cattleyas are in good demand. The later varieties are now in and prices hold firm. Considering their popular- ity as a corsage flower, they should bring big money at Easter. March 31. — On account of the recent chilly weather, the stock receipts this mcrnlng fell off over that of a week ago very considerably. Roses, in particular, shortened to half. WHien the usual Monday morning demand was satisfied, the market was pretty well cleaned up. Prices were n trifle better than at the close last week. CLUB MEETING. The April meeting of the florists' club -was most interesting- from start to fin- ish. The Easter plant growers responded nobly and a really wonderful display was made with Zieger & Sons' Tausend- schon roses, Foust's lilies, the Robert Craig Co.'s large and varied showing, W. K .Harris' beautiful hydranseas, bougainvilleas and genistas, the Flora- craft Gardens' hydrangeas, A. M. Camp- bell's larkspur and hydrangeas, McCaw Bros.' ferns and Robert Scott & Son's new roses. Thirty members were elected and as many more names proposed for the May meeting. The literary features were a great treat for all present, the speakers being intensely practical. Dr. E. P. Moxey illustrated short cuts in accounting and H. W. Hess gave a re- markably inspiring address on advertis- ing and its possibilities in the building tip and expansion of the florist business. President Harvey said he wished every florists' club in the coimtry could have heard him. The movie exhibition of the National Cash Register Co. was very educational and did much to impress the importance of proper management of the cash and credit departments of the ret.ail store. The attendance at the meeting was large and enthusiastic. NEW ROSES. James Heacock and Robert Jamison, the expert rose grower of the Jos. Hea- cock Co., recently made a visit into New England. At one of the places visited they were treated to the sur- Air Plants Per dozen bunches 11.00 Per 100 bunches 7.50 Water Proof Crepe Paper (For making Pot Covers, etc.) Ail colors. Per dozen rolls J4 50 Paper Flower Pots These Pots are nested and packed incases of 1000 each. 254-inoh, per 1000 S3.50 2H-inch, per 1000 4.5U 3 -inch, per 1000 6.00 314 inch, per 1003 8.25 (Sample Free) Get Oar Complete List of Other Supplies. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., ,32o^°e'irsl.'tS??fs. mo. YlioMe Hover MM'KeU Buffalo, April 2. Roses, Beauty, Special Fancy Extra 1st " Killarney " My Maryland " Sunburst Ward Optielia Russell Shawyer Lilies Cattleyas Carnations Sweet Peas Asparagus Sprengerl, .35@z.50 Violets Mignonette Ferns per 1,000. 3.00 Calendulas , Freesiaa Paper Whites Callas Romans Golden Spur Victoria Per 100 60.00 40.00 3U.00 15.00 6.00(8 12.00 6.00® 15.00 6.00 OJ 12.00 6.00(q) 8.00 6.0rj@ 12.00 6.00(9 20.00 6.00(3 12.00 IS.OOiffl 20.00 60.00(g 75.00 3.00® 5.00 .75® 2.00 .ism 1.00 7.00 6.00® 3.00® 5.00 2.00® 5.00 5.00 15.00® 25.00 4.00® 6.00 4.00(8! 5.00 5.00® 6.00 Boston, April 2. Per 100 Hoses, Beauty 20.00(860.00 Killarney Queen 4.00® 6,00 " White and Pink Killarney 8.00012.00 Double White Killarney. 6.00®12.00 Killarney Brilliant 4.(10(3 8.00 Hadley 6.00(5112.00 Mock 2.00(3)8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 2.00® 8.00 Taf t 2.00® 8.00 Milady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and nilllngdon 2.0()®10.00 " My Maryland 2.00(312.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Caster Ulies 12.00®25.00 Valler 6.00®10.00 Gladioli 4.00® B.OO Cincinnati, April 2. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00®15.00 Mrs. Chas. R'ussell e.iiOd; 20.0n Ophelia 6.00®20.00 Richmond 6.0O(ffll5,O0 Sunburst 6.00®15.00 " Shawyer 6.00®20.00 " Columbia 12.00®40.00 I.ilium Giganteum 15.00(n'25.00 Ca Illations 4. On® S.OO ('alias 12..V1®1.';.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 F.aster Lilies 15.00®2O.0O Sweet Peas 1.0i)(S> S.iw Tulips 4.00® 8.00 Pnffiidlls 5.00® 6.00 Ills Tliigitana ]2.fl0®15,00 .Toniiulls 4.00(3 6.00 Snapdragons 6.00@10.00 Vl:d.= t« 1.00® 2.00 prise of their lives in two truly phe- nomenal new roses, destined, these ex- perts say, to outclass anything now in cultivation. One is an Improvement on Hadley, being quite the equal of that f.amous variety in color, size and form, and much freer with no blind wood buds on any .shoot. The other is a wonderful pink of la most ple.asing bright shade, a well formed flower with Write Por Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo, Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties In Quantity. Send for Our Catalo^e. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. Zna St., Phlla., Pa. BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Carnations. Always liigh grade Easter liilies 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Amei-ican F1o7-ist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. ^VHOLESALE FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Groners of Quality Flowers. perfect pctalage, a sU-ong grower and free bloomer, making long straight flower stems. The parentage of both is from various seedlings grown on the place. The red has been named Cru- sader, while the pink has been chris- tened Pilgrim. Wallace R. Pierson says that without question, these are two of the most wonderful forcing va- rieties ever introduced. They will be sent out In 1020. 1919. The American Florist. 563 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON & nUNK[L CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PtaUadelphla, Pa. ROTES. The Robert Ci-aig: Co. keeps a daily record ot all the iiaster stock sold, by means of charts or cardboard sheets, on which the totals are added to, and footed up every night. This enables them to have exact data as to how the various stocks are going, and what there is still to sell. Mr. Craig puts the hydrangeas first this year as an Easter plant. Rambler and pot roses are placed next; wonderfully flowered plants ill the baby I'anrblers, pot roses and the trained ramblers are seen. Genistas are a great show with their tas-seled, yellow blossoms. Hinodigiri azaleas are a splendid substitute for the Belgian stock. They carry loads of blossoms. Spiraeas, with their fine foliage and plumed flowers, are close up in the race. Marguerites are quan- tity stock, never seen better. Bermuda lilies help out, but the usual large stock carried is missing, as is the case every- where. In speaking of the French hydran- geas, W. K. Harris puts Lilie Mouilliere, bright pink with a white eye and fine broad petal, as one of the best Easter forcing varieties. Rene Gilliard. he re- gards as the best white. This variety make.s very large heads, with large petals, which h.ave serated edges. Mr. Harris also places hydrangeas first in the Easter list this season, with Tau- sendschon, rambler and baby rambler roses, a close second. Hinodigiri azaleas, spirapas, bougainvilleas, Easter lilies and deutzias, follow in the order named. Stock in all lines is especially well dnne, here. The high winds of March 27-28 carried away some 300 panes of glass which was quite some Job to re- place during the blustery weather. Easter plant growers are satisfied with the outlook, as Ihey have everything practically sold at prices 33 to 75 per cent over those of a year ago. The S. S. Pennock Co. has placed a group insurance for the benefit of all their employes covering their stores in Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and Washington. The amount of the policy is graded according to service, the. max- imum being reached at four years. The face of the policy is paid at the age of 60, in case of disability. W. H. Carney, the Pittsburgh, Pa., wholesaler, visited the Strafford flower farm of A. M. Campbell on Monday last. He -was much pleased with the condition of the Easter lily crop. Visitors : E. Mayberry, of the Du- pont Flower Shop, 'Washington, D. C: H. L,. Rowe. of Mann & Brown, Rich- mond, Va.; T. T. Bolger, Charlestown, S. C. K. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Phone Main 1 245. P. O. Box 206 444-446 Milwankee SX. .Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVK AN ORDER WITH Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of Q j^ KuChll, WHOLESALE FlorfSt All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer In "Florlsl's" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Write for Price Ust Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMeno¥crMjirKeU Philadelphia, April 2. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 55.00(9 60.00 fancy 20.00® 35.00 Mrs. Cbas. KTissell 15. Oorg) 35.00 KiUarney S.flOfii' 10.00 Hadley lO.OOiij 60.00 Sunburst S.OOiai 12.00 '* Wards 4JM)('t 10.00 Ophelia (i.Oor.f 20.00 " Colombia lO.OiirfJ 35.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas each $0.50(a$o.75 Blaster Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Callas 15.00(8 20.00 Snapdragons 6.00(9 12.50 Calendulas 2.00(5! 4.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.5fl Smllax .25 Asparagus Strings 50@ .75 Asparagus bunches .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 3.00(9 4.00 Violets, single and double 75@ 1.00 Sweet Peas 75(9 2.00 Daffodils 3.00@ 5.00 Freesias 3.00® 5.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 5.00 Tulips 4.00® 5.00 Iris 10.00® 20.00 Pittsburgh, April 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 60.00(975.00 fancy 40.00(3150.0(1 eitra 20.00030 00 No. 1 8.00(915.00 Hadley 8.0<1(a'3o.00 Klliarney 6.00(315.00 Sunburst 6.00(3 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 6.00(915.00 Russell 10.00(930.00 Columbia 10.00(930.00 Cattleyas 50.00 Easter Lilies 25.00 Llllum Gigantcum 20.00 Carnations 6.00 Valley 6.00 Ferns, per 1.000 4 00 Sweet Peas 1.00(9 2.00 Calendulas 3.00W 4.f 0 Daffodils 5.00 Violets 76@ 1.00 Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange SPECIAL VALLEY ROSES, CARATIONS, VIOLETS Up-to-the-Minate Service. Sidsbcdoo GauutM^ 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS W^holesale Florists and SoppUes 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for quotations. Milwaukee, April 2. Per 100 K'oses, Klliarney, W. Killarney. Ward " Mrs. Cbas. Russell Ophelia •* Columbia " Hoosler Beauty Carnations, assorted Cattleyas. per doz Sweet Peas Violets Paper Whites Narcissus Callas. per doz Iris St. Louis, April 2. Boses, Hadley " Killarney White Klliarney ** Hoosler Beauty " Russell Ward " Mrs. Sawyer Sunburst Ferns CarnBtloDB 5.O0@12.0O 4.00(910.00 8.00O'25.00 6.00(912.00 8.00(925.00 6.00(316.00 4.00® 6.00 4.00(9 6.00 1.00(9 2.00 .75(9 1.00 4.00a 5.00 6.00^ 8.00 2.00(9 2.50 12.00 Per 100 3.00(910.00 3.00(9 8.00 3.00(9 8.00 4.0O@15.0O 4.00(935.00 3.00(9 6.0O 3.00@10.00 6.00(912.50 4.50@ 8.00 2.00@10.00 564 The American Florist. April 5, New York. DEMAND POOREST IN WEEKS. At various times during the season now Hearing its close, we liave recorded dull or quiet periods, but the past week was, without qualification, a very bad one for the cut flower trade. Some of the wholesalers claim, that considering the amount of good stock on the mar- ket, it was the worst week for their business since last September. It be- gan with the great parade of returned soldiers, March 25. Granted that the soldiers deserve all the honor that can be bestowed upon them, there is tho question in many minds, if some better way, and some way that would do the soldiers more good, could not be de- vised. Practically the entire business of the city was blocked for the day, and it look several days to resume the nor- mal. Among the aftermaths was a flood of critici.sms. The newspapers criticised the police; the chief of police criticised his men for not preserving better order, and "old subscriber" and "constant reader," through the news- papers, criticised the arrangement, the decorations and the police. To make matters worse, a storm that began with heavy rain on the afternoon of March 27, developed into the worst snowstorm and blizzard of the season, which con- tinued into the night of the 2Sth with the prospect of seriously impeding traf- fic. While there was a good supply of excellent flowers on the market, even the best was hard to move, the greatest stagnation in leading stocks being in roses, sweet peas and carnations. The market was glutted with sweet peas and the best were hard to move. Even cut lilies, that had been expected to hold up (ill after Easter, began to ac- cumulate. The greenhouse tulips aiid narcissi farde better than other stocks, not being so plentiful. Various minor offeringK. such as snapdragons, calendu- la.s. pansies, etc., were in abundant supply, al! moving slowly. In brief, the outlook for the next two weeks is not promising. March .31. — Although there is neces- sarily some buying this morning, the market is stagnant to a considerable extent, with roses, carnations and vio- lets hanging heavy on the hands of the wholesalers. The cold wave put the street men temporarily out of business, and about all the call for violets is from the stores, for funeral work. Though the blizzard has passed on. the weather is yet cold, with indications of more snow. NOTES. For the benefit of other cities, where street decorations may be intended, we clip the following from one of our city papers. It was written by Claude Brag- don, an expert on decorations : "Street pageantry and decoration, being for an occasion, are not architecture, which is for continual and daily use and en.ioy- ment. Therefore, such decoration should not be made even remotely to resemble architectural art, for if it does so it im- mediately and inevitably enters into competition with the surrounding ar- chitecture. \\ith which it cannot hope to compete, but which it may nevertheless outrival by reason of its gayety. its brilliance and by a beauty of an en- tirely different sort. Instead of being treated to an exhibition of pageantry and decoration as an art in itself we were confronted with imitation archi- tecture of an ancient, unin.spired cum- bersome sort; false in fact, false in taste and actually obstructive to the aim and end of it all, which was to en- hance and adorn the spectacle of marching troops. It was false in fact because it was lath and phtstcr made to imitate enduring stone. It was false in taste because it echoed the taste of imperial Rome by way of imperial France. It w.is obstructive because it actually obstructed the movement of the troops and the vision of the specta- tors." The "lath and plaster made to Imitate enduring stone," was an im- FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farra^nt 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. GILBERT P. JOSEPHSON Everything for the Florist Artificial Boxwood and Ornamental Plants. Supplies, Sundries. 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK mense arch over Fifth avenue at Madi- son square. "False in tasffe, because it echoed the taste of imperial Rome by way of imperial France," is particular- ly good. Some of the early Christians thought so little of the taste of impe- rial and pagan Rome, that they reduced to ruins temples and arches that were not lath and plaster, but enduring gran- ite and marble. That, of course, was fanatical, but let us not rush to op- posite extremes by copying pagan dec- orations. Andrew Eckrich, Jr., son of Andrew Eckrich, the retailer of 924 Madison avenue, who spent over a year in the United States army in France, returned with the 27lh Division, and was in the parade, March 25. During his entire term of !;ervice he was never wounded, nor sick for one day, which is a fortu- nate record. He brought back a col- lection of German helmets and other "spoils of war" which are on exhibition at his father's store. Before entering the service, he was a clerk in the Amer- ican Exchange National Bank, and as soon as mustered out, will resume his former position. The great storm interfered with the arrangements of the Horticultural So- ciety of New York for its exhibition, March 28-30, at the American Museum of Natural History. Speaking of storms, this one, in the language of the street, was "some storrn." The snow- fall here was not heavy, probably about one inch, but the wind performed mighty feats. For a short time, on the night of the 28th, it blew 92 miles an hour. On the 29th, it slackened up a little, say to about a mile and a quar- ter a minute, and kept it up all day. At 9 p. m., the temperature was down to 24 degrees, eight degrees of frost. There are Greeks, and then there are other Greeks. The second annual ball of the Association of Lacedaemonians was held in the Hotel Astor ball room on the night of March 27, 3,000 persons being present, many of them florists. Among them were George Polykranas, Chris E. Zervakos. James Adams. John Doganges, George Giatras and others well known in the trade. The members of this association are lineal descend- ants of the Spartans, famous in history, and many of its memhers fought val- iantly in the late war. A. M. Hensh.aw, who. before he en- tered the florist business, was a sailor, enlisted in the ITnited States Navv on our entering the war sawr much ser- vice, and rose to the rank of lieuten- ant commander. He has now been hon- or.ably discharged, and has resumed his former position as head of the Hen- shaw Floral Co.. 127 West 2Sth street. A. B. Cazan. who owns and conducts the retail Inislncss at Broadway and lOfith street, known as D. J. Pappas, Inc., says that he has had n fine sea- son and is looking forward to good Faster trade. He deserves it. as he has an attractive store, keeps good stock, and his motto is : "Give good value, and somethlne more." Fi-ed Smythe. of Wadley & Smythe. 401 Fifth avenue, arrived home from Kurope, March 23. It looks as though ^.A^ G. MESSEBERG Florist and Plantsman Lenox Road and E. 39th St. Phone 117 Flatbush Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Roses, Cinerarias, Genistas, Etc. From New York take subway to Atlantic Avenue, then take Flatbush Avenue surface car and transfer to Church Avenue, East. Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-67 W. 26th i'.l.. New York Telephone 2046 Farragmt. \rLORI5r J^ Wcir28'--ST.fl/cwK:- Con.-^idnmentrs j5.>/rA'!? Telephone 7900 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 130 West 28th Street NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty he was determined to provide against the plant embargo as a large stock of plants for his firm has just arrived by steamer from Rotterdam. Albert Rigo, of Rigo Brothers, re- tailers of 810 Madison avenue, is slowly recovering from a severe attack of double pneumonia. A brother, Al- phonse. now with the army in France, is expected home soon. 1919. The American Florist. 565 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 38«4jS'S?5T/irra^u.. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOLESAliE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farraipit Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ''»3^2''^°3lFaJra,ut 133 W. 28{h St., Ncw Tork All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION Ail the New and Standard Yarietlea oC Roses, Violets, Caroatlons. Valley. laUes. Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones I Farragrat 300 and 301 tierXion the American Florist token writing i^f^»^/,^^s/s»s/^^,/V^/W^/s/s/sr^fsf^^■^.»^^^^>f,JV^^^/>/V^/^j JOHN YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 18th Si„ NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4S36. Mention the American Florist when writing WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West asth Street, NEW YOKK Telephone 5335 Farrngut. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist X09 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Farraent CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925. I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments solicited. Riedel & Meyer, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. VlioMe Ho¥crM(jrKel>s New TorKj April 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00@40,0O extra and fancy.lO.OOSj) 20.00 No. 1 and No. 2. 5.00® 8.00 Hadley 6.(K)@ 40.00 " Hoosler Beauty 2.00® 12.00 Francis Scott Key lO.OOO fiO.UO " Columbia 4.iX)@ 15.00 " Prima Donna 4.lXtft^ lo.^JO " Alice Stanley 3.00® 15.00 Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer 3.00® 12.00 Double Wblte KiUarney. 3.00® 15.00 " Killamey 2.0u@ 12.00 Queen 2.00® 12.00 Brilliant 2.00® 12.00 Aaron Ward 3.IJ0® 12.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 J. L. Mock 3.00® 15.00 " Opbella 3.00® 15.00 " .Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00® 30.00 Cattleya orchids, special 50.00® 60.00 Rubrums 8.00@ 10.00 Lilies, Longillorum and Forniosum 10.00® 12.00 Lily of the Valley 1.00® 4.00 Adlantum Croweanum and Hybridiini 1.00® 1.50 Carn.itions 2.00® 5.00 Gardenias, per doz 3.00® 5.00 Violets 15® .35 Paper White Narcissus, per doz. .50® .60 Sn.npdrngons. per doz 1.00® 1.50 Callas, per doz 1.50® 2.00 Sweet Peas 50® 2.80 Mignonette, per doz 75® l.(K) Golden Spur narcissus, per doz. . .TiOfoi .60 Fresias 1.60® 3.00 Narcissi Giant, per doz 1.25 Tulips, per doz 26® .50 Tulips, Darwin, per doz 1.25 Iris, |>er doz 1.60@ 3.00 Gladiolus, per doz 75® 1.50 Daisies, veilow 75® 1.25 Asp.-iriigus IMumosus, doz. bchs.. 3.00® 4.00 Smila.^ doz. strings 1.60@ 2.50 Stocks, per doz .60 Frank H. Traendlr Charles Schenek Traendly & Schenek Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Ezcbange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26tb and 27tb Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading grower.*. CONSIGNllENTS SOLICITED Phones, 3310-11-12 Farragut Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 a 6801 Farratfnt 115 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, j \*'§ Farragut °- •"• f'PP"' ^"*- United Gut Flower Co., <"«• WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing phonk] im [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldff., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York, Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Behest Standard of Qnallt;. Largest stock in America. Send for Illus- trated catalog of GiMU asj Fbiatl' SentoL 119 west Z8th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragnt Tte LaiiKt SMppei and BectiTei of cm Flowers A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied npon. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut ■} 3»|| EstabUshed 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Conunlsslon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 118 W. asth St., NEW YORK West of 6th Aye. Open 6 a. m. every moning. 566 The American Florist, April 5, ^HiiwMWiiii iiiiiii II iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiniMiMMii-ni^g^iwBi mil iiniiiiii: ::iii:iiiiiiiiili;;:iii! »mm DARDS ..FLORIST... Established at the N. E. Corner Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, for 44 Years. A Choice Easter Stock of Plants and Cut Flowers QUALITY, SERVICE, FAIR PRICES Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 'WS.S. "WAS. SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT War Buy Saving Stamps m vMWJVMWJv•p^^^XMVMVJW^^^^^^^^>^MVir,p^ln^^,n^^^Mv^^MVXAv^^^^^^^^^^^J EMIL SCHLOSS, Pres. and Treas. MILTON SEUNKA, Secretary THE RIBBON HOUSE SCHLOSS BROS., RIBBONS, Inc. HEADQUARTERS FOR FLORISTS' RIBBONS. CHIFFONS AND NOVELTIES 31 and 33 East 28th Street, NEW YORK WE ARE PREPARED TO SERVE YOU WITH NEW EASTER NOVELTIES Robert Miller, of the Miller Floral Company, Salt L^ke City and Farming-- ton, Utah, spent several days of the past week in this city. Of course he is a florist, and a pood one. The Dards store, Madison avenue and 44th street, made up a number of fine wreaths for the street decorations of the soldiers' parade, March 25. The next meeting- of (he flori.'its' club will be held on the night of April 14. and it is expected that the proceedinjfs will be interesting. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., and others Intere.sed in the American Rose Society, were in this city early last week. The first Ulrich Brunner roses of the season were noticed at the store of Paul Meconl, April 1. A. F. F. ,1 ^'^'^^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^ ■-"-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-■-'-'-'-'-'- '-'-•-■-■-'-'-'-^'-^^■^^^■-■-^■-■-^■-•-•-•-•-^^^^'^'^^^''^'3 I New York Telephone 961 Plaza. N. CHRISTATOS 1028 Sixth Ave., cor. 58th St., New York. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS Prompt Attention Given Mall, Telegraph and Telephone Orders. 1919. The American Florist. 567 r^'^JV^^^JW^tV^tTAV.rj'^AV^^^^'V^MW'MW^^V^^JVJVMV^^^^JV^^^^^^JV.V^^^ SAMUEL MURRAY The Leading Flower Establishment of KANSAS CITY Will arrange and deliver orders for flowers, plants or design work for the trade in any part of the Middle West. All Goods and Service Strictly First-Class. MEMBER OF FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DBLIVERV. SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI flrt«VWVSrtrtrtArtiVVVWrtrtrtftAVVWrtArWVV^^VUV^/^^V^W^V^VAA^V^^VVUVW^d^^^^WVVVVVVUv£ 568 The American Florist. April 5, s^ Brooklyn, N. Y. P. WAGNER FLORIST Troy Avenue, between Mldwood Street and Rutland Road, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Take Reed Avenue car to Rutland Road and walk three blocks west. Telephone 2025 Flatbush. Easter Plants Ferns, Roses, Daisies, Genistas, Hydrangeas and Hyacinths. NEW YORK Telephone, Chelsea 3202 Alex. M.Westwood Florist and Decorator ARCADE STORE NO. 3 PENN. R. R. TERMCNAl, 32nd St. and 7th Ave GARDENS AT VAILEY STREAM, LONG ISLAND Established 1895 Telephone Schnyler 6375 The Boulevard Floral Co. 2391 Broadway, New York PETER TBEOPHINE Prompt attention given niai; and tclcgruph orders for New Yorlc and neighboring cities Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. schuyunoeo PAPPAS BROS. FLORISTS 2216 Broadway, bet. 78lh& 79th Sis., Branch: 315 W. 1 10th St., ^ v^-l^ I'll. .lie cuiiiciriii Hoii. New York ABERDEEN, . . Miladys Flower Shop QUALITY FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS MRS. FAGG WILLIAMS, Proprietress Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Phones 270-271 Main. Est. 1869. Perfection in Service Flowers -to convey the effect of purpose- must be skilfully arranged. pVER on the alert to offer the best service possible, we have, through persistency of effort and infinite care, made the present standard of our production a perfection — both in design and workmanship — and our prices are moderate, too. Every order receives individual attention, and the assurance that we can please you is backed by half a century's successful catering to those who are most particular. Special Attention to Orders from Gut-of-Town. JAMES WEIR, Inc. EDW. J. MCCARTHY, Manager. OUR ONLY STORE: 324 Fulfon St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. N. P. COSMAS "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" z. s. pappageles CATHEDRAL FLORISTS 2840 Broadway, N. E. Cor. 1 10th St., NEW YORK Telephone 6010 Cathedral ARTISTIC FLORAL DECORATIONS A SPECIALTY Personal Attention to All Orders From Other Cities. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" Day and Ni^ht Telephone, 331 Main. 256 Fulton St., Bet. Clark and Clinton Streets. Brooklyn, N. Y. CHICAGO /|S'\ THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. _ (Not lac.) BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. 849-851 Irving Park Blvd. lieliv.Tiea in I'lucak-oand Suburbs New York. Christatos&Koster FLORISTS 717 Madison Ave.,bel. esrd 8 64th Sts., NEW YORK. I'll. .110 IHiC l'lii/:l. Branch at Ocean A ve. , WEST E N D, N. J. rlionr 768 \Ve.st End. New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 rUTH AVENUE Member of Florists' IWegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when ivritinp' 1919. The American Florist. 569 f OlJl^ patrons will appreciate having their CHICAGO ORDERS delivered from Chicago's Leading Florist Member r. T. D. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 yWJV%^A%nJVV%VAViVW^rt/WA/ Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. NEW YORK Branches: 7703 Broadway, 1664 Second Avenue The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our personal attention. 570 The American Florist. April 5, CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. * i ± ESTABLISHED 1849 X * * * * David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th Street NEW YORK * * * * * * 4- * * Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1553 Columbus | % 4* Mt ution the A lucrican Florist ivhen ivritinfj J!^G>^v%r "V^ork HENRY HART, Inc 1O0O Madison Avenue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Prompt attention given mall and telegraph orders. Florist Telephone, Lenox 3822 Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 571 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the citlea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. BstablUhed 188T ^^^ 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. tVe have the Best Facilities In the City LOUISVILLE, U. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S lARGKST FXOWKR STORBL WASHINGTON D. C. rr\?^'^\x, u u a e s Membprg of Tlonstfl' T*>Tp0TnTi>i lyelivery- New York. DRAK05 CO. PIX)RISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Colombia CoUe0e MemTier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Uemlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in toucti witb J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Npw Ynrk Telephone i^ew XUIIV. Lenox Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison / venue In the Ileart of most exclusi ve residential section. Telephones, LOUIS MICHEL 65S2-6S83 Main. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Consignments Solicited 18 WiUoughy St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROIINn Flowers and Service 'iSs Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The P. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson, New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans. La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co, Ntw York — Alex. M. Westwond. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New Yorlc — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — Cathedral Florists. New York — Cbristatos & Koster. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New \ ork — Drakes Co. New Y'ork — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York— H. H. Burns. New York — Kottmiller. Ni-w York — Meiandre Bros. Now York — Louis 0. Pajan. New York. — D. J. Pappas, Inc. Nc'W York — N. Cbristatos, Xi'w York — I'aiipas Bros. Ncn' Vnrl;— The Boulevard Floral Co. New York — Thos. F. Galvln, Inc. New Y'ork- Orchid Florists, 100 \V. 57th St. New York — G. E. M. Stimipp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Onmha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. PasFaic, N. J. — Edward Sreery. Piitorson. N. J. — Edward Soeery. IMilladelphia, Pa.— Charles II. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — .1. J. Ilahermehl's Sons. I'hiladelphla. Pa. — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randollih & McClementa. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan BIdg. PUtslurgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Ronnoke. Va. — Pallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y'. — J. B. Keller Sons. Itoc-Uforrt, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Salt Lake City, Utah— Jllller Floral Co. Shehovgan. Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. Sprlnglield. Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. I«uls. Mo.— Grlnim & Gorly. St. Louis, Mo.— F. II. Weber. St. I'aul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Frnnclseo — J. B. Roland, flo Kearny St. San Francisco — Podestn & Baldorchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot AvoRHas. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut 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 Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. PHONXS: 1501 and L1S82 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best kno^ii and most reliable florist. Dunlop's Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and gnarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist tvhen writing Flowers Delivered Anywltere. PHoiib, 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN -FIX)RIST- 710 Xostrand ATenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation. Mention the A^nerican Flo7'ist when meriting Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. 11. Grakelow Broad St., at Camberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Taeoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Preemnn. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 VV. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. WasLiugton. 1). C— Gude Bros. Washington. D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers. N. Y.— New York Florsl Co. 1919. The American Florist. 573 THOS. r. GALVIN INC. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue' DUu I Ull 799 Boylston Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main •i'iA I ■■nit iwa Telephone Store- w"* Vnn HIBi, No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ^ Cincinnati, O. | I HARDESTY & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street i = THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1 p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. J '^niiiiiiiiiniimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiti^ Mention the American Florist tvhen xcriting Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Long. Dist.. Bell ph. 2189. Slembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Floiist when writing Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakotk, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- •ulft of Miohigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fre«h stocli. Metiti-yn the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phoues. r> "7 Special attention to mail and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Eelivery. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Tacoma, Wash. California Plorists win take care of all telegraphic orders. * ^ — — I * * * 509 * * * * * * I Orders NEW YORK Sent to H. H. BURNS, Madison Ave. Will receive prompt and careful attention | JERSEY CITY | NEWARK I I LONG ISLAND I BROOKLYN ? * EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago ud Sob- orbs to ea-K23w.Ma»>-»'"> HlinHi Northwest Daily deliveries to Superior \A'is. FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Toleprapli Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, IVevrbiiryport, Masa. Covers All New England I'oints KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. jftOV/tRS Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Abs'd, Mentioyi the American Florist when ivritinfj Wkolssalt and Ritiil Florist C. n. TREY 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will till orders for tbe West on sbort noUo Trade dlscounte. First-clasi itook. Mention tlie American Florist when loritinfi New York. Orchid Florists, inc. FliOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Johu Cliang'uriM, I'resideut 100 West 57th Street Corner Sixth Ave., Telephone Circle 64:{ 3343 W. MADISON ST^ 'CHICAGC TO HARRY PAPWORTH tlie Metairic RiJje Nursen) 6t»^ FLORISTS , I3S CormidtlriSt, ROSU'' ORCHIDS ' VIOLKTS Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. AVliolesoIe and Retail Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND lVlir»hio-i>n Orders will I.e rnre- miLIIIg^an. ,ui|y cared for by HENRY SMITH Wholosiilo and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Ciiicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders io Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and ihe other in tbe select north side residential district. NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. 1 Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons ^ 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1653 Columbus Kansas City, Mo. FLORtST Established over 20 years. N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andbv^dQ service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompldeliveries in Buffalo.LOCkport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivry. Lang Floral Sc Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas. Texas. Write or wire heatlquarteis for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. Nc eiders too large, noue too small. Member of Florists* Telegraph Deliverr- I Al "i^RI FRED Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO AI.FUKD HANNAH & SONS will All yonr or- ders for Designs p.nd Cut Flowers In Mlcblffan. 1919. The American Florist. 575 Tonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. S22 SO. MICmCAN BLVD.. AinSloriora Amei, CHICAGO CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. 132 N. State St.. CHICAGO, ILL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Buooessor to Bieveri & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist when ivriting CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-.T34 R.\CE STREET Successor to the HILL I' LORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St.* The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph DeliTery, Mention the American Florist when loriting CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St,, Harrisburg, Pa, NigUt and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American 2*''loTist wheyi writing For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Floj-ist when writing "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asa'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist ichen ivriting Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 90O Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist ichen writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing ^iiiBiiiiiiuiaNiiiiiafiiBniiiiiiirBiiiiiiBiiBiiiiiininiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiwiniiviimifliMi I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE ! I dox^list I I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | ii]iniwimiaiiaiuiiiniiaiiinin>iiiini[iHn)iiai!!liiilinii[iii]BiHiniiiwnniniii Mention the American Florist tohen writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery In this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEA0IN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiyo Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing heIr^??,, Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St.. at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to any town or city Telephone within 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing **WE NEVER SliEEP" SmsEs Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-tlieMimite" Sorvice aud Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Mention the American Florist when writini} Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Aveirae Member of Florists' Telepraph Delivery, Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Mention the Ainerican Florist when ivriting 576 The American Florist. April 5, i\DELPUlA, Pa. — The W. Atlee Bi\rpee Co., referring to the 101t> spring- trade, reports that cono'itions at pres- ent are so abnormal that it is hard to know just whrt to expect. Following the unusually open winter. January went on record as the biggest month in the history of the tirm. February and March fell somewhat below last year. The demand for garden seeds, as compared with I'JIS, has dropped about 10 per cent, affected in some measure by the signing of the armistice. On the other hand, the call for tiower seeds has increased tremendously. Taking every- thing into consideration, trade has been of even and steady volume as compared with last year, when there seemed to be almost a panic in buying, and it has been been possible, to a great ex- tent, to maintain the 24-hour schedule in flllii-ig orders. French Bulbs. Advices from the French bulb grow- ing district, dated February 25, are as follows : "The crop will undoubtedly be a short one, especially Narcissus Paper White- Laborers, who are very scarce, have fixed an excessive price on their work. Under these conditions, growers are abandoning the production of this stock which gives such poor results. Many did not pidl their bulbs last year and will do the same this season." Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. ^iMMiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiMiMiinMniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiniiiMiniiiMiniiniiiMiiiiiiiii': I THE W. G. pressing! SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclusively of | (Sweet Corn Seed| nilliiiiiiiiiiiiriiiliiniiiiiiiiiilii'iilitiiiniiniiiiiiiriKHiiiiiiniiiiiinllilliihiliiiiiiii^ Southern Conditions. Referring to lOlU spring business, H. G. Hastings & Co., Atlanta, Ga., state that so far it has been satisfactory. While orders have not been coming in biniches as was. the cast last year, the voliune is good and the demand steady, making jiossible prompt handling with greater satisfaction to all concerned. With demobilization going on rapidly, labor conditions are much more gratify- ing, not that wages are lower, but help is more plentiful, and as a rule of better character. Since early in March, orders have shown a consistent gain over the corre- sponding period in 1918. with every in- dication of a continuance- during the balance of the season. If this proves true, 1010 will be a most satisfactory season in every respect. The trade in the south, as a whole, has been greatly hampered by a long continued period of rainy weather which has kept the ground soaked and prevented the usual early spring prep- arations for both gardening and gen- eral farming. As a whole farm opera- tions throughout the south are from five to seven weeks behind normal, which will in all probability have considerable effect in holding down the production of cotton this year, a condition greatly to be desired in face of the present market conditions on this section's greatest staple crop. As Others See Us. It is interesting to note that the huge annual seed order, by which the Ameri- can senators are provided with means to bribe the free and independent elect- ors, did not this season provoke a single bid from Great Britain or any part of Europe. — British Horticultural Advertiser Alfred J. Brown SeedCo. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Trade Directory Price: S3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttdcb, Cajirot, Parsnip, PAReLKT, Cklert, Endive, Salsift, Named and Mizbd Gbandiploba and Spknckb Sweet Pba and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1919. The American Florist. hTl We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich , and our growing stations in evei y pait of the United Statts where seedsare grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped (or bud aie prtducing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y, The City Home Garden- Farmers' Bulletin 10i4 of the United States department o£ agriculture, un- der the above title, devotes 30 pagres with numerous illustrations to ihe problems that confront the city garden- er w-ho is usually handicapped by lack of experience and for want of suitable t )Ols to do the work. The bulletin deals with three general types of the city vegetable garden, backyard, va- cant-lot and community, the prepara- tion of the soil by liming, use of ma- nure, commercial fertilizers, etc., tools, seeds, starting early plants, including a comprehensive table of the earliest dates safe for planting vegetables in the zones shown in corresponding charts. The general care of the garden is well covered as to watering, diseases and insects, etc., and while as a rule not more than 10 or 12 kinds of vege- tables should be grown in the city home garden, cultural directions, based on average conditions and subject to some modification to suit the locality. are given for beans, root crops, includ- ing beets, carrots, parsnips, salsify. turnips and radishes; tomatoes, sweet peppers, okra, onions, the cabbage group, in which is included early and late cabbage, cauliflower, kale, collards. Brussels sprouts and kohl rabi: salad plants, such as Swiss chard, spinach, celery and lettuce, and last but not least in importance, vegetables that re- quire considerable space in the garden, among others Irish potatoes, peas, sweet potatoes and sweet corn. A vine group embraces cucumbers, canta- loupes, water melons and squashes. Imports at New York. Horticultural stock, as follows, was received at the port of Xew York, March 26, via S. S. Slolerdyk, from Rotterdam : Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, 15G cases nursery stock. McHutchison & Co., 494 cases trees and plants. Wadley & Smythe. 20,450 loose plants. Bay State Nurseries, 52 cases shrubs. T. Ouwerkerk, 241 cases plants. E. J. Speelman's Sons, 97 cases plants and shrubs. To others : 3488 cases, trees, plants, etc.; 55 cases bulbs. French Export Embargfo Removed. The American consul general at Paris has announced the removal by the French Government of its export em- bargo, making it possible for exporters of that country to ship seeds, with the exception of sugar beet, to the United States, England, Belgium and Italy, without special authorization. Ever Been To Our Place? The easiest thing in the world is to pick up your telephone receiver and give us your order for anything in the way of Seeds or Accessories re- quired by the Greenhouse man and Florist, j^y If you have never been to our place come and see us if you can. If not telephone Kildare BTM, and please remember that we are always glad to deliver anywhere in the city. Garden Seed— Flower Seed— Fertilizer— Insecticides Stop In — Write Or Telephone For 1919 Catalog 4013 Milwaukee Ave. (Near Irving Park Blvd.) EVERETTE R- PEACOCK COMPANY CHICAGO WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers CPPriAITIPQ* Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and drCvlALli£d* Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, .... NEBRASKA. 578 The American Florist April For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when loritiiig Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist tvhen writing GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Sets, and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the short cio|) of this past season, as well ns a full line of Garden Seeds, will be Quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and OEANGE. CONN. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Eoets, Mangoes, Carrots. Cab- hages. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tnrniiis. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES -RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Fillin g Machine Co. riTCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Qni'>1fioc • PoPPor, Eggplant, Tomato, OpeCIdlliea. vino, Seod and Field Com, Corrospoinicuro Solicited. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when loriting BODGER'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. BEFORE PLACING ORDERS -FOR- SWEET PEAS Spencers, Grandifloras, Etc. Asters and Flower Seeds IN GENERAL -WRITE US- Introducers of American Beauty Asters and Dahlia Zinnias Now is the Time to Place Orders for 1919 Flower Seeds. Correspondence solicited. JOHN BODGER & SONS CO. Contract Seed Growers, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ^kOI^OIlT^ & CQi. ^r WHOLESALE SEED 6ROWERS>=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQITEST SAN FRANCISCO CAaUE ADDRESS "MCGILL-SEED" SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 579 Gladiolus Bulbs READY FOR Immediate Stiipment Termo: 30 days, ?% for cash. Unknown correspondents, please send cash with order. F.O.B. Benton Harbor, Mich. LEADING VARIETIES . Per 1.000— IV. in. America, soft pink, most popular $22.00 Bi'enciileyensis. deep red 18.00 Empress of India, dark red ^... 30 00 Europa, clenr white, best of all 60.00 Golden West, orange red 28.00 Glory of Holland, fine white, lilac 32.00 Haliey, .salmon oraupe. very early. . 22.00 Klondyko, yellow with dark blotch.. 24.00 Lily Lehman, clear white, early, fine 32.00 Loveliness, line creaniv white.' 40.00 Liebesfeuer, bright scarlet, best 60.00 Master Wietze. dark violet, fine.... 25.00 Mrs. Francis King, lieht red. iiopular 22.00 Niagara, erer-ra yellow, finest cut flower 35.00 11', in. $17.50 15.00 24.00 48.00 22.00 24.00 17.60 19.00 25.00 32.00 48.00 20.00 17 60 1 in. $14 00 12.00 19.00 38.00 15.00 15.00 14.00 14. to 16.00 25. CO 37.00 16.00 14.00 in. t4 In. $ 9.00 8.00 14.00 30.00 12.00 12.00 9.00 9.00 12.00 20.00 30.00 12.00 9.00 5.00 10.00 22.50 10.00 10.00 5.00 7.00 9.00 15.00 24.00 9.00 6.00 28.00 22.00 17.00 12.00 Per 1,000— li-i in. Panama, b.aiitiful rose $26.00 Primulinus Hybrids, beautiful shades, iT.ily H.-weriug. fine cut flowers... 20.00 Pink Perfection, bright fine pink, late 35.00 Peace, white, pale Illao feathered.. 35.00 Prince of Wales, beautiful orange. i.ew 68.00 Schwaben, best soft yellow, early.... 35. CO War. blood red, large flower 40.00 Wi.lv Wigman, white with pink blc.Kb 36.00 Yellow Hammer, clear yellow, new.. 40.00 1 xhibition Mixture, choicest kinds.. 17.50 Florists' Mixture, light colors 15 00 Mixed, all colors 13.00 lU in. 1 in. ^^ in. $21.00 $16.00 $12.00 16.00 12.00 9.00 28.00 22.00 17.00 26.00 18.00 13.00 65 CO 44.00 32.00 28.00 22.00 16.00 32.00 25,00 20.00 28.00 32.00 14.00 12.00 10.00 22.00 25.00 10.00 9.00 7.60 16.00 20.00 7.00 6.00 6.00 i«. in. $9.00 7.00 12.00 10. CO 25.00 12.00 15.00 12.00 16.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 DAHLIA CLUMPS— Peony, Decorative, Flowering and Cactus P- Peony. D— Decorative. S— Show. C-Cactus. Per inn Anny Doppenberg. sulphur yellow, award of merit $20.00 Boreel Van Hoogelanden, terra cotta with golden-yellow sh;ide. free lioweiiiig , 40.00 Bertha Von Suttner, salmon pink with yellowish shade, flower eight inches in diameter 10,00 Bianca, beautiful rose lilac, very large flower; award of merit 26.00 Bergvan Heemshede (19131, soft citron yellow, very free- rtoweriiig 15.00 Delice, very lovely pink, excellent for garden and exhibition 13.00 Hochsai. one of the newest varieties 40.00 Inculinde, golden orange, flower nine to ten inches large. strong stem: first-class certificate 25.00 Jack Rose, crimson red , 6.00 King of Autumn, the variety for si^ecialists, color like the well-known Rose Sunburst, fine colored plate obtainable on roriupst. r,ni<|ne in every particular. rich-Uowering. Until now unsurpassed , 40 00 Madame Van Loon, lovely orange red 13.00 Princess Mary, delicate pink, large flower, new, highly recomniein!' il 35,00 Princess Juliana, clear white, the best white dahlia for cutting, very free-flowering 15,00 E'ed Hussar, iiiie cariUiial red 10.00 S Per 100 Sylvia, beautiful pink, excellent cut flower $ 5.00 Terra Cotta. terra cotta color, highly recommended; award of merit 26,00 Yellow Duke, primrose yellow, extra 10,00 POMPON, ROSETTE AND SINGLE FLOWERING DAHLIAS Cheerfulness, lilac rose, pompon 12.00 Haliey. salmon 12.00 Helvetia, alternating white and red, single flowering 12,00 Kitty, very nice, dark brow-n foliage, single flowering 12,00 White Astor, pure white, pompon 12.00 Yellow Transparante, recomniendable to plant on lawn, single flowering 12.00 ASSORTMENTS • Decorative Dahlias, in in choice varieties, our selection 12.00 Peony Dahlias, in 1!» choice varieties, our selection 12.00 Cactus Dahlias, in five choice varieties, our selection 12,00 Dahlias, mixed, undivided field grown clumps, $75.00 per 1000 8 00 Dahlias, mixed divisions, $45.00 per 1000 6.00 Dahlias, mixed, separate colors, field grown clumps. $85.00 per 1000 9.00 Dahlias, mixed, separate colors, division. $5i;i.00 per I'JOO.... 5.50 WESTERBEEK & KLYN 25 Beaver St , NEW YORK CITY, connected with MICHIGAN BULB FARM BENTON HARBOR, MICH. 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. Me^ition the American Florist Khen writing RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS THE J.C. ROBINSON SEED CO. WATERI>00, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber. Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint nnil ImcI.I Seed Coins. I. N. Simoo & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. ^ArtJWJVWVUVUVdVUVdVVtfVVAViWUWirtJWr^^WV^fldWArtAArtiVbrtnAM. SPIREAS For DECORATION DAY Ready for Shipment About March 25th Gladstone, $25.00 per 100 Japonica, $25.00 per 100 Packed 200 per case. Terms 2% 10 days or 90 days net. Packing at cost. C. J. SPEELMAN & SONS 38 Murray Street, BaJ^llflSlo. NEW YORK CITY BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIA L PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities reoulred. Illiislrated CaUlosne Free. KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address •KELWAY, LANGPORT." 580 The American Florist. April 5, This is the coining {lorist early all white forcing Gladiolus. We have no s>tock to offer to the trade this season, but will have a small t-urplus th s coming au- tumn. If you want an ideal florist all white Gladiolus, serd us your address and we will mail you our trade circular when issued. LILYVVHITE was awarded first-class certificate of merit by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. A. E. KUNDERD GOaHEN, IND. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolwortti Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when leriting MISCELLANEOUS STOCK ivr loo Vinca Variegate, 4 In 512.00 Snapdragons, 3>i>sa, Red or White, each 05 Orange .15 Rhodanthe. Mixed lo Manglesi. Rose 10 Maiiulata. Alba • 10 Rosea 10 Xeranthemum. Uoiii.le mixed lo VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE .60 .70 .20 .20 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 41-43 Barclay St. NEW YORK 31-33 W 1-33 w. Randolph St. Phirndn 803 W. Randolph St. V/HItagO iiiiiiiiiiiMliiiiiiliniltliitiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiti iiiiliitiiiiiiiiiiiiijiitiiniiiiiiniiiMiHiiiiiiiiiMii iniiiiiiiiiiililiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiillllllltr: Mention the American Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed New crop, cleaned, lathhouse ^own. Now ready to ship. 1000 or more seeds per lOOO, $3.00 25,000 or more seeds per 1000, 11.40 600 > or more seeds.,.; *' 1.75 50,000 or more seeds " 1.30 10,000 or more seeds " 1.60 Delivered free anywhere in the United States or Canada upon receipt of remittance. McHUTCHISON S CO., 95 Chambers St., New York JlfciKioit the American Flori.it trhen writiin/ The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Kadisli, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Pnnn Montana, Idaho. Washington. mHIUIU, UUIlll. J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19 9 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt 6 Ligllt Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 581 CRAIG OliALITY STOCK We solicit the attention of our customers wlio tiave not ordered tlieir Easter sto( k to tlte fol- lowing advertisement, and trust ttiey will place their orders at once to avoid disappointment.^ HYDRANGEAS We hare the largest au.l hnest ptn^k of Hy- drangeas ever offernl to the trade at Easter. Our stock includes over 6,000 of the new French vai-ieties. The plants have all heeu growu cool and are well hardened off, insuring satisfuction to the buyer. Hydrangea Otaksa, 8-inch at $3, $3.50 and $4 each; ninch tubs at $5 and $6 each. THE NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEA All of the varieties here offered have been tested by us under ordinary conditions as to their adaptability to forcing for Easter. 5-inoh. 6-Jnch and 7-inch pols. from 3 to 20 flowers. $18. $24, $30 and $36 per doz. 8-inch pots at $3.50 and $4 each. ROSES We desire to make special mention of our large stock of Roses, growing upwards of 10,000 plants in the following varielies. We have no hesitation in s-'ylng we are the largest growers of forcing Roses for Easter in America. We are positive our stock will please the most critical buyers, as the quality was never better. It has all been grown cool and will prove very satis- factory. LADY GAY AND DOROTHY PERKINS In grand onndition. trained into fan, globular and pyramidal shapes. $2. $2..''jO. $3. $3.5ots. $7.50 per doz., .$50 per 100. CR0T0N3 The Cioton. with its highly colored foliage, is indlsi)ensable during spring and summer. We Iiave the largest and most complete collection of Crotons in the world, carrying at the present time over 50.000 plants in 200 varieties. 4-inch pots, strong plants. $50 per 100. 5-inch pots, strong plants. $75 and $100 per 100. 6-inch pots, strong plants, $15, $18 and $24 per doz. 7-Uich pots, strong plants, .$24. $30 and $36 per doz. g-inch i>ots. made up, beautiful plants, $24, $30 and $36 per doz. 10-inch pots, made up. beautiful plants. $5. $6 and $7.50 each. 12-lnch and 14-inch, made up. beautiful plants. $10. $15 and $20 each. CROTON NORWOOD BEAUTY This variety is one of the bfst of our seed- lings raised three years ago. and we are now in position to offer the same in quantity and at very reasonable prices. This variety has an oak- shaped leaf and is brilliantly colored red, yellow and orange. 4-incU pots, heavy. $0 per doz. 5-lnch pots, heavy, $9 and $12 per doz. 6-inch pots, heavy, .$18 per doz. 7-inch pots, heavy. $2.50 and $3 each. CROTON CHANTRIERII MAJOR Very large leaf; brilliantly colured red and yellow. 4-lnch pots. $6 per doz. 5 and S^^-inch pots. 75c. $1. $1.25 and $1.50 each. 7-inch pots. $2, $2.50 and $3 each. CROTONS— NARROW LEAF TYPE Delicatissinia, Gnldcn Thread and Florence. These varieties are indispensable for table decoration, as nothing surpasses them for use in artistic arrangement. 4-inch pots, heavy, $50 per 100. 5-inch pots, heavy, 75c and $1 each. 6-inch pots, hejivv, $15 and $is per doz. Larger plants. $2. $2.50 and $3 each. CROTON PUNCTATA One of the finest himI most satisfactory va- rieties for basket work and center of ferneries. 21^-inch nots. $10 per lOa. .$90 per 1.000 and $3 each. 10-lnch pots, heavy. $3..''i0, $4 and .$5 each. DRAC.ff:NA FRA6RANS Plain green leaf. 6-inch pots. $12 per doz. 8-inch pots. May 1st delivery, $24 per doz. DRACJENA SANDERIANA Small, light green leaves, edged with creamy white. Fine for center of fern dishes or basket work. 2H-in<.-h pots, $15 per 100. DRACffiNA LORD WOLSELEY One of the very bcsj varieties for Easter and Christmas, being bright red in color. An ex- cellent Christmas variety. 2-inch pots, $15 per 100. 3-incIi pots, very heavy, $.30 per lOO. 4-inch pots, very heavy, $50 per 100. 5-inch pots, very heavy, $9 per doz. 6-inch pots, very heavy, $12, $15 and $18 per doz. DRAC^NA KELLERIANA— (NEW) One of the finest foliage plants for combina- tion boxes or baskets. 214-inch pots, $15 per 100. 3 inch pots. $25 per 100. 4-inch pots, $35 per 100. 7-inch pots, made up. very handsome, at $2.50 each. 9-inch pots, made up, very handsome, at $3.50 each. DRACffiNA DE SMETIANA A strong, vigorous grower, with bold, dark green foliage, which becomes beautifully suf- fused and variegated. 4-inch pots. 50c each. 5-inch pots, 75e and $1.00 each. DRACffiNA INDIVISA Very large stock in splendid condition for Spring sales. 4-inch pots, $25 per 100. 6-Inch pots, very heavy, $6. $9 and $12 per doz. 7-lnch pots, very heavy. $15 and $18 i)er do«. DRACJENA LINDENII ^ame type as Massangeana but with the golden stripes on the outer edges of the leaf. 4-inch pots, $9 per doz.; .$65 per 100. 6-inch pots. $18 and $24 per doz. S-inch pots, $.36 per doz. DRACffiNA SHEPHERDII Very handsome plants; ve(\ and green. 6-inch pots, $18 per doz. 7-inch pots, $30 jter doz. FICUS PANDURATA Positively the best house and porch plant to date. Our stock of this wonderful plant this year is finer than we have heretofore offered. 6-inch pots, 2 ft. tall. $2 each. 7-inch pots, 3 ft. tall, $2.-50 each. S-inch pots, 4 ft. tall. $3.00 each. 10-inch tubs, and 11-inch tubs, 5 ft. to 10 ft. tall, $4, $5. $6 and $7.50 each. The large plants are unusually fine. 150,000 NEPHROLEPIS (In Variety) We are the largest growers of Nei>hrolepis Ferns in the country ; in fact, we are head- quarters fo** them. Delivery April and May. NEPHROLEPIS NORWOOD The most bea u t i f ul form of Nephrolepis to date: graceful. c<^»miiact and symmetrical; a vigorous, healthy grow^. All erowers are In- vited to inspect it at our Norwood greenhouses. Strong plants. 2Vi-inch pots, $3 per doz., $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000. Orders filled strictly in rotation. ADIANTUM GLORIOSA Same as Farleyense. but as hardy as Nephro- lepis. 4-inch strong plants, $50 per 100. PTERIS AND CYRTOMIUMS Pterls Argyraea, 4-inch at $20 per 100. Pteris Alba-Lineata. 3-inch at $12 per 100. Pteris Tremula, 4-inch at $20 per 100; 6-lnch at $6 per doz. Pteris Wilsonii, 3-inch at $12 per 100. Cyrtomium Rochfordianum, 4-inch at $20 per 100. HYBRID TEA ROSES 6-inch pots. $7.50 per doz., $60 i>er 100. ARECA LUTESeENS Largest and finest stock ia the country. Per- fect plants with rich dark green foliage. Our stock has been grown cool and hard. It is In splendid condition. Superb stock for growing on. 214-iach pots, made up, at $15 per 100. $14*) per 1.000. PANDANUS VEITCHII Well-colored plants. 7-inch pots. $2.50 each. 8-inch pots, $3.50 each. 10-inch tubs. $5.00 each. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, fiflish PHILADELPHIA 582 The American Florist. April 5, \> Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Phihulelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W, Severance, Louisville, Ky.. Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich,, Treasurer. CoLU.MEUS, O. — What i.s believed to be one of the largest community gardens in the country, is now being- prepared for cultivation within the city limits. It consists of Gl .acres, divided into 518 allotments. The plowing is being done by tractor. This same ground a year ag:o yielded garden products to the ap- proximated value of $20,000. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago. April 1. — Cucumbers. 2- dozen boxes. .$3.00 to .$4.25; celery. Flor- ida, crate, .$4..50 to $.")..50; leaf lettuce. per box. 2.5 cents; radishes, per dozen bunches, .50 tc (>0 cents; tomatoes. (! baskets, $4.-50 to $.5..50. New York, March 31. — Celery (Flor- ida), per case. .$3.00 to $G..50; cucum- bers, .$1.2.5 to $2.2.5 per dozen: mush- rooms. .5';> cents to $2.2;5 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 2.5 to .50 cents; lettuce, per package. $1.00 to $0.7.5; radishes, per KK) bunches. $4.00 to ,$fi.0O. Early Tomatoes. Among all of the cultivated vege- talJles there is probably none which receives closer attention than the to- mato foi the early crop. The high prices obtained for part of the crop, brings out this keen competition. To what extent close attention to detail combined with favorable conditions may bring about success, is shown by an example which happened in our neighborhood la-st year. A young man closed a deal for the purchase of a small tract of land with some buildings, at the price of $4..50f). He put his entire energy on the one crop, early tomatoes, and managed to pav for his purchase the first season. Conditions were in his favor — ^we had a warm, steady, early spring, and warm summer and high prices. One one-horse load of tomatoes sold for over .$.300. going at the rate of 2.5 cents per pound Of course, this is a rare occurrence, but it shows what can be done, sometimes. It has long became a standard fact that the earlier the plants can be estab- lished in the field, the earlier the crop will be. irrespecive of the size of the plants to a very large degree. In other words, it is not so much the size of the plants, as the earliness of the final shift to the neld that counts. In fact, over-sized plants often prove finite tardy and improfitable. It is better to start a young plant Mav 1 than a big. woody one May 20. To this extent, successful growers piodiicp less exii' n- sive plants, and risk earlier planting, preferring to replant rather than to produce too costly plants and defer until .'ill danger of frosts is over. The next factor is perfect drainage. At this time of year, any excess of mois- ture is fatal. If "wet feet" result, a bad setback is the result and no amount of good care will f?ive an early start. Therefore, one should seelct an early, well drained soil with a good sujiply of humus, located to heat up well with the first sunshine, and then risk early planting. In this vicinity, the early crop is all grown on stakes, single stem. Bonny Best and Beauty are grown. Beauty used to be the mainstay, but gradually Bonny is displacing Beauty. Although Beauty is a much better tomato, Bonny is earlier, and that is what counts. Karliana is seldom seen now, as it comes inferior irj quality, and is hard to sell. Those who know it. avoid it on the market. Earliana is too weak to grow on stakes, and on the ground the fruit is not perfect. We have always thought that it is a serious mistake to trim too close, that is too long. Many growers rig-idly trim to one stem, and then cut out the top as soon as four clusters of fruit have set. We believe it is better to trim only until three clusters have set. and then permit the plants to grow wild. This latter course will produce a wealth of foliage, which helps to shade the fruit and, to sustain the plants when some of the lower leaves are lost. By the clean trimming method, much cracked and inferior fruit results if the foliage is damaged by blight. M.\RKETMAN. Sweet Potato Propagation. Sweet potatoes are gro->vn either from plants or slips produced from roots, or from vine cuttings. In the northern sweet-potato sections, a large part of the commercial crop is grown from slips produced by sprouting seed po- tatoes in a, warm bed of soil. Here the slips are used for the main crop, while the vine cuttings, which common- ly do not have time to make roots of marketable size, produce the seed crop for the next sea.son, according to Farmers' Bulletin flOO of the United States department of agriculture. In the regions .south of Virginia, the main crop is grown from vine cuttings. In this case enough roots are beddSd to produce sufficient slips for about one- eighth of the area to be planted. These slips are planted in the usual manner, and v.'hen the vines begin to run, cut- tin.gs arc taken for planting the re- mainder of the field. When slips alone are used from six to eight bushels of seed potatoes are re- quired to produce enough plants from the first pulling to set an acre. When two or three pullings are made, three to four bushels of seed ordinarily will pro- duce slips enough for an acre. The quantity depends upon the distance be- tween the plants in the field. The prac- tice of New Jersey growers is to l^ed one liushel of seed roots for each 1.0i>!l plants desired. Witli good roots in well-made and well-managed beds, the numl>er of plants produced will aver.age much higher, but any excess over the number desired can usually be disposed of at a profit. Whatever method is used in propa- gating the plants, precautions against sweet-potato diseases should be taken. Ves:etable Mar kets " Reports received by the bureau of markets. United States department of agriculture, for the" period March 2o-.31. show an upward trend in prices and an active movement. Potatoes were much higher with general advances of 10 to 40 cents. Markets were especially strong in the Rocky Mountain section. Colo- rado No. 1 sacked white stock gained 40 cents, closing at $l.(i.5-.$l.T5 f. o. b. Greeley. No. 1 sacked Burbanks again advanced 10 cents, closing at Sl.tjO- $1.6.5 at northwestern sliipping points. Minnesota Red River Ohios advanced fully 10 cents, ranging .$1.30-$1..jO f. o. b. shipping points. Northern stock strengthened slightly in Cliicago carlot markets, closing at $l.G.5-$l.S0 per 100 pounds. Cabbage advances continued. Old northern stock made further gains in the leading terminal markets, rang- ing $.5.j-$S0 per ton bulk, an advance of $20. New Orleans quoted a top of $110. Similar gains were made in val- ues of new stock. Southern California Winningstadt reached $70-$S.5 bulk f. o. b.. ruling .SOO at St. Louis. New Florida cabbage advanced moderately in producing sections. Texas stock ex- ceeded $10;> per ton in several middle- westein jobbing markets. The onion market was slightly weaker. A few sales of sacked yellow stock from cold storage in v.'eslern New York shipping sections were quoted at .$4 per 100 pounds. The general range for good yellow stock in consumiVig markets was .$3-$4.2.5, although a few markets weak- ened to $.3-.$3..50, Florida tomatoes closed 2.5 cents higher in producing sec- tions at $4-$4.2.5 per G-basket crate. Considerable inferior stock was offered in northern markets with a wide but fairly steady range of .$3.;50-$5.50. Flor- ida celer.v advanced with prices ranging about $1 above those of the preceding week. "Market Gardening'' An elementai-y test book containing 102 rng^s, 5-v7.witli 36 illustrations, by F. L.Yeaw, manager of tbe Oasis Farm & Oic-bard Co.. Roswell, N.M. Cloth Bound, 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CmCAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Man^el-WurzeU Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. ;| EngUs >^^N^^^N^^^^N5j^^^s(^S(h^h^s,^>^s^s»s^^>-/>*s/«./srf»*»*s*s/s#s*«./»/s^^A^>j^^^^^^^ y^rfsr-^-^Ws/s/N/s/s/ t 1919. The American Florist. 583 Hydrangeas ROOTED CUTTINGS. Re.-idv imraodmti'ly after Easter. All cut- tine? ttiken from the host selected wood. French Varieties snd Otaksa. Radiant, Chsutrud, Bouquet Rose, Baby Blmbinette, Mme. Moulliere, Otaksa, $5.0o per 100; $40.00 per 1000. C. U. LIGGIT Office: 325 Bulletin Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing We have the following plants ready for shipment; Coleus in rooted cuttingB. Heliotrope !n 2M!-lnch aDd rooted cuttings. Moonvines in 214-Inch and rooted cuttings. Salvia in 2i^-inch and rooted cuttings. Sander and Marguerite Daisies, 2i^-lncli and rooted cuttings. Rose and Ivy Geraniums. 2i4-incli and rooted cuttings. Rnrengeri. 2J<^-incb. 3-inch and 4-lnch. Begonias. Chatalaine. 2y2-inch, 3-Inch and 4-lncli. Ivuminosa. 2i^-inch and 4-inch. Pekin, III. GEO. A. KUHL, Mentio7i the American Florist when writing Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the American Florist when writinp GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. None for sale now. orders booked for siuniner delivery only. S. A. Nutt, Bnchner, Ricard, Poitevine. Asparagus Plumosus.— My usual high quality of stoclv. Deliveries beginning May 1st at 83.50 per 100. $30 .OU per lOOO. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the Ameiican Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Cliryaanthemuin Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith 6c Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Seasonable Stock READY NOW AchyranthuS HerbStl, (dwarf, brighest red) $ 4.00 per 100 Ageratum, Little Blue Star and White Cap H 50 per 100 Abuiilon, Davdawn (fink) SdOper 100 Asparagus PlumosuS, l^j in., $3 00 per 100; 2}4 in 4.00 per 100 -asparagus Sprengerl, 6 in , long top 20.00 per luO C leus Golden Crown .S. 50 per 100 Cuphea Platyce tra (Cigar Plant) 3.61) per 100 Dracaena Indivisa, heavy, 6 in. specimens 75 each Dracaena Indivisa, 7 in specimens 1.00 each Flcus Elastica, 5 in. pots, 18 in. high 76 each laniana Weeping 4.00 per 100 Parlor Ivy 3.50 per 100 Manettia BlCOlor (Manetta Vine) 4.00 per 100 Salvia Splendens, Zurich and Bonfire .$3.50 per 100; 30.00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio BEANS. PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA glllllllllllllllIlllllllilllUIIIIUIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll(llllllllllllllllllllllllllUIII| I Robert Craig Co... f I 2^ PALMS I 1 and Novelties In t'ecorative Plants. = I Market and 49ib Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | iuinuiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniuiiiiiis CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - - Indiana Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, I..ettuce« Onion and Radish. ("•nrrHspoiulence Solicited. ^DiniD!IIIlllllUIIUlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMllllllIII1illlinilllllDlllllll% I BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia f S Wholesale Price List for Florist* M ^ and Market Gardeners § %iiiiiiiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiniuiiiiiinniini&^ JAMES VICK»S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. AH seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City CANNAS Dormant roots all sold. We have a few hundred well established plants from 3 inch pots, King Humbert, $6.50 per 100; Yellow King Humbert, $8 00 per 100. ^ W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Alonzo J. Bryan ^Vholesale FlorUt WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Grower of Geraniums. Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannes and all kinds of Bedding Plants, includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See our display Adv. in American Florist. April 6, 1918, page 612. Correspondence solicited. We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-333 W. Madison St., Chicago Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdale Farm. Bristol, Pa. 584 The American Florist. April 5, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mavhew, Waxahachie. Ti-x., Presi- dent; J. ftdward M. on, Morrisvill", Pa.. Vice-Presideiil ; Curtis N.ve Siiiith, 19 Con- gress St. , lioston, Mass., Secretary and Coun- shI. Korty-lo'ir annual conveniion will he held lit Chicago m UHfl. Ampelopsis Veitciiii prices have been advanced by Holland growers. The memorial tree movement lia-s produced a heavy demand for elm and other street trees. "Private Porestky." an address de- livered by Heni-y F, Graves before the New England Forestry Conference, Boston, February 24, has been reprinted as Circular 129 of the United States department of agriculture. Ladybugs In France. A report from Sacramento, Calif., is to the effect that a supply of ladybugs from that state will be shipped to France to be used in combating the mealy bug which lias been damaging fruit trees in that country. The Tulip Trees. The original tulip tree, Liriodendron tulipifera, would undoubtedly be one of the first trees to attract the notice of early settlei's in the re.gions where it naturally grows. On the eastern side of North America, its iiabitat extends over many degrees of latitude, reach- ing from Nova Scotia in the north to northern Florida and southern Alabama in the south. Liriodendron tulipifera represents a very ancient type of tree in the world's history, once widely spread, for fossil species of liriodendron belonging to the tertiary period have been found both in Europe and North America. It is known to have been cultivated by Bishop Compton in the grounds of Fulham palace in 1688. and for some 2(X) years was the sole repre- sentative of the genus in gardens — absolutely and unmistaka.bly distinct from any other known tree. But in 1875, a second species was discovered in China, and it was introduced to cul- tivation by Wilson in 1901. According to our present knowledge it is not so splendid a tree when fully grown as the American species, which Sargent records as being sometimes nearly 200 feet high, whereas L. chinense does not appear to have been found more than 60 to 70 feet high. The two trees in a young state are remarkably alijie, and I have often been asked how they may be distinguished. The chief character- istic of the Chinese species, especially when the plants are young, is to be seen in its more glaucous under-sur- face and in its deep lobing of the leaves. The lobes reach, as a rule, two-thirds of the way to the midrib, giving the leaf a distinct "waist." In the Amer- ican species the lobirg is quite shallow. In winter, the species can be distin- guished by the twigs being grey in the Chinese tree, and bright brown in the American. L. chinense has not yet flowered in cultivation, but Professor Henry, who saw much of this tree dur- ing his journeys in Hupeh, says the flowers are smaller than in the Amer- ican species and that the petals spread out when fully developed, and thus lose the tulip shape. — W. J. Bean, in the t>ondon Gardeners' Chronicle. Specialists in Specimen IM FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas. Box- noods. Hollies and n complete line of Coniferous Evergreens. Write for Prices COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc RURBKA. CAl,IFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writinp Roses Wanted Ten to fifteen thousand (small pot plants) for ining out in nursery row. Mostly Teas. -Advise what you have to offer with pricei, sizes, etc. Address W. T. HOOD fi CO. Old Dominion Nurseries, RICHMOND, VA. Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your Inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELL, Sanunlt, N. J. VERBENAS Mammoth mixed, cool grown seedliDgs ready to por, *1.'0 pcT lOr; JS.dO per 1000. Salvia Bonfire (seedlings), 11,00 per 100, any qUHiitt. . Alyssum Double Giant, a-inch, fS OO per 100. Geraniums, nil liooked ahead at this time. Tradescanlla, Dark Var., from 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTDRT Small, medium and large sizes snppUsd. Price list now ready. The D. ffiU Nursery Co. 6^404. DUNDEE, ILL. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHLiIA FARMS, p. 0. Berlin, N. J. 'Williamstown Juno., N, Y, STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. WEST GROVE PENNA. Aot. Winlzcr, Vice-Pres. ~,„ pONARD 6 '"6 b JONES CO. Robeil Pyle. Pres. ID Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kalns. 342 pages, Illustrated. Price $1.B0. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chlcaco IBOLIUM Ihc new Hybrid HARDY PRIVET. L. Ibota x Ovallfolliini) To be sent out in the Fall of 1919, THE ELM CITY NURSERY CO., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc , More about it later. Introducers of BOX-BARBERRY NEW HAVEN| GONNi BOXWOODS Extra Selected Stock PYRAMIDS 30 Inches high 36 Inches high 42 Inches high 48 Inches high BUSH SHAPED 10-12 Inches high 12 Inches high 18 inches high 24 Inches high 30 Inches high 36 Inches hip GLOBE SHAPED 15 X 15 inches high 18 X 18 Inches high Vaughan's Seed Store Write • ■ (. For .. \ Prices NBW YORK ♦*+*+++*+*+++****♦*♦*< h+*+*+**++*++*M 1919. The American Florist. 585 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ACHYBANTHES. ACHYKANTHES EMERSONI, Fine 2-lnch. $3.00 per 100: 3-inch, $6.iX) per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls. la. AGERATUMS. Ageratum. Little Blue Star and White Cap, $3.50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. ALVSSUM. Alyssum. Double Giant. 2-lnch. $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany. N. Y. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosns, li^-lnch. $3.00 per 100; 2%-lnch. $4.00 per 100. Sprengerl, 5-Inch, long tops. $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. Ohio. Asparagus plnroosns. Usual high quality stock. Deliveries beginning May 1. $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. BO 4-inch Sprengerl. 12c each: 100 3-inch Sprenceri. $5.00 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR BASTERDAY. Nokomis. 111. BOXWOOD. BOXWOODS— BUSH. 18 to 24 inch. 10 to 12 inches high. Write for prices. PETER PEARSON. 5734 Gunnison St., Chicago. BULBS. Last call, Bulblet special list of 35 varieties and quantity of each on request. Two per cent discount 01. $10.00 order or more. Orders must be in April 15 for bulblets. Have some stand- ard varieties of bulbs. No. 1 and No. 2, to close out this month. Ten per cent discount on $10.00 order or more on bulbs. FRED. W. BAUMGRAS. 423 Pearl St. Lansing. Mich. liulbs. Gladioli. Positively American grown ready for immediate shipment. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. American Buih Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bulbs. Gladiolus, ready for immediate ship- ment. For varieties, sizes and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Westerbeek & Klyn. 25 Beaver St., New York. Bulk Gladioli. For sizes, varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. Wm. F. Kastlng Co.. 568-570 Washing- ton St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Bulbs. Lll Gigantenm. 7-9 and 9-10 In., for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool worth Bide., New York City. CANNAS. Cannas. King Humbert, extra heavy home grown, $4.00 per 100: Mixed Cannas. such va- rieties as Gladiator. Indiana, Meteor. Mrs. A. T. Conard. P. Vaughan and Wlntzer's Colossal, at $20.00 per 1000. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. Cannas. Fine 2 to 3 eye plump roots. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.. 168 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. For the best up-to-date Cannas, get new price list. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove. Pa. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 100 WOO Good Cheer $3.50 $30.00 White Enchantress 4.00 35.00 While Wonder 4.00 35.00 Beacon 3.50 30.00 .\viator 3.50 30.00 Nancy 3.50 30.00 Mrs .Ward 3.50 30.00 Enchantress 3.50 30.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3 50 30.00 Rosette 3.50 30.00 Albert Roper 3.00 25.00 Alice 2.50 20.00 Tlieuanthos 2.50 20.00 PETER RBINBERG Wholesale Florist ;;0 E.ist Rjuidolph St.. Chicago CARNATION CUTTINGS Extra fine stock ready for immediate ship- ment. The best possible obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 Matchless $4.00 $35.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Roper 4.00 35.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 Nebraska 4.50 40.00 Rosette 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph Street. Chicago, III. L, D. Phone. Randolph 2081. BELLB WASHBUR-N CARNATION PLANTS. 2H-Inch pots. Now ready for shipment $8.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN. Greenhouses. Store and Office, Hinsdale, III. 178 N. Wabash Are. CHICAGO. CARNATIONS. Strong R. C. White Ench.. Matchless. Alice. Beacon and Ward. $3 per 100. Pot plants. 2^4- iucli. $5 p'-r 100. Ready now. Cash. ORE;ENPORT FLOWER STORE. Box noil, Greenport. N. Y. CARNATIONS Matchless. Out of soli. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Jollet. Illinois Carnations. Rooted cuttings, Nebraska. Ward and Matchless. $3.50 per 100. $35.00 per 1.000; 2^4-inch, $600 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. WOLFE. THE FLORIST. Waco, Tex. Carnations. All high grade stock. F. Domer & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED MUM CUTTINGS 100 1000 White Razor $2.25 $20.00 Yellow Razor $2.25 $20.00 Smith's Ideal 2.25 20.00 Golden Queen 2.25 20.00 Buckbee 2.25 20.00 Enguehardt 2.25 20.00 Nagoya 2.25 20.00 Yellow Chadwick 3.00 30.00 White Chadwick 3.00 30.00 POMPONS Golden Climax 2.25 20.00 Lillian Doty , . . 2.25 20.00 Diana 2.25 20.00 Golden Wedding 2.25 20.00 Special JAMES HAMILTON LEWIS— Splendid new pompons from Octo, per loO, $4.00. PETER REINBEBG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago CHR V8 ANTHEMUMS POMPONS. AN EARLY VARIETY OF DOUBLE WHITB POMPONS. FLOWERS READY ABOUT OCTOBER IBTH, This Pompon Is the only early white on this market, and has the field to Itself. CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100, $5.00. BASSETT & WASHBURN. Greenhouses. Store and Office, Hinsdale. 111. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 10.000 extra strong ruotecl cuttings, ready now. Oconto. Harvard. Marigold. Crystal Gem, Una- ka. Golden Queen, Glow. Foley, Chieftain and 20 others. $2 i>cr IKI. $17 per l.dOO. Cash. OKEKXI'OHT FLCIWER STORE. Box nor,, Greenport. N. Y. Christmas Gold. A eolden yellow button that will be in all the markets next Christmas. $2.50 per dozen, $17.50 per 100. $150.00 per 1.000. A. N. Plerson Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Chrysanthemums In all leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. CINERARIA. CINERARIAS. Strong 0 and 7 Inch In bloom. Cash. GREENPORT FLOWER STORE Box !X)C Greenport. N. Y. per dozen. COLEUS. COLEUS. Best bedding kinds including Gold- en Bedder and Firebrand. 2lncb, $3.00 per 100. Brilliancy. $5.(K) per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls. la. Coleus. Christmas Gem. large stock. 3-lncb, $10.00 per 100: 4-lnch. $20.00 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. CROTONS. Crotons. all the way from 4-Iiicli to big tnbs; prices range from 50c to $10.00 per plant. PoeU- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. DAHLIAS. NOT THE QUANTITY BUT THE QUALITT. The best cut flower and garden varietleB. G«t our prices for best quality stock. LYNDHURST FARM. HAMMONTON, N. J. Dahlia Clumps, Peony, de«)rative, flowering and cactus. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Wester- beek & Klyn. 25 Beaver St.. New York. Dahlias. A fine lot of dahlia plants In the best cut flower sorts ready by April 1. Send for catalogue for list and prices. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Dahlias. Best new and standard Tarletles. Peacock Dahlia Farms, WllUamstown Jet., N. J. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Massangeana. 3-Incli. $30.00; 4-lnclu $50.00 per 100; 5-Inch. 75c to $1.00; 6-lnch, $1.20 to $1.50. Dracaena Termlnalis, 5-lnch, 60c to 75c; 6-iDch, 75c to $1.00. Poehlmann Brofl. Go., Morton Grove. 111. Dracaena Indlvlsa, heavy. 6-inoh specimens, 75c each ; 7-inch specimens, $1.00 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Dracaena Rotheana. 7-lnch, each. $1.50. The George Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 586 The American Florist. April 5, ECHEVERIAS. Echeverias. Strong plants, $3.00 ijer IW. Cash. JOSEPH BANCKOFT & SON. Cedar FaUs. la. FEKNS. Hardy Ferns — 100 10 Each Adiantum Pedatum, maiden hair. $8.00 $0.90 $0.10 Aspidium Goldiana, golden fern 8 00 .00 .10 Asplpnium Thel.vpt, silver spl.. 8.00 .00 .10 Oneciea Struthioiiteris, ostrich.. 8.TO .00 .10 Osnnindn Cinna and Clayton. . .10.00 1.20 .15 .\lso 0 other varieties. Descriptive illustrated list mailed free. 100 Ferns your selection hilled 100 rate. Ludvig Mosbaek, Askov, Minn. Ferns. Boston and Roosevelt. 2Vi-ln.. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Whltmanl, Teddy Jr.. Scott! and Verona, $6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1.000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Ferns. Boston. 6-in., 60c; 7-1b.. SI. 00; 8-ln., $1.50; 91n.. $2,00; 10-ln., $2.B0 each. The George Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. I/Udwig Mosbaek. Ferndale, Askov. Minn. Fancy Ferns, special picked. C. A. Kuehn, 1312 Pine St,. St. Louis, Mo. PANDANUS. I FEVERFEW. Feverfew Seedlings. 2-lneh. 3c each. WOLPH. THE FLORIST, Waco, Texas. FICUS. Rubbers. 36c. 50c, 75c. $1.00. $1.50. $2.00 each. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. GLADIOLUS. Gladiolus. Especially selected for greenhouse forcing or planting out for sure summer blooms. American grown. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vanghan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. KENTL4S. Kentla Belmoreana and Forsteriana. extra fine Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 3 In a pot, 5-ln. per doz., $12.00. The George Wltt- bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Just received. $30.00 per case of 1.000; $15.00 per case of 600. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 63 Barclav St.. New York. Valley Pips for quick forcing. $26.00 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. LOBELIAS. Ixjbellas. Kathleen Mallard from 2-inch rose pots, ready for 3-inch. $3,00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. Cash. SWABY GREENHOUSES, St. Charles. 111. MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size. $2.00 per carton; In 100-lh cases, $24.00 per case. Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. MORNING GLORY. Blue Morning Glory, 2^-lncb, 3c each. WOLFE. THE FLORIST Waco. Texas. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Soutbgate, London. England. Cattleyas, Laelllo- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- estahllshcd. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Pandanus Veltchil. 6-ln., 1516 Inches high, each, $1.60; 7-ln., 24 Inches high, each, $2,60. The George Wlttbold Co.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. _^ - FANSIES. I have several thousand pansy plants, fall transplanted. Mastodon strain, at .$1.25 per 100. $10 per 1,000. EDGAR BASTERDAY, Nokomis, Ilh Pansles. Cool greenhouse grown seedlings, $4 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany. N. Y. PERENNIALS. PERENNIALS. Plant Perennials now for summer flowers. ''Winterson's famous big four;'" 5.000 Larkspur Belladonna Hybrids, 2-year heavy field-grown plants, per 100, $12.00; per 1,000, $100.0:1. 5,000 Larkspur. Dreer's Gold Medal Hybrids. 2- year heavy field grown plants, per lOU, $12.00; per 1,0:10. $100.00. 20.000 Phlox Giant White Improved Lingard. The best florists' phlox in existence: free from rust. 2 to 3 year heavy field grown plants, per 100. .'fl2.00;' per l.OOi-i, $100,00. lO.OiJO Shasta Daisy. King Edward Seventh. The best hardv and Largest flowering of them all. 2-year heavy field grown plants, per 100. $S.OO; per l.iJOO. $75.00. 5.000 Colum- bine (Aqnilegia). prize strain of long spurred Enalish hybrids. Excellent for cut flowers. 2- year heavy field grown plants, per 100, $12.00; per 1,000, $100.00. Ask us about 3^-in pot grown perennials for your spring counter sales. E. F. WINTBRSON CO. Dealers in Perennial Plants. Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 160 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111. ROSES. Columbia, elegant cuttings. Immediate ship- ment. $12 per 100; $110 per 1,000. Pot plants, strong, healthy plants with good roots, 100 1000 2%-in. Columbia $18.00 $160.00 3y2-in. Columbia 22.00 200.00 2-ln. Sunburst 13.00 120 00 3V.-in Sunburst 17.00 160.00 2V.-in. Hoosier Beauty.. 13.00 120.00 3V>-in. Hoosier Beauty.. 17.00 160.00 Bench plants, healthy stock. Killarney Bril- liant. Milndv and Sunburst. Full of vigor, $11 per KiO. $100 per 1.000. ALBERT P. AMLING COMPANY. Maywond. Illinois. ROSES. OWN ROOT. 2 and 2% INCS Per 100 Per 1,000 8,000 Columbia $17.00 $150.00 10,000 Mrs. Charles Russell 14.00 130.00 4,0(10 Ophelia 10.00 90.00 2,000 Hoosier Beauty 10.00 90,00 Surplus stock grown for our own planting ROLF ZETLITZ CO., Lima, Ohio Roses. Two-year-old. field grown. English grown. $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000, White Dorothy Perkins, Silver Moon. Christine Wright. Dr. Van Fleet. Climbing American Beauty. In perfect dormant condition. B. F. WINTERSON CO.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. BENCH ROSE PLANTS White Killarney. per 100, $7.00; per lOOO $60.00. Richmond, per 100, $9,00; per 1000 $80.00. PETER KEINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St. Chicago 8,000 Good, Strong 2y.-lnch PINK KILLARNEY— Ready to shift. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000. GEORGE REINBEKG, 102 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago Cm.MSClN ItAMTiI.ER ROSES. K.\tra be;i\v stock fresh from abroad. 50 for .flO.O"; Ino icir $:iO.OO. Packing free. PETER PEARSON, ■^►"■'H Gui'nisou St.. Chicago. BENCH ROSE PLANTS— 2 YEAR 500O Montrose — 500 Russell $500 takes the lot, WBISS MEYER CO,, May wood, Illinois. Two new roses of which we have a surplus sto<'U: Roselind strong plants. 2^-ln., $15 per 100; SVa-ln., $20 per 100; Silvia, extra heavy plants, 3%-ln., $20 per 100. P. R. Plerson, Tarrytown. N. Y. 2,000 3-INCn COLUMBIA ROSES Nice strong, heavy stock. Order early. $25.(X) per 100; $200 per 1.00(1. WALTER A. AMLING CO,, Maywood. 111. Rose Premier. Own roots. March delivery, 2V4-Iuch.. $30.00 per 100. Grafted. $36.00 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, SEEDS. Cabbage seeds. Genuine Imported, very beat Danish grown 1918 crop. Per lb. Copenhagen Murket, selected stock $11.60 Dutch Winter or Hollander, selected stock 10.50 Danish Ballhead, selected stock 10.00 Danish Roundhead, selected stock 9.50 Cauliflower seeds, Danish grown. Per oz. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected Btock.$2.00 New Earliest Snowball, selected stock... 2.50 Dry Weather, selected stock 2.50 Danish Perfection, selected stock.; 2.75 STANDARD SEED COMPANY. Racine, Wis, Seeds. Mlchell's Aster and Asparagus pla- mosus. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Henry F. Michell Co. 518 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. Seed. Asparagus plumosus Nanus. New crop, cleaned, lath house grown. For prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this Issue, McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers Street, New York City. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co.. wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. -Asparagus plumosus Nanus seed. Have about 10 lb. L'reei, house grown, new crop, true to tvpe seed. Will rim 8.000 to lO.dOO to the lb. The best offer takes the lot. CHAS. PO.MMERT, Amelia. Ohio. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. For varieties and prices see disnlay advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Everett R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave,, Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. K'ohlnson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squasb, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. HurfP. Swedes- boro. N. J. Seeds. Aster for florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds. Asparagus. Plumosus Nanus, green- house grown. 45c per 100, $3. .50 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Seed Cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very best strains. Prices on application, J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St,, New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and nnmpkin: sweet flint and dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Reeds. Sweet peas, asters and flower seed In general; tomato, lima and pole beans, John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif, Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck h Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, iweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St,, New York, Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford. Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, com and vegetables of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Bice Seed Co.. Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seels. J. Boiciano & Son. Light, Pratt and Elllcott St»„ Baltimore, Md, Seeds, Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas. aster, cwsmos. mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif, Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W, Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com. cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squasb. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont. Neb. Seeds, Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrot*, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. P & M. Godineau. Angers. France. Seeds. Bean. pea. radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago, ' if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 587 SEEDS. Seed. Flower and patden seeda. Sweet pea, and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzabn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Vegetable, tlower and foraire, Simon Louis Freres & Co.. Bruyeres le Cbatel, France. •Seeds. Tomato., grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed CO'., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- Bale only. Kelway. Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Caniioteria, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol. Pa. Seeda. Flower and vegetable. All seasonable varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Tick's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Sweet com seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing Seed Co.. Norwalk. Ohio. SPHAGNUM MOSS, sphagnum Moss. Ten 10 bbl. bales, $29.00. Leaf mould. «1.00 per bag. Cash. JOS. N. PAUL. Box 156. Manahawkin. N. J . Sphagnum Moss. 5 bbl. bales. $1.50; 5 bales, $7.00. Cash, please. M. L. CRANMER, May- itta, N. J, SPIREA. Spireas for Decoration Day. Ready for ship- ment about March 25. Gladstone and Japonica, $25 per 100. C. J, Speelman & Sbns, 38 Murray St.. New York. VINCAS. 50,000 Variegated Vlnca rooted cuttings. Fine summer rooted stock, miiny now making shoots from underground buds. Just rls-bt for potting. $2.00 per KiO. $18.00 per 1.000. Cash. I; N, KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids. Iowa. VINCA %'AR., 50 4-inch at 12c each. Cash, please. Edgar Easterday. Nokomls, 111. MISCELIiANEOUS. Greenhouse glass, heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmulgee, Okla. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags uti to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Zenke's Npw Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal.. $3.00. The Escell Laboratories, 115-117 E. South Water St., Chicago. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhodmlendrons. azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Inc.. Eureka. Calif. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advei'tise- ment elsewhere In this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville. O. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12iij.. $:i.25; 14-in., $3.00; lO-in.. $4.50. Michi- gan Cut Flower Exchange. 264-6G Randolph St., Detroit. Mich. Rito, the energlzer. for soil bacteria; $5 per 100 lbs., es quay Boston or New York. The Molassine Co.. Ltd., East Greenwich, London, England. Feather flowers ; used by many florists for profitable side line. A pre-eminent home flower. DeWITT SISTERS. Grand Blvd.. Battle Creek, Mich. MISCELLANEOUS. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch- binder Bros.," Room 731. 11 S. La Salle St., Chicago. Cards for all occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John Henry Co.. Lansing, MIcb. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- turr. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404, Dundee. 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. London, England. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on a'^nllcatlon. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville. Ohio. Dreer*s "Riverton Special** cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Plym- outh Place. Cliicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedleln Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Dreer'g Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co., Utica. N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway. New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co.. Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10,000, $2.00; 50.000. $8.75. W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Knoeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie Street, Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton. Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain. 4-in. and 6-in. chiflfon. Joseph Ziska & Sons. 169-75 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. \^'e are the largest florist supplv bouse In the east. Send for price list. BOS'TON FLORAL SUPPLY CO.. 15 Otis St.. Boston. Mass. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Kvervthing in florist supplies and staples. The McCnlliim Co., 1.^7 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2G42 Shefbeld Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof materia] and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Monlnger Co., 9uS Blackbawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and Inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 31u0 S. Spauldlng Ave.. Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate ami slictcli on your proposed green- liouse. Icl;es-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Ctiicago. Pecliy Cypress, drop sidlne. ship lap. flooring, wblte cedar posts, etc. everything In lumber. Adam Scbilio Lumber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Locliland Lumber Co.. Locliiand. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dweila- Kaiser Co.. 251 Eim St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouses of every description. Write for plans and estimate. American Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Masonic Temple. Chicago. Sash operators and -reenhouse fittings. Write- for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. POTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots In the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2Vl-tn.. $5.53; 2%-in.. $6.50: 3-in., $8.45: SH-in.. $10.40; 4-in.. $13.00 per 1^0; less 25 p*r cent. No charge for pacliing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Neponset waterproof paper flower pots. Tough and durable. Hold moisture better than clay pots. Free sample and booklet. Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass. Paper flower pots. For sizes and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. George H. Augermueller Co., 1320 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen in a modem plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. norists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zancsville, 0. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St.. Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices, A. H. Hews- & Co.. Inc., Cambridge. Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphine,- $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. FungiDe, $1 per qt. : $3.50 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt.: $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison, N. J. NIkoteen. excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend you split carnations. Finest article for ^ Supcricr Carnation STAPLES fi 35c [ er incn; 3000 fur $■.('.' Post. nid. I Wm.SchLit.r ¥ & Son A.'lcr Before 422 Main Strspt. Snri--" oit tt -• A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo '^ rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weeitiy by all the horticultural trade; It is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postag-e, Jl.OO. As the H. A. Is a purely TRADE! me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address BDiTORS OF "H, A,," I.OWnilAM, NOTTS, lONGLAND REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 1 1 S.La Salle St.. Room 731, CHICAGO, ILL. NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Asli Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUIS. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free From Bubbles — Uniform in Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY n i. laii.-, (Semi-Paste.) The Greenhouse Wnife Hamt particular Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. THB DWELLE-KAISER co 251 Elm St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Treer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive euy and trae« becaase both bevels are on the tame tide. Can't twist and break the glau in drivinE. Galvan- ized and will sot rust. No Hehts or lefu. The Peerless Glazine Poln Is patented. Noothertlike It. Order from your deale^ or direct from os. 1000,90c. postpaid. Samples free. BENKT A. DKEEB, 714 Chestnut Btraot^ FhlUdolphlft. SPECIFY Magic Brand Fertilizers Pure Steamed Bone Meal Magic Special Rose and Carnation Fertilizer Precipitate Bone Piiosphate Magic Blood and Bone Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure Natures Own Fertilizer Write for prices and our instructive Hook containing: Fee,0II0, and a read- er's circulation of perhaps 2,0IMl.U0il more, will appear an insert page 31x14 inches in colors, featuring our glass sign "Say It With Flowers." and its use in a florist's window. Two small panels at the foot of the page carry the following legends : "If you would have friends — be one." "Remember ; The anniversaries, the birthdays, the events that call for con- gratulations of your friends with a token of flowers. What hurts quite as much as the knowledge that "some one" who should remember, "forgot all about it," this year'.' Life is made sweeter by those friends who never forget. You have such friends if you are one.' "Remember : For flowers that will exactly express as living, breathing messages, the words your heart would dictate, go to the florist displaying the sign "Say It With Flowers." His af- filiation as a member of the Society of American Florists gives him advan- tages that better fits him to serve you. Y'our local florist, within a few hours, can deliver fresh flowers in any city or town in the United States and Canada through the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Service." This advertisement is intended as a direct recognition of the support to the campaign given by the many florists who, through watchful interest, have realized the immense amount of good resulting from the efforts of your pub- licity committees so far put forth, and have backed these efforts with liberal subscriptions. It will pay any florist who has not already provided himself with one or other of our signs to supply himself without delay. The glass sign may be had from the secretary for the small amount of .$2; a unit of four decal- comanie signs for $1. A careful read- ing of the lower legend quoted above should evolve the reason for this sug- gestion. Become a "real American florist," Mr. Non-subscriber. You surely have the interests of the trade at heart, or you would not be, in fact, could not be a florist. Join this movement for the good of the business, whicii is pro- viding yoiu- living. Send in your con- tribution to the campaign fund — monthly payments if you prefer — and join the grand organization which is upholding and protecting our industry. Our promotion bureau is mailing to the 14,OIH» florists on our mailing list a "broadside" detailing the work of our campaign, describing the various aids for linking up with the national publicity and designed to increase in- terest in our work. With it will be sent a specimen of the magazine page referred to in this article, subscription blanks and other matter. Any florist not receiving a copy of this broadside, can have one on application to this Office. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated: Kietschmar Bros.. -West Nyack, N. Y $ 2.00 TV. B. Girvin. I>«.la. Pa. (1 yr.) lO.'X) Frederic Ciirey. Ivennett Square, Pa 10.00 Mabel C. I.amhurn. Philadelphia. Pa 5.00 B. Hammond Tracy, Inc.. Wenham. Mass.. 25.00 Elmer D. .Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich 25.00 Charles Bond. Napcrville, 111. 11 yr.) 30.00 Wellnorth Ghs.. Downers Grove. 111., 1 y. 50.00 $157.00 Previously reported ^ $34,445.50 Total $34,602.50 John Young, Sec'y. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in time, date and place of meetings.] New Orleans. La., April 13, 4 p. m. — Garden- ers' Mutual Protective Association at 114 Ex- change place. John Parr, secretary. 4530 North Rampart street, New Orleans. Baltimore, Md.. April 14. 8 p. m, — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore at Exchange Hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Robt. T. Patersou, secretary. 934 Preston street. Balti- more. Springield. 0.. April 14, 7:30 p. m.— Spring- fieUl Florists' Club at meudjers' place of busi- ness. Arthur Leedle. secretary, Springfield. Cincinnati, 0,, April 14, 8 p. m. — Cincinnati Florists' Society at Hotel Gibson. Alex. Osteu- darp, secretary. 16 liTast Third street, Cincinnati. Boston, Mass.. April 15, 8 p, m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston at Horticultural Hall. Wm. N. Craig, secretary. Faulkner Farm. Brookline. Philadelphia. Pa.. April 15, 3:30 p. m. — Penn- sylvania Horticultural Societv at Griftith Hall, 1420 Chestnut street. David Hust, secretary, 60ii Finance Building. Philadelphia. Portland. Ore.. April 16 — Portland Florists' Society at Masonic Temple. F. A. Van Kirk, secretai'y. 64 East 50th street, Portland. Lancaster, Pa., April 17. 8 p. m. — Lancaster County Florists' Association at chamber of commerce.- Albert M. Herr, secretary, Lan- caster Helena, Mont,, April 19 — Florists' and Nnr- serymen's Association of Montana. E. A. Cal- mettes. secretai-y, Helena. Lake Geneva. -Wis., April 19 — Lake Geneva Gardeners" and Foremen's Association at Horti- cultural Hall. F. Brady, secretary. Lake Geneva. BIRCH BARK BASKET OF TULIPS. 1919. The American Florist. 597 American Rose Society. The twentieth annual meeting: of the American Rose Society, men- tion of which was made in THE American Florist of April 5, page 538, was held at the Hotel Bres- lin, New York, April 2, President Hammond occupying the chair. The president, in his annual report, reviewed Ijriefly the development ol the society during the 20 years of its existence, and emphasized the broadened interest in rose - growing which has resulted during the period- The secretai-y reported a membership. April 1, of 1203, and the treasurer re- ported a balance of $2137.5S. The elec- tion of officers resulted as follows : Captain George C. Thomas, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa., president; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., vice-pres- ident; Harry O. May, Summit, N. J., treasurer; E. A. White, Ithaca, N. Y., secretary; members of the executive committee for three years, Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa.; George H. Peterson, Fair Lawn, N. J., James Boyd, Haver- ford, Pa. The president named Robert Simpson, Frank Traendly and Eugene DalUedouze a special committee to audit the books of the treasurer. Following the election of officers. Treasurer May expressed the appreciation which he per- sonally felt the society should extend to the retiring president, Benjamin Hammond, for the many years of faith- ful service he has devoted to the organi- zation. It was moved by J. Horace McFarland that the society express to Mr. Hammond by a rising vote its deep gratitude for the efficient services he has rendered. The result of the vote was unanimous. Robert Pyle and S. S. Pennock also expressed their apprecia- tion of the way in which Mr. Hammond stood by the society in its years of ad- versity. The former recalled the time when the finances of the society were at low ebb, and when Mr. Hammond came forward offering to give a sub- stantial sum to help put the society on its feet. Mr. Pennock moved that Mr. and Mrs, Hammond be presented with a vase of roses as a slight token of appreciation of the good will of the society. Among those in attendance were : Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.; Prof. E. A. White, Ithaca, N. Y.; Harry O. May, Siunmit, N. J.; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa.; S. S. Pennock. Phila- delphia, Pa.; L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J.; Eugene DalUedouze. Brook- lyn, N. Y.; Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J.; J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa., and Frank Traendly, New York. Previous to the annual meeting, a session of the executive committee was held in the office of the society of Amer- ican Florists, 1170 Broadway. Consid- eration was made of the appointment of a committee to award the Gertrude H. Hubbard gold medal for the best rose of American origin introduced during the last five years. It was the opinion of the executive committee that only the varieties registered with the Amer- ican Rose Society should be considered eligible for this medal. The secretary was instructed to prepare 'a list of the varieties eligible and mail these to each member of the committee. It was also voted that the award of the Hubbard medal be postponed until a fall meeting of the executive committee so that spe- cial consideration might be given eligi- ble varieties during the summer. J. Horace McFarland, as chairman of the committee appointed at the last meet- ing to consider changes in the consti- tution and by-laws of the society, read these changes in detail. It was voted , ^M . f ■H * JAimXM ^B ■ 4i'">l &!".'< 1- ' % Wi R^JCe feW# ^ Fl' ijt- "' '^"'^T' *■ ■ m ^ Z. 3 ^m ^^ *. *'^' te- .-M ^^^^l^p^fH^^^^I — — • ■ % e^ "^"SP' #^ ■'( .,«!., "'^% r^.-^H .< &.^ w^^ A\^- r "* ' ■ ■ " rJ li « '.*!(■ r -'^- ^^Hfl \r , -., JBl * ■j^ 1^ 4 # "9l J h ' ^ TAUSENDSCHON ROSE IN TUB. that the secretary be instructed to pre- pare a draft of the changes under con- sideration and to mail these to each member of the commitlee. The ques- tion of reducing the life membership fee was discussed, and the opinion of the committee was that the present fee of .$50 is not too high, and that no change should be made. E. A. WHITE, Sec'y. Massachusetts Hort. Society Bulletin. The trustees of the Massachusetts Horticultural .Society have authorized the publication of a series of Bulletins, the first two issues of which have been received, the purpose being to present to the members matters of in- teiest concerning the activities of the society, and by this means extend its influence and increase the knowledge of horticulture in the community. In Bulletin No. 1, under date of March 1, attention is called to the fact that the horticultural exhibitions of the organization, for ma.ny years a highly educational feature, should not be aban- doned, but the committee expresses the opinion that the public could be better instructed by means of a few important shows, rather than by a number of small ones. Also, that horticultural exhibitions are valuable when they make known to persons interested new- plants, fruits and vegetables, not in geiieral cultivation, but which should find a place in gardens, but the advisa- bility of offering small prizes year after year, for plants which have long been familiar objects, such as six summer or winter apples, etc., which can be found in any fruit shop in the city, is questioned. Inasmuch as no prizes were given at four of the most success- ful exhibitions of the society, it is be- lieved that members of the society can always be found who will make occa- sional exhibitions successful, and active co-operation with similar societies throughout the state will develop gen- eral interest. Bulletin No. 2. issued March 15, in- vites' attention to the library of the society containing one of the largest and best collections of books on horti- culture and related subjects in the world. To bring members in closer touch with the library, books may be taken out for home use and the libra- rian is also authorized to send books by mail, postpaid to such members as make application for them, the bor- rower to pay tlie retin-n expense. The Bulletin gives a list of recent accessions to the library. 58 in number. Prosperity Afoot. A prominent manufacturer of auto- mobile bodies says : "Hotels and theaters are crowded and it is next to impossible to secure accommodations on sleeping cars. We have more or- ders for motor car bodies of special types now than we ever had in the height of the war boom. These straws indicate the condition of the wind. Prosperity is afoot. It is like a great snowball that gathers momentum and volume as it goes." — Wall Street Jour- nal Straws. 598 The American Florist. April 12, San Francisco. AMPLE SUPl'LY AT MOVING PRICES. Trade continues in very good shape in this city. There is enough stocli of nearly everything to go around, and prices are within the reach of all classes of buyers. Funeral work con- tinues steady and social affairs con- tinue to draw- heavily upon the daily supply of flowers. Roses are of excel- lent quahty. There has been quite a drop in prices on the wholesale market, due to the large cut, but all of the stock is bought up every morning. American Beauties are more plentiful than at any other season tf the year. They are bringing the highest prices of all roses., Mrs. Charles Russell is very fine just now, and there is never any surplus of this fine variety. Columbia and Ophelia are also in laj-ge supply, with the de- mand steady. There is quite a quan- tity of Mrs. Aaron Ward to be had. Red roses are probably in oversupply, especially the poorer grades. Cecile Brunner are becoming more plentiful. In a short time a large outdoor cut will be ready for the market. Carna- tions are very plentiful, and only the very best quality of stock is bringing remunerative prices. Large quanti- ties of these are being sold on the street. Sweet peas are fine just now. They have brought the grower good returns right along. All the new est and best varieties are being received here this spring. Nothing but the finest Spencers are being grown here for the market. There is still quite a heavy cut of freesias and daffodils, but the sup- ply of the latter is not expected to con- tinue much longer. Violets are still to be had in large quantities. The Giant and Princess of Wales are about the only two varieties offered. Ranunculus are in and are proving to be as much a money-maker as in former years. Gardenias are scarce, with prices un- changed. There are very few catLleyas in the market. Gaskelliana is about the only variety to be had. There is a large cut of tulips and hyacinths. Irises are beginning to come along, and are now in much demand. In pot plants the offerings consist of azaleas, rhododendrons, Bougainvilleas glabra and spectabilis, baby roses and cycla- mens. They add much to the window and interior displays of the various stores. Ferns and asparagus are none too plentiful this week. Flowering fruits and shrubs are represented in all the stores. NOTES. The Menlo Park Horticultural So- ciety is preparing to hold an elaborate flower show next fall. This society suspended its annual shows during the war, but is again prepared to stage some of the shows that have made the society famous. The exhibition com- mittee w'ill shortly prepare a prelim- inary schedule. Prof. J. W^. Gregg of the University of California delivered a very interest- ing and instructive lecture before the members of the Dahlia Society of Cali- fornia at the Palace hotel. There was a large attendance and the talk was well received. The coming dahlia show ■was also informally discussed by the members. Albert O. Stein, on Sutter street, is handling a fine grade of azaleas and rhododendrons these days. They are dis- played to the best advantage in his commodious store and are proving a great attraction. The force has been busy on decorations, both here and out-of-town during the week. The Francis Floral Co. is receiving a fine cut from the grower. They report a, steady trade along all lines. Man- ager Schl.authauer h.is many innova- tions in the way of new baskets of his own designing, which, he says, are in much demand bv his customers. The annual show of the California Dahlia Society will be held September 4-0 at the Palace hotel. A preliminary schedule has been adopted and has been mailed to all interested. A copy may be had by addressing Secretary F. C. Burns at San Rafael. The MacRorie-McLaren Co. has a great array of Easter plants at their greenhouses at San Mateo. Daniel Mac- Rorie says the call for long distance shipments is unusually heavy this year. Several novelties will bo introduced by them this season. Frank D. Pelicano, of Pelicano, Rossi it Co.. has mailed his dahlia catalogue for the coming season. Mr. Pelicano is treasurer of the Dahlia Society of Cali- fornia, and grows a veiy large collec- tion at his own nursery on Guttenberg street. Shibuya & Tchida, the chrysanthe- mum growers, are preparing to com- mence the planting of their young stock soon. They will be grown as usual un- der cheesecloth houses. They antici- pate a brisk shipping demand this sea- son. P. Conchi, the prominent grower of Colma, who specializes in Ulrich Brun- ner roses, has his large stock in the best of shape for the coming season. He is the largest grower of this rose in this vicinity. L. T. Pockman, who has bean one of the most successful growers of dahlias for the exhibitions, has departed for Arizona to reside. The California Dah- lia Society will miss one of their best members. The Mayfleld Nursery is sending in large quantities of bulbous stock to this market. The quality is exception- ally good and the shipping trade is reported as quite satisfactory. The Art Floral Co. has been making a splendid showing in Azalea Hindo- digiri again during" the past week. The bougainvilleas displayed here are ex- ceptionally fine. Domoto Bros, are receiving a heavy cut of roses from their greenhouses at Elmhurst. They report a steady ship- ping trade with prospects for Easter very promising. James T. Lynch. Albany, N. Y. CLUB MEETING AND taXlIIBITION. The time of the April meeting of the florists' club was taken up with a flower show prepared under the direc- tion of a committee of which Frederick A. Danker was chairman. Among the exhibits was a vase of the new red rose. Premier, which was brought from Boston by Patrick Welch, a \vhole- salcr, and a former president of the Society of American Florists. Mr. Welch was present at the meeting, and agreeably surprised at the display shown. Roses, carnations, snapdragons, mignonette, and other cvit flowers were displayed by Louis Menand. Henkes Brothers, William Hannell, and others from this section, A vase of orchid sweet peas, staged by Louis Menand, emphasized what is being done in the way of improvements in the lale vari- eties. A pleasant feature of the show was the presence of a number of the wives and women fi-iends of the mem- bers. Following the exhiliit light re- freshments were served under the di- rection of Louis Schaeffer, chairman of the entertainment committee, -The flowers and many of the plants were sold at auction by James Snyder for the benefit of the club treasury and bi-ought about $93. NOTES. The presence of Patrick Welch in the city on the night of the florists' club meeting is accounted for in part by the fact that he is secrelarv and treasurer of the Albany (^ut Flower Exchange, Inc.. wholes.ale dealers in cut flowers. While here, Mr. Welch consulted with the other officers, ICd- ward P. Tracey, president, and Thomas F. Tracey, manager. Mr. Welch said that in regard to Horticulture, con- ducted by the late William J. Stewart, and in which Mr. Welch is a share- holder, a meeting of the stockholders is to be held shortly at which the sub- ject of a reorganization will be dis- cussed. Mrs, William J. Sklllicorn, of this city, has offered eight prizes of United States thrift stamps to be awarded to the school children of Albany for the best vegetable and flower gardens to be grown by them this season. The prizes for the best vegetable and flower guldens are $5 in thrift stamps and for the fourth best gardens, $1 in thrift stamps. The gradations between, are .$.■; and .$2 worth of the stamps. The only condition imposed is that the seed used must be bought in Albany. Fred A. Danker was unable to be present at the flower show he arranged for the club meeting on account of being confined to the house with quinsy. He is reported to be improving. R. D. Boston. BUSINESS SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. With Easter approaching, business is showing signs of life and indica- tions point to a good trade. The as- sortment of plants will not be large this year, but the ciuality will be bet- ter due to the dark cool weather that is holding them back. Roses, lilacs and acacias are the most called for at present. Bulbous stock is poor and there is a question as to whether it will last until Easter. Lilies are practical- ly out of the question, being small and poor. Cut flowers are quite plentiful and sell well. Stock for the holiday will be plentiful and reasonable in price. NOTES. The third meeting of the retail flor- ists' organization found SO members from all branches of the trade in at- tendance. An excellent dinner was served at which Major P. F. O'Keefe, of the Society of American Florists' national publicity campaign spoke of the bright future of a club of this character representing all interests of the profession and what a great help it could be made to be to the business in general. Henry Penn spoke at length of its great possibilities and the amount of benefit that one could derive from the club. Nominations for oflicers resulted as follows : Henry Penn, pres- ident; Wm, Elliott, vice-president; Wm. Stichle, treasurer: Frank Edgar, fin- ancial secretary; E. S. Gorney, record- ing secretary. Executive committee for three years, Geo. B. Arnold and Patrick Welch. Two yeai-s — Henry M. Robinson and F. Palmer. One year — Henry R. Comley and J. M. Cohen. Growers in this vicinity are sending to this market at present excellent cuts of sweet peas, callas. carnations, Dutch hyacinths, roses, pansies, daisies, irises, snapdragons, etc. Arnold & Fisher, of Woburn. are building a large garage and stockhouse with two large ice boxes in connection. S. K. G. Fort Wayne, Ind. STYLE SHOW MOVIC.S MUCH GOOD STOCK. The annua-l style show, created a de- mand for a large quantity of flowers, both pot .and cut, and moved a consider- able amoimt of stock, which otherwise, was very likely to glut the market, as the exceedingly waiTn temperatures of thf past two weeks had increased the production to a very large extent. Tr.ide in other lines was slow, until the latter part of the week when there was an increase in funeral work, Coun- ler trade is very active, and there is a good demand for flowers for the vari- ous churches during the Lenten sea- 1919. The American Florist. 599 son. Carnations have increased con- siderably the past few days, but there is no over-supply. Roses are in ex- cellent form, all the leading varieties being plentiful, in all grades. Very few Easter lilies are being offered now, but there is any amount of callas to be had. The quantity of bulbous stock has increased greatly, particularly jonquils and tulips. In regard to the Easter supply, there will be a good line of pot plants, with the possible exception of bulbous stock. Rambler roses will be in large supply, for this holiday, also hydrangeas, calceolarias, spirteas, ericas, azaleas, pelargoniums, and Martha Washington geraniums. NOTES. Ed Wenninghoff sent out a large number of baskets, and cut flowers for decorations in the style show. He will have a very good line of Easter plants from his greenhouses. The Lanternier greenhouses tire showing a fine display of lilies, hydran- geas, and other Easter plants. Fun- eral work has been brisk again at the store. The Flick T'loral Co. has several houses of lily plants and a large as- sortment of miscellaneous stock for the Easter trade. The Doswell Floral Co. will have a fine line of blooming plants for Easter. H. K. Cleveland. GOOD STOCK CLEANS UP DAILY. "Business as usual" is a good term to express conditions in the cut flow- er market. Bulbous stock is about the only thing that drags, otherwise there is a general cleanup and such slight accumulations as are left are disposed of to the street merchants at a week- end sale. Roses have been quite plentiful but still hold firm in price. Carnations about equal requirements. Violets move slowly while sweet peas, which are in good supply, move well and bring good returns. Lilies of all kinds are on the short side. Good snapdragons and calendulas clean up each day. Swainsonas are good prop- erty. All indications point to a limit- ed supply of stock for Easter. NOTES. V^Tiile the soldiers of the returned 37th division of the United States army paraded, April 1, about 300 girls foi-med a "floral arch" and presented each of the boys with a rose. Many thousand flowers were used for the event and it ■will be repeated at the time of the homecoming of the 112th Engineers next week. The Rustic-Made Ware Co. is a new concern at 207 High avenue, specializ- ing in the manufacture of florists' bas- kets, plant stands, porch boxes, etc. Charles Reep, of North Olmstead. O., has his tulip and daffodil crop in excel- lent shape. The Brookline Floral Co. is cutting excellent stock at its range. C. F. B. Plttsburg:li. EASTER TR.^DE OUTLOOK PROMISING. Market conditions during the past week were very uncertain — one day a surplus, and the next a shortage. Roses continue of good quality and fair prices maintain. Ophelia, Russell. Columbia and Milady are extra good and command higher figures than the others. Receipts of American Beau- ties are equal to requirements. Easter lilies have moved slowly and are more plentiful as some growers seem to have difficulty in holding them back for the big occasion. Callas are arriving in large numbers, but clean up readily. Carnations are uncertain, with alxjut half enough to supply the demand. Spanish iris has made its appearance and sells readily. Snapdragon is of fine quality and brings from $1 to .$2,150 per dozen. The receipts of calendulas, jonquils and tulips are about equal to the call for them. Sweet peas are not plentiful, but the quality shows improvement. Violets are about done for, and from present indications, there will be none for Easter. The outlook for that day is promising, and there should be ample stock with the exception of carnations. Prices will remain about the same, with the ex- ception of an increase on lilies and carnations. If the weather is favor- able, the market will be well supplied with lilies, while roses are of finer quality than they have been at any time this season. NOTES. The McCallum Co. has installed a private telephone exchange .'iystem which is proving of great advantage. The P. S. Randolph Co., of Verona, reports the biggest Easter plant busi- ness in the history of the firm. Visitors : C. E. Nelson. Wellsville, O.: B. F. Engel, Beaver Falls, Pa. M. Washlngfton Florists' Club. The April meeting of the Florists' Club of Wa.shington, D. C, started off another new year for that organization auspiciously, the officers for the coming term being inducted into office as fol- lows : Z. D. Blackistone, president; Geo. E. Anderson, vice-president; E. P. Rodman, secretary, and ^'m. F. Gude, treasurer. The follo^\-lng committees were announced by President Blacki- stone : House — Geo. E. Anderson, chairman: J. Harper Hetherington and Edward S. Schmid. Entertainment — Geo. C. Shaffer, chairman; Fi-cd H. Kramer, Harry B. Lewis, Louis E. Hoo- ver and Walter Bottger. Membership — R. Lloyd Jenkins, chainnan; Otto Bauer and Henr> Witt. Exliibition — Otto Bauer, chairman: J. Harper Heth- erington and George H. Cooke. Other members are to be appointed and addi- tional committees will be created at the next meeting. The following were elected to mem- bership : John J. Bickings, J. Dan Blackistone. J. H. Hetherington. L. A, Hoover and R. J. Lacey. Applications were filed from A. E. Gude. Hardy Pritchard, Henry Gottenkenny, E. C. Mayberry. G. N. Prokos and W. T. Westcott, of Falls Church. Va. No flower show will be staged as in previous years, but special committees will be appointed soon to arrange for a fall "Flower Week" during which each store will be a show place in itself. B. F. L. Rochester, N. Y. COLD WE\TIIEP. HLTRTS BUSINESS. An unseasonable cold wave, accom- panied by ice and snow^, curtailed busi- ness last week, and added to the Len- ten dryness. Tulips, daffodils, jon- quils and narcissi are rather scarce, as they are being held for Easter orders. Carnations are excellent and the sup- ply plentiful. Roses are increasing in quantity and bring good rettirns. Sweet peas have improved both in number and quality. Harrisii lilies are out and will be scarce for Easter. A few callas are offered. Primroses, azaleas. cinerarias. pot hyacinths, tulips, etc.. are good sellers in the plant line. Greens are plentiful. NOTES. The Hart & Vick range at Fairport reports the force is kept very busy preparing for the Easter rush. Horace J. Head has returned from a business trip to Boston, Mass., and other eastern cities. Dewey J. Lester has taken a posi- tion with J. B, Keller Sons. CHESTER. OBITUARY. G. H. Van Waveren. G. H. Van Waveren, for many years senior partner of the firm of M. Van Waveren ifc Son, Hillegom, Holland, well-known bulb gixiwers, passed away recently at his home after a long and interesting life extendmg over 88 years. He began his career as a boy on his father's farm, where at that time bulbs were produced in but small quiUitities, and was among the first of the enter- prising pioneers who made trips to England to market tlieir stock, the product heretofore being disposed of to exporters in the vicinity of Hillegom. His first voyage was made when he was ly years ot age, but his kindly dis- position, industry and perseverance gained for him a prominent place in the industry, both in Europe and Amer- ica, which grew with advancing years. From England he brought many plants and bulbs, many of which he culti- vated with considerable success, among others Gladiolus brenchlyensis, Scilla sibirica and Spiraea japonica. He was also among the first Dutch growers to experiment with narcissi, and Olympia and Van Waveren's Giant are well known in America. In 1918, he pro- duced a new strain of crocus, among the best varieties being Kathleen Par- low, Julia Culp, and Princess Louise, while his English irises were unsur- passed. Mr. Van Waveren was one of the first members of the Society for Dutch Bulb Culture, was for many years one of its principal olficers, and in 1910 was knighted by the queen for his achieve- ments in the interests of Dutch horti- culture. Alfred Broman. Alfred Broman, for the past 10 years foreman for the J. S. Wilson Floral Co., Des Moines, la., died at his home in that city April 3, from heart disease. The deceased had spent all of his life in the florist business, and owned and operated a range at Indei)endence, Mo., before taking the position he oc- cupied at the time of his death. He was 60 years old. A native of Norway, he came to this country about 26 years ago and was well known and highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral was held at Kansas City. Mo., April 7. A brother, P. Broman, of Chi- cago, and a daughter, living in Kansas City, survive. J. S. W. Uniontown, Pa. — Elias Hatfield Tra- der, pioneer florist and one of the city's oldest- residents, died March 2), aged 86 yeai-s. Rochester, N. Y.— William G. Ell- wanger, who for many years conducted a nursery in this city, died recently at the age of 77 years. Port Huron, Mich. — Mathias Ullen- bruch is now located in his attractive store with display greenhouse in con- nection, adjacent to the Hotel Herring- ton. Matitinsburg, Vi''. Va. — M. I. Brewer, owner of the Flower Shop at Hagers- town, Md., will open a retail store in this city at 125 West King street, April 15. Oyster Bay. N. Y.— Thomas Hughes. assistant gardener on the estate of Charles Sherman, was drowned recently through the overturning of his boat, it is believed. San Antonio. Tex. — As part of a plan to make this a "city of flowers", 15,000 packages of seeds of zinnia, cos- mos, California poppy and nasturtium are being distributed among residents and children in the public schools. 600 The American Florist. April 12, TheAmerigan Florist EbTABLISBED 1885. Bubsoription. United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Cimada $1.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.50. When sendins us oliauge of address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Flouist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assunie any responsibility lor the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS I.SSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Pussy Willows 593 Suggestions for plant growers 593 — Early roses 593 —Bedding plants 593 — Potting young stock 593 — Peonies 594 The retail trade (illus.) 594 . — Next week in the flower shop 594 — Demonstrations ! 594 Spciety of Amerit^an Florists 596 National publicity for flowers 596 Club meetings next week 596 American Rose .Society 597 Mass. Horticultural Society Bulletin 597 Prosperity afoot 597 San Francisco 598 Albany 598 Boston 598 Fort Wayne 598 Cleveland 599 Pittsburgh 599 Washington Florists' Club 599 Rochester 599 Obituary 599 — G. H. Van Waveren 599 — Alfred Broman 599 Ward's California business GOO Plant quarantine No. 37 600 Horticulturist examination 600 Washlnirton rulings and regulations 600 Hail and cyclone insurance Co..... 600 Austrian imports and exports 600 St. Louis KIS Chicago Wj^ Milwaukee *ij^ Philadelphia 610 New York 618 The seed trade 026 — Catalogue mailing troubles bjb —Boston seed trade Jj;;" —French bulbs 0_b — Imports at New York o^o Catalogues received b^B Market gardeners • ■ ■ ■ bd^ —Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables MJ — Vegetable markets 03- — Sweet potato varieties J»^ The nursery trade Jg^ —Small foreign shipments M4 — Fruit tree bark beetle 6^4 Twine is now low in price and man- ufacturers say it will advance soon. Easter Lilie.s are selling- at the record price of 50 cents wholesale this week. Coal, .iccording- to report,, is advanc- ing- in price and will be much higher before fall. A PROMINENT firm of Belgian plant growers writes February 24 : "Our government is trying very hard to get your plant quarantine law amended, especially as applied to azaleas." Ward's California Business. Attorneys represenlinK- creditors of the Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Eureka, Calif., report that none of the attach- ment suits have been realized on. and the aftaiis of the company will probably be placed in the hands of a receiver. Charles \V. Ward states he has parties who will make him a loan, the money to be obtained under a lx)nd issue, which ^\n\\ require from six weelcs to two months to complete.. ' ' Plant Quarantine No. 37. SECliETARY IIOlT.srON's ACIIOX. F. R. Pierson of the tariff and legis- lative committee of the Society of American Florists writes April 1 : "The Secretary of Agriculture has up^ lield the entire action of the federal horticultural board, as I understand it, and h.as refused to reverse its ruling-s. We will soon have a meeting in regard to the matter and then decide on our next course. Our only remedy is through the committee on agriculture, and as soon as the new Congress meets, we will take steps to bring- the matter to the attention of the agricultural committee." AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO REGULATIONS. Under authority conferred by the plant quarantine act of August 20. 1912 (37 Stat., 3151, it is ordered that Regu- lation 14 of the i-ules and regulations supplemental to Notice of Quarantine No. 37 governing- the importation of nur.sery stock and other plants and seeds into the United States, effective June 1, 1919, be, and the same is here- by, amended to read as follows : Regu- lation 14. Special permits for importa- tion in limited quantities of prohibited stock : Application may be made to the sec- retary of agriculture for special permits for the importation, in limited quanti- ties, and under safeguards to be pre- scribed in such permits, of nursery stock and other plants and seeds not covered by the preceding regulations for the purpose of keeping the country supplied with new varieties and neces- sary propagating stock : Provided, that this shall not apply to nursery stock and other plants and seeds cov- ered by special quarantines and other restrictive orders now in force, nor to such as may hereafter be made the subject of special quarantines. A list of nursery stock and other plants and seeds covered by special quarantines and other restrictive orders now in force is given in .Appendix A of these regula- tions. Done in the District of Columbia this 27th day of March, 1919. D, F. Houston. Secretary of .Agriculture. Horticulturist Examination. The United States civil service com- mission announces an open competi- tive examination. May 20, 1919, for both men and women to fill a vacan- cy in the bureau of plant industry, de- partment of agriculture, Washington, D. C. at a salary ranging from $3,000 to $3,240 per year. Competitors will not be required to report l^or examina- tion but will be rated on the following subjects, which -will have the relative weights indicated : 1. Education, including general edu- cation and training and special train- ing in horticulture, together with a list of the applicant's publications, 40. 2. Expeinence and fitness, 40. 3. Tliesis of at least 1,000 words on a subject pertaining- to interstate prob- lems of vegetable gardening (to be filed with tile application), 20, Graduation from a college or univer- sity of recognized standing and at least two years' experioice in the plan- ning and carrying out of extension, experimental or teaching work in hor- ticulture are prerequisites for consider- a,tion for this position, Appli<-ants shotild .at once apply for Form 21 tS, stating the title of the ex- amination desired, to the civil service commission, Washington, D. C. or to the secretary of the board at its offi- ces in Boston, Mass.; New^ York, New Orleans, La.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Atlan- ta, Ga.; Chicago, St. Paul, Minn.: Seat- tle, Wash.; San Francisco, Calif.; St. Louis, Mo.: Balboa Heights, Canal Zone: Honolulu. Hawaii, or San Juan, Porto Rico. Wasliing:ton Rullngfs and Reg^ulations. REIUSED OR UNCLAIMED FREIGHT. Vew regulations for the disposition, by railroads under P'ederal control, of freight shipments which have been re- fused or are unclaimed at destination by consignees, after having been on hand for GO days, have just been issued by Walker D. Hines, director general of railroads. The present regulations, providing- for the notification of the consignee of the arrival of shipments, will continue in force, but the notices sent out are hereafter to include a pro- vision calling attention to tlie fact that after the freight is unclaimed or unde- livered for 1.!* days after the expiration of the free time at destination, it will be treated as refused and will be sold without further notice (iO days from the date of notice of arrival. In all cases, the deposit in the mails of the necessary notices will be consid- ered sufficient notice to all concerned. The new orders will not affect any existing provisions for notice to con- signors of unclaimed or refused ship- ments by telegraph at their expense and request. The time and place at which such sales are to be held will be deter- mined by the railroad and the net pro- ceeds, if any, after deducting freight aiid other legitimate charges, will be paid to the owner on proof of interest. B. F. L. Hall and Cyclone Insurance Co. The American Mutual Cyclone an.d Hail Insurance Co, Muncie, Ind., cover- ing risks on greenhouses, greenhouse products and growing crops in Indiana only, held a meeting in its home office in the above city, at whicli a complete reorganization of the company was ef- fected. Following the acceptance of the resignation of the old officers, the management of the organization was placed in the hands of a board of direc- tors, consisting of two vegetable grow- ers and three florists as follows : Charles Hufer, Indianapolis; Adolph Shilling, Fort Wayne; William Bettmann, New Albany: W. H. Pollet. Terre Haute, and Dillon Myers. Bluffton. The board then completed organization by electing Dil- lon Myers president. Adolph Shilling vice-president and James F. Hilde- brand, Muncie, secretary-treasurer. The adoption of a constitution and by- laws followed, placing the company on a business basis. It was decided to in- itiate a camp,aign for increased mem- bership, and all owners of greenhouses in the state will be asked to avail themselves of tlie service rendered by the company. Austrian Imports and Exports. The war trade board at Washington, D. C, has .announced that all persons in the United .St.ates are now author- ized to trade and communicate with persons in German .Austria. Applica- tions will no\:- be considered for li- censes to export or import all commodi- ties to consignees m- from consignors in German Austria, except that restric- tions are placed on all articles that might he used for military purposes, and export licenses for such articles will only be gi-anted in exception.al cases, A. F. P. 1919. The American Florist. 601 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Sectioni Where answers are to be mailed from this ollice enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sitnation AVanted — Experienced grow- er of carnations, roses, chrysanthe- mums and general plant stock wants position in commercial place. Single man. Address Key 36S, care American Florist. Help ^Vanted — Girl for retail store in loop. Apply at 35 E. Adams St., Chi- cago. Help AAanted — Good florist to work under foreman; wages $20.00 per week. Steady position if can come at once. Address J. S. ^VlIson Floral Co., Des MoineN, la. For Sale — Thirty thousand second hand three-inch pots, as good as new, $7.00 per thousand, f. o. b. Evansville. M". H. Dyer Company, Evansville, Ind. FOB SALE Over 30,000 square feet of glass within shipping distance of Chicago. Place is dow devoted to roses. Five acres of land adjoining a railroad, fine seven-room cottase, etc. 'ibis is a chance of a life-time to get a modern place cheap. $12,000 cash, balance on easy terms. Address Key XXX, care American Florist. HELP WANTED A qualified Uorlst experienced in landscaping, pot plants, ferns, etc. Good salary with board and lodging. Permanent position. Large institution in South. Write applicatioii in o« n hand, giving educational experiences. Furnish letters of ref- erence recently written as to your character, ha bits and ability in above lines, so as to avoid delay in decision. Address C. PIERSON, Supt., Jackson, La. FOR SALE — The Greenhouse Property of Joseph Harris £c Bro., located in Shamokin, Pa., consisting of 12,U00 to 13,U0Ul«etol glass, equipped with raised cemeut benches; hot water beat; dwelling on place also hot water heated; all in good repair; all necessary tools and machinery. Coal near at hand. General stock grown. No stock left unsold; can sell more than the output. Store for the above place located in the heart of the city, one of the finest in the state; also well equipped. Interested parties, please call and look this property over. Twentj-'wo years in business. Reason for selling, retiring from the business. FOR SALE. Seven acres of laud, more or less, in the best state of cultivation, with a six-room frame dwelling with steam heat, hot and cold water, electric lights; outbuildings consist of barn for three animals and room for three wagons; chicken house attached to barn; two grfen- houses practically new. Lord is. Burnham built, 37x150 feet and 27x150 feet; two smaller greenhouses of wood construction, about 80 feet in length; horizontal tubular boiler, 100 H. P., with large brick stack 50 feet high. One artesian well, 300 feet deep, with gasoline pump; one 50 feet artesian well with windmill ;md pump, with new tank 12C0 gallon capacity. Both wells pump into same tank. 30 peach trees, six apple trees, six Bartlett pear trees, four Keifer pear trees, all in good bearing con- dition; together with tools, implements and harness for florist and farming purposes. CHAS. H. MILLER, Lansdale, Pa. ^ HELP WANTED Experienced saleslady and designer to take charge of an established retail store in Chicago. Fair salary and commission. Splendid opportunity to the right party. Must fnrnish A I references Address Key 369, care American Florist. Wanted to Exchange Greenhouse glass, pipes and fittings, to construct three houses 26 x 75. Will exchange young evergreens for this material. Address THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Dundee, Illinois Help Wanted Experienced young Isdy 17 to 20yearsold for newly established florist shop. See Mr. Ed. Boyar, Florist Hotel La Salle, Chicago, Illinois Help Wanted Grower to take entire charge of range of three honses. Cut flowers, potting plants, palms. Reply stating experience and salary expected. J. EBB WEIR fi CO. 5th Avenue and 25th Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Selected Boiler Tabes Thoroughly cleaned inside and outside and trimmed. All sizes. First-class condition. Complete stock in New and Second-hand Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Boilers, Etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738-4 6 south Halsted Strf et, l*houe; t-ualevard 93.=i4. CHICAGO §wiiiiimimniiiffiiiiiniiiiwffiiniiiiniRiMiiiiiiiiaii| I OFFICIAL S. A. F. ^ Shipping Labels m R i i I g Actual size or leaf 2=as5K Inohe? g ^ FOR CUT FIOWERS: in two colors ^^ g ^ gummed pii|»er: ^ uur curd, etc., in ^ a black and leaf jidopti-d by the S. A. F. ^ g in red. Prices: Per500.$3.35; per 1000, g ^ $5.00. Samples on request. Elect:'oof 0 ^ leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. p I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. B 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO p mmmmmm^^mmmmmmwmmkws^. WANTED HELPERS IN ROSE HOUSES Steady position with good pay. A. F. AMLING CO., Maywood, 111. QIBBIQIBiBeiQIiaieilQIEaiBeetBQIQIQBQeeeiEaeiBBIQIBIQIBeeiQIQaiEiBOilBIBBBBBIEDIQBeiESlQ^Q m IVlany Idle Greenhouses Are starting up again. Stock to fill these houses is needed now. Those having surpluses should offer them in Our Advertising Columns. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO glHllMlHllHl>iiHi|gwiiHiiHiig|iawiig||g||g|«ti iiMlllliiiit riijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiliiiiiiiiiiiiriliiiiiilijiiiriii i ijii iiiiiiiiiiiiHiiniiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiinijiiiiiiiDiiiinniiniiuimiiiiiiiiii'iiiiii'- NOE 6l SAMPSON SS-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK FOR THE EASTER TRADE Offers American Beauty Roses of the finest quality, and other leading varieties of Roses. Columbia, Ophelia Supreme, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Hoosier Beauty, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Ophelia, Double White Killarney and the other Killarneys. Carnations, Asparagus, Smilax and a variety of other stock. Strict attention to all orders. [ Fresh stock every day. "' """ tllltilllllll (II iMIIHH tllllllll IlinilUIIU Illllll Mention the A mirieaH Florist when writing into his machine causing ,a complete wreck. He escaped in.iury, but the papers reported that the man running into him is at a local liosv)ital with a broken leg. Art Beyer, with F. C. Weber, and .\l r.umz made a big trip in W. A. liowe's new Heo. April Ci. They went to the Big River to see if W. A. Paiwe's camp is still there. While there they might have looked to see if there are any fish, because they certainly iievci- showed an\ last year. Albert Senger has purchased 20 acres of ground in the county on the Barry road to which he intends to eventually move his greenhouse plant. For the present .season, he is figuring on put- ting up two houses for pot plant grow- i"g- .;, J. W. iliiNA'E.vi'oi.is, Minn. — t'arl I. I.inds- koog, who has been at the same loca- tion for the past 14 years, is en.ioying excellent business, the princii>al dillicul- ty liein.g to secure suHicient stock to meet demands. A force of three people are kept busy with two automobiles making deliveries. His up-to-date store is one of the most commodious in the city. 1919. The American Florist. 603 We Have What You Need 3 plants in a pot. A good investment with the scar- city of palms now prevail- ing. $12.00 per doz. with 3 Flowers The above illustration was taken from a photograph of one of our 5 inch Kentia Belmoreanas with 3 artificial Lily Flowers. This combination will satisfy your customers at Easter, should you not be able to supply them with real Lilies. You will be surprised how natural the plants look. NOtiCe the illustration. These palms are also good as fillers for basket work. You cannot make a mistake so order a good quantity. FOR INIVIEDIATE DELIVERY PANDANUS VEITCHII. 7-inch, 24-incheshigh, each ...$2.50 6-itich, 15-16 inches high, each 1.50 FICUS ELASTICA. 6-inch, ISinches high, each.. .75 ASPLENDIUM NIDUS AVIS. Nest Fern) 6-inch each 1.00 DRACAENA ROTHEANA. 7-inch each 1.50 KENTIA BELMOREANA. 3 in a pot, 6-inch. ...per doz., $12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 3 in a pot, 6-inch ...per doz., $12.00 ANTHERICUM MANDERIANIA. 4/^ -inch pots each,- 50c This stock is exceedingly scarce throughout the country and we advise every- one to protect their supply by placing orders now for immediate delivery. BOSTON FERNS. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 6-inch each, 35c 6-inch each, $0.60 8-inch each, $1.50 7-inch each, 1.00 9-inch each, 2.00 10-inch each, $2.50 $30.00 par 1000 lots. THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CO., 500 at 1000 rate. 745 BUCKINGHAM PLAGE CHICAGO - ILL. L. D. Pbone Graceland 1112 604 The American Florist. April 12, EASTER Be prepared for a record Easter. Have plenty of stock and be assured of having the best quality of Cut Flowers and Plants at the lowest possible prices by sending your order to us. We will have the Largest Supply in New England of Valley, Peas, Roses, American Beauties, Caila and Easter Lilies, Carnations, Violets, Orchids, Marguerites, Snapdragons, Bulbous Stock of all . kinds and all other Seasonable Flowers. Patrick welch. Magnolias, Cycas, Artificial Flowers, Ruscus and a Complete Line of Florists' Supplies. The best quality goods at the same prices extensively advertised on inferior stock. Send us your orders. WELCH BROS. CO. 2*2 """"aii*;'.!?™- "^ss. Patented Metal Corner Lid. II B U L I S Guaranteed Shipping Boxes Ship in Bulis Boxes They are made of corrugated cardboard, with metal corners that fasten like a glove clasp, and hold tight. The boxes come to you knocked down, which saves carrying charges and space. They are easily put together. No glue or tools required. Guaranteed to give satisfaction. Just the thing for shippiug high-class flowers by mail or express. Prices lower than old style inferior boxes. Prepare for the Baster rush by placing your order to-day. J. C. BULIS MFG. CO. 1126 South 12th Street St. Louis, - Mo. All sizes are carried in stock rpccived. Weight Price per 100 per 100 Tour order shipped same day Box- No. L. W. D. 1 l-lxl4x S :; iGxiex fi 18x16x10 20x20x 8 20x20x12 24x24x10 S0x3flx S 23xl2x 5 24x 6x 4 SOX nx 4 32xl0x 5 3 5 t! ,S 11 12 13 14 150 lbs. 170 •■ 2 50 •' 2,'<(l " 370 " 400 ■' 4S0 ■' 170 " 110 " 125 ■' 205 $20.<>0 1U.00 a.i.oo 2T.50 :i:t..%o 37.(H> 42.50 in.oo 14.00 i.-s.oo 2S.00 Box No. Ij. W. D. 15 3Cx Sx e 36x12x10 36x30x S 40x10x10 4Sxl4x 8 50x20x10 60x16x12 20x16x10 26x20x10 30x24x10 16 17 IS 19 20 21 Weight Price per 100 per 100 220 lbs. SS.t.OO 23 24 315 550 310 42 0 B90 665 255 440 525 ;i4.50 47..V) 33.00 ;«s.oo 52.50 sn.cM) 30.00 35.00 41.00 Special Sizes made on short notice. No orders filled for less than 25 of a size- 1' O 1. .St IjOUis. I\o oraers niieci lor less iiiaii -o ui it ait.^- We allow 5 per cent discount when cash accompanies order. Terms to those satisfactorily rated in Dun's or Bradstreet S, 2-10-30 net. .SIIII'PED DAY OltDBR IS KECEIVED 1919. The American Florist. 605 PROMPT PAYMENT OF BILLS PROMPT PAYMENT comprehends the readiness to pay bills when due. To pay unhesitatingly — full value in dollars and cents for past values received. It establishes what is termed CREDIT confidence. ARE YOU GOING TO FORTIFY AND MAINTAIN THIS CREDIT CONFIDENCE ? If some one has relied upon this CREDIT confidence — grant- ing you credit on a thirty day open account — it means that this some one has temporarily acted as your banker. You wouldn't permit your credit to become impaired at your bank by "slow pay" — for the same reason you should meet your floral and supply bills as promptly as you meet your obligations at your bank. It makes no difference what your credit rating has been, this does not guarantee future action. The present question is DO YOU NOW PAY YOUR BILLS PROMPTLY ? You can maintain your credit standing — only by the PROMPT PAYMENT OF YOUR BILLS. S. A. F. & 0. H. Credit and Collection Committee 606 The American Florist. April 12, BASKETS Two Numbers Especially Adapted For Tour Easter Hequirements. No. 55. NEST OF 3 PLANT BASKETS. Sultal)le for 6, 6 and 7 infh standard pots. Height of liaridle, 22. 24 and 26 indies. This nest is made of split willow sind is very serviceable. Price, per nest, finished without liner, $2.75. THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. No. 44. PLANT BASKET. Made u( i\:a reed with strong haurtle. Keii^lit ovwr all, 22 inches. Depth of body, 7 inches. Suitaijle for 5 or H ini'ti standard pot. Price, finished without liner, $1.00 each. Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies THE AFFAIR ACROSS THE WATER BUY EASTER SUPPLIES NOW. Before the armistice was signed and during the greater part of the war, we, like other manufacturers, were handicapped in every way. At that time we thought it advisable to publish the following poem: YOUR BACK ORDERS Keep youi' tPinpor, gontle sir, Writes tbo Mami-facturer: TliougU your goods are over-due For a weelv, or maybe two, We c'au't help it; please don't swear; Labor's scarce, and Needles rare; L'lHi't ?:et wy\", ciiu't get dyes; Tbese are facts, we tell no lies. Harry's drafted, so is Bill; AU oTir work is now up hill ; Su your orders, we're afraid. May hv still a bit delayed; Stil! you'll get them, don't get vexed. Maybe this week, maybe iiext; Keep an hoping, don't say die; Ykii will get them, bye and bye. BUT IT IS DIFFERENT NOW Now, Mr. Florist, with peace hovering over the entire world, and with more gladness in our hearts, we are in a decidedly different position to serve you. Have you ever asked yourself the riuestiou, why some men in business are very successful and why others are not? Success is not at all a matter of luck. THE BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO. has built up a most successful Florist Supply House without depending in the slightest way upon LUCK. HOW DID WE ACHIEVE IT? 1st. We have treated our customers with the utmost regard and respect, regardless of whether they bought one dollar's worth or one hundred dollar's worth. 2nd. Any complaint ever made to us is conscientiously and faithfully taken care of, and always to the satisfaction of the customer. THE BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO. is positively headquarters for all MEMORIAL DAY GOODS and SUPPLIES, such as Cut Flowers, Cycas, Baskets, Magnolia Wreaths, Sprays, Wax Designs, Wax Flowers, Wire Frames, Manila Boxes and all other supplies. We have added one department after another until today we are in a position to serve you with the best there is in CUT FLOWERS and EVERGREENS, such as RoseS, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Jonquils. Hyacinths, Tulips, Violets, Ferns, Galax, Boxwood, Leucothoe Sprays, Smllax, Laurel, Etc. We can assure yon that our prices are the lowest, and if you ever feel that we have overcharged you, even long alter yon have purchased the goods, we will ad,iust matters promptly. We are in business to stay in it, and no reputable concern can afford to make any remarks unless it is done in the best of faith and sincerity. We kindly ask those florists who have not dealt with us to give us a trial. If yon are in Boston, come in to see us, drop us aline or ring us up at our expense. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY COMPANY Wholesale Florists. Dealers In Cut Flowers and Evergreens. Manufacturers, Exporters and Importers, Preservers of Cycas and Natural Foliage. Office, Salesrooms, Shipping Dept.: rhoms m,!,, 2.-,7i :t52n. Factory and Laboratories: 347-357 Cambridge Street 15 Otis St.and 96 Arch St. BOSTON, MASS. Kindly address all correspondence to our main office, 16 Otis Street. The American Florist. 607 Ttie Best Easter St^ipply of Klowers IT stands to reason that we can serve you best, for we have the largest modern plant in the world conducted along the most scientific lines, producing at all times the highest quality stock possible. Successful Retail Florists everywhere find it a pleasure to supply their customers with the best in all seasonable Flowers, "Poehlmann's Supreme Quality Stock." Easter Price List sent upon request Poehlmann Bros. Co. 62-74 East Randolph Street Chicago, U. S. A. Tbirly-four years delivering Quality and Service at Fair Prices. 608 The American Florist. April 12, Easter Flowers Buy Direct From the Grower Russell, Hoosier Beauty, Brillianis, Ophelia, White Killarney and American Beauties. Our Russells are the finest for quality of any in the country. The flowers are away ahead of American Beauty at this time of year. Prices, $1.00 to $i.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. Ophelia, Hoosier, Sunburst, White Killarney. Fancy Carnations All our own growth, guaranteed fresh cut and packed to arrive in good condition. EASTER PRICE LIST RUSSELL $8.00 to $36.00 per 100, according to length of stems. HOOSIER and OPHELIA Lrong $15.00 to $18.00 per 100 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 per 100 Good short 6.00 per 100 WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST Long $12.00 to $16 00 per 100 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 per 100 Short 6.00 per 100 ROSES-OUR SELECTION. In lots of 200 or more $6.00 per 100 Other Flowers at market prices. We call special attention to our Ferns, which are the best Massachusetts stock. Extra large. Price, $4.60 to $5.00 per 1000 Asparagus, according to length of stem, per ICO, $2.0C to $3.00. Bronze Galax, per 1000, $1.50 In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. notice: — We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. 91. until 5 P. M. BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAL 1457. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, III., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chlcagfo. MANY 0IIDE1!.S »(X)KED FOR EASIER. Many orders have already been booked for Easter, and from present indication.s, stock in all lines should clean up early at the advertised quo- tations, and possibly higher, if the weather is at all favorable. Pot lilies vs'ill be exceedingly scarce as mentioned before, and what few are being offered, are being sold for 3.5 to 50 cents per flower and are cleaning -up rapidly at that figure. Cut lilie.s are being- sold at prices ranging from 27) cents to 3.J cents per flower, and will be scarce be- fore the rush is over, notwithstanding the fact that some eastern stock is ex- pected here for this occasion. Some of the lily growers in this district report that Iheir crops are about done, and while three or four have a fairly good supi)ly compared to former years, it is almost a certainty that the receipts of local grown stock will not be anywhere near etiunl to the demand. Several of the out-of-town wholesale florists are depending upon this mnrkct for their supply, which has already been con- tracted for. so there is no plausible reason why lilies are not worth the price this season and why there should We Have Increased Our Space and Will Have Plenty of Choice Stock For Easter ORDER EARLY. THERE IS ONLY ONE RISHT PRICE. Choice Greens Always a Specialty. SUPPLIES YOU NEED. Crepe Paper, Mats, Corsage Shields, Fancy Pins, Magnolia Leaves, Cycas Leaves, Threads, Twines, Boxes, Etc. ^Chicago III. T^«-a\c\a \x\ SvxppXvts fl^54^^$$fl<^$55554^^$$$5^$5^^5^i55^5i5:5!5:5!5!5!5=5:5!ft555!S^ MfiUion tlic Anitritan Florist when writinn 1919. The American Florist. 609 Big Supply of ^S/SiS^S/V^rfN/>rfS/N/S/«VSrfS/s/s/S/^^^,^VS/S^'^S^V^/Nrvhen ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago marlset at the prices auoted. Buy Direct from tlie' Grower. MRS. CHAs. RUSSELL Specials • $25.00 Select 20.00 Medium $12.00 to 15.00 Short ■ 6.00 to 10.00 RICHMOND Per 100 .SpeciaLs $12.00 to $15.00 Select 10.00 Medium 8.00 Shorts 5.00 to 6.00 MILADY Per 100 Specials $12.00 to $15.00 Select lO.OU Mediums ?-5? Shorts 500 to 6.00 Killarney f White Killarney. . I P^"" ^'L" , „„ Killarney Brilliant Special $12.00 to $15.00 Sunburst .{Select 10.00 My Maryland Medium ».00 Ophelia I Short 5.00 to Champ Wieland . . ( EASTER PRICE LIST^ Per 100 Subject to Change Without Notice. 6.00 Per 10 ROSES, OUR SELECTION « CarnationN, fancy » 6.00 to Valley 6.00 to Violets 75 to Sweet Peas 1-50 to Smilax per doz, strings Adiantum AKparagns. per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $5.00 Bo.i wood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $2.00 Leucothoe Sprays 5.00 8.00 8.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2,00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO 610 The American- Florist. April 12, s*>/^^ Big Crop of Carnations We have all the standard and best new varieties, and can supply the best grade in quantity for Easter at the most reasonable prices. Best Red, White and Pink obtainable in the Chicago Market, so order from us. LARGE SUPPLY OF ROSES rxceptioually Fine Russell. Richmond, Killarney Brilliant, White Killarney, Fink Killarney, Sunburst and Ophelia. EASTER PRICE LIST— S?&VS„t. Louis, Mo., is now witli Man- gel, the Palmer House Florist. 1919. The American Florist. 611 I5E O^ES Will buy their Easter Cut Flowers from Us EVERYTHING IN GOOD SUPPLY Beauties, Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Jonquils, Calendulas, Tulips, Pansies, Carnations, Callas, Snapdragons, Violets, Daisies, Forget-me- nots, Gypsophila, Pussy i^iliows, Greens, Etc. ^ If .X3?W-ha.s=beeiv with the colors as Meld clerk at an eastern ppint of embarkation, -was released from service this week, and will again c^il on his old customers. , George R. Scott, who has been a fa- rniliar fig:ure in the local market for many years, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his wife, whose death occurred last week. Sergeant R. D. Gottry, HHst Depot Birigade, 1st Gompany, of The Florist office staff before enlistment, returned froni France this week and expects his discharge shortly. I The Daily News is liberally advertis- irjg th.at its Washington bureau selects from the United Stt'tes garden propa- ganda such bulletins as its readers may request. , Philip J. Schupp is confident that the Easter demand will be heavy this year, judging- from the many early orders booked at J. A. Budlong's store. , Wietor Rios. shipped out over :i truck load of young- rose stock and carn.a- tiuis. Mo., were here this week on business. H X. Rruns :ind v.ife are aboui .-igiiin afler being on the sick list with the Spanish iniliienza. F. Wo.itkiewicz. "Old Waterloo courl. lost considerable glass diii-ing the hail- storm. April fi. i-tobeit Newcomb, Paul Klingsporn and C. L. Sherer, visited at Milwaukee. Wis., April (!. E. C. Amling- and family are expected home from California this week. Fritz Bahr and family have been quarantined with the mumps. A. T. Pyfer is serving on the jury in the circuit court tills week. John Muir is back from a Ijusiness trip to Philadelphia, Pa. Oscar Le^stner "left this week on a businf ss trip to Japan. Frank Ayres is no longer identified Avith Archie Spencer. Visitors : Henry Kusik. Kansas City. Mo.: Miss Hayden. with Samuel Murray. Kansas ,Oity. Mo. Cincinnati. SUPPLY (LEANS UP WELL. The demand for stock is good and is taking up practically -all receipts in the market There was a surplus dur- ing- the early part of the week, but this was cleaned' up by Saturday.' The supply is about the same as it was at -the last writhi?-.- -.ShipiMiig bustness is good. There is a heavy call for Raster supplies. The cut of roses is lair and about equal to present needs. The carnation cut is fair. Sweet peas are plentiful and are proving- good properly, although the prices have shaded some- what. Easter lilies are selling- well. The same is true of callas and rubrums. Bulbous stock offered includes daffo- dils, jonquils, -tiilips and freesias. Otlier Vifferingis - arc snapdragons, pansies. .slock.s, mingonette. calendulas, forget- me-nots and wallflowers. '■-'■■ • ■■ ivoTES. ';-''•- '^Z ".'■■■■'/ ' L. H. Kyik furnished the carnations to the Rotary Cluli that the latter used to shower the bo.Ns of the i;i(ith Field Artillery and 1 12th M. P. as they passed in review April 4.- ...... ... Geo. F. Fern arranged -the- decora- tions lor tlie triumphal arch and court -Of honor for the heroes from this city, who have just returned from overseas. The regular meeting of the florists' society will be held at H. AV. Sheppard's place, April 14. Ed Ffies passed away at his home at Ft. Thomas. April 7. Visitors: C. P. Brunner. .Siiringtipld. O., and W. G. :\Iatthews, Davlon, o. TT. Clevkl.vni), O. — Herman P. Knoble has been appointed to administei: the es- tate of the late Frank A. Friedley. Brantfokii. Ont. — F. C. Ginn has opened -a flower shop here tinder the name of The Ro.sery, with Miss M. Young in -.charBe. On'AWA, Ont.— The gardeners' and ilorists" club has elected the foliowiiig oflicers for the ensuing year: C. Cr.-iig, president; ,Tames McKee. vice-presi- dent; A. V. Main, secretary-treasurer; E. T. M.epstead. honorary vice-preside, it. Z N E„ A H N 30 E. Randolph CHICAGO St. Itons Distnnce Phones (Central 3283 ) Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL Wliite Killarney Pink Killarney Milady Sunhurst Killarne,y Brilliant Ward Ophelia MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Bninner SWEET PEAS The same famous fancy stock that M;ave you such splendid sat- isfaction in former years. Yon tvill make no mistake by order- ins- Iiicre. LILIES. < ■hi<*auo I lily he:tdn<|iiils i'uli|is Darwin Tulips Sweet -Vllysuni Pussy Willows GREENS. Pluniosus Sprengeri (iaiax, bronze Gala.v, green Ferns .-Vdiantnni .Smilax Mexican Ivy Tloxwood Ijeucothoe fr'-^s.s.-.'-^'-s.t.s.t.^.-T.T.s.s.'t.^s.s^giH 1919. The American Florist. 613 ^^<^s^<<■<^<^^<^^.U'i " Hoosier Beauty 6.00(g.' 25. (Kl •' Killarney Brilliant 5.00® 20.0U " Klllarney 5.00® 15.IKI White Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Richmond 5.00® 15.00 " Prince de Bulgarie 5.00® 15.0<) My Maryland 5.00® 15.00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 5. Cattleyas, per doz 6.00@ 7.B0 Daisies 1.60® 2.00 Lilies 25.00® 35.00 Valley 8.00 Callas 25.00 Snect Peas 2.00® 4.IJ0 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Snapdragon, per doz l.SO® 2.00 Mignonette 8.00 Freesla 4.00® 6.00 iris, per doz 2.00® 2.50 .Tonquils 4.00® 6.0O Tulips 6.00® 10.00 Perns per 1,000 $5.00 Galai " »1.60Q 2.00 Lcncothoe 1.00® 1-2S Mexican Iry.per lOOO 6.00® 6.00 Plumosns Strings. each, 80® 75 Smllax per doz., 2.60@3.00 Sprengerl, Plumosas Sprays. . . 3.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case, 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on ttiis 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 growing, propagating [storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable 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 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. *^CH1CAG0^ FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 N. Wabasti Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 The Foremost Wholesale House of ^CHICAGO^ Mention the American Florist when writino 616 The American Florist. April 12, 3500 MARYLAND ROSE PLANTS Out of 2':.> inch pots, ready for immediate delivery. We can also furnish Double White Killamey, Pink Killarney and Ophelia. 2000 Keystone Snapdragon Plants, ready for delivery now, $45.00 per 1000. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. SUl'l-LY ANU UE.MAiNU llOTH WKAKKN. Owing: to the dull, cold weather; theie was a great shortage in the supply which, however, was not much of a handicap as the demand also fell off. there appearing- to be but little doing: outside of the ever existing call for "designs of sympathy." Carnations are off crop; growers report they are not likely to come in full again until after Easter, which will make them scarce for the holiday. Except for a few late liouses, sweet peas will also be scarce for Easter, as a great pro- portion of the stock now coming in is second grade, with short stems. The rose is the quantity stock, there being a plentiful supply in all varieties, par- ticularly the Klllarneys. which go at buyer's prices. American Beauties are shortening up, or it is said there is to be a scarcity at Easter. This may lie fact, or pure fancy to send prices sky- ing. Long stemmed Hadleys are a feature. These specials are wonderful flowers. Ophelia is now so deep in color as to look like another variety. It is astonishing- to see the vigor of the two-year cold storage lilies as shown by the higher grades of the stock no-«' coming in. Many of the flowers are as g-ood as those of a year ago, some with stems 2-1 inches in length. All first grades bring $2.5 per hundred. Callas are very abundant, but all good stock finds buyers at prices little below^ the record figures of the winter. Cattleyas are good items. Schroederse are going out. and Mossia- will soon have the maj'ket almost to itself. Violets are still in evidence, but all local stock is getting very small and will be out be- fore Easter. April 7. — The balmy, spring weather of the pa'Et few days brought in a very good supply in all lines, particularly roses. Carnations and sweet peas ap- pear .scarce and sold up well at last week's prices. One of the dealers said : "The market this morning is in good condition — a fair supply and a good, healthy demand." NOTES. A wholesaler, commenting on the Easter supply of cut flowers, said they would be able to handle all the stock they were likely to get. He felt that, with the exception of roses, everything else would be on the short side. Car- nations were reputed off crop. Sweet peas, always plentiful for an early Eas- ter, ran short stemmed two to three weeks later. There would be no daffo- dils, little other bulbous stock and very few, if any, violets. Lily of the valley which was always a quantity stock at Easter will be almost negligible. Easter lilies will be scarce and callas would have to take their place as far as they will go. Snapdragons, larkspurs and calendulas should be fairly plentiful. In orchids. MossiiP will about monopolize the market imd should bring goocl prices. Under these conditions, all prices were sure to rule higher. The trade evidently expects a good Easter, there being largo advance orders for cut llowers. John Kuhn, of Olney, one of the suc- cessful growers, finds the calceolarias make good pot plants. He grows both the hybrid and shrubby types and does them -well. Callas in pots, half Special Wax Carnations ( white or piuk .) 300 to :i bos, for $3..50 Water Proof Crepe Paper (For making Pot Covers, etc.) All colors. Per dozen rolls J4 50 Paper Flower Pols These Pots an- nested auil [incked incases of 1000 each. 2j4.inch, per 1000 13.50 S!^-ine|], per 1000 4.i)U :i -ioch, per 1000 6.00 :!Vo illi-h, per lOOJ S.'S (Sami>Ie Free) Get Our Complete List of Other Supplies. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO., ,32o^''nrstsf!°LS!i'fs.Mo. '\*WW>^./>rfS/s/s^s/Vs/s/N/s/W^Vs/V*/'^W" Roses, Violets, Carnations, Easter Lilies. All Seasonable Flowers. This to the exclusive shop, only one block from Elxpress Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. '^''"'^''*^^f^^y^''^*''^^t^"''''''^''^^^^^'''*^^^^^^'*'^t'*'^^"'' VlioMe Rower MM'KeU Buffalo, April 9. Per 100 Hoses, Beauty, Special Faucy Extra 1st '* Killarney My Maryland '* .Sunburst -Ward " Ophelia Rt]8sell '* Shawyer Lilies Cattleyas Oarnntions Sweet Peas Asparagus Sprengerl, .35@z,50 Violets Mignonette Ferns per 1,000. 5.00 Calendulas Freesias Paper Whites Calla.s Romans (Golden Spur Victoria Sniilax G.OO® G.00@ 6.01) Sil 5.00® O.ODSlI 6.00® 6.00® 15.000 60.00® 3.00 fS! .75® 3.00® 3.00® 2.00® iri.(X)(ii 4.00® .'(.OOfrr 5.00® 60.00 40.00 30.00 15.00 12.00 15.00 12,00 8.00 12.00 13.01) 12.00 20.00 75.00 6.00 2.00 1,2.-1 O.on 6.1 Ki 5.00 .'i.on 30.(X> 6.00 G.OO B.no •J3.0II Boston, April 9. Per 100 Hoses, Beauty 20.00®60.00 Killarney Queen 4.00® 6.00 White and Pink Killarney 8.00®12.00 Double White Killarney. 6.00®12.00 Killarney Brilliant 4.00® 8.00 Hadley 6.00@12.00 Mock 2.00® 8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 2.00® 8.00 " Taft 2,00® 8.00 Milady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and Hllllngdon 2.00@10.00 My Maryland 2.00@12.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Raster Lilies ]2.00®2f5.00 Valley 6.00®10.00 Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, April 9. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4,00@16.00 Mrs. Chas, Russell 6.fl0®20.0l) Ophelia 6,00@20.00 Richmond e.00@15.00 Sunburst 8.00® 15.00 Shawver 6.0O@2O.0O Columbia 12.00@40.00 I.ilium Giganteum 15.00®25.00 Covuatlons 4,011® 8.00 Callas 12.50®15.00 Calendulas 4.00® B.OO Easter Lilies 16.00®2O.0O Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.0O Tulips 4.00® 8,00 Paffodlla 5.00® 6.00 Iris Ttngitann ]2,iX)®15.00 .Tonquils 4.00® fi.OO Snapdrauona B.00@10.00 VIolKtr, 1.00® 2.00 Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltlet In Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phlla., Pa. BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Carnations. Always liigh grade Easter Liilles 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Amencan Florist when writing Pittsburgh Gut Flower Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers of Quality Flowers. 1919. The American Florist. 617 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens 0. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Fa. IJlunged in >oil in raised l.mls. havf been lound bettei tliis year tlian ever belore. They have flowered continu- ously during' the entire winter. A bench of Azore lilies are a picture. Like every otlier grower, he wishes lie had more of them. An edging of sweet alvEsum along: the side of the carna- tion bench has been found ver5- profit- able. Kdward Reid thoroughly enjoyed a trip to Boston. Mass., the past week. He described the mjarket as well stocked with flowers in all lines. He particularly admired the yellow dais- ies, which were very fine. The chair- man of the national publicity commit- tee was a very busy man. but most hosDitable. He said: "If all retailers hod the push and energy of Henry ■Penn. tie demand for flowers would sotn lax all branches of the business to supply it, and there would be no faidt found with prices. Alfred M. Campbell's mammoth oper- ation in cold storage giganteum lilies at Strafford Farm, is daily inspected by interested growers and dealers. The stock is coming on in splendid shape, the consensus of opinion being: that the quality of the flowers will be good, with fair length of stem, and the great per- centage will be just right for Easter week. A round of the stores shows many of them to be prepared, or fast getting ready for the coming busy week. At Chas. Grakelow's well filled shop, in ad- dition to the always large assortment of baskets, a big invoice of some hun- dreds in various sizes of plant recep- tacles were received in good time for filling for the Easter sales. J. Duetcher, of the Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange, place.' the Double White and Pink Killarnevs in the first division of forcing roses. He finds them always salable at a good price. He thinks plumosus ought to pay. as they never get enough of it. The London Flower Shop will offer choice baskets, in which heather will be cotLspicuous. While they have found stock scarce, enough has been secured to make a very good showing. .Tohn Muir. of Chicago, spent a busy couple of houi-s in this city one day last week. He was whirled out to Harris' in Pennocks' auto to look over their Ea.'^ter rlanls and left later for Boston. J. J . Habermehl's Sons, in their Diamond street greenhouses, are strong on hydrangeas. spiro?as and genistas. They also have a nice lot of well flow- ered Berm^Jda lilies. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. FhoneMaln 1245. P. O. Box 206 444-446 Milwaukee St, .Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of (J^ p^^ KUChll, WHOLESALE FlOrfSt All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florist's" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. WIRE DESIGNS Write for Price List Mention the American Florist when writing Phil.a.uelphi.\, April 9. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 55.00® 60.00 fancy 20.000 35.00 Mrs. Cbas. Russell 15.00® 35.00 Kilhuncv 3.00® 10.00 Hadley ' 10.00® 60.00 Sunburst 6.00® 12.00 Wards 4.00® 10.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 10.00® 35.00 Cainatious 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas cacb $0.50®$0.75 Easter Lilies ■2ii.wi(n 2."i.(iO Callas 15.00® 20.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 12.50 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.5n Smilax .25 Asparagus Strings 50@ .75 Asparagus bunches .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 3.00® 4.00 Violets, single and double 75® 1.00 Sweet Peas 'iiid',' ,1.00 Frcesias 3.00® 5.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 5.00 Tulips 4.00® 5.00 St. Louis, April 9. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 3.00®10.00 Klllarnev 3.00® 8.00 White Killarney 3.00® 8.00 H(WSH-r Beauty 4.lnc. WHOLESALERS 111 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FHONi] im [ FARHAGOT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for adrertislng. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, , Secr.etary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America, Send for illus- trated catalog of GraeDS ud Florists' Supplies. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, Mention the American Florist when v;riting M.C.FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut The Laricesi Sliippei ui BecelTcr ol cm Fkwers A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut •} 3q|| Established 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Conunlsslon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 0 a. m. every morning. 620 The American Florist. ^ April 12, Send Easter Orders for Chicago and Suburbs TO A. LANGE Chicago's Service Florist 'm^ IF^ i^^IS MM Unexcelled Flowers ^i^^^^H Facilities <^ Exclusive Assortment of Easter Novelties Telephone, Telegraph and Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention. A. LANGE, FLORIST 25 E. IVIadison Street, CHICAGO Long Distance Telephone, Central 3777 All Departments. 1919. The American Florist. 621 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Iieading Retailers in the citie* indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. EUitabllshed 18S7 ^^^ JTLORiST^ 745 Buckingham Place. I J. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We have the Best Facilities in the City LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST ITLOWKR STORR. WASHINGTON D. C. CUDCBROSCA #> mm ^ ^^ r^% r^2r^\%, u u d e s' Members of Florists* Telegraph D'elivery. New York. DRAKOS CO. FIX)RISTS 2953. Broadway, opp. Columbia CoBege Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, Get in touch with SHEBOTGM HISCONSn Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /.venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Telephones, LOUIS MICHEL «582-e583 Main. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Censl^rnnients Solicited 18 Willonghy St., BROOKLYN N. Y. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flni«r sele'-tiou of e/iypry ^>iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiitiii(iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiniiiiiiitiiitiiitiiiiii(iii(iiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiniiiii'. I Easter Plants I land Cut Flowers I A Choice Stock = Orders, from other cities promptly filled, i I FLOWER shop! I HARRY P. PAYNE, Prop. | I 1224 F St., N. W. I I WASHINGTON, - - D. C. | ~iiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniin-iiiiiiiiHtiiitiiiniiiiiniittiiiiiiiiiiiliiiillll.^ Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor, Pierrepont TfleTaph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones. 270. 271 Main Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dUet. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Wembers of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery. 622 The American Florist. April 12, DARDS FLOBIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Avenue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, for 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We flu orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph lyelivery. 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. Pittsburgh, Pa. A. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment In America. Dstabllshed 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEfELMlD) EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' T'elecraph Delivery. Send ToleKraph, Telephone or Moil Orders for florist service In tbia vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St.. West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt nnd careful attention. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CIH 21 QQ R-rrka/lTAraYr ^.^ ■ ^ ..«..« l. . We are in center of residential sec 1 OO DrOaaWay, lel. 9414 Schuyler. tion. between 77th and 78th streets. Member of Florists' Xelograph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Aberdeen. S. D. — Milady's Flower Shop. Albaiiy, N, Y.— Eyies. 106 State St. Albany. N. Y. — Daoker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Peun, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago—Briggs Floral Co. Chicago—Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St. Cbicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago. — Ronsley, 17 East Jackson Blvd. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati. O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Biamley & Son. Cleveland, O.— Smith &. Fetters Co. Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews. The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. liodgers. Denver. Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery. Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Dututh Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Ilackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Karrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Jersey City, N. J.— H. G. Weldemann. Kansas Crity, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis. Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow*8. Newark, N. J. — The Rosary Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, I.a. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La, — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York— Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hesslon. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Melandre Bros. New York — Louis C. Pajan. New York. — D. J. Pappas, Inc. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Orchid Florists, 100 W. B7th St. New York- G, E7. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. I'lilladelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. I'lilladelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl'a SV>n8. Philadelphia, Pa. — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Uojinoke, Va. — Fallon. Florist. Uwhester, N. Y.-^. B. Keller Sons. Itnckford, III.— H. W. Buckbee. Suit Lnlte City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. Slieboy»;an, Wis. — J. B. Mattbeweon. Spiingfleld. Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Ixnils, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Ixjuis, Mo. — F. H, Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. — L. L. May & Co. Snn Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. Sun Francisco — Podesta & Bnldocchl. t^«*nttIo. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tncoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. '|\,rontn — Dunlop'a. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. WnshJiiRton, D. C, — Geo. H. Cooke. Wiishlngton, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Wnsliington, D. C— flnde Bros. Washington. D. C. — Geo. C. ShaflTer. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlofield Florist. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenves. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. PHONES: 1501 and 11682 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Toronto, Can. Dunlop's Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guaraute* safe arrival. Flowers EellYertd Anywleie. Plone, 1952 Bedlort HUGO H. JAHN FliORIST 710 Nostrand Avenne Cor. Proapect Place, BROOKIyYN, It. T. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. 11. Grakelow Broad St., at Comberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 nrta avinue Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Pamam St., Omaha, N«b. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York FIor«l (V). 1919. The American Florist. 623 THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue Dl/u 1 Ull 799 Boy Iston Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES, fylaln qq^ l ^^U lyp Telephone Store— ""^ LIWIS HIBi, No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long Island, Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ^^iiimmnintiiiiiimiiiiiiiiHiiiiuniiiniiiiniiiniiiniinDiDiiiiinimiiiiiii^ s Cincinnati , O. i I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street i THE BEST THAT GROWS. p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. 1 Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FliORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 606. Long. Dlst.. Bell ph. 2189. Sfembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Oresnbonses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- fula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Pbones, 527 Special attention to mail and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic DesigTis and Fresh Cut Flowera 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Tacoma, Wash. California Piorists will take care of all telegraphic orders. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. ^ l_ll X-. KCir\ Send your telegraph orders to us for ^" l^rVVJvy delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. Mention the A merican Florist when writing EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Faterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago ud Sob- nrbs to All orders carefuUv filled eajST^J^is""^ under the .uperviBion of S^icAe2^ GEORGE .ISHUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Teiegraph Delivery. 2'Iention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. B3. cor. 72d St. Phone Colnmbns 5468 Branch; S40 TVestchester Are., Bronx Phone: Intervale 4990 Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., N. W. Bliss Louise ^V^ Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3841, 3842. H. G. WEIDEMANN'S FLOWER SHOP 222 Montieello Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. D. J. PAPPAS, Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The right place to buy FLOWERS OF QUALITY Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. HEW YORK Quality: Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists •"•o-] Mi ['''"'*' Uemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ichen writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. T he Park Floral Co. i. L Gnus. PmidaL L P. NEIMAN, SwretUT. ' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when toriting DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883, Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale= Mention the America^i Florist when writing 624 The American Florist. April 12, New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Bnnclu: 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities teotlve our per- gonal attention. Quality q, and -^ pROMPTNeSS % F.T.D. -The — Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 2SO,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass. Flrst-Class 9tock and Service. Usual Discount. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. E. Cor, Taylor and Olive Sts, Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Uember of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, nill IITII U|||y We are the center ot the great UUl-Uin, minili Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery, TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S LiTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Teleffraph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Netrburyport. Mass. Covers .'\11 New Kiiglniid I'olnts CHICAGO ^^-'^ THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. (Ng| Inc.) 849-861 Irving Park Blvd BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. floWtRS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n. C. n. TREY Wlolesali and Ritiil Florist 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WUl flu orders for the West on short noUe* Trade discounts. First-claat itook. New York. Orchid Florists, inc. FLOWERS FOR MAj OCCASIONS John Changiiris, President 100 West 57th Street Corner Sixth Ave., Telephone Circle 643 3343 W. MADISON ST„ CHICAGO Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. W'^liolesnle and Itetall Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Orders *vlll be care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholosalo mid Rptnll norlsts of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W* Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to teleerrapb orders in Cbicago aod vicinity. One of our stores is located in tbe heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district. NEWARK, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. New York. Estabiub«j i8« David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orderi By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1562-1653 Columbus Kansas City, Mo. FL ORIS T I Established over 20 years. N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andevaoniervice means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries in BnffalO,loekport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliv small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverj- Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO AIJ.'EICD HANNAH .t SONS will All your or- il.iB for Iieslgiis and Cut Flowers In MIcblgSB. 1919. The American Florist. 625 Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway .•.V.FLOWERS.V.-. 522 SO. mCHlGAN BLVD.. Andiloriimi Aiun. CHICAGO CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. 132 N. State St.. CHICAGO, ILL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American FJorist when writing Boston, Mass. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing ABERDEEN, S. D. Miladys Flower Shop QUALITY FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS MRS. FAGG WILLIAMS, Proprietress Member of Florists' Telerraph Delivery, CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' TeleBraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa, Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Meyition the Aynerican Florist when writing riiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiriiniiiiiiiiiitiiniiiiiit ii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiri Worcester, Mass. We will be willing to fill orders for Easter for any F. T. D. Florist. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. MiiiiiiiiitiiniiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiHiiriiiiiiiiiiJiiT Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^1-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. ■iiiaiaiiiiiiniHiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiuiiBiiiBiiiiiiiBiimiiiwiniiwtiiiiiBiivtniitBiaiiii I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE j I morlst i I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | uimiwiliimiwmiaiiBirimniiiuniiiiiianinmiamBiaiiil La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders for flowers for de- livery In this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellveiy, Mention the American Florist when writing nAl^^^y Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Delircriu lo any lovni or citf Telephone withio 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLJEEP" greSuses Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-tlieMinute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Aveirae Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ^ Ifte Florist E.MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing 626 The American Florist. April 1:. ff= I The Seed Trade h American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore. Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland. O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held at Chicago, June 24-26, 1919. The price of bags at Chicago April !>. is .*52 •.^OUXTI li trude ea.st and west ha.s been hea-vy. this \veeJc. ■ - O.MON Skts in the Chicago district ai'e selling' at (iO cents to 75 cents per bushel. AccobiiiMj to the head of a leading agricultural machinery company, for- eign ordei's ;ire pouring into the Amer- ican market. Makitowoc, AVis. — Cornelius Madson, secretary of the M. G. Madson Seed Co. since its incorporation 20 yeais ago, died March 22. GiiA.ss Skeij. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Boai"d of Trade April !t weie as follows: Timotliy. .'f.'^.lK* to •lilO.oO per 1«H' pounds. The Western Seedsmen's Association will hold its annual meeting at the Baltimore hotel. Kansas City, Mo., April 12 at !):30 a. m. San Fraxci.«co, C.^uf. — C. C. Morse & Co. report an unusually heavy plant trade. The- call for fruit trees has about cleaned up this stock. A. H. GOODWI>-, of the W. W. Bar- nard Co., Chicago, is of the opinion that the peak of the counter trade for this season has passed earlier than usual. LoULSVitLE, KY.— The Louisville Seed Co. has leased a commodious btiilding at Lytle and Fifteenth streets, and will remtive its offices and stock to that location in the itear .future. BVANsviLLB, IND. — The Dave Peck Seed Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of .SIOO.IXM. The direct- ors ar^ David E. Peck, James C. John- son and brville W. McGinnis. New York. — The Wanalnaker store is running big advertisements of seeds and garden tools in the daily papers, with elaborate cultural talk of the Wanamaker brand, good propaganda. A. Hendeuson & Co., Chicago, now Inoa.tpd in tn*^ fnrn-ipr VV^'intprson store. 16(> N. Wabash avenue, made a con- siderable suburban distribution of their catalogues by boys and trucks this sea- son and say it pays. Vlsited CilicAtJO : A. J. Brown, of the A. J. Brown .Seed Co., Grand Rap- i(Js, Mich.; Fred. H. Bateman, of the Bateman Manufacturing Co., Grenloch, N. J.; C. O. W^ilcox, representing Wood, Stubbs & Co., L.ouisville, Ky. BuKLAi' buyers are now evincing some interest in the market because values are only about one-third of the 'ist during the fall of liUS, and imdoubt- edly approximate the normal basis more closely than any other fabrics. Toledo, O. — The clover market closed steady April 7, at .foO.OO, registering a drop of .$1.2.5 during the previous seven days. April was quoted at .l;2."i.."() and October at .$17..S(>. Timothy w.is steady, cash being offered at ,$5.05, April $5.15, May $5.12% and September .$5.T0. A. Mli.LEi!, of the American Bulb Co.. Chicago, is makin.g preparations for a. trip to Japan. England is reported to have raised tlu- quarantine against Dutth hyacinths and early tulips. N.\suviLi.E, Ten.n'. — The Hudmon Seed Co., which has opened a store at )'.Ui Third avenue, announces it will en- ter the mail order business in 1920. Fiti.E.siAS in California have been baiily damaged by frost, those on low land being hurt by too much water. The present outlook is for a small crop. Catalogue Mailing Troubles. Referring to this mattei- on which communications from J. Bolgiano iV; Son. Baltimore, Md.. and Secretary Kendel of the American Seed Trade As.sociation appeared in previous is- sues, Curtis Nye Smith writes as fol- lows, April 2 ; "It may interest you to have the re- cent decision of A. M. Dockery. ThiiJ Assistant Postmaster General, written to tho writer on this matter. The cir- culai- letter of the post office department of June o, 191S. iiiitiiit!iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiiiiiiniiriiitiiiMiiiiitiiiuiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiniii I THE W. G. pressing! SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclusively of | I Sweet Corn Seed) 7,1111(11111111 Illllllll i'lliilllliil iilli'iiiillltiiMillliillillllitillliiiriii^ Boston Seed Trade. -A.S reported by R. & J. Farquhar & Co., trade is better than it has been foe two years, equaling that of 1910. Inter- est is being manifested in the im-prove- ment of estates, and while compara- ttively little new work will be under- taken, existing' plantings will be fully maintained, and the lapses of the past two years will be made good, with the result that present satisfactory trad« conditions ;;re bound to improve fur- ther. Thos. J. Grey, the veteran seedsman, and wife, left for Dos Angeles, Calif., last week. Mr. Grey is suffering from an internal trouVile and needs the relief afforded by a more even climate. His hosts of friends in the trade wish him speedv recovery. The -4mes Implement & Seed Co. has closed its doors, but the firm continues filling orders already taken. Employes have been notifted their services will termi;;at-? April 12. It is believed the seed department will be continued un- ,ier new management. French Bulbs. Roman hyacinth plantations are gradually diminishing, while the acre- age devoted to Paper White and other narcissi remains the same. The planta- tions have not had the usual care this season and the development of the bulbs will be unfavorably influenced. One French dealer predicts an ad- vance of 10 per cent over last year's prices. The growers' syndicate will establish prices April 20. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. 3Icntioii Ihe American Florist u-hen icriting Mushroom Growing By B. M. Duesar I'l-eseiiliiig accurately the requii-ements for success. 260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price. $1.60. American Florist Co. 440 8. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Bm Grower for the Wholeiale Trade Only. Onion, Lettcci, Cabrot, |AS1 C|n n PABBNir.PAllflLET,CEI,BRT, Endive, SALiirT,NAMI!D AMD MlXBS ■ *a ^ ■ *■ ■■ Gbandltlora and Spknceb Sweet Pea and Sdnflowisb. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 D S H y 1919. The American Florist. &2ri We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all iu cha^e of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and aie producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS ■ of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. ^I^P" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. Ipg JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writinp Imports at New York. The following: horticultural goods were received at the port of New York March ai-April \ : via y. S. L,;i. Lirraine from Havie, France — ] A. Rolker & Sons, 10 cases plants. I McHutchison & Co.. 12 cases plants. ■ Toothers. 17 iwckages and nine cases plant.s. 40 cases seeds. via P. S. Orduna from Liverpool, Kng. — John Scheepors & Co.. one case roses, via S. S. Oaufa from London. Enp. — Weebcr & Don. one sack seeds. . J. A. Sabger & Co.. three bags seeds. Carnenter Seed Co., 11 bags seeds, via S. S. Minnekahda from London — ; Carpenter Seed Co.. 1") cases seeds. To others. 120 liagr. .seeds, via S, S. Mattoppo from London — Wadley & .Smvihe. (58 cases nursery stock. - ■ - - ■ American Seed Co., five bags seeds. J. M. Th.-:rburn & Co.. 65 bags seeds. H. F. Darrow Co.. one bag seeds. .\. J. Ball. 11 bags seeds. lo others. 5'iO bag:.s seeds. live cases fruit trees, one case roses. via S. S. Polldyk, from Rotterdam — P. Ouwerkerk. ir>2 cases roses, etc. Wadley & Smythe, 114 cases plants. To others : 1!>4!> cases. 10.) baskets and l.MK) loose trees and plants. 113 eases bulbs. A. F. F. Catalogfues Received. , Rippley Mfg. Co.. Grafton. 111., spray- ers; D. Hill Nursery Co.. Dundee. 111., evergreens; Lawrance's Greenhouses. Ogdensburg', N. Y., seeds, bulbs and plants: Clarke Sros., Portland. Ore., roses and other plants; Fraser Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y., and St. Louis, Mq., nursery stock in cold storage; • Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.. Paris, France, chr' santhemums. dahlias, can- nns. etc. Seed store men who liave been rushed day and night for the last six weeks uitil they are ready to drop, will, if they have a chance to read the edito- rial in the April Seed World, greatly apiireciate the erudition and practical knowledge shown in advising how to keep seed cleiks busy on rainy days! Oh My! Fqually thoughtful is the timely April suggestion to change old stock on the shelves. What were the boys doing since last December? These rewrites from former issues of trade journals in the undertaking or leather trades will not always fit the horti- cultural line, however much they are spread to fill columns. Ever Been To Our Place ? The easiest thing in the world is to pick up your telephone receiver and give us your order for anything in the way of Seeds or Accessories re- quired by the Greenhouse man and Florist. If yon have never been to our place come and see us if yon can. If not telephone Kildare 3710, and please remember that we are always glad to deliver anywhere in the city. Garden Seed— Flower Seed— Fertilizer— Insecticides Stop In — Write Or Telephone For 1919 Catalog 4013 Milwaukee Ave. (Near Irving Park Blvd.) EVERETTE R. PEACOCK COMPANY CHICAGO WESTERN SEED & IBBIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPFCTAI TIFS • ^^®®*' *"'*"* '"'' ^^"^ ^°''"! Cucumber, Musk and FREMONT, Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. - - - NEBRASKA. 628 The American Florist April 12, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inqoiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 •XEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips JUST RECEIVED Prices on Application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans. Onion Sets, and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as n full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and OBANGE, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cab- bages. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Packets FLOWER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS.. V. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Qna/>iQHiac> Pepper, Eggplant, Tomato, OpeCiaiUes. vine, Seoa and Field Corn, Oorrcspoiuk'nce Solicited. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON I»EDRICKTO\VN, N. J. Mention the American Florist lohen writing BODGER'S NEW GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA. BEFORE PLACING ORDERS -FOR- SWEET PEAS Spencers, Grandifloras, Etc. Asters and Flower Seeds IN GENERAL -WRITE US- Introducers of American Beauty Asters and Dahlia Zinnias Now is the Time to Place Orders for 1919 Flower Seeds. Correspondence solicited. JOHN BODGER & SONS CO. Contract Seed Growers, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA R. o. MS ©irum m CO.. ^WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS>=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST c « X.T ¥-T> A lk.T<^¥C.»-./-« CABLE ADDRESS . "M CG I LL-S EED" /- * ¥ ¥I7/-»D-K.'I A SAN FRANCISCO 5»n fb»nc.bco CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 629 VAUGHAN'S GLADIOLUS Every consideration indicates profitable results from planting GLADIOLUS this spring. Per 1000 America, First $22.00 America, Second size 1 7.00 Augusta, First 20.00 Augusta, Second size. . . . 16.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Second size 40.00 Europa, First 60.00 Per 1000 Wrs. Francis King, First. $18.00 Mrs. Francis King, Second size 16.00 Chicago White, Earliest, First 27.50 Chicago White, Second Size 22.00 Vaughan's Florist Mixed, First Size 16.00 Schwaben, First 40.00 FIRST SIZE 13s inch and up. Including some two inches in diameter and some larger. SECOND SIZE, all first-class bloomers, V^-V inch. In storage for quick forcing. 500 Pips, 1917 crop $l3.oO 1000 Pips, 1917 crop $25.00 500 Pips, 1918 crop 18.00 1000 Pips, 1918 crop 35.00 CHICAGO A Full Line of Seasonable Vegetable and Flower Seeds. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york 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. Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif, Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing THE J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squasli and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writi7ig I. N. SimoD & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mentioti the American Florist when writing MichelPs Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $3.00 | 10.000 seeds S25.00 6O0O seeds 13.75 | 25,000 seeds 56.25 LATHHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $200 | 10,000 seeds J18.50 5000 seeds 9.75 | 25,000 seeds 43.75 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED 1000 seeds J0.75 I 10,000 seeds $5,50 5000 seeds 3.00 I 25.000 seeds 12.50 Spec al prices on larger quanties. ASTER, MICHELL'S IMPROVED SEMPIE'S BRANCHING Tr, Pkt, Oz. White *0.30 H.50 Shell Pink 30 l-5o Rose Pink -30 1.5o Lavender -30 1.50 Purple -30 is" Crimson -30 1.5J Mixed -30 100 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for New Wholesale Price List if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., sis Market St., Piiiiadelphia, Pa. ASTER, EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Tr. Pkt. -- Lavender SO-W Purple -40 Rose Pink -40 Shell Pink 40 White iO Mixed •40 ASTER, CREGO White '40 Rose Pink -40 Purple..- -40 Lavender ■'u Mixed -30 Oz. $3,25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.00 2,00 2,00 2 00 2,00 1.50 BRITISH SEEDS— KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required, lllusiraied Caialogne Free, KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, L.\XGrORT." 830 The American Florist. April 12, Hydrangeas ROOTED CUTTINGS. Read V iitiraediately after Enster. All cut- tinss taken from the best selected wood. French Varieties snd Otaksa. Radiant, Chautrud, Bouquet Rose, Baby Blmbinette, Mme. Moulliere, Otaksa, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. C. U. LIGGIT Office: 325 Bulletin Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, . - PA. Mention the Amei'ican Florist token loriting We have the following plants ready for shipmeni: Coleus in rooted cuttings. Heliotrope in 2i^-iiicb and rooted ciittlugs. Moonvines in 2y2-inch and rooted cuttings. Salvia in 2^-incb and rooted cuttings. Sander and Marguerite Daisies, 2^ -Inch and rooted cuttings. Rose and Ivy Geraniums, 2^-inch and rooted cuttings. Snrengeri, 2i^-inch. 3-ineb and 4-Inch. Begonias. Cbatalalne. 2Vi-incb, 3-inch and 4-incb. I-iiminosa, 2^ -inch and 4 -inch. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, HI. Me^ttion the American Florist tvhen writing Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. I Mention the American Florist when writinp GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. None for sale uow. Orders l_ booked for suiiliiier delivery only. S. A. Nutt, Bnchner, Ricard. Poitevlne. Asparagus Plumosus.— My usual high quality of stock. Deliveries beginning May 1st at 83.50 per 100, S30.0U per 1000. ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when tvritina CHAS. H. TOTH MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum NoTelties My Specialty Mcntioyi the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed New crop, cleaned, lathhouse grown. Now ready to ship. 1000 or more seeds per lOCO, S2.00 500 ' or more seeds " 1.75 10.000 or more seeds " l.iiO Delivered free anvwlierc in the United States or Cainida upon receipt of remittance 25.000 or more seeds. 50,000 or more seeds. per 1000. tl.lO 130 McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York TOMATO SEED Gro\vii for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist ichen writing glllllllllllllllllllllllUlllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllUlllllllllllinillllllllllllllllllll| I Robert Craig Co... | I ^i^ PALMS I I and Novelties In l:'ecor8tlve Plants. g " Market and 49ih S»s.. Philadelphia, Pa, | iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiuuuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiii; Mention the American Florist ivhen writing CARNATIONS F. DQRNER & SONS CO., Lafayette Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Di'et, Carrot, Kndive. I.ettiioe, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited, Mention the Americayi Florist ivhen writing ,^nniiuDiuiniiupiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiii% BURPEE'S SEEDS Philadelphia Wholesale Price List for Flortfltt and Market Gardeners I %iiDiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiniiiiiiiDniiinn# Mention llic Aiiitiiruii I'hui^l ir/jiwi irriliil'l J ',4 in -Vi ill -'14 in. SM in. 2te in. 21/a In. 2Vi in. :)% in. 2Vi in. ay™ in. SPRING STOCK NOW READY Liberal Extras for Early Orders. Per Per Si/.e I'ot 100 1000 2 in. Alyssum. Donhle $ :!.2.'i $30.00 L> iu. Aster Plants. Sep. Colors.. 3.00 2o.no :: ill. Cannas. Kiil and Vellow Kintr Ilnmhert. Mrs. ("niiard. Rosea Gigautea, Firebird, etc. 10.00 100.00 Centaiireas, Dusty Millers 4.00 3.5.00 Chrysanthemums, 28 va- rieties. Early, Medium and Late 3.75 35.00 Coleus, Red and Yellow. 3.25 30.00 Cupheas, rigar Plants S.OO" 25.00 Cyclamens, 8 varieties.... S.OO 7.1. nO 31/s 5. U in. Dracaena Indivlsa,... .?15. $35. 50.01) 2Vi in. Fuchias, 12 varieties 3.50 SO.UO 4 in. Fuchias, 12 varieties 15.00 135.00 'iVi & 4 in. Geraniums, U i c a r d , Poitevlne, Nutt, Mont- mort. etc $15.00 & 20.00 3V. in. Ivy Geraniums. 8 varieties 12.50 100.' '0 214 in. Heliotropes, White, Light & Dark Bine 3.50 30.00 Heliotropes, 3 varieties... 15.00 140.00 Pansies, Asst .■i.25 30.00 Salvias, Bonfire & Spleiidens 6.00 60.00 Stocks, Princess Alice, or Beautv of Nice 3.50 30.00 Verhenas, Fine Plants 3.25 30.00 Vincas. Varieaata 4.00 38.00 Vincas, Variegata 12.50 120.00 Marguerites, White, Yel- low. Mrs. Sanders 4.00 S3.C0 Marguerites, White, Yel- I01V. Mis. .Sanders lo.OO 90.00 2Vi in. Tomato Plants, Any Early Varieties 2.75 25.00 Also abundance of other stock. Mail your orders early. Correspondence solicited. Alonzo J. Bryan AVIiolesale Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Mention tJtf American Florist when writitifi JAMES VICK'S SONS Groners of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get tbe benefit of our 69 years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Om- stocks are very coiuplete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply The W. W. BARNARD CO. 2.<{l-2.'}5 W. Madison St., Clilcago 1919. The American Florist. 631 VWV^^^JVW^^^^XtP^^^^^^MWVJVJWJVW^iPifJWJVJVXM ? . COCOS WEDDELIANA. SEED OF COCOS WEDDELIANA New crop of Cocos Weddeliana Seed has just arrived from Brazil in prime condition. Price $1.00 per 100; 8.00 per 1000. Special price for lots of 10,000 or more. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist iohen meriting Bloomsdale Farm. J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFtJL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 1919 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt & Light Sts,, BALTIMORE, MD. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Rnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. mmuiU, UUIIII. Yokohama Nursery Co., Lid. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Gladioli Bulbs Ready for immediate shipment. WESTERBEEK fi KLYN 25 Beaver Street, NEW YORK CITY Connected with MICHIGAN BULB FARM BENTON HARBOR, MICH. ^^^^^^^TC.tT'iiiiiiniiiiitiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiliiiirtiiHiitiitiiitiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirriiiiirniiiiiiiiiinii', Plant Everlastings \^ They sell well fresh and dried I Trade Pkt. Agrostis Ni'bulosii (Cloud Grass) for winter boniinets $0.25 Acroclinium Roseum. Pink (Everlasting:) .10 Album. White . .10 Roseuni Fl. 1*1. Double pink .10 .\lb'jm Fl. PI. Double white 10 Helichrysum Monstrosura I'M. IM. Double mixed 10 silver liiiU Golden Hall Salmon Queen Fireball RoseCarmine Violet Queen Crimson TCnch of the above .10 Vaughan's Special Mixture .10 Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena). Mixed. Globosa, Red or White, each . Or:inge Rhodanthe. Mixed M;inglesi. Rose ; Maculata. .\lba Kosea Xeranthemum. Double mi.xed . .06 .05 15 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 Oz $1.60 .30 .10 .50 .50 .40 .60 .70 .20 .20 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 .60 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 41-43 Barclay St. NEW YORK 31-33 W. Randolph St. 803 W. Randolph St. Chicago iiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiti! Illllllllinillllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllr. Seasonable Stock 21/2 in. except noted. Per 100 Ageratum, I Hue Star $3.50 Abutilon, Day dawn - 5.00 Calla, Ethiopica, 3-in 20.00 Canna, .Standard sorts, Red and Yellow, 3-in 6.00 Canna, Kin.a; Hnnibert, 3-in 7.00 Daisy, Mrs. Sanders , 4.O0 Daisy, Queen Alexandria — — 4.00 Fuchsia, assorted varieties 4.0O Grevillea Rebus ta 5.00 Heliotrope, Purple, in five varieties 3.50 Weeping Lantana - 4.00 Petunia, Giant Ruffled and Rosy Morn 3.50 Salvia Splendens, Zurich and Redman 3.50 Snapdragon, Keystone. Silver Pink, Garnet, etc 4.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio 632 The American Florist, April 12, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philiidelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand TJjipids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severfince, Louisville, Ky.. Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Rhubarb Show. — An exliibitlon of rhubarb, said to be the first of its Ivind. was lield by the marl although some of the moist-fleshed va- rieties, such as Nancy Hall and Dooley, find a ready sale when the potatoes have been properly stored, graded, and placed on the market in good condition. The southern markets demand a moist-fleshed variety. Nancy Hall ;tnd Porto Rico are the most popular v.a- i-ieties. although Dooley. the Pumpkin (Pumpkin Yam), and others meet with ready sale. Where the potatoes are grown for stock feed, only the heaviest yielding varieties should be considered. The Yellow Strasburg, Red Bermuda, Southern Queen, and White Belmont (White Yam) are especially adapted for this purpose. Of the dry, me.aly potatoes the following varieties are im- portant: Big-Stem Jersey, Yellow Jer- sey, Red Jersey, and Red Carolina. The Triumph and the Gold Skin are medium dry varieties. The principal varieties of the moist-fleshed type are the Nancy Hall. Southern Queen. Pump- kin. Georgia. Porto Rico, and Dooley. These varieties are knoAvn in different sections under various local names. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK Perioo Vinca Variegate, -I in J12 00 Snapdragons, 3^4 in..3colors 4.00 Cinerarias, 3 in., mixed 5.00 Ageratum, 2I4 in, blue 2.50 Ageratum, 3 in., blue 4.00 Calendula, Orange King, 2^ in 3.00 Calendula, Orange King, 3 in 5.00 ROSENDALE GREENHOUSES. Delanson, N Y. Successors to Ernst Harris. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed, TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed, and Field Com on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED '^Market Gardening'' An elementary test book containing 102 pages. 5x7. with 36 illustrations, by F. L.Yeaw, manager of tbe Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Roswell. N.M. Cloth Bound. 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Gise,) France. (ESTABLISHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks ot Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Bed-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. P. DISSEL Rotterdam, Holland SEED DEALER AND GROWER Import and Export Commission Trade. Tel 8045 The Growing of All Garden and Field Seeds in Holland and Other European Countries a Specialty. The sale of the Field and Garden Seed Specialties of American houses given careful attention. Deliveries to All Parts of tlie World. SEEDS OF PRIMIE QUALITY Always the First Consideration * + * + + + + * + + + + + + + + * + + 4> 1919. The American Florist, 633 This "Velvet" Comes in Miglity Handy Yep, collected my Liberty Bond inter- est today. Seems like finding money to clip off the old coupon and shove it in the window like a certified check. That "velvet" will sure come in handy. Some way or another, I never felt so set up and idly rich in my life as I do now, with Liberty Bonds drawing interest regularly. Victory Liberty Loan } I 'm going to sub- scribe all I can. I like this business of being a bond-holder — it's a great feeling. 4 634 The American Florist. April 12^ P The Nursery Trade =i American Association of Nurserymen. ,T. R. Mayhew, Waxahaohie. Tex., Presi- dent- J. F.dward Muoii, Morrisville, Pa.. Vice- President: Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Coii- eress St.. Uoston, Mass., Secretary and Coun- sel. Korty-lour annual convention will l)e held at Chicago in 1919. Rochester, N. Y. — John Dunbar, as- sistant superintendent of parks, is critically ill at the Hahnemann hos- pital, following- an operation. YONKERS, N. Y. — The Yonkers Nur- sery Co. received 3(1.00<> thuja on the S. S. Sloterdyk, having chartered ship space and had the stock come un- packed. Mansfield Depot, Conn. — John R. Houston, founder of the firm of John R. Houston & Sons, a resident here for 20 years and well known to the trade, died March 22, age 73 years. St. LiOtns, Mo. — In compliance with the Arbor day proclamations of Gov- ernor Gardner and Mayor Kiel, thou- sands of trees were planted in this city and throughout the state as memorials to. fallen heroes of the world war. INDIANAPOUS, IND. — The state legis- lature has passed a law allowing a higher levy for park purposes in cities of over 100,000 population, which will make available over $1,000,000 for pur- chases of land and improvements. Small Foreign Shipments. One of the most serious problems of our foreign trade is shipping small parcels. High freight on small ship- ments constitutes a serious obstacle to trade development. A shipper having large bulk freight may include small orders with a bulk shipment, and these small packages, on receipt by con- sigTiee, may then be mailed to various destinations. The shipper without means for such arrangement is at a disadvantage. A partial remedy exists in a wider use of the parcel post. Fruit-Tree Bark Beetle. Winter injured trees, or trees low in vitality from any other cause, are often the object of the attacks of these minia- ture borers, according to Circular No. 87 of the Purdue University agricul- tural experiment station, Lafayette, Ind. They give a tree the appearance of having received a charge of bird shot and hence they are often popularly known as shot-hole borers. The adult is a very small beetle, measuring about one-eighth of an inch in length and dull black in color. Beetles pass the winter as both larvse and pupse beneath the bark, then mature and emerge as adults during April and May. The females then construct a brood chamber in the sapwood along the sides of which they bore fmoU holes where they lay their eggs. The eggs hatch in a few day.s and the small grubs start eating their way from the brood chamber through the sapwood. It is the small whitish larvir, less than one-fourth inch in length, that cause the principal injury and it is this stage the orchiirdist should guard against. Their presence is usually detected by a gummy exudate Issuing from the bark or by the general lack of thriftiness in the tree. It is a safe assumption that only weak and devitalized trees are at- tacked. This weakened condition may have been brought about by winter in- jury, San Jose scale, lack of fertility, sun scald, blister-canker or any otiier conditions that cause the initial decline in a tree's vigor and thriftiness. The attacks of the borers usually follow one of these primary causes. Since the gi'ubs are so small and numerous, it is quite apparent that the only way to combat this pest successfully is to cut HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Eraaea SpeciaBsls UrsMl Crowin in ' Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. For the Best New and Standard out and burn all dead trees and all 1 dead and injured areas. The exposed wounds should then be painted over with a good paint. DAHLIAS * Address Specialists in Specimen Stoci( PEACOCK DAHTiIA FARMS, p. 0. Berlin, N. J, Williamstown Juno., N. T. FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas. Box- nroods. Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Evergreens. Write for Prices COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, blG EURISKA. CALIFORNIA. Mention the Amej-ican Florist when writing VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergli. Hydrangea Panicnlata, Welgelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. „,. PONARD 6 rrn WEST GROVE The CjONES CO 1 a|r 1 " PENNA. Robert Pyle. Pres. UlJ Anl. Winlai, Vkt-Piej. VERBENAS Mammoth mixed, cool grown seedlings ready to pot. $l.fO per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Salvia Bonfire (seedlings), 11.00 per 100, any quantity. Alyssum Double Giant, 2inch, J2.00 per 100. Geraniums, all booked ahead at this time. Tradescantla, Dark Var., from 2-in. pots, 82.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, n. y. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kalns. 342 pages, Illustrated. Price $1.60. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago IBOLIUM "h^V/i^ HARDY PRIVET, l. ibota x ovaiifoimn.) To bo sent out in the Fall ol 1919. More about it later. WO^MON^NURSaTg.?-; introducers of BOX-BARBEHRY HEW HAVEN, CONN. BOXWOODS Extra Selected Stock PYRAMIDS 30 Inches high 36 Inches high 42 Inches high 48 inches high BUSH SHAPED 10-12 Inches high 12 Inches high 18 inches high 24 Inches high 30 inches high 36 Inches high GLOBE SHAPED 15 s 15 inches high 18 X 18 Inches high Prices i For ( Prices Vaughan's Seed Store 4. CHICAGO vaugnanai ^ccu jiur** new york + 1919. The American Florist. 635 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ACHYRANTHES. ACHYRANTHES EMERSONI. Fine 2-Inch. $3.00 per 100: 3-inch. $6.00 per 100, Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls. la. AGERATUMS. Ageratnm, Little Blue Star and White Cap, $3.50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvlUe, Ohio. ALYSSUM. Alyssum. Double Giant. 2-lnch. $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany. N. T. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, IH-Itich. $3.00 per 100: 2%-lnch. $4.00 per 100. Sprengerl, 5-inch, long tops, $20.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesTlUe. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus. Usual high quality stock. Deliveries beginning May 1, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. 50 4-inch Sprengeri. 12c each; 100 3-inch SpreuKerl. $5.0er 3.0O Alice 2.50 Thenanthos 2.50 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist SO East Randolph St.. 1000 $30.00 35.00 35.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 Chicago BELLE WASHBDKN CARNATION PLANTS. 2%-lnch pots. Now ready for shipment $8.00 per 100 Matchless 7.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN, Greenhouses. Store and Office, Hinsdale, 111. 178 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. CARNATIONS Matchless. Out of soil. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, IlUnois Carnations. All high grade stock. F. Domer & Sons Co.. Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED HUM CUTTINGS 100 1000 White Razer $2.25 $20.00 Yellow Razer $2.23 $20.00 Smith's Ideal 2.25 20.00 Golden Queen 2.25 20.00 Buokbee 2.25 20.00 Enguehardt 2.25 20.00 Nagova 2.25 20.00 Yellow Chadwick 3.00 30.00 White Chadwitk 3.00 30.00 POMPONS Golden Climax 2.25 20.00 Lillian Doty 2.25 20.00 Diana 2.25 20.00 Golden Wedding 2.25 20.00 Special JAMES HAMILTON LEWIS— Splendid new pompons from Octo. per 100. $4.00. 'peter REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Out of 2^ -inch pots. Per 100 White Chadwick $ 6. Golden Chadwick S 6. Wm, Turner -S 6, Charles Razer $ 6. Dr. Enguehard $ 6. Helen Frick $ 8. Helen Buct'.ingham $ 6. Diana $ 6. WEILAND-RISCH CO. 154 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. L. D. Phone. Central 879. POMPONS. AN EARLY VARIETY OP DOUBLE) WHITE FLOWERS READY ABOUT OCTOBER IBTH. This Pompon Is the only early white on this market, and has the field to itself. Choice rooted i-uttings. per 100. :f5.00. BASSETT & WASHBURN. Greenhouses. Store and Office, Hinsdale. III. ITS N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Christmas Gold. A golden yellow button that will be in all the markets next Christmas. $2.60 per dozen. $17.50 per 100, $150.00 per 1.000. A. N. Plerson Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemums In all leading varieties. Write for Ust. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. COLEUS. COLEUS. Twenty best bedding varieties, in- cluding Golden Redder. Beckwith Gem. Fire- brand, and ail the other good standard varieties: out of 214-iu. pots. $3,00 per 100. THE RBESBR PLANT CO.. Springfleid. Ohio. COLEOS. Best bedding kinds including Gold- en Bedder and Firebrand, 2-inch. $3.00 per 100. Brilliancy. $5.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCKOfT & SON. Cedar Falls. la. CROTONS. Crotons, all the way from 4-lnch to big tuba; prices range from 50c to $10.00 per plant. Foehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CYCIiAMEN. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS. Transplanted — Ready for 3-inch pots. Blood Red. White with eye. Rose of Marienthal. Day- break. Pure White. Brilliant Red and Light Laveuder. 15% Salmon will be included in each order. 4 to 6 leaves. $6,00 per 100; $55,00 per 1000; 3 to 4 leaves, $4,50 per 100; $40,00 per 1000. PETER PEARSON, 5742 Gunnison Street. Chicago DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS. Best commercial varieties. Syl- via. Lyndhurst. Minnie. McCuiiough. Gen. BuUer. Jack Rose. Wildfire Century. Rose E*ink Cen- tury. Strong field-grown roots. $5 per 100. Min- nie BurgU^. $15 per 100. John Wanamaker, Queen of Hearts. Richmond. Mrs. Wendell Reber, .Mrs. Jos. Lucas. Geisha Century. $10 per 100. This is strong stock: extra value. SPRING LAKE DAHLIA FARM. Spring Lake. N. J. NOT TBH QUANTITY BUT THE QUAUTY. The best cut flower and garden varieties. Get our prices for best quality stock. LYNDHURST FARM. HAMMONTON, N. J. Dahlia Clumps. Peony, decorative, flowering and cactus. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Wester- beek & Klyn, 25 Beaver St.. New York. Dahlias. A flue lot of dahlia plants in the best cut flower sorts ready by April 1. Send for catalogue for list and prices. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Wllllamstowa Jet.. N. J. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Massangeana. 3-lncb, $30.00; 4-liich, $50.00 per 100; 5-lnch. 75c to $1.00; e-lQch. tlj» to $1.60. Dracaena Terminails, 6-incb, 60c to 75c; 6-inch. 75c to $1.00. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Dracaena Indlvisa, heavy, 6-inch specimenB, 75c each; 7-inch specimens, $1.00 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, Ohio. Dracaena Rotheana. 7-inch, each, $1.60. The George Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 636 The American Florist. April 12, ECHEVERIAS. Echeverlas. Strong plants. $3.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar PaUs. la. EVERGREENS. MiUioDs of Arbor Vitae and tree seedlings. Write us. AMERICAN FORESTRY CO., Pembioe. Wis. PERNS. Hardy Ferns — 100 10 Each Adiantum Pedatum, maiden hair. $8.00 $0.90 $0.10 Aspidium Goldiana, golden fern 8.00 .90 .10 Asplenium Thelypt, silver spl.. 8.00 .90 .10 Oneolea Struthioilteris. ostrich.. 8.00 .90 .10 Osmimda Cinna and Clayton. .. 10.00 1.20 .15 Also 6 other varieties. Descriptive illustrated list mailed free. 100 Ferns your selection billed 100 rate. Ludvig Mosbaek. Askov, Minn. Perns. Boston and Roosevelt. 2l4-ln.. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1.000. Whltmanl, Teddy Jr.. Scottl and Verona. $6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1.000. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.. 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. Ferns. Boston, 6 In., 60c; 7-in.. $1.00; 8-In., $1.50- 9-ln.. $2.00; 10-in.. $2.60 each. The George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Fancy Perns, special picked. C. A. Kuchn. 1312 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo. FICUS. Rubbers. 35c. 50c. 75c. $1.00. $1.50. $2.00 each. Poeblmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. GLADIOLUS. Gladiolus. Especially selected for greenboase forcing or planting out for sure summer blooms. American grown. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vanghan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, rooted cuttings. Ready after Easter. Rjidiaut, Chautrud. Bouquet Rose, Baby Bimbinette, Mme. Moulliere, Otaksa. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. C. U. Liggit. 325 Bulletin Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. ICENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana. extra fine Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 3 in a pot. 5in. per doz.. $12.00. The George Witt- bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley pips. Just received. $30.00 per case of 1.000; $15.00 per case of 500. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 63 Barclay St.. New York. Valley Pips for quick forcing. $25.00 per 1.000. Vanghan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. LOBELIAS. ■_ Lobelias. Kathleen Mallard from 2-incb rose pots, ready tor 3-inch. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1.000. Cash. SWABY GREENHOUSES. St. Charles. III. MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves: non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size. $2.00 per carton; in 100-lb. cases. $24.00 per case. Ove Gnatt Co.. La Porte, Ind. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, Ix>ndon. England. Cattleyas. Laellio- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order bo- llctted. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- estabilshed. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. • PANDANXrS. Pandanus Veltchll. 6-in.. 1516 Inches high, each. $1.50; 7-ln.. 24 inches high. each. $2.50. The George Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PANSIES. Pansles. Cool greenhouse grown seedlings, $4 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany. N. Y. PERENNIALS. PERENNIALS. Plant Perennials now for summer flowers. 'Winterson's famous big four;*' 5,000 Larkspur Belladonna Hybrids. 2-year heavy field-grown plants, per 100. $12.00: per 1.000. $100.00. 5.000 Larkspur. Dreer's Gold Medal Hybrids. 2- year heavy field grown plants, per 100. $12.00; per 1.000. $100.00. 20,000 Phlox Giant White Improved Lingard. The best florists' phlox in existence; free from rust. 2 to 3 year heavy field grown plants, per 100. $12.00; per l.OOO. $100.00. lO.OoO Shasta Daisy. King Edward Seventh. The best hardy and largest flowering of them all. 2-year heavy field grown plants, per 100, $8.00; per 1,000. $75.00. 5.000 Colum- bine (Aquilegia). prize strain of long spurred English hybrids. Excellent for cut flowers. 2- vear heavy field grown plants, per 100. $12.00; "per 1,000, $100.00. Ask us about 3Vj-in pot grown perennials for your spring counter sales. E. r. WINTERSON CO. Dealers in Perennial Plants. Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 166 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111. PACHYSANDRA TBRMINALIS. 3M>-inch — Pot Grown $8.00 per 100. $7,1.00 per 1000. AMEJItJCAN BULB CO., 172 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias. Best field grown stock plants. $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. Cash. A. EOKE. 1226 Hag Ave.. Los. Angeles. Calif. ROSES. Pot plants, strong, healthy plants with good roots. 100 1000 2V.-in. Columbia $18.00 $160.00 SV'in. Columbia 22.00 200.00 2-in. Sunburst 13.00 120.00 3V.-in Sunburst 17.00 160.00 2H-ln. Hoosier Beauty.. 13.00 120.00 Bench plants, healthy stock. Killarney Bril- liant. Milady and Sunburst. Full of vigor, $11 per 100, $100 per 1.000. ALBERT F. AMLING COMPANY. Maywood. Illinois. Roses. Two-year-old. field grown. English grown, $15 per 100; $125 per 1.000. White Dorothy Perkins, Silver Moon, Christine Wright. Dr. Van Fleet. Climbing American Beauty. In perfect dormant condition. B. P. WINTERSON CO.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. BENCH ROSE PLANTS White Killarney, per 100. $7.00; per 1000 $60.00. Richmond, per 100. $9.00; per 1000 $80.00. PETER KBINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St. Chicago CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSES. Extra heavy stock fresh from abroad. 50 for $10.00; 100 tor $30.00. Packing free. PETER PEARSON. 5734 Gunnison St., Chicago. Two new roses of which we have a snrplus stock: Rosellnd strong plants. 214-10.. $15 per 100- 3V<.-in., $20 per 100: Silvia, extra heavy plants. 'SVj-in., $20 per 100. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, N. Y. .Bench grown roses. Ready for delivery by April 20 American Beautv. $16; Ophelia and Sunburst $12; Richmond, $10 per 100. \. Hen- derson & Co.. 100 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Rose Columbia. Own root. May dellvei-y. Write tor prices. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. SEEDS. Cabbage seeds. Genuine Imported, very best Danish frrown 1918 crop. Per lb. Copenhagen Market, selected stock $11.60 Dutch Winter or Hollander, selected stock 10.50 Danish Ballhead, selected stock 10. OO Danish Roundhead, selected stock 9.50 Cauliflower seeds. Danish grown. Per oz. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected stock. $2. 00 New Earliest Snowball, selected stock... 2.50 Dry Weather, selected stock 2.50 Danish Perfection, selected stock 2.75 STANDARD SEED COMPANY. Racine, Wifl. Seeds. Mlchell's Aster and Asparagus pin- mosus. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry P. Michell Co. 518 Market St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Seed. Asparagus plumosus Nanus. New crop» cleaned, lath-house grown. For prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers Street, New York Citv. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGIU & Co., wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Everett R. Peacock Co.. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. K'oblnson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Steeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, sqnash. piimpkln, cucumber and watermelon seed and field com on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedea- boro, N. J. Seeds. Aster for florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere lo this issue. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Asparagus, Plumosus Nanns, green- house grown. 4Bc per 100, $3.50 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seed Cyclamen. Finest American grown from the verv best strains. Prices on application. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and numpkln; sweet flint and dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val- ley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters and flower seed In jreneral; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co.. Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato. vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick A Son. contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown. N. J. Seed. Beet, tweet com. bean, onion sets. potnto. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co,, Milford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetables of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge. N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale fleld and garden seels. J. Bolirlano & Son. Light. Pratt and ElUcott Sts., Baltimore, Md, Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohuert. GUroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-236 W. Madison Street. Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, muak and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont. Neb. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 637 SEEDS. Steeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R & M. Godineau, Angers. Prance. Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Ck).. 226-230 W. Kinzle Street. Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet pea. and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All Seasonable yarietles. Stocks are very complete. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W, Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Vegetable, flower and forage. Simon Louis Freres &, Co., Bruyeres le Cbatel, France. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose. Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- Bale only. Kelway. Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carplnterla, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son, 438 Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol. Pa. &weet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk. Ohio. SPHAGNtJM MOSS, SPHAGNUM MOSS. Nice, clean stock. $2.25 per standard sack. E. F. WINTERSON CO. Chicago 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Sfhaguum Moss. 5-bbl. bales. $1.5Q per bale. 5 cents per bale less cash with order. Orders filled promptly: 20 years at same stand. M. L. CRANMER. Mayetta. N. J. Sphagnum Moss. Ten 10 bbl. bales, $29.00. Leaf mould. $1.00 per bag. Cash. JOS. N. PAUL, Box 156, Manahawkin. N. J. VINCAS. VINCA VAR., 50 4-inch at 12c each. Cash, please. Edgar Easterday. Nokomis, 111. MISCEULu'VNEOCS. Greenhouse glass, heavy In thickness, well Battened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices, Okmuljjee Window Glass Co,. Okmulgee, Okla. Seed packets for 1919, All packet sizes and larger bags un to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co,, Fitchburg, Mass, Zenke's Npw Plant Life, A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., 53.00. The Excell Laboratories, 116-117 B, South Water St., Chicago. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cottage Gardens Nurseries. Inc., Eureka, Calif. MISCEMiA NEGUS. Bulls guaranteed shipping boxes. Made of corrugated cardboard, with metal comers thst fasten like a glove clasp and hold tight. For sizes and prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. .1. C. Bulls Mfg. Co., 1126 S, 12th St., St. Ixjtiis, Mo. Little Wonder plant irrigator. Keep your plants watered just right. For further partic- ulars see display advertisement plsewiiere in this issue. The Wonder Pl.iut Irrigator Co., 2544 N, Clark St.. Chicago.^ Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co,, Painesville, O, Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in,, $1.75: 12 in.. $2.25: 14-in., $3.00: 16-in., $4.50. Michi- gan Cut Blower Exchange, 264-66 Eundolph St., Detroit, Mich, Feather flowers: used by many florists for profitable side line. A pre-eminent home flower, DeWITT SISTERS, Grand Blvd., Battle Creek, Mich. Spring stoi^k of ail kinds. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Cyclone and hail insurance. See display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. American Mutual Cyclone and Hall Ins. Co.. Muncie. Ind. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Bnch- binder Bros., Room 731, 11 S, La Salle St., Chicago. Cards for all occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John Henry Co.. Lansing, Mich, Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D, HIU Nur- sery Co,, Box 404, Dundee, 111, Clay's Fertilizer, Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SOX. Stratford, London, England. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on a'^nllcation. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio, Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write ror prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plym- outh Place, Cliicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1.000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St,, Philadelphia, Pa, Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write tor catalogue. Giblln & Co., Utiea, N, Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Dnion Stock Yards. Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F, O, Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co,. Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2,00; 50,000, $8,75, W. J, Cowee, Berlin, N, Y, Greenhouse boilers, Knoeschell Bros. Co,, 452 W. Brie Street, Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co,, Philadelphia, Pa, CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-ln, and 6-ln, chiffon, Joseph Ziska & Sons, 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Zlska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, lU, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We are the largest florist supply house in the east. Send for price list. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO.. 15 Otis St., Boston. Mass^ Everything the best In florists' supplies, H. Bayersdorfer & Co,. 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Everything in florist supplies and staples. 'The McCnlliim Co., 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Pa, Florists' supplies of all kinds, Keed & Keller. 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A, Dietsch Co,, 2642 Sheflield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request, John C, Monlnger Co,, 908 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior In construction, durable and Inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S, Spauldlng Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chicago, Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. everything In lumber, Adam SchlUo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St,, Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lumber Co.. Lockland, Ohio. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It wBl pay vou to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouses of every description. Write for plans and estimate. American Greenhouse Mfg, Co., Masonic Temple, Chicago. Sash operators and Teenhonse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co,, Richmond, Ind, POTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2y4-in.. $5.53: 2%-ln.. $6.50: 3-ln , $8.45: 3%ln.. $10.40; 4ln.. $13.00 per 1^0; less 25 per cent. No charge for packing. 'THB GEO, WITTBOLD CO,, 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Paper flower pots. For sizes and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue, George H. Augermueller Co., 1320 Pine St„ St. Louis, Mo. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen In a modem plant. Write for prices, Kahler Pottery Co,, Omaha, Neb. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Petera & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesvllle, O, Ked Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St,, Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A, H. Hews & Co., Inc.. Cambridge, Mass, INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal, PunglaB. $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal, Vermlne, $1 per qt,; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co.. Madison, N. J, Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg, Co., St, Louis, If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write lis About It. 638 The American Florist, April 12, The Boiler of Unequalled Fuel Economy Kroeschell Boilers, the best by test since 1879. Forty years' experience. THE QUALITY PLACE OF BOSTON Begarding the Kroeschell, it is the best we have ever had and satisfactory beyond our expectations. It heats up especially quick and has saved us considerably already in the price of fuel. When we are in need of another boiler we will give the Kroeschell' the first consideration. No Masonry- No Tubes TUBELESS BOILER (Signed) WM. W. EDGAR CO., WAVERLEY. MASS. Kroeschell Bros. Go. 452 W. Erie St., ) CHICAGO. When You Buy-Get a Kroeschell 3,016,286 sq. ft. of glass was equipped with Kroeschell Boilers during the year of 1916. OHIO'S CELEBRATED CYCLAMEN SPECIALIST After using your No. 12 Kroeschell Boiler I came to the conclusion that had 1 to install more boilers it would be the Kroeschell and no other. It really is a pleasure to heat, no trouble to get the desired heat in a very short time. (Signed) CHRIST. WINTERICH, DEFIANCE, OHIO. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend you split carnajtions. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far: 3oc for 1,000; 3.000 for $1.00, postage paid. MICHIGAN OCT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph Street. Detroit. Mich. CARNATION STAPIiES. Carnation staples, 35c per 1.000. 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. PlUsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg. HI. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs. of wire deaiens for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Ziska & Sons, Cnicago. WIRE STAKES. WIRE STAKES, salvanized. Mfg. of wire and wire goods of all descriptions, THOMAS HAMILTON. 127 N. Gross St.. Phlla., Pa. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., B. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H,, St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Beming, H. G.. St. Louis. Mo. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P.. New York. Froment, H. E,, New York, Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I.. New York. Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Co.. Chicago. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co.. Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash. Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co,. Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kastlng Co., W. F.. Buttalo. N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wra. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuchn. C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kuhl, Geo, A., Pekln, 111. Kuslk & Co.. Kansas City, Mo, Levy, Josei'h J., New York. Maekle, William, New York. MeCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Mllluiig, Joseph A., New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago, N. Y, Cut Flower Exchange, New York. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnlverlzcd or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANURE The Florist!' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES -OUR SPECIALTY- WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Ct., Ciiicaeo WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Neldlnger Co.. Jos. G.. Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia. Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Plerson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago. Poll worth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis, Polykranas. Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L,, Chicago. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Relnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. RIedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Ruech & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Slebrecht. Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. n., Madison, N. J. Ti-aendly & Schenck. New York, Traveling Wholesale Florist. Inc.. New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York, Vaugban, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Wetland & Rlsch Co., Chicago. Wletor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. Wlttbold, Geo. Co., Chicago. Zech & Mann, Chicago. STATEMENT OF THE OWIMEkSHIP, MAN- AGEMENT. CIRCULATION, ETC.. RE- QUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, of The American Florist, published weekly at Chicago, III,, lor April I. 1919. State of Illinois, County of Cook, Before me, a Notary i'ublic in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared Michael Barker, who, having been duly sworn ac- cording to law, deposes and says that he is the editor and business manager of The American Florist, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management, (and If a daily paper, the circulation, etc) of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24. 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit. 1. That the names and addresses of the pub- lisiier, edito'-, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher, American Florist Company.440South Dearborn Street, Chicago, III. Editor and Business Manager — Michael Barker, 440 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. 2. That the owners are: (Give names and ad- dresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give Its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount of stock.) Estate of E. Asmus, W. Hoboken, N. J.: M. Barker, 440 S, Dearborn St.. Chicago. III.; David Burpee. 475 N. Fifth St., Philadelphia. Pa.: John Burton, Willow Grove Ave.. Chestnut Hill, Pa.; J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind.; W. W. Coles, Maple Hill Rose Farms, Kokomo, Ind.: Robt. Craig, 49th and Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.; J. B, Deamud, Caro. Mich ; James Dean Estate, Free- port. L I., N. Y.: Emresa J. Dickey, care of Byron Reed Co., 212 S. 17th St.. Omaha. Neb.; Wm. Falconer, Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa. : Maggie Harris. 55th St. and Springfield Ave., Philadelphia. Pa.: Mrs. Sarah Lonsdale. Jeffer- son FUts, 1021 Ds La Vina St.. Santf Barbara, Calif ; Mrs. Catherine Mathison.Waltham. Mass.; John N. Mav. Summit, N. J.; F. R. Plerson. Tarrytov/n, N. Y.; Blanche L. Sailer, care of Randolph sailer, 929 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa.; Estate of Louise Schiller, 2207 W. Madison St , Chicago. III.; H. A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle, N Y.: W. J. Stewart Estate. 147 Summer St.. Boston. Mass.; J. C. Vaughan. 31 W.Randolph St., Chicago, III.; Annie G. Whitnall, 4001 Har- vard blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.; C. B. Whitnall, 419 E. Water St.. Milwaukee, Wis. y. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding I percenter more of total amount of bonds, mort- gages, or other securities are; (If there are none, sostate.) There are no bonds, mortgages or other securi- ties outstanding against The American Florist. 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, stockholders and sec- urityholders if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also. In cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or In any other fiduciary relation, the name of the per- son or corporation for whom such trustee is act- ing. Is given; also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant's full know- ledge and belief as to the circumstances and con- ditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner: and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, association, or corporation has any interest direct or Indirect in tbe said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. .American Florist Company. Michael Barker. Sec'y. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of March, 1919, R, C, Meredith, Notary Public, [seal.] (My commission expires .^ug. 17, 1919.) If You Do Nof Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 1919. The American Florist. 639 The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Qnart. $1.00 ObIIoq, $2.60 FUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af feeting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qnart, $1.00 Qallon, $3.60 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Qnart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON, N, J, Mention the American Florist when loriting Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est. Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subcription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (International money order.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. IHE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANT BURNLEY ENGLAND. REED & KELLER, 122 \V. 25th St., NEW YORK FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers In Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes $6.00 Good Stock— Send Cash with order. No •amples sent unless postage is enclosed. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 542 Soath Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. ILL. We Print Everything CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUTACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 1 the American Florist when writing YOU CAN RELY ON ADVANCE Sash Operating Devices and Greenhouse Fittings. For that new house specify our equipment. You can make no mistake in using our product. Write for catalogue and March 1st prices. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. &V1^11^^^^^«^:t'V^^^\^^^^^^\^^l^\^TLr5V! i^^^'-^^^^^^^^^^^V 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 $1.60. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.60. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago ^^^^^^^^'-■-■-■-■-^■-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-^■-^'^'^'-^'-■-'-■-■-^''^^^'-■-^^^■-^■-^^^■-^■^^^t*^^ ([^^1 *! s I2B TRADE MftRK y X T r* BAG a. SEAL THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD. LONDON. ENGLAND GREENHOUSE LUMBER 1866-1910 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. ARE TOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted 1 Ask lor our catalogue. GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. Wired Toothpicks 10.000, t2.25; 60,000, $9.75. Manufactured by W, J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by Dealeri 640 The American Florist. April 12, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 639 Alfred LozierRosery. 624 AUenJK 6l9 Alpha Floral Co 623 *mer Bulb Co 1 Am Mutual Cyclone & Hail Ins Co 640 AmIinK EC Co 615 Anderson S A 624 Aneermueller G H Co 616 Apbine Mfg Co 639 Astoria Florist 622 Avenue Floral Co... 624 Baer Julius 623 Barnard WW .Co.. .630 Bassett & Wasbburn . 61 8 Baumer Auk R 625 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.617 Begerow's 622 Bereer Bros •■ ..616 Berning H G 616 Bodeer J & Sons Co.. 628 Boland JB 625 Boleiano J &Son 631 B'.stoD FbralSupply Co 606 Bramley & Son 625 Braslan Seed Grow-. ^ ers Co 62^ BreitmeyersJSons. 621 BriKBS Floral Co. ...62 Broadway Florist. .623 Brown A ] Seed Co.. 626 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 628 Bryan AlonzoJ 630 Buchbinder Bros... 640 Buckbee H W 624 Rudlong Co J A 613 BulisJ C Mfg Co.. ..604 Burpee W A Co 630 California Florists... 623 Central Floral Co... 625 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 640 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 615 Clark EB Seed Co.. 631 Clarke's Sons D 624 Clay & Son 639 Coan J J 619 Conard & Jones Co.. 634 Cooke Geo H 625 Cottage Gardens Nursinc 634 Cowee W J 639 Coy HC Seed Co.. ,.629 Craig Robt Co 630 Danker Fred A 624 Dards Chas 622 Dietsch A & Co.... IV Dissel P 632 Dominion Floral Co 622 DornerF&SonsCo.630 Drakos Co 621 DreerH A...III 631 640 Dnluth Floral Co... 624 Dnnlop John H 622 Eble Charles 621 Edwards Fold Box.. 639 Elm City NurseryCo 634 Erne & Co 614 Excell Laboratories. II Eyres H G 621 Fallon Florist 621 Foerster Co Joseph. .611 Foley Greenhouse „MfgCo Ill Ford M C 619 Ford William F 619 Foi J M &Son Inc.. 623 FranenlelderC 624 Freeman MrsJ B....623 Frey CH 624 Frey & Frey 624 Friedman 625 Froment H E.. 619 Futterman Bros 618 Galvin Thos F 623 Gasser J M Co 622 Giblin & Co 639 Gnatt TheOve Co.. .606 Godineau R & M....628 Goldstein 1 619 GorhamPrinteryInc.639 Grakelow Chas H...622 Grand RoidsFloCo.624 Grimm & Gorly 625 Grossberg-Tyler- Finoermann Co 614 Gude Bros 621 HabermeblsSons] J. 621 Hardesty & Co 623 Hart George B... ' 619 Hart Henry 602 621 Haven Seed Co The. 630 Heacock Jos Co 630 HeinI John G&Son.624 HendersonA&Co .. . I Henderson Lewis... 622 Henry Co The John. 615 Henshaw Floral Co .619 Hentz&Nash 618 Herr Albert M 630 Hess & Swoboda 622 Hession 623 Hews & Co A H Ill HillDNursCo 634 Hollywood G'rdens.622 Holm & Olson 622 Holton&HnnkelCo.617 Hort Advertiser 640 Hort Trade Iournal..639 House ol Flowers... 621 HurS Edgar F 632 Hurst & Son 628 IckesBrsun Mill Co. IV IdlewildGreenhs 625 Jahn Hugo 622 Jones Percy 610 Josephson Gilbert P618 loy Floral Co 621 Kahler Pottery Co. .Ill KastingWFCo I Keller Pottery Co Geo Ill Keller Sons J B 623 Kelway & Son 629 Kennicott Bros Co.. 613 Kervan Co The 619 Kessler Wm 619 Kottmiiler A 621 Kroeschell BrosCo..6=S Kruchten John 615 Kuehn C A 617 Kuhl Geo A 630 LandrethSeed Co... 631 Lang Flo &Nur Co. 624 Lange A 620 621 LeboriusJ J 623 Leonard Seed Co. . . .630 Levine& Co 601 LiggitC U 630 Littlefield Florist ...624 Lockland Lum Co...6!9 London Flow'rShp 625 Long Island Flo Co. 621 Louis Simon Freres &Co 632 Louise Flower Shop .623 McCallum Co... 602 617 McGillR C&C0....628 McHutchison&Co. .63u Mackie William 619 Malandre Bros 624 Mangel 625 Matthews the Flo'st.623 MatthewsonJE 621 May &CoLL 625 Meconi Paul 619 Metairte Ridge Nursery 624 Michell Henry F Co 629 Michigan BulbFarm631 Michigan Lut Flower Exchange 615 Milady's Fiwer;hop 625 Millang loseph A. ..618 Miller Floral Co 624 Miller & Musser 615 MoningerJCCo .. .IV Murray Samuel 625 Nat Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co.. .616 Newell A 624 N YCutFlowerEi..619 NY Floral Co 625 Nicotine MfgCo 64U Niesser^ Leo Co 616 Noe & Sampson. . ...602 North Shore Flo Co. 624 Okmulgee Window Glass Co IV Orchid Florists 624 Paian Louis C 621 Palmer W J & Son. ..623 Pappas D J 623 ParkFloralCo 623 GREENHOUSE BBST BRANDS SHARP, PARTIIIDGE & CO. tses LUHBE»l 8T. CHICAGO. ILL.. Payne Harry P 621 Peacock Dahlia Fr..634 Peacock E R Co 627 Pearson E W 624 Pedrick GR&Son..628 Penn The Florist... 625 Peters &ReedPoty.. Ill Pailadelohia Whole- sale Floral Ex 617 Philips Bros 624 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 626 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 624 Pillsbury IL Ill PittsburgCutFloCo 616 Podesta&Baldocchi.625 Poehlmann Bros Co. 607 Pollworth C C Co... 1.17 Polykranas Geo J ... .619 Potter Floral Co.... 621 Pressing Seed Co WC. 621, Pulverized Manure Co The 638 Pyter A T & Co 614 RaedleinBasket Co.. 614 Randall A L Co 615 Kandall'8FlowShop.625 Randolph & Mc- Clements 624 Rawlings Elmer 634 Ready Reference.... 635 Reed & Keller i.39 ReganPtg House. ...658 Reid Edw 616 Reinberg Geo 615 Reinberg Peter 6C9 Rice Bros 617 Kice Jerome BSeed Co.... 627 Riedel & Meyer i,19 RobinsonJCSeedCo.629 RockWmLFlwrCo..624 Rodgers J W 621 Rohnert Waldo 630 Ronsley Florist 621 Rosendale Grhs 632 Rosery Floral Co ...625 RoutzahnSeed Co .629 RusrhG&Co.. .617 S A F & O H Com Credit & Collection Ccmmittee 605 SaakeOC 621 SalzerSeed Co 625 Sceery Edward 623 Schiller the Florist.. 623 schillo A Lum Co ...IV Schlatter W & Son 623 640 Schmidt Chas L 625 ShaflerGeoC 625 Sharp Partridge & Co 640 Sheppard H W 625 Sheridan Walter F.. 619 Siebrecht George C. 619 Simon & Son I N... .629 Situation& Wants.. .601 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Slinn Clarence 602 Smith A W & Co. ...622 Smith &Co E D 630 Smiths Fetters Co.. 624 Smith Henry 624 Storrs & Harrison... <>jl Stnmpp G.E.M....622 ThorbnrnJM & Co .628 Tonner O A&LA..608 Totty ChasH 630 Traendly&Schenck 619 Traveling Wholesale Florist 618 Trepel Jos 623 Turner Bros '1 United Cut FloCo..6i9 Vanghan AL & Co.. 611 Vaughan's Seed Store I 629 631 634 Vick'sSons Jas (,30 Victory LibertyLoan(j33 VincentR Jr &&on8 Co I Walker F Co 621 WeberFH 624 Weidemann H G....623 V\eiland & Risch ...615 Weir James 621 Welch Bros Co 604 Westerbeek & Klyn.631 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 627 Wietor Bros 610 Williams MrsE A...625 Wmterson Co E F. 6tl Wiitbold G Co 603 621 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Goldenson.621 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 614 Woodrufif SO &Sons.628 Yokohama Nurs Co. 631 Young A L & Co. ...618 Young John & Co. . .619 Zecb & Mann... 612 615 Koloss If you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000: 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlalier Before & SOR After 422 Main Street, Sprin^ield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL. Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade: It is also tal?en by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover postage, H.OO. As the H. A. Is a purely TRADB me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF "H. A." l.OWDIIAM, NOTTS, ENGLAND REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 1 1 S. La Salle St.. Room 731. CHICAGO, UX. NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG,CO. ST. 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SBEES T14 CbeEtnnt Straet; FMUd£lphl&. SPECIFY i Magic Brand Fertilizers Pure Steamed Bone Meal Magic Special Rose and Carnation Fertilizer Precipitate Bone Pliosphate Magic Blood and Bone Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure Natures Own Fertilizer Write for prices and our Instructive Hook coutaining Feedinff Charts. Chicago Feed fi Fertilizer Co. Manuracturers and Distributors UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO v.*— >l Bmerica is "the Prow of the I/essbI; tbEre may be mure comfort Rmidsbips, but we are the &rst in touch Unknown Seas." Vol. UI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 19, 1919. No. 1611 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Mutter Nov. II. 1891 at the Post Ollice at ChicuKO. Illinois, under act of March 3, UT9. Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $i .50 a year; Canada. $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 'A. 1901. Single Copies. 10 cents. Address all cnrrespoiidence. subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., AAO s. n-^irliorn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich . Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-firth annual convention will be held at Detroit. Mich.. August 19-21. 1919. Thirty- fixth annual convention at Cleveland. C, 1920. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and eihibitiDn, Chicago, January, 1920. Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers— Geo. C. Thomas, Jr., Chestnut Hill. Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice-President; E. A. White, Cornell University, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; Harry O. May. Summit, N. J., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 1919. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnbon, 8242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Sep- tember 23 25, 1919. Officers— Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md.. President: John H. Peppkb, Hempstead, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Detroit, Mich., June, 1919. James Botd, Haverford, Pa., Preiident; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y., Sec, retary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Officers — G. W. Kerb Doylestown, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R.I., Secretary. Next annual exhibition, June, lOlQ. iiiiBiiLauHmainiiiimwiaiiainaii«iiinwiiwiiniiauHiiiaii»ini">iii>"niii"i'i>iw'''"'''"'*^ =aiiniiimiH:ii SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. | iiaiiiBiBiniiainiiniiniiiiiinnnBii'i'iai«ii>'iiB>>i>i'ii'ii'''><<'''''i'>'''''''''*'''*''*''"''*''''''"""""""""'""' Rambler Roses. The rambler roses for Memorial day will demand constant attention, for at this season of the year aphis and red spider increase very rapidly if the con- ditions are propitious. It is far better to keep these insects down by proper culture than to be obliged to resort to measures to kill them. Give the plants all the ventilation possible, but drafts will often cause mildew on the soft foliagre, so these must be guarded against especially, and low ventilation, such as open doors with the wind drawing through the houses. Syringe thoroughly on bright days. There is no better prevention for red spider than a good syringing that will reach the under side of the leaves, which will quickly break up the colonies of spiders that gather there. If the plants re- quire fumigation, it should be light, for often the young foliage is verj' tender, and heavy fumigation with smoke quickly burrs it. Where the pots are full of roots a watering with liquid manure or a mulch of sheep manure mixed with sifted soil will be found very beneficial and will add a lustre to the foliage and will deepen the color of the flowers. Pansies. The sale of pansy plants will soon be at its height, and there is nothing that the florist or grower sells, upon which more time is wasted than in selecting a small order of pansies if the customer is shown a frame of a few thousand plants. The better way is to have boxes or baskets holding a dozen plants all made up for the cus- tomer. It is not necessary to put up more than will be required for one or two days' sale, but as fast as sold keep the stock replenished. There are many patrons who wil' be well satis- fled with a good selection already placed in a basket, who will take an I'.our of a salesman's time in making their choice out of a frame. Any late seedlings should be planted in the frames at once, and these will make fine plants for late May or early June planting, when the older plants are either sold or ha.ve become too large for bedding purposes. Primulas. For plants of both P. sinensis and obconica, for blooming next spring, May is the best time to sow the seed, which germinates very readily at this time, but if this is delayed until June it will often be found quite difficult to get the seed started well, and as the young seedlings grow very slowly t'ney will require constant attention during the warm weather, for a few hours' sun when they are di-y will cause the loss of all the plants. The soil should be sifted in a fine sieve, as the seed are very small, and they should not be covered with the soil, but sown thinlyon the soil when loose and then pressed flat with a board. Watering should be done with a very fine rose on the can, so as not to wash the seeds or soil. At this season of the year the seed will germinate readily in almost any greenhouse, but it is well to cover the seed pan or box with glass to pre- vent too rapid evaporation, and until the plants begin to make growth keep the pots well shaded. Many growers wrap a piece of paraffine paper around the glass that is placed on the seed pan. This allows plenty of light to germinate the seed and will prevent the direct rays of the sun from burn- ing up the young seedlings when they start to grow. As these young plants grrow very slowly, some soils will often become caked or scaly, and if this occurs the top should be carefully broken up to allow the air to enter. As soon as three or four leaves are formed, pot in 2%-inch pots, not too deeply, but yet deep enough to have them stand erect. They should then be placed in a cool house, and much of the success of their culture depends upon the care and watering in their 642 The American Florist, April 19, early growth. They are a moisture- loving- plant and should never become dry, yet they are easily overwatered and will not make a good growth it' continually kept soaked; ft-eciuent and lig-ht walering-s are the best. A light- ly shaded frame with the pots plunged in the soil and the sash lifted at top and bottom for free circulation of air is the best location for summer culture. Asters. The early and midseason asters should be planted out as early as the season will allow. If the plants are hardened off for two or three weeks in a cold frame and gradually given night air as soon as safe, they will endure the outside temperature much better than those carried directly from the warm greenhouse. The land should be prepared at once, and while asters will grow on almost any piece of ground, success or failure depends much on the proper preparation of the soil. Land that was manured last fall and plowed is by far the best, and all that will be required in the spring- is a shallow plowing or disking anc. then leveling. It is well not to level off too large a tract at once, for heavy rains occur at this season, which pack the soil down hard. Before planting give the young plants a thorough -svatering, and if in boxes or the bench cut through the rows with a knife a day before planting. Lay the field out in' rows from 25 to 20 inches apart, giv- ing the branching' varieties the greater distance, Tvith a wider space every fifth or sixth row to provide a walk when cutting- the flowers and set the plants from 12 to IS inches apart. Plant with a trowel, for the plants set in a dibbled hole -^vlU not take hold as quickly, and witli the early asters the slight difference in time taken in plant- ing is more than made up in the early blooming; the dibble packs the soil around the plant and the roots do not grow into it as freely, and the roots ai'e also contracted in the small hole made by the dibble. As soon as the field is planted, if possible, give the plants a good watering- and then cul- tivate lightly with a wheel hoe to loosen up the soil. New York Fall Exhibitions. The American Institute of the City of New York in con.iuiiction with the American D.ahlia Society will hold an exhibition of dahlias at the Engineer- ing Society building, 23-30 West Thirty- ninth street. September 2.3-25. On November 5-7, at the same place, there will be an exhibition of chrysan- themums staged jointly by the Amer- ican Institute and the Chrysanthemum Society of America. Further particulars regarding both of the above shows may be had by apply- ing to Wm. A. Kaglcson, secretary of the board of managers of the American Institute, 322-:?:M West Twenty-third street. New York. Lakic F()itf;sT, Il,L. — At Mellody J-'arm, the beautiful estate of J. Ogden Ar- mour, the lake is being enlarged and a new summer house is under construc- tion. The golf course is being extended to 18 holes and the planting of largo numbers of evergreens and irises, is in progre.ss. Fifteen deer h.avo al.so been ordered to be added to the 10 now in the park. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Phlla., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. The great Easter event, with its record under exceptional conditions, is now a known quantity, and has surely proved iirofltable to all who were wide awake to its possibilities. Should any stock have been left over, if carefully handled, it ca.n generally be sold the first few days of the week, as there are frequently some friends that were forgotten, and others who desire to i-eturn .gifts from unexpected sources. Then the weddings of the week often call for flowering stock in the .iecoration.s, into w^hich can be placed plants not fresh enough to be salable. As quickly as possible, the store should be brought back into its normal condition, all emergency staging re- moved, and nothing in sight that looks like left over stock. No one is at- tracted to plants that appear in the least passe. This cannot be impressed too strongly on the average retailer, who will allow stock to stand around in the hope of getting something out of it, or to fill up the space because there is nothing better. If confidence is to be inspired in one's goods and service, the found.ation is perfect, healthy and fresh stock, without defect or blemish of any kind. The matter of most importance is to at once make an inventory of all the Easter materi.al — plants, cut flowers, and supplies that were left over. This stock report will be most valuable when planning for the 1920 event. The condition in which the orders from the various growers were received and their timeliness whether too early or late in the week: the success with the plant baskets; if graded properly in the va- rious sizes to meet the denjand; whether the arrangement of Ihe store could be improved on; the matter of the extra clerks, names and addresses of those most satisfactor}', and, in fact, every detail of the business of this busy week should be written down. If placed in the year book, which should contain records of all holiday events, it will be EASTER PLANTS. .\ Kint^ .Spot^inu'n .\raci:i. 1919. The American Florist. 643 always at hand for reference, but if on loose sheets, these may be filed away so securely that they are not to be found ■when wanted. On account of the many soldiers re- turning from abroad, there .are lilvely to be numerous weddings, for which occasions there should be a good stoclc of the necessary requisites. Good sized pot covers, with tin, zinc or galvanized iron linings, are most use- ful—12 to 15 or even IG-inch covers, with a 10 to 12-inch pot Icentia or areca set in. and the extra room filled witli flowering plants, such as rambler roses, daisies, lilies, genistas, spir:i?as, etc.. and vinc.a vines to hang down, make .an ornament, that when placed on .t. suit- able pedestal, will fit in almost any- where with splendid decorative effect. The flowering plants can all be taken out of the pots .so as to take up the least room, and the balls of earth wrapped in cheese cloth. Given a goot. 25 Cosraopotitan ...Sept. Outlook July 5 Argosy July 19 Outlook. July 2t> Argosy Aug. 2 Outlook Aug. 23 Argosy Aug. 23 Outlook Sept. 6 .\rgosy Sept. (! OulUx>k Sept. 27 Argosy Sept. 2*i ,^'i. .Vmer. ...July 5 Collier's July 12 i\n. Amer. . . .July 19 Ciller's Aug. 2 Sei. .Vtuer. ...Aug. 2 I'.Mlier's Aug. 16 S'ei. Amcr. ....\ug. 3» Cllier's .Sept. 6 Sci. .\iner. ...Sept. 20 r..lli,T's Sept. 20 Judge July 12 clii.i.,t. .Sol. Mo.Julv 5 Judge July 26 riuist. Si-i. Mo.July 19 Judge Aug. 16 Clnist. Sci. Mo Aug. 9 Judge Sept. 13 Christ. Sci. M.> Aug. 23 Jiulge Sept. 27 These ma.gazines will have a total circulation of about 2l'),00O.iX)O. con- fined very largely to the class of peo- Iile from which flower buyers are drawn. If. as is generally conceded 1919. The American Florist. 1137 by advertising experts, every copy of a magazine is read by five persons, on the average, there is a clear circulation of 100,000,0rlst, Columbus, 0 10.00 Through L, J, Renter , Peter Fisher. Ellis. Mass 25.<10 Macnalr The Florist, Providence, R. I. 5.00 Through Guy W. French Geo. Reinberg. Chicago 25.00 Stuppy Floral Co.. St. Joseph, (addl.l lOO.W Henry M. Burt. Jackson, Mich 25.00 Geo. Harrer. Mortou Grove. Ill lO.l^K) Jos. J. Brooks. .Morton Grove. Ill 10.00 Geo. !•, Hoetter, Des Plalnes. Ill 5.00 Henry D, Neve. Des Plaines. Ill 5.00 netcher C. James. Des Plaines, 111 5.00 L. Llnneniann, Des Plaiues, 111 10.00 Henry Standke, Des Plaines, III 5.00 Grant WilHu. Des Plaines, 111 10.00 X. F. Wojtkiewiez, Des Plaines, 111... 10.00 Des Plaines Floral Co.. Des Plaines. . 25.tK> Warren Garlunil. Des Plaines. Ill 50.0 Sam Pearce, Chicago 25 00 Frank Ben, Chicago lo!oO Z. Wojtkiewiez, Niles, 111 10.00 Walter A, Amling. Maywood, 111 10.00 W. H. Amling Estate. Maywood. 111. 10.00 Hugo I.uidtke. .Mavwood, 111 5 TO Windier Fl. Co.. St. Louis (1 yr,),. lOo'.tHJ Tlirough M, A. Vinson Windsor Flower Shop. Windsor, Out... 10 00 Gust. II. Taepke. Co.. Detroit (addl.) SO.iK) T. F. Browne. Greenfield, .Mich 5<100 Sidney Tinkler, Mt. Clemens, .Mich 10 00 Fred. Breitmeyer, Mt. Clemens. Mich, 25.00 „ , , 1.2.")7.o0 Previously reported 37„355.50 TOTAL S38,692.50 Joh:ni Young, Sec'y. Landscape. A bit of sandy hillside beneath a summer sky, A breeze that sobs a love song and flutters softly by; A glimpse of sunlit river swift moving to the sea, And, somewhere in the distance, a bird's heart- broken cry. A glimpse of sunlit river swift moving to the sea, Aud clouds that hold the terror of storms that are to be. Slim trees with leaves aquiver, that stand serenely high. And memory's slender fingers that touch the soul of me. Slim trees with leaves aquiver, that stand serenely high. Deep in their silent shadow a buried dream may lie; A glimpse of sunlit river swift moving to the sea, A bit of sandy hillside, a love song and July. Lines of An Australian Soldier. Ye who linvo faith to bxik with fearless eyes. Beyond the tragedy of a world at strife, Aud know that out of death and night shall rise The dawn of ampler life. Rejoice, whatever anguish rend the heart. That God has given you a priceless dower. To live in these great times and have your part In Freedom's crowning hour; That ye may tell your sons who see the light High in the Heavens — their heritage to take — I saw the Powers of Darkness put to flight, I saw the morning break. THE RETAIL TRADE Condacted by Robt. KKt, Phlla» Fa. Building: Up Confidence and Good-Will. Doe.s not the fact that the florists have entered into a publicity campaign put an atmosphere of confidence and good-will up to the public that imme- diately plates the florists on as high a level as other business creators have ne. The best known way to build up this wonderful asset must necessa- rily be by two channels. First, you must have the product for distribution, and then, you must advertise it, .and when you have done this, you have taken the most essential step. Are we not all proud to think that we have the product^ and every retail flower store, all over the land, is a distributor? Then comes your na- tional publicity campaign to dt^ your advertising to help stir up the sales Start That Advertising Mr. Retailer: If you wish the public to know about your goods and your store, If your store is inviting and your employes courteous and obliging, If you give one hundred cents on the dollar in trade. If you wish the buying public to have confidence in you and your store. Start your Advertising Campaign right now. U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR W, B, WILSON. Secretary and all you have to do is to tie up to it locally and get the benefits. How well pleased we may all be to think we entered into this advertisin,:? cam- paig-n is well illustrated by the an- nouncements Uncle Sam is paying for in space in the newspapers to tell the business men of America to advertise, and we herewith reproduce one of a series of paid advertisements that ought to greatly interest all. Now do you not feel as one of the participators in our glorious campaign (hat we had vision enough to start before even TJncle Sam advised it? Think it over and incidentally, if you have not as yet subscribed, do you not think it ought to me>-it it, so we can go on with our national campaign? Yours very truly, Hbkrt Penn, Chairman Nat. Pub, Campaign. Next Week in the Flower Shop. The gi'eatest factor in developing new business is an attractive, up-to-date looking shop. The old maxim, "clothes make the man," can be applied with equal force to the flower store. Artis- tically arranged windows, together with a clean, well-stocked show room, makes a good impression and frequentl.v creates a desire which leads to new business. It is not necessary to carry expensive stock at this time, but the most, in a decorative way, should be made of what is available and suitable for the character of the business. Flow- ers of any kind, invitingly arr.anged, that is. instead of being shown in the original bunches, loosened and given room to spread out and develop, are much more attractive. Ornamental jars or vases or vase baskets and hampers are a great help. Flowers are taken from these as from the fibre jars, and will sell, when in the original bunches, they might pass unnoticed. There are preferred customers in every store, some that call frequently, and others only occasionally, but whose trade is equally valued. When the va- rious seasonable flowers first arrive, it is a good plan to send just a few to this selected list, marked "The First of the Season." One hundred choice glad- ioli spikes, distributed in this way, will be appreciated, and return in busi- ness much more than they cost, Growers who have bedding stock leict over, will be glad to make up small col- lections in baskets to be retailed from .$1 to ,f2, which if displayed in front, should still meet with ready sale. Even at these dull times, there is business about if one is alert and on the lookout for it. The columns of the daily papers are continually describing or foretelling events that mean trade for the florist. Much can be done by mail with letters or well worded circu- lars, calling attention to the stock and the facilities of the store, and asking the privilege of submitting estimates for any decorative work desired. An attractive Fourth of July window will be well worth while the coming week. Everybody celebrates and hangs out the flag on the Fourth, and a well decorated, patriotic window done in flowers in the national colors, together with a liberal use of Old Glory, is sure to attract attention. White hydran- geas, larkspurs, and red carnations are good colors that can be arranged as an effective centerpiece. Such a window is good for all week, with a -sign, "Closed All Day on the Fourth. " While there are plenty of outside flowers, a handsome, large wreath of magnolia or oak leaves, decorated with such stock, will make a good showpiece for the window. Small vases or tins can be mossed in at the side or top, into which the stems of the flowers can be placed and insure their keepirig the day out. The trade is gradually absorbing the fact that there is something in the Flo- rists' Telegraph Delivery business. Many join and let it go at that, sitting down as far as this feature is con- cerned and waiting for the other fellow to get them the business. There are now over .S(lO members, and it would be interesting to know how many of these display their F. T. D. emblem, or make any effort to create business in their own store. This is the greatest asset to the organization and of most profit to every member. Only one addi- tional order a week in each store, which could be obtained by a little hustling, would mean 1,600 transactions, and demonstrate to that many flower buyers the advantage of this service. It is inventory time. Many firms close their books July 1, those who simply rely on memorandums, count what is in the stocking or look at their balance in the bank to find out how much more they have than last year at this time. Primitive as this seems, it is still the practice of far too many. Aside from ascertaining values, the inventory 1138 The American Florist, June 28, shows the number of the various ar- ticles on hand. There is much trash or out-of-date articles on hand carried over year after year, cluttering up the shelves, that if one has the courage to throw out, their stock is the belter for it. Careful managers watch their va- rious lines closely, and no matter how promising an article, if it does not take after a reasonable time, down goes the price, lower and lower, until it is cleaned out at cost, cr less. There will be a greatly increased stock to handle the comiPg season which the entire trade must work in- dividually and collectively to dispose of at prices that will show a good return. Publicity will be a big factor, and the well organized S. A. F. committees are planning right now for a vigorous fall campaign. Advertisements are being set up for the October and November magazines, which leciuire spot cash. Every man, grower, wholesaler, re- tailer, or supply dealer, should con- tribute to this fund right now. It is not an expense — it is seed sown, from which plants grow that will, like grain, become laden with golden fruit. It is right now that the money is wanted. Turn in some of that surplus and insure a good business for the coming year. Send your check today to John Young, secretary, IITU Broadwa.v, New York. The Floral Picture. Artists are continually painting pic- tures 1j which flowers more or less artistically arranged are the feature. Well executed water colors of flowers are the centers of attraction in the art shows of all the large cities. The famous pictures of flowers, marvel- ously true to form and color, and artistic triumphs in the matter of ar- rangement, painted by the late Paul de Longprey, of Los Angeles, Calif., are water colors of the highest type, which are greatly prized by their for- tunate owners. One of the most attractive decora- tions for the florist's show window is a flower picture, made with choice flowers all of one kind, or in assort- ment, arranged with accessories, such as baskets, vases, miniature stands or tables, cloths, etc. When used, this should be the central feature, the other decorations being secondary as a support or background. A medium-sized gilt frame with an opening 18x2-4 inches is as large as necessary; many beautiful arrange- ments, showing artistic color effects, are possible in this space. A box frame about 12 inches in depth with two openings large enough to admit light from an electric bulb should form the rear of the frame. This is to be covered with black or dark blue velvet. The openings for light are to be at one side and end, so that the frame may be used in a horizontal or per- pendicular posi*ion. Ground or opal glass should b« used over this and the bulb kept an inch or two above, as otherwise the continuous heat will wilt the flowers. A proper illumination is very im- portant, particularly at night, when such a feature is sure to attract at- tention and has great advertising value. All kinds of color effects are possible with the aid of velvets of different shades as a background. A light l)lue velvet, in front of which are arranged pink roses in a low rose bowl, will bo found a good setting. A darker shade of the blue used with calendulas and an acacia spray or two and green in a good contrast. An old gold shade of velvet is a good back- ground for sprays of larkspur, calen- dulas, orange tulips and lavender pan- sies. A light green velvet works well with white or light colors. The shallow flower bowls, which are now finished in such great variety of colors, can be filled to make very artistic pictures for showing in the frame. Small baskets of good pat- terns, some with high vase-like struc- ture, look well with long-stemmed flowers, while the shallow oval or round, with low handles, can be very artistically arranged with pansies and other short-stemmed blossoms. The closely made rvlonial bouquet, with fancy paper and ribbons, is an attractive centerpiece. Corsages, rather elaborately made, with ribbons and pins, are always admired. All arrangements for the frame should be well finished in their various details, the effect aimed at being to make a picture as if done with the brush. When the effect produced is very good, an added feature is to sxis- pend below a painter's palette with spots of color and a number of brushes. This carries out the idea to those who have to be shown. When not on view in the window, the frame can be used on an easel in the store, making an attractive show- ing aim jst anywhere that room can be found for it. A vase of flowers or a basket, and at times a well-flow- ered begonia or cyclamen, will answer very nicely. The frame should be supported as shown on an easel which admits of its being placed at any height, to be in keeping with various decorative effects. The illumination should be made wherever possible in lieu of some- thing more elaborate. As a wall dee- cration it can be filled or used to display an arrangement of everlast- ings. In fact, it will be found the most useful of the store's accessories for decorative effects. Accounts Past Due. Every dollar's worth of business in the the flower shop should be so safe- guarded that all sales are virtuall> cash transactions. The various items purchased through the month are car- ried for the convenience of the respon- sible customer to be paid for imme- diately on presentation of the bill. This is the theory, but reducing it to practice shows it has never been possible to make it work out without considerable loss, mainly for the rea- son that credit is given where it is not deserved. Many persons will buy ar- ticles that they fancy if they do not have to pay the spot cash; without the credit there would be no sale. Good book accounts are a valued asset to any business, showing th.Tt numbers of patrons have confidence in the firm and give it their business. No new accounts, however, should be opened withovit references and these should be looked up at once. Not infrequently the "beat" will carry a few f:mali accounts, w'hich are kept promptly paid up to be used to show his responsibility. In all charge accouTits it is very important to get correct initials and spelling of names, as well as street number and direction, north, south, east and west. The vital principle in collecting bills is to get after them immediately they are overdue. If the account is a one day transaction, as for a funeral piece in which several are interested, and they have not all paid up, the bill should be sent at once and followed up daily, as the loiger it stands, the less chance there is of getting it. A successful retailer, interviewed on this subject, said: "I never let a bill get old. We get after it the moment it is overdue, and there is no let up until it is paid or we find it entirely worthless, which is seldom the case with a fresh account. We lose very little now from charge accounts, being careful to get cash from transient cus- tomers or send C. O'. D. We are glad to open regular accounts, but only people whom we know to be respon- sible get on our Ijooks. We do not take chances, preferring to lose the trade rather than the money." One of the best methods in bringing in accounts is the mail. A well writ- ten letter, mild at first, but calling attention tc the fact that our prices are based on ca.sh, and charge accounts for 30 days are for the convenience of customers, will stir up a large per- centage of delinquents. After this, letters gradually stronger should fol- low every seven days. Requests are much better than threats. All corre- spondence should be in plain envel- opes, as if one knows from the out- side, the character of the contents, it may not be opened. In fact, all bills should be sent out in plain envelopes, so that busybodies may not w-onder to whom he or she is sending flowers. Customers who pay no attention to repeated requests, may be handled by the information that the bill for arti- cles delivered to this or that person, will be sent to them if check is not immediately received. In cases where the size of the bill warrants the expense, it is well to get judgment and enter it up. Accounts considered worthless have been ob- tained in this way through legacies in settlement of estates, in which prop- erty titles could not be made clear until such judgment was paid. Wisconsin State Florists' Association. The Wisconsin State Florists' Asso- ciation will hold its summer meeting at Fond du Lac, June 27. The organ- ization which was formed at Milwau- kee last year includes in its member- ship many of the most prominent mem- bers of the trade in the state. An in- teresting programme has been pre- pared and all indications juint to a large and enthusiastic gathering. The present officers of the association are C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, president; H. J. Seal, 402 Milwaukee street. Mil- waukee, secretary, and Gust. Rusch, Milwaukee, treasurer. Minnesota State Horticultural Society. In connection with the Minnesota Garden Society, the Minnesota Flower Society and the Northwestern Peony and Iris Society, the Minnesota State Horticultural Society staged an excel- lent exhibition at the university farm June 21, the occasion being also the summer meeting of the last named organization. The American Peony So- ciety awarded a silver medal, in addi- tion to numerous cash prizes offered. The rose display is said to have been better than In any previous year. There were also fine exhibits of vege- tables. 1919. The American Florist. 1139 San Francisco. WEDDINGS LB^ADING KACTOR IN DEMAND. Trade has been somewhat quiet this week, and about the only activity dis- played is for the usual number of June wedding's. As one of our prominent florists says : "One day we are very busy, and the next day finds nothing doing." The supply of roses has fal- len off g-reatly, owing to the extreme heat of a week ago, and to the fact that replanting time is now at hand and many of the growers are busily engaged in filling up their houses for the coming season. Ophelia is about the only variety that can be had in quantity. Russell is practically out of the market as is Americaci Beauty since the advent of Ulrich Brunner. There are quite a few red and pink rambler roses to be had, as well as a bounteous supply of Cecile Brunner. Carnations are not so plentifvil as in past weeks, but there is enough to go around and no change in prices. Sweet peas have passed their best, so far as this market is concerned. There is a lot of inferior, off color stock arriving, but good, first class Spencers are no- where to be seen. The dahlia is com- ing in very freel.v and of greatly im- proved quality. Of all varieties being received, Delice is the most popular. There is a fine supply of gladioli in all the large flowering sorts being offered. They are a much needed ad- dition to the market and receive quite a lot of attention. The small flowered Varieties aro now over for the season. Zinnias have begun to come in freely, and considering the earliness of the season, the quality being offered is quite good. Lavender stocks are seen freely of late and together with the pink and white varieties are being largely used in funeral work. Cut blooms of Hydrangea hortensis are now being largely handled and are very popular for basket work and other dec- orations. It may be had in pale blue also. It is very acceptable as a pot plant as the market is rather shy of good flowering plants. Cattley.as and other orchids are to be had in limited qu.'intitics only, and good stock of this flower now practically sells, on sight. The supply of gardenias shows no sign of increasing and prices remain firm. There is no lily of the valley in the market at all. Statice is seen and finds much favor. There is still to be had a splendid assortment of outdoor perenni.al stock, all of the finest qual- ity. ?;OTES. The MacRorie-McLaren Co., reports much activity in the landscape depart- ment of their business. They are busily engaged on plans for several orders of much magnitude, and predict that the plant trade the coming season will be the heaviest in many years. Superintendent Andrew McDonald has the nurseries looking in the most at- tractive condition. The greenhouses also show his great skill as a plants- man. Harry Goertzhain is displaying a fine batch of tub grown hydrangeas. He is featuring both the pink and the blue. He intends to try some of the newer French varieties next season as specimens. He is shortly to begin the replanting of his carnation houses, but will probably carry a couple of them over until late in the fall. He says trade remains quite satisfactory with him. Richard Diener. pf Kentfield, is very enthusiastic ever his new seedling gladioli. He has developed a splendid strain of giant flowered varieties, of which he expects great results this summer. His strainsj of hyljrid delph- inums are also, showing up wonderfully well. He expects to have enough stock of his gladioli to be able to fill all demands the coming season. The California Nursery Company, of Niles, is preparing to propagate the heaviest amount of fruit trees this coming season that were ever raised by this nursery. With the coming of prohibition, and the loss of hundreds of thousands of acres of vineyards, it is expected that the growers will plant fruit trees, wherever conditions are suitable. Alfred Cuneo, chief designer of the Art Floral Co.. has returned from his vacation spent in the northern part of the state. Mr. Cuneo made the trip in his new touring car which he pur- chased a few days previous to starting away. He is already an accomplished driver and plans many short trips throughout the summer months. Large shipments of gladioli are be- ginning [o arrive from the Sant,a Cruz district. The greater part of this stock is handled by the E. "W. McLellan Co.. on Bush street. Manager J. A. Axell says that his firm plans to handle this stock on a large scale this season, the greater part of which will be used in their shipping business. Richard Lehrmann. of San Rafael, who is well known as a dahlia special- ist, has several new seedlings which will be shown at the Dahlia show in September for the first time. They are said to be very meritorious as commercial varieties, and dahlia grow- ers are anxiously awaiting their ap- pearance. The Park-Presidio Dahlia Society has decided to hold its annual show again this fall in the Richmond dis- trict. This display is always largely at- tended by the dahlia enthusiasts in this part of the city, and many valu- able prizes will again be offered to the successful competitors. N. Sunyi, a Japanese grower of Red- wood City, sustained serious injuries dtu'ing the week, when he lost control of .an automobile he was driving and dashed into a fence. He was removed to a hospital in this city where it is said he will recover. Albert O. Stein, of Sutter street, had the misfortune to lose his large limou- sine by fire last Tuesday. The garage in which it was kept, was destroyed and all efforts to save Mr. Stein's car were futile. The loss is partly covered b.v insurance. The immense range of the E. W. McLellan Co., at Burlingame. is now a busy place. The large force is en- gaged in replanting most of the rose houses. Quite a few varieties that are grown in solid beds, will be carried over until next season. Podesta & Baldocchi report business quite steady with them. They say that many more orchids could be used if they were to be had. They are re- ceiving some finely grown snapdragons and gardenias from their growers. H. Piatt, proprietor of The Ferneries, is busily engaged getting his fern and palm houses into shape for the fall season. His stock is large and varied, and is all in the finest possible condi- tion. The Shibley Floral Co. on Sutter street, is displaying dahlias and gladi- oli of the best quality. Manager Frank Shibley says funeral trade has been quite brisk with his firm of late. Samuel Matraia. of the Art Floral Co."s force, is spending his vacation in Sonoma county, accompanied by his wife and family. James T. Lynch. MuRPllYSBORO, III. — Claude Wisely is addin.g one house 50x150 feet to his establishment. AV.\SHiNGTON, D. C. — Alexander B. Garden, who has been in the florist business in the District of Columbia for a number of years, has disposed of the ran.ge on Minnesota avenue. S. E., and ■will retire. OBITUARY. The Late Anton J. G. Simmers. Suddenly and without warning, death called Anton J. G. Simmers, president of the well-known film of J. A. Simmers, Ltd., seedsmen, Toronto, Ont., during the night of June 3, as reported irt our issue of June 2], page 1110. The shock of his passing came to his many friends with greater force on account of his unusually strong physical ap- pearance. He was attending to busi- ness as usual during the day previous to his death, and was apparently in the best of health. When he retired at night, his only complaint was that of weariness, but when he failed to appear at his usual time in the morn- ing, members of his family, on going to his room, were shocked to find him cold in death. Mr. Simmers was born in Toronto, and spent the 58 years of his life there. .\fter finishing his education at LTpper Canada College, he entered business with his father, the late J. A. Simmers, and the seed business became his life work, to which he applied his entire energy. Not only was he strong phys- ically, but he also possessed a remark- able business ability, and his capacity for keeping in touch with the mar- kets was one of his outstanding char- ■acteristics. The business of which he was the head, was established in 18.5«3, and from small proportions it gradually in- creased in size and volume until it reached from coast to coast. After the death of his father, in 1883, Anton Simmers, in connection with his broth- er. Herman, took charge of the busi- ness, and carried it on with gi-eat suc- cess until 1!)10, when it became incor- porated under the name of "J. A. Sim- mers Limited." the two brothers still retaining the controlling interest. He is survived by his widow and a family of five sons and one daughter, who mourn the loss of a devoted hus- band, and a kind and indulgent fath- er, whose only thought outside of busi- ness, was for his home and family. Three of his sons have given their ser- vices to their king and country during the recent war. two of them having returned home shortly before their father's death, the third being still overseas. This sudden removal caused a seri- ous loss, not only to the business of which he was the head, but to the seed trade in Canada generally. Albert Wiftman. .Vlbert Wittman, 47 years old. n. grower of Richfield, N. J., died June 16. from injuries received June 1"2, when a horse which he was driving became unmanageable and threw him out of the wagon, which ran over his he?d. Mr. Wittman was a native of Switzerland, where he learned the business. He came to America 20 years ago. locating first at Elmhurst, N. Y. Seven years ago, he removed to Richfield, where he had erected a considerable area of glass, growing general stock. He was a stockholder in the Cut Flower Exchange of New- York, where he marketed his products. He is survived by his wife and one son. who will continue the business. A. !•'. F. John M. Franzoni. John M. Franzoni. Trenton. N. J., died June 22, of cancer of the stomach, .age .35 years. The deceased had been for a number of years connected with M. C. Ribsam, in charge of the cut flower department. Mr. Franzoni was well versed in the business, of a genial disposition, and very popular with all of his business associates. He was a member of the Florists' Club of Phila- delphia. 1140 The American Florist June 28; TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Bubscription. United States and Mexico, J1.60 a year; Canada Si.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sending us cbange 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 •pinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 04 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. American Sweet Pea Society 1133 — Fine exhihition iu all classes 1133 — The convention 1133 — ^President Kerr's address 1134 — Secretary Gray's report 1134 — Sweet peas at A. Farenwald's (illus.) . . .1134 — The awards 1135 American Peony Society 1135 The S. A. F 1136 — National publicity for flowers 1136 Landscape 1137 Ode to an Australian soldier 1137* The retail trade ,..1137 — Building up contideuce and good will.... 1137 — Next week in the flower shop 1137 .—The floral picture 113fi — Accounts past due 1138 Wisconsin State Florists' Association 1138 Minnesota State Horticultural Society 113S San Francisco 1139 Obituarv 1139 — The late Anton J. G. Simmers 1139 — Albert Wittman 1139 — John M. b-ranzoni 1139 Postage redemption 1140 New York to Detroit IHO Cancer on marguerite plants 1140 Chicago growers billboards 114<' Ammann to address Texas meeting 1140 Gude to enjoy extended vacation 1140 Club meetings next week 1140 Toledo 1150 St. Louis 115" Chicago 1155 Fort Wayne 1155 Washington 1155 Worcester 1155 Boston 115J Nassau County Horticultural Society 11B7 I'enna. Horticultural Society Garden 1157 Philadelphia 1180 New York lljj- Kansas City 11^^ Nashville IJ^J Pittsburgh 11<» North Shore Horticidtural Society IJM The seed trade ll'I; — American Seed Trade Association 1170 — . — The opening session 1170 — .—Tuesday afternoon's session 117b The exhibits 111° . The visitors -}\iS Miivket gardeners i}|5 — Aphis and nitrates "|- — Vegetable markets "|- The nursery trade •■■■ •■■;;;; —The American Association of Nurserymen. 1184 —Nursery stock improvement bill Hob We are in receipt of the proceedings of the seventeenth annual meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica, held at the American Institute. New Yorit, November 6-8, IfltS. Chas. W. Johnson, secretary, 2242 West lOfttli street, Chicago. THE latest available statistics from the railroad administration show that the shrinkage in traffic handled by the railroads in the first four months of the year, as compared with 101.'^ figures, was in the neighborhood of 1<> or 12 per cent. Fathers' Day. Washington, IX ('., June 2.5. — The third Sundiiy in June would bo set aside as "Fathers' day" under .a bill intro- duced by Representative Snell (rep.) of New York. His measure also would direct the i)resident to request general .observance of the day, flag.s to be dis- played on homes and public buildings. 'The rose would he designated as fath- ers' flower. Postaf^e Redemption. Following the reduction in the rate of letter postage, effective July 1, con- cerns and individuals having on hand large quantities of two-cent postal cards and three-cent stamped enve- lopes, may have thtm redeemed, ac- cording to announcement of the post office department, provided they are presented by the original purchasers. Postmasters will furnish in exchange for sucli cards and envelopes, postage stamps, postal cards or stamped envelopes of other denominations or varieties selected by the owner, or may apply them in payment or part payment for two-cent special re- quest envelopes. No postal cards oi; stamped envelopes will be redeemed in cash. Three-cent stamps vvill not be redeemed, .as they will continue good for use on mail of all classes requirins; that amount or more. The public will be allowed one m.onth from July 1 to present their three-cent envelopes and two-cent cards for redemption at full value. After the expiration of that time, postage value only will be al- lowed for envelopes, and three-fourths of postage vp.lue for cards. New York to Detroit. The New Y'ork Florists' Club, for its route to the convention of the So- ciety of American Florists at Detroit, Mich., August 10-21, has decided upon the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad to Buffalo, then by boat to the convention city. The party will leave New York, August 17 at S :M0 p. m., Hoboken, 8:.55 p. m., due in Buffalo 7 ;30 the following morning, spending the day in that city, and leaving on the 0:0ft p. m. Iioaf, arriv- ing in Detroit Tuesday morning. The railroad fare. New York to Buffalo, is .$12.85; berths, .$2.10. includ- ing war tax. Boat fare. Buffalo to De- troit, is $4.32: state room accommodat- ing tw-o persons, $3.78. Applications have already been re- ceived by the committee, which con- sists of A. L,. Miller. Jamaica, N. Y., chairman: John G. Esler and P. W. Popp. to fill two cars, and it is most important that those who are going to travel with the club party notify the committee at once in order that the necessary reservations may be made. This is going to be the banner con- vention, so reservations should be ar- ranged for at the earliest opportun- itv. Communicate with the chairman of the committee should any further information be desired. Cancer on Marguerite Plants. In its May, 1f)19, issue, the Mis- souri Botanical Garden Bulletin calls attention to plant cancer, which for several years caused considerable dam- age of marguerites BTov\-n under green- house conditions. Tn 1!>ft4. a number of white and yellow varieties cf this flower received by the bureau of pl.ant industry, indicated that both young and old plants were attacked, the lat- ter being more seriously affected. The .appearance of gall^5 w,ts noted outdoors in summer, and in the houses in the winter. The size of the galls depends upon the state of nutrition of the plant, those overfed being subject to more rapid growth. Up to the present, no remedies have been devised, for al- though the organism is susceptible to germicides, it is impossible to reach it through the outer covering of the gall. Complete removal and burning of affected parts may reduce the prev- alence of the disease. Chlcag:o Growers Billboard Nat'l Slogan. Ed. American Florist : For your information, we wish to state that the Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago are planning an advertising idea in the nature of the erection of billboards displaying the slogan. "Say It With Flowers." One of these is to be placed on the main trav- eled highways, at or near each grower's establishment. With the heavy traffic on the streets, and these signs greeting passersby everywhere, we think it will carry tremendous advertising value, and yet, unlike regular billboard adver- tising, would be inexpensive. We be- lieve, therefore, the plan should be universally adopted. Cojijiercial Growers of Chicago. Ammann to Address Texas Meeting. One of the big features of the con- vention of the Tex.as State Florists' Association, which will be held at Aus- tin, July 9-10. will be the address of President J. F. Ammann of the Society of American Florists, who will have for his topic, "National Publicity and Other S. A. F. Matters." Texas flo- rists are looking forward to President Ammann's visit, and as many matters of importance to the trade in the south in general will come before the meet- ing, a record breaking attendance is anticipated. Robert C. Kerr. Chairman Welfare Committee. Gude to Enjoy Extended Vacation. William F. Gude, of Gude Bros. Co., Washington, D. C, who is fast recov- ering from his illne-ss brought on by overwork, will leave July 1, accom- panied by Mrs. Gude. for an extended vacation, during which he will visit Buffalo. N. Y., Niagara Falls and To- ronto, Ont.. thence to Banff and Lake LoMise in British Columbia, with stops at Winnipeg and Calgary. Returning, they will visit Yellowstone national park. Minneapolis. Minn., and other middle v estern cities. B. F. L. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of olnbs ami societies are re- quosteil to send notice of change in date, time and place of meetings.] Dayton 0 , July 1, 8 p. m. — Davton Florists' Clnli at Y. M. C. A. building. George W. Frisch. secretarv. 3205 East 5th street. Dayton. Los Angeles, Calif.. July 1, 8 B. m.— Los An- geles County Horticultural Society at 2.37 Frank- lin street. H. S. Kruckeberg. secretary. Los Angeles. Minneapolis. Minn.. July 1. S l>. m. — Minne- apolis Florists' Club, usuallv at 218 North 5th street. Wm. J. Vasatka. secretary. 3340 Chi- cago aveuue. Washington, D. C, July 1, 8 p. m — Florists Club of Washington. I>. C at Schmld's hull. E. I". Rodman, secretary. Chevy Chase. Md. Albany, N Y., ,Tuly 3, 8 p. m,— .\lbnnv Flo- rists' Club at 611 61.'! lirciadway. Robert David- son, secretary, l:^ Wccond street. Albany. Terre Haute. Ind.. July 3— Quarterly meeting of the Terre Haute Florists' Club. N. B. Stover, secretary. 71S South 6th street. Terre Haute. Lake Geneva, Wis., July 6 — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's vVssociation at Horti- cultural hall F. Hrndv. secretary. Lake Geneva. San Francisco, Calif., July 6, 8 p. m. — Pacific Coast Horticultural S.xdely at 240 Cnilden Gate aveuue. John It. Walsh, secretary. 502 Califor- nia street. San Franclstx>. Milwaukee. Wis,, July 3, 8:16 p, m.— Milwau- kee Florists' Club at Kurtz Bros., 11th and I'riiirtc streets. EuKcne Oestrelcher. secretary, 56:10 North avenue. Mihviiukoe. Reading, Pa.. July 3, 8 p. ' m.— Heading Flo- rists' .\ssociation at home of member. Fulmep H. Ijuick. secretary. 123 South 5tU street, Kendlug, 1919. The American Florist. 1141 Wants, For Salc,Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' Where answers are to be mailed from this oHice eoclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — Young man. neat a;nd willinir worker, desires position T*ith first-class floral shop in Chicago to learn the trade. Address Key 387. Care American Florist. Nursery Propagator ^Vanted One experienced in growingr hardy shrubs, evergreens, roses, etc: for New^England. State experience and wages wanted. Address Key 389, Care American Florist. Wanted — To buy long established re- tail business in New York City. Ad- dress A. F, F., care American Florist, 57 W. 27th St.. New York City. For Rent — Five greenhouses, 112x25 feet, in Rogers Park. Three-vear "->ase. L.. Hansen, 7332 Ridee Ave Chicaero. For Sale^Three greenhouses, resi- dence and 2% acres land; 160 bearing fruit trees. Ferd. Lneck, Box 4M, Park Ridse, III. For Sale — Three greenhouses and res- idence, with one-half acre of land. Reason for selling: sickness. Address. Anton ForsT. Leverlch St., ^Vood8lde, L. I., N. Y. For Sale — In sunny Colorado, a first- class greenhouse proposition; should you be looking for a good location in a higher altitude; ■ paying proposition. Write E, R. Bess, Canon City, Colo. For Sale — 10,000 heavy No. 7 wire stakes, galvanized, four feet long; used only a few years and in flrst-class con- dition; $12.00 per thousajid. Albert F. Amllne Company, Mayivood, Illinois. For Sale — Small florist shop on busy north shore street; with a good lease; doing excellent business: in thickly populated district: established eight years. La/ly can handle; right price. Address Key 395, Care .\merican Florist. For Sale — In a live town in Illinois: 3700 square feet of glass; seven room modern house; three lots 150x225. Do- ing good business; no opposition. Will sell on easy terms If taken at once. Reason for selling: sickness. Address Key 382, care American Florist. For Sale — Greenhouse property in southern Oregon; only florist in town of 10,000 and surrounding territory; centrally located: climate unsuroassed: will bear close investigation. For full particulars, address Box 757, Medford, Ore. For Sale — Florist business, 10,000 ft. of glass with small dwelling attached, also some land: doing excellent busi- ness; established 40 years: situated on the main street In a Michigan city of 15,000; only greenhouse In town. For full particulars address Key 388, care American Florist Situation Wanted. Young lady experienced in all branches of the retail business is open for a posi- tion in Chicago. Capable of taking charge. State full particulars in first letter or arrange for personal interview. Key 393, care American Florist. Situation Wanted. Young man just honorably discharged from the army is open for a position in a Chicago retail store. Experienced in the loop method of doing business. Key 394, care American Florist, Help Wanted Section men for a large rose range near Chicago. key 392, care American Florist For Sale Modern greenhouse establishment, 35,000 ft. D. S. A. glass; three houses 28x200, 4 houses 18x75 ft. ; growing let- tuce, tomatoes and a full line of bed- ding and pot plants; houses in extra good condition; hot water and steam heat; own water supply; electric motor used for pumping; two dwelling houses, one eight-room house and one modern 10-room house with bath, electric lights and gas for cooking; six acres of best garden land; one mile from Ft. Wayne on paved road; interurban cars run through the place; good market for everything raised and place would bear large increase; nothing need be shipped out; good reason for selling; terms part cash: balance to suit purchaser; place can be inspected at any time. ADOLPH SCHILLING, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Foreman Wanted Workine foreman. Must be flrst-class rose prower. Also capable of growing carnations, chrysantbemums and general stock. Steady position and good salary to the right man who can furnish the proper references. Address Key 391, care American Florist. I OFFICIAL S. A. F. ^ ' Shipping Labels I Actual size of leaf 2%s5M tnchcfi I FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors,..- p §uiumed paper; vour card, etc., in ^ lack and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. p I in red. Prices: Per500,$3.35; per 1000, ^ i $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of M g leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. ■ f AMERICAN FLORIST CO. B I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO E smBssmmmmmmmMmmmiammmmmiiiss Selected Boiler Tubes Thoroughly cleaned inside and outside and trimmed. All sizes. First-class condition. Complete stock in New and Second-band Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Boilers, Xtc. 3738-46 Phone : LEVINE & CO., South Halsted Street, |^hir»a#iA ne Boulevard 9354. V»lIl**aj|W V^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^W^WVWS^^^^^^^^^^^^^rtW^ New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special effort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO 1142 The American Florist. June 28, iillllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIl ■Illlllllllllllllllllllllll I!llllllllll IIIIIIPIIIIIIIII II I Ililllllllllllilllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^^ Arc Yov In It ? •♦ 'IS^cu/ Ji 'u^itt^lcu^erd' % As evidence of the influence which the "Say it with Flowers" Campaign is having upon the thoughts and sentiment of the people, have you noticed the numerous magazine covers with their displays of flowers ? And in other lines of advertising, have you noticed that flowers are being worked into the drawings ? No room is shown, where the artist desires to create an impression of correct taste, that cut flowers or plants are not depicted. ^ Yes, and because one success is sure to attract atten- tion and followers there is an attempt every once in a while to cash in on the "Say it with Flowers" popularity, and we have candy people trying to make the public "Say it with Candy," greeting card people want them to "Say it with card" and jewelry people attempt to use it for jewelry going so far as to copy our calendar idea for birth stones. ^ All of this attracts more attention to the advertising and centers the public attention on flowers. % Are you doing your share in defraying the cost of this advertising ? You are getting a direct benefit from it. Do you think it fair to allow the full burden of cost to fall upon a few of the florists? Don't put it off^ any longer. We know that it is merely a case of forgetfulncss in most cases, or thoughtlessness. DO SOMETHlNfi ABOUT IT fm llUllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllMMMin— I lllllllllilllllllllllllllliMIIIIIIIII Illlilllllllllllllll II Illlllllllllll HI 1919. The American Florist. 114? National Publicity Campaign- Alabama 1919 Subscription List. Compiled to Pederson Ltd.. K., St. John. N. B.$l."i.a) Rosery, The, Winnipeg-. Man... 10.(X> Brown, Mrs. W. D., Ee.ssemer. . $o.CH) Wpst Floral Co London 'n'nii Goodbrad Floral Co.. Mobile.... .>.01. Windsor Ftowor'sh^p Minge Floral Co., Mobile 30.00 Nielsen, Knud, Evergreen 10.00 Scott, John, Huntsvillo 5.0(J Windsor, Ont JO.OO $.55.00 Appropriations Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation $]oOO.UO Colorado $20").00 Alpha Floral Co.. Denver .$10.W Belcher, H. D., Denver .5 00 Benson, C. A., Denver .' . lOtHI Benson, N. A.. Denver 2:5 00 A rkansac Black, W . D., Dtnver S.'OO , ^ ArKdnS>aS Boldt. Ben. Denver 10 00 Davis Floral Co., Pine Bluff $10.00 Boldt-Lundv Denver "' 1oVk» Rye, George, Fort Smith O.OO Brenkert, Geo. Denver 500 Tipton & Hurst, Little Rock lO.OO $2,5.00 California Armacost & Co., Walter, Los Angeles $25.a> Art Floral Co., San Francisco... 2.5.W Avansino. H. A., San Francisco.. 10.00 Boyle & Darnaud. San Diego 5.00 Broadway Florist, Los Angeles.. 20,00 Clarke Bros., l)akland .5.00 Darbee. Mrs. R. E. San Fi'ancisco -50.00 Denucci, Richard, San Francisco ;5.00 Dieterich, J. D., Los Angeles 10.(M> Enomoto & Co., Sai;i Francisco.. 10.00 Eppstein, Julius, .San Francisco. ]0.(X1 Eldred Flower Shop, Pasadena.. lo.OO Ferrari Bros., San Francisco 2:(.00 Francis Floral Co.. San Francisco 25.00 Floral City Nursery, San Mateo. 20.0t> Grallert, Paul W. A., Oakland.. 10.00 Goldenson, Albert, Los Angeles. 5.00 Hills, F. R.. Los Angeles 10.00 Howard & Smith, Los Angeles.. 50.00 James, E., Oakland 25.00 Joseph, B. M.. San Francisco 35.00 Jaeger & Son, F. C, San Francisco 10.00 Kooyman, C, San Prancisco. . . . 25.00 Ijalanne, Lawrence M., San Francisco 10.00 Levin, Herman. San Francisco.. 10.00 Lombardi, E., San Francisco... 5.00 Lichtenberg, F., Los Angeles . . . 25.00 Molinori, Domenico, . San Francisco 5.00 McDonald, Wm., Oakland 10.00 Mac Rorie-McLaren Co., San Francisco 50.0(» Olsen. John, San Francisco lO.(M) Orchid. The, Pasadena 25.00 Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Ftancisco 50.0I> Perrine. ^SV. G., Berkeley 1.00 Perrine, W. G.. Berkeley, .\dd'l.. 2..50 Poiiesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco .50.00 Plnth. H., San Fraticisco 25.01^ Polder Bros., Montebello lO.OO Purdie & Co.. D. S., Los Angeles . 25.00 Rainford. A. M., San Diego .5.00 Redondn Floral Co., Los Angeles 50.00 Seulberger & Co.. J.. Oakland... 10.(X> Sanborn Co., H. M.. Oakland 25.00 Superior Nursery Co.. Los Angeles 10.00 Thorsted Floral Co., Oakland... 10.00 Wright Flower Shop. Los Angeles 25.00 SS63..50 Canada Camrinell Floral Co., Calgary, Alta Connon Ltd., John, Hamilton. Ont 10.00 Dicks, George F.. London. Ont.. 10.00 Dillpmuth. H. G.. Toronto 2.5.00 Dominion Floral Co., Montreal. . Dunlcp. J. H.. Toronto Gammage & Sons. J., London, Ont 2-5.00 King, A R., Winnipeg, Manitoba 10.00 .$ .5.0i» 10.00 50.00 Clausen. Herbert A., Denver... lO.OO Cooper, Georgre J., Denver 10.00 Denver Whole.sale Florists Co., Denver 25.00 Elitch Gaidens Co., Denver.!!.. 25 00- Espelin-Wairen Floral Co., Fnrt Collins 10.00 Fleischaur, G.. Pueblo li(! $41G.OO Connecticut Andrew Bros., Bristol .$10.00 Ahlquist. John L., Plainville. . . 5.(X» Baker. J Fred, Moosup 2.00 Braun. Jos. J.. Stafford Springs. .5.00 Brndrib, J Albert. Hartford 2.5.00 Champion & Co., John N., New Haven 30.00 Coombs Tlie Florist, Hartford .. 125.(X) Curtiss, C. F., Plantville 5.00 Dawson, Wm. A., Willimantic. . 10.00 Drake, Eugene S., Hartford 10.00 Foehrenbash. Frank E.. Bridgeport 5.00 Geduldig Greenhouse.s. Norwich. 1000 Hallgren Bros., Wilton .5.00 Hawkins. Robt. H.. Bridgeport. 20.00 Haworth's Greenhouses, Farmington 5.00 Heithal, G. F., Bridgeport 10.00 Horan & Son. Jas., Bridgeport . . 25.00 Hubbard, Paul M.. Bristol 15.00 Holb. Fred C, Bridgeport -5.(KI McClunie, Geo. G., Hartford 15.00 Marchant & Sons, Robt.. Hartford 5.00 Moore Co., S. H.. New Haven... 25.0i> Munro, Chas.. New H.aven 10.00 Neubrand, H. C, Middletown. . . 5.00 Park Gardens, Bridgeport 25.00 Pohl, Edmund, Hartford 7.-50 Peterson, Carl. Hartford 5.00' Pierson, A, N. Inc.. Cromwell . ..500.00 PPomm. George. Bridgeport.... 10.00 Pffomm, Chas. W.. Bridgeport.. 10.00 Pinchbeck. W.. Ridgefield 10.00 Reck, Julius. Bridgeport 5.00 Reck. John & Son. Bridgeport.. 2.5.00 l^owilen & Mitchell. Wallingford 5.00 Ryan, Geo. T., Waterbury ..... 10.00 Spear & McManus, Hartford . . . -50.00 Strom, A. C, New Britain 10.00 Taylor. E. J., Greens Farms.... 10.00 -S.A.'F.&O.H. June 14th. Terry, W. B.. Bristol $ 5 00 Thomson Co., W. W., West Hartford 15 00 Volz Floral Co., New Britain!!!! lO'OO Welch The Florist, Hartford 50 00 Wilson, Meyer, New Haven 5.00 $1104.50 District of Columbia . . Blackistone. Z. D.. Washington. -$25 OO Ernest, William H., Washington 5.01 > Gudo Bros. Co.. Washington 200 00 Jenkins i^ Sons., C. L.. Anacostia 2.5.00 Rodman, E p., Washington 25.0t> S2S0.00 Delaware Von Reider. J. J., Dover $5.00 • Florida Foster & Foster, Inc., West Palm Beach $ 5 00 Gibson, Wm. R.. Jacksonville. . . 500 Mills The Florist, Inc., Jacksonville looo Ohmer, C. J., West Palm' Beacii -5!oO Pennock Plantation. The, Jupiter 5.00 . $.30.00 Georgia Brunswick Floral Co., Brunswick .*. . . $ 5 00 Dahl Co., C. A.. Atlanta !!! lo'oo Idle Hour Greenhouses. Maccn.. 15.00 Lawrence. W. C. Atlanta lOOt) Oelschig & Sons, A. C, „/^?J-'^"'^ah 10.00 Stulbs Nursery Co., Augusta 1000 Wachendnrff Bros, Atlanta 10.00 Wildwood Greenhouses, Columbus ti.OO Wolf, John, Savannah ! ! irj.Oi) $85.00 Idaho Donart. Ad.. Coeur d'Alene $5.00 Scott Bros., Moscow .^.00 $10.00 Illinois Adams, W. W.. Chicago $10.00 Amling Co., E. C. Chicago lOfl.Of) Amiing, Ernest C, Maywood 25.0C' Amling, Walter A., Maywood... 10.0f> Amling. W. H.. Estate. Maywood lO.IKJ American Bulb Co.. Chicago -50.00 Ammann. J. F.. Edwardsville. . .200.00 Baer, Henry, Peoria 15.0f> Bahr, Fritz. Highland Park 10.00 Bassett .^ Washburn. Chicago .. 100.00 Ball, George J.. Glen Ellyn 10.00 Bau.ski. Herman 25.00 Beu, Frank, Chicago lo!oo Bezdek, V., Gr.oss Point 10.00 Blameuser, Edw., Niles Center 2.00 Blameuser, Edw. C, Niles Center 10.00 Bohlander, R. K., Melrose Park. 10.00 Bohannon Florist. Chicago lOo.OO Bond. Charles, Naperville SO.OO Budlong. A. H., Chicago lf)O.0f> Budlong. J. A., Chicago 50.00 Britz The Telephone Florist. Danville 10.00 Brookes, Jos., Morton Grove. . . . 10.00 Brown. A. E.. Springfield 25.00 Eurliop, Walter, Maywood 10.00 BuGttner. Emil. Park Ridge .50.00 Cade, H. W., Cairo 10.00 Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n., Chicago 50.00 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co., Chicago 25.00 Chicago Florists' Club, Chicago.. 500.00 Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago . 100.00 Clody. Edward, Chicago 2.5.00 Cole Bros.. Peoria 25.00 i .1144 The Americai^ Florist. June 28, Damm, Nick, Morton Grove $10.00 Damm Bros., Chicago... . . .^. . . . . 25.0i> Des Plaines Floral Co.,' Des Plaines „ 2.'5.00 Doessard, Miss L. East St. Louis lO.Ol* Drurj', H. P., Galesburg S.OCt Drury, H. F. Galesburgr, add'l. lO.OU Dunteman, W. F., Bensenville. . 2().00 Eichel, Arthur, Chicago 10.01 1 Eichel, A. T., Chicago O.Oi) El Paso Carnation Co.. El Paso. 10.00 Erne & Co., Chicago 25.00 FiKher Bros. Evanston 25.00 Fisher, A., Chicago 2.5.0*' Frank Bros., Beardstown 2.50 Fuhrman, John, Chicago 25.00 Gentemann Bros., Quincy 10.00 Garland, Frank, Des Plaines 5.0 Temperly, Edwin E.. Tndiannpolis 5.00 West View Floral Co., Elkhart. . 2.5f> Weiland. Peter, Now Castle 10.00 Wicgand Sons Co., A., Indi.anapolis 25.00 Wiegand Sons Co.. Indianapolis, add'l 25.00 Williams & Co., South Bend 25.00 $907.50 Iowa Aldous & Son, J., Iowa City $10.00 Bancroft & Son, Jos., Cedar Falls 10.00 Bather Co. Andrew, Clinton... 10.00 Bock, Harry C, Burlington 5.00 Davis Floral Co., Davenport.... 10.00 Denmead, Jas. L., Marshalltown 10.00 Porber & Bird. Davenport 5.00 Gardiner Floral Co., Council Bluffs 10.00 Goos, Wm., Bettendorf 5.00 Harkett, W. A., Dubuque 5.00 Herman, O. H., Council Bluffs.. 25.00 HoUied, O. H., Eldora 5.00 Kemble, I. O., Marshalltown 100.00 Kramer & Son., I. N., Cedar Rapids 15.00 Lainson, F. L., Council Bluffs... 15.00 Lapes, John E., Cedar Rapids . . . 10.00 Moore. David. Perry 5.00 New, Hiram J., Manchester 5.00 Newport, D. G., Cedar Rapids.. 5.00 Niemoth. Theo., Estherville 1.00 Nordwall Florist, Fort Dodge... 5.00 North Floral Co., Fort Dodge... 5.00 Prince's Flower Shop, Iowa City 5.00 Richey Floral Co., Albia 5.00 Stevens, O. B., Shenandoah 5.00 Van Meter, C. L.. Monticello 5.0O W^ilcox & Sons, Council Bluffs .. 200.00 Wilson Floral Co., J. S., Des Moines 50.00 $546.00 Kansas Arkansas City Floral Co.. Arkansas City $5.00 Atchison Seed & Flower Store Co., Atchison 5.00 Bunch, Lloyd C, Freedonia 5.00 Dugan. N., Winfield 5.00 Fields, L. C, Kansas City 12.50 Fisher, Herman R., Marysville.. 5.00 Hubbard, C. E., Topeka 5.00 Humfeld. Alfred C, Clay Center lO.OO Lord's Flower Room. Topeka. . . 5.00 Margrave, .Susan, Hiawatha. . . . 3.00 Miller Eros., Abilene 3.00 Mueller, Chas. P., Wichita 50.00 Schmid's Greenhouse, Winfield. 5.00 Smith's Fl. Shop, Hutchinson... 10.00 Steinhauser Florist, Pittsburgh. lO.OO $138.50 Kentucky Baun-.er. Aug. R.. Louisville. .. .$25.00 I'^ichs, Henry. Louisville 5.00 Hiltz, Adam, Louisville 5.00 Honaker. D. B., Lexington 25.00 Keller Co.. .Tohn A.. Lexington.. 15.00 Keller, Florist, Lexington 10.00 Kentucky Society of Florists, Louisville 50.00 Kirch, Louis. Louisville 5.00 Kleinstarink. H., Louisville 2.5.00 Marret .t Miller. Louisville lO.Oi) Metcalf, T. S.. Hopkinsville 2.00 Metcalfe. Jr , Thos. J., Madisonville 5.00 Michkr Bros. Co., Lexington.... n.Ot> Miller. Emelia C, Louisville 1.25 Morgan Floral Co., Henderson . . 10.00 Pfeiffer. \V. & L.. Ft. Thomas. Ky 5.00 Popp. PUilii) T., Covington 5.1^1 Reimers, Mrs. M. D., Louisville 20.00 Reimers & Co.,, E. G., Louisville 10.00 Schmaus Bros., Paducah 10.00 Schuman. J Wm.. Newport 10.00 Schumann, Wm., Newport 5.00 Schumann & Wahleiss. Newport 5.00 Schulz Co., Inc., Jacob, Louisville 25.00 Th.impson ,.-n 10.00 London Nurseries. Baltimore... 10.00 Moss, Inc., Isaac H., Govans.... 50.00 Nowton, Eugene, Leland, Baltimore , 10.00 Siegwart, Chas., Baltimore 5.00 Stevenson Eros., Towson 10.00 Van Reuth, Jr.. Ed., Hamilton.. 1.00 Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., R., White Marsh 50.00 Hamilton, James, Mt. Washington 50.00 $406.50 Massachusetts Aitken, Mark, Springfield $50.00 Arnold, George B , Woburn 50.00 Bean, Cha?.. Springfield 2.00 Bfcker, Frtd C, Cambridge 25.00 Belmont Flower Shop, Brockton 25.00 Boston Cut Flower Exchange... 25.00 Brague & Sons, Hinsdale 10.00 Brackett, Karl ^., Haverhill 10.00 Bridgham. R. C, Newtonville. . 10.00 Butler & Williams, Northampton 25.00 Butterworth, J. T., Fri'mingham 10.00 Campbell, W. C, Lawrence 10.00 Casey Florist Co., Melrose 10.00 Christensen, Andrew, Stoneham 5.0 Comley, Henry R., Boston 20.00 Coplan, H. S., Boston 10.00 Coplan, A.. Boston 5.00 Cotton, The Fiori.=t, Newtono. . . 5.00 Craig. Wm.. N., Brookline 10.00 Cummings, Everett E., Woburn 5.00 Davenport. "Watertown 20.00 Drake & Co., T. L, Pittsfield 5.00 Drake & Co., T. I., Pittsfield. add'l 5.00 Dolanskv, Frank, J., Lynn 25.0 Liebman, M., Boston 10.00 McAlphine, Wm. A., Boston 25.00 Manter, J. S.. Boston 1.00 Milford, W. D., Milford 5.0) Montgomtry Co., Inc.. Hadley.. 50.00 Morse & Beals, Lowell 10.00 Nelson, John A., Framingham.. 10.00 Nicholson, W. R., Fi'amingham . . 50.00 O'Brien, John J., Boston 10.00 O'Kecfe, P. F., Boston 100.00 Palmer, Inc., F. E., Boston 25.01) Patten, M. A., Tewksbury 25.00 Peirce Bros., Waltham 50.0f~) Pembroke, A. A., Beverly 10.00 Pembroke, A. A., Beverly, add'l. . lo.0(> Pe-in, Henry, Boston 400.00 Peterson. R. P.. Framingham... 5.00 Quint, Harry, Boston 25.00 Randall's Flower Shop, Worcester 60.0() Richards. F. S., Greenfield 10.00 Rice, Chas. H., Lexington 10.00 Robinson. S., Boston 25.0») Robbins Bros., Cambridge 10.00 Rogers, Abraham B., Alliston... .li.OO Rogean, Fd. H., Boston 1.0I> Roland. Thomas. Nahant lOO.OD Ryan, Harold A., Inc., Cambridge .5.0() Sawyer, Frank P., Clinton 5.00 Silverman. N. M., Boston 10.00 Sim. William Cliftondale 25.00 Snyder Co., B. A., Boston .50.00 Swan & Berndston, Lawrence... 10.00 Tracey. B. Hammond, Wenham 25.0t> Voorneveld. Wm.. Nantucket... 1.00 Wagland, A., Lawrence 10.00 Walsh & Son. Maiden 10.00 Walsh, Alfred. Boston 2.00 Warburton & Sons, C, Fall River 25.00 Welch. Patrick, Boston 100.00 Wliittemore, H. S., Waltham .'5.00 Yaffe Bros., Haverhill 25.00 Michigan ^^ii^ Alpha Floral Co.. Lansing $25.00 Art Floral Co., Detroit 25.00 Bemb Floral Co., Detroit 110.00 Bissinger, J. A., Lansing 25.00 Boehringer Bros., Bay City 25.00 Breitmever's Sons, Detroit 600.00 Brown, W. B., Detroit 25.00 Burt, Henrv M., Jackson 25.00 Central Floral Co., Detroit 30.00 Century Cut Flower Co., Detroit 30.00 I'oggan, S. W., Battle Creek 10.00 Conklin, Geo. M., Allegan 5.00 Cross, Eli, Grand Rapids 15.00 Davis, Geo. W., Detroit 10.00 Davis i^ Kishler, Ypsilanti 5.00 Detroit Greenhouses. Redford... 5.00 Ebelink. Henry, Holland 2.00 Eskil, O. F., Iron Mountain 10.00 Evans, A. H., Detroit 25.00 Fetters, E. A., TJelroit 100.00 Frucli & Sons., Chas., Saginaw. 25.00 Gipner. John, Niles 5.00 Grohman The Florist, Saginaw. 30.00 Hartnett Flower Shop, Grand Rapids 10.00 Hilliker. Albert, Detroit 10.00 Holznagle, Frank, Detroit 50.00 Hughes, Albert P., Hillsdale 5.00 Indian Village Greenhouses, Detroit 2.5.00 Klang, John H., Detroit 25.00 Knoch, Mrs. Gus, Detroit 10.00 Maise, Lewis, Detroit 10.00 Michigan Cut Flower Co., .,,v^/^,^ Detroit ^*J9-XX Miesel Bros., Detroit 5.00 Niemiec, P. L., Detroit ■^*^i^* Owasso Floral Co., Owasso §•''•91! Paterson. Murray G., Detroit... 25.00 Plumb. Chas. H., Detroit 50.00 Pult, C. J., Detroit 5.00 Roetke Floral Co., Wm., o- no Saginaw 2o.OO Saginaw-Bay City Floral Society, Bay City $25.00 Scribner Floral Co., Detroit.... 10.00 Smith, Byron L., Ionia 5.00 Smith, Elmer D., Adrian 25.00 Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids .... 25.00 Smokiewitz, Edward, Hamtramck 5.00 Stahelin, A. J., Redford 50.00 Stoll. V. A.. Hillsdale lO.OO Streit, Joseph, Detroit 2o.00 Sullivan. J. P., Detroit 100.00 Taepke & Co., Gust. H., Detroit. . 25.00 Taucli, E. R., Marquette 2.50 Ullenbruch, Maths., Port Huron. o.OO Van Bochove & Bros., G., Kalamazoo 2.5.00 Vogt, D., Coldwa.ter 10.00 Vogt, John W.. Sturgis 10.00 Watson Floral Co., Detroit 5.00 Weber, W. E. P.. Sault Ste Marie 2.50 Winans, Frank, Pctoskey 5.00 $2002.00 Minnesota .'Vmundson. Onar E., Miimeapolis $25.00 Cargill, S. S.. Minneapolis 10.00 Comandros, T. B., St.. Paul 20.00 Dean. Andrew J., Gladstone. . . . 10.00 Duluth Floral Co., Duluth 20.0(» Eckhardt, O. R., St. Paul 10.00 Hall, Thos. H., Minneapolis 10.00 Hess, J. P., Minneapolis 5.00 Holm & Olson, St. Paul 50.00 Kinsman. Inc., A. N., Austin.... 10.00 Lake Shore Gieenhouses, Albert Lea 5.00 Latham, R. A.. Minneapolis.... 1.5.00 Lindskoog. Carl I., Minneapolis. 10.00 Linde, C. H., Minneapolis 5.0O Ludlow Greenhouses, Worthington 10.00 Lynes. Thos. S., Minneapolis.... 5.00 Martens, John, Minneapolis 5.00 Merriam f ark Floral Co., St. Paul 15.00 Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis 10.00 Neilscn, Neil, Mankato 5.00 Pier, W^alter, Minneapolis 5.00 Purogcl, Henry J., St. Paul 5.00 Queen City Greenhouses, Rochester ■ 10.00 Reck, Julius, Minneapolis 10.00 Rice Bros., Minneapolis 50.00 Rosacker. Hans, Minneapolis... 25.00 Siebrecht Floral Co., Winona... 20.00 Sten, John E., Red Wing 5.0O Stern, Robt. C, Minneapolis 5.00 Swansons Inc., Minneapolis.... 15.00 Swanson. Chas. S.. Litchfield... 5.00 Will Bros. Co., Minneapolis 100.00 Windmiller Co., Mankato 5.00 $515.00 Mississippi Cabaniss, Misses, Jackson $5.00 Missouri ^^^ Aue, Henry P. W., St. Louis $5.00 Austin, Joseph, Kansas City.... 2.50 Barbe, A. P., Kansas City 25.00 Barnes, W. J., Kansas City 30.00 Bergsterman Floral Co., St. Louis 25.00 Beutzen, A. J., St. Louis 25.00 Blossom Shop, St. Louis 5.00 Berning, Hy. G., St. Louis 100.00 Beyer, Chas., St. Louis 20.00 Boerm, J. W., St. Louis 10.00 Bourdet, Jules L., St. Louis 50.00 Browne, Theo.. St. Louis .5.00 Bruenig, Mrs. Ida, St. Louis 25.00 Carr, Thos. C. St. Louis 25.00 Cemy, A. S.. Kirkwood 25.00 Denker, Edwin. St. Charles 5.00 Diemer. Mrs. T. L., St. Louis. . . . 5.00 Edwards, W. J., Kirkwood 10.00 Engelmann Greenhouses, Maryville 5.00 Fillmore, P. J., St. Louis 5.00 Promhold's Flower Shop, Kansas City 15.00 Grimm & Gorly, St. Louis lOO.OO 1146 The American Florist. June 28, Haefell Floral Co., St. Joseph $15.0(» Hartmann, Aug.. Kirkwood .i.W Hauser. Jos., Webster Groves. ... 1(I.(M» Hepting^, Jacob. Kansas City.... li.'.liii Held. John, St. Louis .j.OK Humfelu, Ed. A., Kansas City. . . . 10.00 Humfeld-Orear Floral Co.. Kansas City !!."•.( M i Hummert, Aug., St. Louis 2."i.oa Isherwood, R. 1., Chillicothe 10.01) Kruse. W. H., St. Louis l.j.Oo Koenig Floral Co., St. Louis 2.0.01) Kusik & Co., H.. Kansas City... lo.oil Luther. August, Kansas City.... 1.1.00 McGrail, J. R., Kansas City lO.Oo Main. Chas. A., Maplewood ."5.(M! Marshall Floral Co.. Marshall. . . . ."i.lKt Meinhardt. F. H., St. Louis IM.O.) Mohr. Adolph D.. Kansas City. . . lo.Oo MuUanphy Florists, St. Louis. . . . 2."i.00 Murray, Miss Jeanie E., Kansas City ."i.OO Murray, Samuel, Kansas City. . . lOO.OO Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, addl 100,00 Newell, Arthur. Kansas City.... 23.00 Osterberg Bros., St. Louis ,xOO Park Floral Co.. St. Joseph 15.00 Peterson Floral Co.. Kansas City 10.0l> Picper Floi-al Co.. St. I^ouis 3.00 Pilcher, W. J.. Kirkwood 50.00 Rock Flower Co., \V. L.. Kansas City 200.00 Rosery The, St, Louis 3.00 Rowe, W. A., Kirkwood 50.00 Ryan, Phil.. Brookfleld l.OO Sander, Otto, St. Louis lO.OO Schray & Sons, Wm.. St. Louis.. 23.00 Singer, Albert, St. Louis 20,(X) Sommerfleld Floral Co.. Springfield 10.011 State Fair Floral Co., Sedalia. . . . .3.00 St. Louis Seed Co., St, Louis 25.00 St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co., St. Louis lOtXOO Stertzing. W. W.. St. Louis 5.(M> Stuppy Floral Co.. St. Joseph 200.00 Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, add'l ! . . lOO.OO Stevens, John, Kansas City 25,00 Sunny Slope Seed Farm. Independence 3.00 Thomas, Chas. E., Kansas City,. .3.00 Thost. G. M., De Soto 10.00 Weber, Fred C St. Louis 50.00 Weber. Fred H.. St. Louis 2.5.00 Whitek, Joseph, St. Louis 23.00 Wild Bros.. Nursery Co., Sarcoxie 5.00 M'indler Flowers, St. Louis 20.00 Windier Wholesale Floral Co., St. Louis 100.00 Winkler. Robt., V>'ellston 10.00 Wright, W. J., St. Louis 5.00 $lS7rr..30 Montana Brackney. R. H.. Three Forks... .$5,00 Bulte Floral Co., Rutte 2o.0(> Columbia Floral Co.. Butte 13.00 Electric Citv Conservatory, Great Falls 3.00 Electric Citv Conservatory, Great Falls, add'l 5.00 Feiden. Jr.. John. Great Falls. . . . 5.00 Feiden, Jr.. John. Great Falls, add'l 3.00 Gregory. M. E.. Miles City 3.00 Gregory. Miles City 1.00 Hanson Floral Co.. Butte 3.00 Kranz. Chas. M.. Great Falls lO.Ot Laogohr. M.. Bozeman 10.00 Miles Citv Greenhouses. Miles City 1.0*1 R. 1% S. Flower Store, Missoula. . , 3.00 State Xurserv Seed Co., Helena. . 23.oii Ullman. W. F., Glendive l.W $12t;.00 Nebraska Bath. John H.. Omaha .$10.0l> Davidson Floial Co., Holdrege, . 3.00 Dole Floral Co.. Beatrice :'0,00 Donaghue. Jr.. A.. Omaha 23.0;i Kiche Floral ( n.. Lincoln 23.00 Enslow Floral Co.. Lincoln 19*^^ Frev & Frev. Lincoln 73 (tO Frev. E. h", Linoln lOO.Oi Green, C. H., Tremont lO.iMI Hargadure, C. C Florence $10.00 Hess & Swoboda, Omaha 200,00 Hruben, Albert, Omaha 10.00 Williams. Edw.. Grar,d Is 10.00 $53_1.(Xi New Hampshire Buxton, Geo. C, Nashua .$10.00 Gill, Thomas, Berlin 10.00 Graham, W. H., Manchester .3.00 Hannaford. R. E.. Portsmouth... 2.U» McLeod, Donald, Concord 10.00 $35.00 New Jersey Aphine Mfg. Co.. Madison $100.00 Asmus, K. R., Closter .30.0;j Atkins. C. H., Inc.. Rutherford.. 10.00 Bates, James J.. Oakfleld 3.00 Baumann. Henry W.. Hoboken.. 10.00 Berke, Geo. H., Atlantic City...'. 10.00 Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. .2.30.00 Clark, Frank J., Trentoa 25.00 Coddington, L. B.. Murray Hill.. 50.00 Connolly & Plunkett, Newark,,. 5.00 Edwards Floral Co,, Atlantic City .30,00 Esler. J. G.. Saddle River 25.00 Essex County Florists' Club, Irvington 50.00 Flesser. J. H.. No. Bergen 25.00 Frenking. E. H.. Trenton KMMI Freytag. R. G.. Montclair ,3.00 Grulich & Sons. J., Hoboken 3.O0 Herrick. Alonzo D.. Hackettstown 10.00 Hitchings & Co.. Elizabeth 100.00 Hornecker, Henry, East Orange, , 25.ttO Jacobi. Edw.. Irvington 10.00 Lange. John. Englewood 5.00 Madsen & Christensen. Wood Ridge 10.00 Manda. Joseph. West Orange. . . .100.00 Massmann. F. W., Montclair.,.. 1.3.00 Mitchell. John R.. Madison 5.00 Moreau. Frank J., Freehold .... 5.00 Paseler. Mrs. B. W.. Hoboken l.OO Paseler. Mrs. B. W., Hoboken, add'l 2.(X) Ribsam. Martin C, Trenton 25.00 Roehrs Co., Julius, Rutherford .. lOO.OO Rummler. W., Rutherford 5.00 Sceery. Edw.. Paterson 50.00 Schmidt, Henry, No. Bergen 10.00 Schoelzel, Herman. New Durham 25.00 Simpson. Robert. Clifton 50.(X> Smith & Sons, Geo!. East Orange 10.00 Stein Bros.. Warren Point 10.00 Stokes, A. T., Moorestown 10,00 Taylor, Arthur, Boonton 10.00 Thorns. Walter R.. Atlantic City. 5.00 Totty. Chas. H., Madison 200.00 Tricker. William. Arlington 10.00 A'an Riper, Selah, East Paterson . 10.00 Warner, U. C. Sewell 5.00 $]51().W New York Abrams, Chas.. Brooklyn $13.00 Abrams, J. B., Blue Point 23.00 Albany Cut Flower -Exchange, Albany 10.00 Albany Florists' Club. Albany . . . 23.0a Anderson. S. A„ Buffalo lOO.OO Arkay Florist. Albany 10.00 Baper & Son. C. P.. Utica 2.3.00 Baldwin & Co., Mamaroneck. . . . 23.00 Bard. R. H. C. Syracuse .3.00 Barrett, James G., Trov 10,0r> Basler. G., Buffalo 5.00 Brookins. Jerrv & Son. Orchard Park 10. 0) Bennett, John, Blue Point, L. I. , . 2.00 Berberick, John, Albany 10.00 Bertelson. Sofus, Babylon, L. I.. .3.00 Bonnett & Blake. Brooklyn 13.01 Brant Bros.. Inc.. Utica 23.O0 Brown. Chas. H.. New York .30.00 Bayerle. Geo. J., New York 2.00 Bultmann, Werner F., Syracuse, lO.OO Bunyard. A. T.. New York 100.00 Burns. Jr.. A. S., Spring Valley .. 100.00 r-vn-T, E. ,T.. Rome 3.(MI Canning, John, Ardsley 10.00 Carpenter, .\nsel D.. Cohoes 10.00 Chevallev. Julius. Blue Point.... 3.(H) Chikls, John Lewis. Floweiliold . . lOO.Oo Clark's Sons, David, Now York.. 23.(H> Cohen & Hiller, New Y'ork $.30.00 Colonial Flower Shop, Buffalo... 10.00 Conway Bros., Troy 5.00 Cookingham, R. T., Ellenville 5^00 Crandall, H. L., Glens Falls 5.00 Crook & Co., Geo.. Rochester .5.00 Cut Flower Exchange. New York. 100.00 Danker, F. A., Albany 25,00 Danti & Gozzi, Mt. Vernon 3.00 Dard's Inc.. New York 100.00 Day Co.. W. E., Syracuse 10 (X» Detlef, Kate M., Buffalo 5.00 Dorval's Sons, Victor S., Woodside, L, 1 10.00 Dobbs & Sons, Auburn 5.(X> Dummett, Arthur, Mt. Vernon.. 10.00 Dunbar. John, Rochester 2.00 Dupuy, Louis, Whitestone 50,00 Eberhardt, H. E., Schenectady.. 5.00 Ehrmann. W. C. Corfu 5.00 Eger. Julius W,. Schenectady. . . . 5.00 Byres, Harry G., Albany 25.00 Felton. Chas.. Buffalo 25.0O Finger. Frank, Bayside. L, 1 3,0t) Florists' Exchange. New York... 50.00 Fi-anks, Herman. New York 25.00 Frey. E. R.. Rochester 5.00 Fuld. Maurice, New York 10.00 Greyer. Wm. H., Buffalo lO.OO Grupo. John W, H., Schenectady, 5.00 Guenther, C. T., Hamburg '. , 20.t>o GLoeckner. Wm. C. Albany 2.3.tK> Hammond, Benjamin, Beacon .... 50.00 Henshaw Floral Co.. New York.. 50.00 Herrlich. Mrs. L.. Buffalo 5.00 Hoffman. Peter. Buffalo 10.00 Hanson. Sam, Troy 5.00 Hart, George B., Rochester 25.00 Henker, Bruno. White Plains. . . . 3.00 Henkes Bros.. Watervliet 10.00 Hitchcock, F. C, Mt. Vernon. ... 5.00 Irwin, Roman J., New York 25.00 Irwin, Roman J., New York, add'l 50.00 Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. .100.00 Jahn. Hugo H.. Brooklyn 10.00 Joyce, John, Congers .3.00 Jurgens. Geo. J.. Northport ,3.0lt Kahn. Sigmund. Bulls Head. S. I. 10.00 Kasting.Co.. Wm. F.. Buffalo ItXl.OO Keller & Sons, J. B.. Rochester.. 23.(X1 Keller, Geo, J., Rochester .3.00 Kessler. William. New York 15.00 Kessler. Philip F., New York 100.00 Klauser. J. P.. New York 5.00 Klein, Leo., New York 10,00 Kollor. FVancis, Astoria. L. I..,, .3,00 Kretschmar Bros., W. Nvack. . . . 2.00 Kurthe & Burke. Albany 10.00 Koehne. Robert, New York 10.00 Kuebler. W. H.. Brooklyn 15.00 Kervan & Co., New York 2.3.00 Lawrence. Jno.. Ogdensburg 10.00 Lee. Charles. Barnard 5.00 Lewis Flower Shop, Lockport, . . . .3.00 Levy. Joseph J.. New York 10.00 Lion & Co., New York 50.00 Lisburg. George, E. Hampton .S.OO Lord & Burnham Co.. New York. .200.00 McCord Co.. Wm. F.. Tarrytown. . 2.3.(Xj Mathews. W. W., Great Neck .3,(X) Meininger, A. J.. Gloversville. . . . 1.00 Menard. Louis. Albany ,3.00 Menard. H. Louis. Troy 3.00 Metcalf, Christina, Brooklyn 5.tX) Meyer Corp. of C. F., New York. . 25.00 Miesem, John. Elmhurst 5.00 Miller. A. L.. Jamaica 100.00 MulhoIIand. Mathew B., Trov. . . . 3.00 Mutch. H. C, Trov ". 3.00 N. Y. Cut Flower Co., New Y'ork . 2.30.00 Nause. ^Villiam. Staten Island.., 20,00 Neubeck. L. H., Buffalo 3.00 Newlands. Miss Grace. Buffalo. . . 10.00 Palmer & Son. W. J., Buffalo 200.00 Papedem & Co., J. G., New York. . 3.00 Pierce & Gray, Utica .3.00 Pier.son, F. R., Tarrvtown 2.30.(Xl Phillips. J. v.. Brooklyn .30.(X1 Popp. P. W.. M.amaroneck 10.(Xi Pyle, Robt. Chester. Nyack 10.t)0 Powell. Frank .A.. Irondoquoit . . . 3.00 Quinlan Co.. P. R.. Svracuse lO.W Riilph Greenhouses. John, Saratoga Springs ,3.(X> Reenie. Miss L. G.. Malone 3. (XI Reed & Keller. New York .30.00 Reicherts. .\. J.. Buffalo 20i>i Ueimel's Sons. .lohn. Woodhaven 23.00 Riedel & Meyer. New York 30.{Xt 1919. The American Florist. 1147 Rodman & Sons, Brooklyn $10.0(1 Rosery Flower Shop. Albany .... 2."i.(K) Roskelly, Ralph J., Ithaca 5.00 Russell, Geo. L., Albany 5.00 Ryder, W. H. & J. C, Wantagh. . . o.Oll Russin & Hanfling, New York. . . . 25.0(1 Salter Bros., Rochester 5.00 Saltford's Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie 2o. Schlegel. George. Brooklyn .oO.Oll Schloss Bros., Inc., New York lOO.OD Schneider & Noe, Congers 5.(MJ Schoenhut. Chas., Buffalo 15.00 Schultheis, Anton, College Point. .10().(K> Schwacke Co., Chas., New York. . 25.011 Schling, Max, Employees, New York 20.00 Schling, Inc., Max., New York. . .300.00 Scott Bros., Elmsford lO.fHJ Scott Co., Wm., Buffalo 25.00 Scott, David, Corfu 25.00 Sick, Edward, Canandaigua 15.00 Siebrecht. W. H., Chappaqua 25.0:i Sievers, Wm. H., Buffalo 10.0: i Shower, Wm. H., Schenectady... 5.00 Skidelsky. S. S., New York 10.00 Snyder, j. H., Violet Grower. Rhinebeck 5.1 lO Spavins, Herbert, Mt. Klsco 5.(HI Spiwak, Wm., Elmhurst lO.lHI South Shore Fl. Co.. Speonk. L,. I. 10.00 Stevens. Abram. Spring Valley. . . 10.00 Stone. Wm. H.. Blu" Point 5.00 Strob & Sons. L. C. Batavia HcOll Stumpp, G. E. M., New York 300.(K| Stroh, Edward L., Buffalo 10.00 Teute, Hugo, Rochester 5.0i) Thienel. Chas., Bayside, L. 1 2.(M| Thomann, Jacob. Rochester lO.OU Traudt. Joseph, Canajoharie. . . . 2.5.00 Travison, John C, Albany 5.0O Trepel, Jack, Brooklyn 5.01) Tuthill, L. W. C, New York 25.00 Utica Floral Co.. Utiea 25.00 Utter-, Fred K., Rye 5.f)0 Burgevin. Val., Inc.. Kingston . . . 25.00 Van Scoter & Son. Bath 5.00 Vlachos, Alex., New York 15.00 Warendorff. Alex.. New York 25.00 Wallnger Bros.. Johnstown 5.00 Weber. Chas.. Lynbrook 1.5.0li Wertheimer Bros., New York. . . .100.00 Wettlin Floral Co., Hornell lO.OO Wilson. H. B., Roche.ster lO.OfI Wise. Fred W.. East Aurora.... 5.00 Workman, W. H.. Oswego lO.Od Young, Josiah L,., Watervliet. . . . 5.00 $4015.00 North Carolina Barringer's Greenhouses. Statesville $3.1)0 Brown, E. E., Asheville lO.OO Bush, Ernest J., Wilmington.... 5.0;> Ford, Frank H.. High Point 5.00 Fowler, Mrs. L. P., Wilmington. 3.00 O'Quinn Co., J. L,., Raleigh .50.01) Scholtze, The Florist. Charlotte. . 25.00 Starr. George J., Wilson lO.OO Van Lindley Co., Greensboro .... lOO.OO $211.00 North Dakota Hoskins Floral Co., Bismarck... $5.0:> Shotwell Floral Co., Fargo 25.01) Smedley Floral Co., Fargo 25.00 Valker's Minot Greenhouses, Minot 15-00 $70.00 Ohio Abbey Ave. Greenhouses, Dayton..'S15.00 Anderson, M., Dayton 10.00 Barton, Chas. E., Norwalk 5.011 Backmeier, Fred M., Cincinnati. . 5.00 Baer, Julius, Cincinnati l''*^''' Baer, Julius, Cincinnati, add'l... T5.0r> Barrow, John, Toledo 10.00 Blake, B. C, Springfield 3.00 Blake, F. E., Marion 5.00 Bower, Chas. A., Dayton 10.00 Carev & Kuehle. Urbana 10.00 Cincinnati Cut Fl. Co., Cincinnati. 25.0<1 Cleveland Cut Fl. Co., Cleveland. lOO.OO Cook, H. A., Oberlin 2.00 Critchell, Chas. E., Cincinnati. .$200.00 Dayton Floral Co., Dayton SO.tM) Duerr, Chas. A., Newark 5.00 Edwards, J. W., Dayton 25.00 Farrell & Co., Cincinnati 20..(K) Koelker, John A., Toledo 5.O0 Koontz, P. M., Springfield 10.00 Krespen, Lawrence M., Cincinnati 10.00 Kuhn. Sam. Cincinnati ^^'^^^ Ludwig, T. J., Columbus 5.0;> MacFarland's Florist, Akron 10.00 McCullough, J. Chas.. Cincinnati 2.2.00 McKellar, James. Columbus 2.'i.0O Metz & Bateman, Toledo 20.00 Metzmaier, Emil, Columbus lO.OO Murphy, C. Wm., Cincinnati 20.00 Merkel & Son, C, Cleveland .50.01) Munk Floral Co., The. Columbus 2.i.o0 Murphy, E. Alfred, Sayler Pane. . lO.(K) Murphy. D. F., Cincinnati 25.00 Park Floral Co., Cleveland .oO.OO Peterson. J. A. Sons, Cincinnati. .lO.OO Rodgers, J. W.. Dayton 2o.00 Rutenschroer, J. C, Cincinnati.. 2.00 Sabransky, Jno. F., Kenton -O-OO Scheel, T. T., Carey _;i.00 Sheppard, H. W., Cincinnati .tO.OO Schiller. J. L., Toledo --;.J>0 Schneider, Frank A., Cincinnati. 10.'") Schramm Bros., Toledo ''-■'ft!* Scott, John "W., Lisbon -^-OiJ Scottwood Greenhouses, Toledo. 20.00 Schumann & Sons, Edw., iririn Cincinnati 1*. )<) Silvieus & Silvieus Co., Ashtabula 10.00 Skinner Irrigation Co., The. Cincinnati ^2-"; Stephens & Son, S. F., Columbus. io.OJ Storrs & Harrison Co., morvi. Painesville ^.V^ Stelzig's Fl. Store. Bellefontaine .o-W Sundermann. J., Cincinnati .i.OO Sundermann. J., Cincinnati, add'l. 10.00 Tong & Weeks Floral Co., _ Ashtabula .••••■. l-J-O" Tromev's Flower Shop, Cmcinnati oO.OO Ullrich Floral Co., F. J., Tiffin. . . .5.00 Underwood Bros.. Columnms Jo.OO Volz. Frank A., Cincinnati lO.W Wagner, C. M., Cleveland 2.1.CV) Wagner, D. E., Sandusky 15.00 Weaver, A., Massillon 2 ' Weeks, Robt., Cleveland 20.00 Westman & Getz, Cleveland .50.00 Wilson, H. R., Columbus 2.^-0) Witthuhn, Fred, aeveland /«.w AVintorich, C. Defiance 10.00 Witterstaetter. R.. Cincinnati. . . . ..i.OO Witterstaetter, R., Cincinnati, add'l ■■ -"■''" f . $2437.00 Oklahoma Boston Flower Store. Tulsa $5.O0 Chickasha Greenhouses. _^ Chickasha ;>■ ' ' Furrow & Co.. Oklahoma City... 40.00 Henrv. James A., Tulsa .>.00 Marshall, Geo. W., Okmulgae .)-00 Muskogee Carnation Co., _ Muskogee •'■00 Rice, Otto, Sapulpa $10.00 Stiles Floral Co., Oklahoma City 25.00 Oregon "^^"^ Clarke Bros., Portland $50.00 Dungee. Wm. E., Portland 2.-50 Herbert & Fleishauer, McMinnville 5.00 Martin & Forbes, Portland 75.00 Niklas & Son, Portland 20.00 Niklas, H., Portland 2.50 Peoples Flower Shop, Portland.. 2..50 Robinson, Jean, Portland 2..50 Smith, Max M.. Portland 15.00 Steele's Pansy Gardens, Portland 20.00 Swiss Floral Co., Portland 45.00 Thompson Horticultural Works, Portland 2.50 Tonseth Floral Co., Portland 15.00 Van Kirk, F. A., Portland 5.00 Weidemann Bros., Wilsonville. . . . 5.00 Wiedemann Bros., Milwaukee... 5.00 Wilson-Crout-Gehr, Portland . . . 10.00 Wood, Wm. C, Portland 2.30 Zimmermann, John, Portland 2..50 $277.50 Pennsylvania Andre. John R., Doylestowii $50.00 Aschmann Bros., Philadelphia... 35.00 Ashley, Ernest, Allentown 15.00 Bader Co., John, N. S., Pittsburgh 50.00 Baker. Wm. J., Philadelphia 10.00 Bertram, J. Henry, Lansdowne.. 30.00 Bertram. J. Henry, Lansdowne, add'l 25.00 Bernheimer, E., Philadelphia 10.00 Bensley, Chas. T., East Milton.. 10.00 Betz, H. S., Philadelphia 100.00 Brinton, M. J., Christiana 10.00 Burk, Louis, Philadelphia 10.00 Burki. Fred, Gibsonia 2.5.00 Burton, George, Chestnut Hill. . .100.00 Burton, Alfred. Philadelphia 50.00 Butz Bros., New Castle 25.00 Campbell, Est., H. P., Shamokin. -5.00 Carey, Frederic, Kennett Sq 10.00 Cleirico, Joseph, Lancaster 3.00 dinger. W. Bruce, Milton 5.00 Connolly, John J., Rosemont.... 5.00 Connor, D. T., Philadelphia .5.00 Craig Co.. Robt.. Philadelphia. . .100.00 Craig, George, Philadelphia 10.00 Cremer, F. E., Hanover 10.00 Crisman Greenhouse Co., Punxsutawney 2-5.00 Crossley, W. C. Mansffeld 10.00 Darlington, C. D., Doylestown . . . 1-5.00 Denlinger, Walter R., Vintage. - 5.00 Derr, Paul A., Williamsport 2.00 Dreer, H. A., Inc., Philadelphia. .100.00 Drewes, Wm. P., Braddock 10.00 Eicholz, Henry, "Waynesboro.... 10.00 Erdman & Son. K. M., Mt. Carmel 5,00 Espv & Son, E. W., Brookville.. 5.00 Evans. W. & H. T.. Philadelphia. 25.00 Evenden. W. J., Williamsport... 5.00 Evenden, G. W.. Williamsport... 5.00 Farenwald, A., Roslyn 100.00 Fisher & McGrath, New Castle. . 5.00 Fletcher. Eva F.. Philadelphia.. 5.00 Fox. Wm. H.. Parker Ford 25.00 Gaehring, E. W., Philadelphia... 15.00 Gracey, John C, Philadelphia... 10.00 Gayley, J. Wade, Strasburg, Lancaster County.- 5.00 Gil vin. AV. B.. Leola 10.00 Grakelow. Chas. H.. Philadelphia. lOO.OO Groshens & Morrison. Roslyn.... 50.00 Gunton, C E., Bradford 10.00 Harris, Wm. K.. Philadelphia... 50-00 Harris & Bro., Joseph. Shamokin 5.00 Harvey. Alban & Sons, Brandywine Summit 100.00 Herr. A. M., Lancaster 2.5.00 Herr, Chas. B.. Strasburg 5.00 Hoffmeyer, C. K.. Pittsburgh... 1.00 Hoffmever, C. K., Pitts., add'l.. -5.0f) Horn & Bro., John F.. Allentown ,50.00 Hostetter, E. P., Manheim 5.00 .lohnston Brokerage Co., Pittsburgh 25.0!'> Joseph Heacock, AVyncote .500.00 Josephs. Joseph, Philadelphia... 10 0'> Hammond. Walter A.. Lancaster 5.00 Habermehl's Sons. Philadelphia. . 2-5.00 Herr, Chas. B.. Strasburg 5 OO Keeney's Fl. Shop, Harrisburg. . 5.00 1148 The American Florist. June 28, Kienle, Rupert, Philadelphia $2">.0C> Kinder, I. V., Charleroi 5.00 Koethe's Flowers. Roxborougrh, Philadelphia 10.(50 Knapp, J. B., Sayre .").00 Krueger Co.. Chas. F., Philadelphia 50.00 Kuhn. John, Philadelphia 10.00 Lamborn, Mabel C., Philadelphia 5.00 Landis, Ira. H., Paradise, Lane County 5. Landis, Lenx>n S., Lancaster. ... 5. Laver, J. V., Erie 5. Lorgus Co.. West Chester 20. Ludwig Floral Co., E. C, Pittsburgh 50. McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh 50. McRae & Jenkinson Co.. New Kensington 20. Magnuson. Oscar S.. Kane 5. Malbranc, T., Johnstown 50. Marshall, E. C. Kennett Sq 5, Maxwell, Emma B., Wilkinsburg 25. Mich"ll (.'c. K. F.. Philadelphia. 100, Mortenson. Stephen, Southampton 50. Murdock. Wm. A., Titusville. . . . 10, Meyers & Samtman, Chestnut Hills 100, Niessen Co.. Leo., Philadelphia. .250. Niemann, Louis. Philadelphia... 5, Payne, W. Guv. Pottsville 10, Pennock Co., S. S. Philadelphia. .5011. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh 50. Pfalzgraff, G. W.. York 5. Primro. ,00 ,00 .00 ,00 .00 Oil ,00 ,00 ,00 .00 .Oil 00 .00 .no Oil .00 oil .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 00 00 ,00 Oil ,00 00 00 ■11 (III ,00 ,00 ,00 ,00 ,00 00 ,00 ,00 ,00 ,00 .00 $57.50 South Dakota Dethleffs, Wm., Mitchell $10.00 Hild, Wm., Mobridge 25.00 Strong, M. M„ Sioux Falls 10.00 Rhode Island $4421.00 Bowers, William .S.. Providence. .!i>10.0ll Budlong Rose Co., Auburn 100,00 De Witt, Hugo H., Providence.. 5.00 Gibson, Est. Thomas J., Newport lO.W Hoffman. Fred. Pawtucket 10.00 Johnston Bros., Providence 2-5. CMI Johnston i^ Co.. T. J.. Providence 25.00 Leach & Son Corp.. M. J., Pawtucket 20.00 Foster. T>inda Vose, Woonsocket. 3.0(1 Lindblom. .Tohn C, Providence.. 5.00 Macnair the Florist. Providence. 5.00 McCarron. Kucene. Providence. . 10.00 O'Connor. T., Providence 25.00 Ritchie. Stewart. Newport 5.0<> Westminster Greenhouses. Providence lO.Oil $45.tX) Tennessee Anderson Floral Co., Lebanon. . .$25.00 Baum's Home of Flowers, Knoxville 25.00 Bristol Floral Co.. Bristol lo.tXl Forest Hill Greenhouses, Chattanooga 10.00 Idlewood Greenhouses, Memphis. 20.00 Johnson Greenhouses, Memphis. 25.00 Joy Floral Co., Nashville 125.00 Geny Bros., Nashville 25.00 McNutt, A. J., Knoxville 10.00 Trichler. C. H., Nashville 10.00 Truett Floral & Nursery Co., Franklin '. .5.00 Texas $295.00 Baker Bros., Fort Worth i Bayley. W. W., Alvin Browne, Mrs. Sam. Tyler Carroll. Paul M., Houston Corsicana Greenhouses, Corsicana Dennison Greenhouses. Dennison Donnelly Fl. Co.. Wichita Falls. Drumm Seed & Fl. Co., Ft. Worth Green, Edward. San Antonio.... Greve, Henry, Dallas Hannah & Son, H. O., Sherman. . Hauser. W. T.. Houston Hillyer's Flowers, Austin Holm, Alfred, Corsicana Hyde Park Floral Co., Austin. . . . Judge, E. W., Tyler Kaden. H., Gainesville Kerr, R. C. Co.. Houston Kerr, The Florist, Houston Lang, Otto, Dallas McAdam, J. E., Fort Worth Millar, Alex.. Dallas Nussbaum Fl. Co., San Angelo. . Potter Floral Co., El Paso .Schroeder, Hans, Temple Suchy, F. C, San Antonio Texas Nurserv Co., Sherman..".. Wolfe. T. J.. Waco Wood Seed & Plant Co.. M. C Hillsboro ,00 .00 ,00 ,00 ,00 ,011 ,00 ,01 1 ,00 ,00 .011 ,00 .00 ,00 .00 .00 ,011 ,00 ,011 ,0<1 (10 ,ori ,00 ,0 1 ,00 ,00 01) Oil 10.00 Utah $575,00 Bailey & Sons Co., Salt Lake City. $15.00 Cramer Floral Co.. Salt Lake City 10.00 Huddart Fl. Co.. Salt Lake City. 20.011 Keith Co., O'Brien. Sail Lake Citv lO.Oil King Floral Co., Salt Lake City. . lO.On Lambourne. E. Salt Lake Citv. . . 10.00 Law, D. E., Salt Lake City 5.01 Miller. Robert, Farmington .50,011 Morris Floral Co.. B. ('.. Salt Lake City 10.00 Salt Lake Citv Floral Co.. Salt Lake City 5.00 Sanders Floral Co.. Salt Lake Citv :i.00 Soier, Charles. Salt Lake Citv... 10,00 Virginia iI!15,S.O0 Eldridge .Stores. Inc.. Danville Fallon, F., Roanoke Fallon. Florist. Roanoke Grandy, Florist, Norfolk McCrum Drug Co.. Lexington. Mosmiller. Frank, Richmond . . Xewton. Wm. J.. Norfolk Vansant. H. C, Newport News $5.00 10.00 10.00 40.00 10.00 lOOit 25.00 5.00 iSlln.OO $208.00 Vermont Baker. S. A.. Rutland $5.00 Ball. H. J., Newport 5.0J Chase. George B., Bethel 5.00 Case, The Florist. Burlington $5.00 Graham, W. H.. Manchester 3.(X> $23.00 Washington Acme Floral Co., Tacoma $5.00 Beuthien, Henry. Tacoma 5.00 Betten, Ben. Tacoma 5.00 California Florists, Tacoma 20.00 Eugenie's Flower Shop, Spokane 5.(XI Eugenie's Flower Shop, add'l 5.00 Glenrose Greenhouses, Spokane. . 5M Glenrose Greenhouses, add'l 5.00 Hayden Watson Co., Tacoma. . . . 2(i.()0 Hinze, A. A.. Tacoma 10.(X> Hollywood Gardens, Seattle 25.00 Hoyt Bros. Co., Spokane 25.00 Hoyt Bros. Co.. Spokane, add'l . 25.00 Leavey & Son, P., Spokane 5.00 Leavey & Son. P.. Spokane, add'l 5.00 Ins & Klaffinbacr, Spokane 5.01 > Neil's Greenhouses. Pullman.... 5.00 Olsson & Son, Inc., H. L., Spok.tne 5.01 1 Olsson & Son, Inc., H. L., add'l.. 15.00 Peters & Son, Hillvard .5.00 Peters & Son, Hillyard. add'l 5.00 Queen City Floral Co., Seattle... 20.00 Reimers, H. E., Spokane 10.(X) Reimers. H. E., Spokane, add'l.. 10.00 Rockwood Greenhouses, Spokane 5.00 Rosaia Bros.. Seattle 25.00 Sinclair. Einer. Spokane o.OO Smiih Floral Co.. Tacoma 10.00 Spokane Greenhouses, Inc., Spokane 10.00 .Spokane Greenhouses, Inc., Spokane, add'l 10.(10 Spokane Florist Co., Spokane. . . . 15.f>0 Spokane Florist Co.. add'l 15.(>0 State Floral Co.. Yakima 10.00 Wilson, Ira W.. Bellingham 5.O0 Woodlawn Flower Shop. Seattle. 25.00 Young & Lester, Walla- Walla 5.00 Young & Lester, add'l 5.00 $.395.00 West Virginia Dieckmann, John. Elm Grove. . .$15.00 Dudley .-^ons Co.. J. AV.. Parkersburg 75.i">0 Hayman Greenhouse Co.. Clarksboro lO.OO I^nghans. A.. Wheeling 45.00 Siebert. Frank C. Wheelin.g 5.00 Winter Floral Co.. Charleston . . . 25,00 Wisconsin $175.00 Baumgarten Florist. Milwaukee. $12 Brux. Rudolph A., Racine 5 Cudahy Floral Co., Cudahy 25 Edelfsen-Lcideger Co.. Milwaukee Fox & Son. Inc., J. M.. Milwauke,? Gechan. AVm.. Kimberly Greenwood ('arnation Co.. No. Milwaukee Haentze Floral Co.. Fond du Lac Hefko. T. D.. Marshfield Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Holtz, Giistav. Milwaukee Kienahs. Theo. F.. La Crosse. . . . Lawritzen, A. T. F.. Eau Claire. . Lietz. Richard, Milwaukee Lubliner. Wm., Milwaukee . Matthewson. J. E.. Sheboygan. . . Platteville Floral Co.. Plattcvillo PoUworth Co.. C. C. Milwaukee. Pohl. Gustav A.. Milwaukee Preuss. Rudolph. Milwaukee.... Rentchler Flornl Co.. Madison.. Rusch & Co.. Gust.. Milwaukee. . Salm. Richard. Union Grove.... Schroeder Floral Co.. Milwaukee. Stair. L. C. Mineral Point Strat«on. C. D.. I^ancastcr Sylvester. Jos.. Oconto .Sylvester. Otto. Oconomowoc. . . . Turner. L. & Sons. Kenosha AVelke Co., E.. Milwaukee Vatter. Geo.. Marinette Ely & Co., H. .^.. Ne. sho 25, 75, 10, 50 Kj, loa 1, .5, 5. 5. •24. 10. lOf'lj ,00 ,00 ,00 ,00 ,00 .00 ,00 ,(X1 oil 00 on 00 00 00 Oil ,00 00 .00 00 ,00 .00 ,00 ,00 ,fKl 00 .00 00 00 00 Oil ,00 ,00 Wyoming $()3f),00 Casjier Floral Co., Ca-per JlO.Oil Westhold. Louis B.. Rvanston... 5.00 $1.5.0*1 1919. The American Florist. 1149 m S. A. F. How Does Your Conscience Feel ? ^ The success of the National Advertising Campaign is so pronounced that every florist, retailer, grower, or wholesaler testifies to the increased business brought him, ^ But all who share in the benefits are not doing their share in supplying the sinews of the Campaign, which is money. fl There are not many who refuse to contribute. They simply neglect to send in their subscriptions. ^ Do your part. Do not sit back and let others pay the whole shot. The advertising should be kept going because it is generally conceded that in the slogan "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" the florists have an asset worth many thousands of dollars in business. It will depreciate in value unless used in print. ^ Have you seen the full page in colors in the Metro- politan Magazine.? Are you linking up with this advertisement? Are you a real partner in the business it will bring, knowing that you helped pay for it? ^ Drop a line to the undersigned, telling him how much you will donate annually towards the Publicity Campaign. JOHN YOUNG, Secretary Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists 1170 Broadway, NEW YORK m ^ 1150 The American Florist, June 28, / V Co-operation QUR ENTIRE PRODUCTION of "Superior Quality Flowers" is re- served for disposition to the Florist. Better trade conditions bring better prices. Price Ivist sent on request. Poehlmann Brothers Company 66-74 East Randolph Street Chicago, U. S. A. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the World. Toledo. BUSINESS REVIVES SLIGHTLY. The numerous graduation exercises held last week caused a temporary flut- ter of business vifhich was also in- eieased by numerous weddings. How- ever, trade has been more than or- dinarily quiet this June, due to the fact that extremely hot weather arrived about three weeks too soon. Outdoor flowers are plentiful, which naturally decreases the demand for the florists' product. Stock is very plentiful, but shows the effects of the hot weather. Carnations are short and of poor qual- ity. Sweet peas are done. Roses .are of fair quality, and enjoy a prood de- mand for weddings and graduations. Gladioli are of excellent quality and Rre bringing good prices. Bedding stock is still enjoying a brisk sale, but this week will probably see the finish of this business, which was quite profitable this season, because better prices were received. NOTES. Now that the flower shops are closed on Sundays, it is no uncommon sight to see many faces familiar in the trade at the ball park or out at the Willard- Dempsey training camps. Florists will be well represented at the historic bout for the championship of the world which will be staged in this city, July 4. The Sunday closing has proven a wonderful boon to employer and em- ploye alike, and it is a question whether florists here will ever be content to go back to the old ways of working day in and day out. Let other cities now fol- low Toledo's fine example and get into the swim. Scliramm Brothers are still selling quite a lot of bedding stoclv, of which they had a large quantity. This firm reports the best six month.s' business of Its career, in which every month regis- tered surprising gains over the same period of last year. They will rebuild two of their greenhouses this summer in anticipation of a continuance of good business. Frank M. .Schramm will leave July 5 for a vacation trip to the north- ern Michigan lakes to recuperate. Max Spanner uses these hot days to trim his handsome display window in a seasonable manner. His present arrangement is appropriate for the sea- son, consisting of a garden scene, with a miniature pond in the center. Ferns and plants are used lavishly as a back- ground. Many pedestrians stopped to admire this effective display. Gertrude Swartz. for many years bookkeeper for Miss Helen Patten, has resigned her position to take a well de- served rest. She enjoys a wide and favorable acquaintance with the trade in this city. Miss Patten plans to leave on her annual vacation to the Maine woods as soon as the wedding rush is over. John Barrow had a wonderful crop of splendid peonies this year, but the premature hot weather forced him to dispose of many of them at a loss. However, his business has been in- creasing every month in a very profit- able manner, so he is not losing any sleep over this. The display window of Mrs. J. P. Freeman can always be expected to show high art in the deoorati^'e use of plants and basket effects. This store reports a heavy dem.and for commence- ment bouquets and has also enjoyed some good sized wedding decoration orders. AYilliam Fenlger. Adams street flo- rist, is fortunate in that he has no rent to pay since he Ii'ased half of his large store to a jewelry company. He has one of the best locations In town, and does a big business. S. N. Peck has been quite busy with graduation work during the past week, and has also had a good call for fu- neral work. A. C. K. St. Louis. BUSINESS SLACKENS UP. Business in general slowed up a bit again the past week. The hot weather, which seems to have hit us now, has a depressing effect on trade in general. The only bright side now is the large amount of weddings taking place. They seem to continue well toward the end of the month, and this has been a very nice business. The condition of stock is none too good. Everything seems to suffer considerably from the heat. Even gladioli, which usually stand up well, are showing the effects, and have no keeping qualities. Roses are good only for quick turnovers. Car- nations are just about through. Sweet peas are very poor. It seems we are due to have a shower every day or two, and the hot sun beating down on the sweet peas, seems to cook them. Outdoor stock is fair, such as coreop- sis, cornflowers, etc. Some very good Shasta daisies have been coming in, and these h,ave a good call. In greens of all kinds, the market is well sup- plied. NOTE. O. C. May. of Sappington. escaped serious injury a fe<\' days ago when a large touring car crashed into his ma- chine and completely wrecked it. J. J. W. ICansas CiTT, Mo. — The Hammond Floral Co. has purchased the property on which its greenhouses are located, the consideration said to be $12„')0('> A large palm house and flower shop will be added. 1919. The American Florist. 1151 \ Satisfaction TSTO matter how exacting the demands of your customers, you will find that "Superior Quality Flowers" always satisfy. We offer Summer Flowers in quantity at fair prices. Price List sent on request. Poehlmann Brothers Company 66-74 East Randolph Street Chicago, U. S. A. The Largest Orowers of Flowers in the World. Restock For Summer Months o:x^.A.'rx's SPECIAL PROCESS PREPARED FOLIAGES ARE THE BEST ON THE MARKET. UNIFORM SIZE-NON-MOLDY-FLEXIBLE Colors: Green, Brown, Purple. Price, $1.75 per carton; in 10 carton lots, $1.60 per carton; 100-lb. cases, $22.00. FLEXIBLE-NON-CURLING-DURABLE Our Cycaa are packed 10 to the bundle Per 1(0 12-16 at $ 5.00 16-20 at 6.50 20-24 at 7.50 I. 24-28 at 11.00 We do not break bundles. Per ICO 28-32 at $12.50 32-36 at 15.00 36-40 at 17.50 40-44 at 20.00 QUEEN QUALITY MAGNOLIA LEAVES 0-G QUALITY CYCAS LEAVES SUPREME IN QUALITY DDCDADUn C\7irDr^DI717M J retains its freshness. r KLir AKIlil/ ti V HitxVjIxIlilliil ) PrUe $3.00 per lO-H). carton MAGNOLIA WREATHS Made of Queen Quality Leaves by experienced artists. THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF PRESERVED FOLIAGES, BASKETS AND FLORIST SUPPLIES ROUND OR OVAL. Colors: Brown, Green or Purple. Dozen Dozen No. 200-18-inoh $10.50 I No. 203— 24-inch $21.00 No. 201-80-inch 12.00 «„ 204-28-inch 2fi no l^ No. 202-22-inch 16.00 I ""•■'"* ^» men ze.OO I 1152 The American Florist. June 28, vi^^^jv'^^^^^^^^jvjv^^^j'^^jv^^Jv^ir^MV^^^^^^^^^^JWJVJW^^^.rAV^^^^^^.nvjww^MVJv^ Large Quantities of Roses Cheap Columbia is in Heavy Crop with us. BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. Columbia, Russell, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia, White Killarney and American Beauties 1^1 ^^^£, W^^w^w%^ From Massachusetts. Best in I^CtV I t?ril9 the Market, $2.00 per 1000. RUSSELL and COLUMBIA 60c to $2.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. HOOSIER and OPHELIA Long $8.00 per 100 Medium $5.00 to 6.00 per 100 Good short 3.00 to 4.00 per ICO WHITE KILLARNEY and SUNBURST Long $8.00 per 100 Medium $B.CO to 6.00 per 100 Short , 4.00 per 100 ROSES-OUR SELECTION. In lots of 200 or more $3.00 to $4.00 per 100 Other Flowers at market prices. Asparagus, according to length of stem per 100, $2.50 to $3.00. Bronze Galax, according to quality per 1000, 2.00. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. notice: — We cloae at 5 o'clock week day. and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 5 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAL 1457. Greenlionse.i Hinsdale, 111., and Gress* Station, IlL OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Cticagfo. STOCK IS IN LARGE SUPI'LY. Stock is in large supply with one or two exceptions, but is moving fairly well considering' conditions, and while busine.ss is not as brisk as it misht possibly be, the sales compare favor- ably with tliose of former years. American Beauty roses are arriving in good sized quantities, but are cleaning up nicely at prices ranging from .$;! to $5 per dozen. Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia are having a good call and do not appear to be in any great oversupply. Roses in general are plentiful and are to be had at times during the week in large lota at bar- gain prices. Lily of the valley is in exceedingly short supply and com- mands high figures. Orchids arc in good demand and tliere hardly ever apiiears to be any surplus. Peonies are a great factor in the market and are to be had at low prices, which have had a tendency to increase the past few days, especially in the fancier grades. There are a large number of peonies in storage, some of which are in excellent condition, hut the grenter part appears to have suffered from (he extremely warm Aveather. There will be plenty for several weeks to come, so no sliortage need be looked for in this item. Indoor gladioli are reaching the market in splendid condition and are selling well at gooil prices. One large firm is growing these in quantity this season and so far is well satisfied with their investment. The first outdoor gladioli grown at Villa Ridge made their appearance in this market this week. Carnations are in fair supply. but good first-class shipping stock i-< somewhat on the short side. Lilies are seen in limited numliers, and the same holds true for callas. Sweet peas, mignonette. c:Uendulas, daisies, snapdragons, corn flowers, candytuft, feverfew, pansles, statice, larkspui-. lupines and other miscillaneoiis sea- sonable stock are included in the many offerings, not to forget pond lilies, which help to freshen up many a win- dow display during the hot summer months. Green goods are in slropg demand, especially ferns, which are none too plentiful in the desirable grades. Fancy smilax is selling as high as .$4 per dozen and is scarce at that figure. BASKETS Write for Catalog Now. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist wheiTwriting KOIES. William Reed, one of the A. L. Ran- dall Co.'s traveling men, is back from an extended southern trip. He is on the lookout for one of the scribes, and if he ever manages to get a hold of him. there will never be anyone tipped ofl' again when the wedding bells ar'^ going to ring. aiiss Bevan. of Nell's Flower Shop. Memphis. Tenn., was a welcome vis- itor this week. She will visit a sister at Omaha. Neb., Ijeforo returning liome. Kennlcott Bros. Co. received its first sliipment of outdoor gladioli from Villa Ridge. June 2l>. 1919. The American Florist. 1153 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO Roses and Carnations You will find that our stock gives best satisfaction for wedding work. Order here. Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago marliet at the prices quoted. Buy Direct From the Gro^Ter. -CURRENT PRICE LIST- Subject to Change Without Notice. URS. CHAS. BUSSELL Per 100 Select $15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.0i> Short 5.00 to 6.00 EICHMOND Per 100 Select $10.00 Moiliuui 6.011 Shorts $ 3.00 to 4.00 ! MILADY Select Medium Shorts EOSES, OUB SELECTION. Killamey White Eillame? Killarney Brilliant .... Sunburst Hy U&ryland Ophelia Champ Weiland Per 100 Select $10.00 Medium 6.00 Short $ 3.00 to 4.00 Per 100 $10.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 Carnations, fancy 2.00 to Valley Sweet Peas 1.50 to Adiantum 1.50 to Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per l.OUO $6.00 Boxwood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green per 1,000. $2.00 Leucothoe Sprays 4.00 8.O0 2.50 2.00 Supply your customers during the summer months with flowers grown especially for the hot weather period. The most exact- ing buyer will be pleased with our stock. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Tony Einweck, who has been with the colors for some time, passed through here this week on his way back to the oil fields, where he was formerly employed. He was at one time with Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s cut flower department. T. E. Waters, manager of Poehl- mann Bros. Co.'s supply department, in back from a most successful eastern business trip. His firm will have a large exhibit at the Detroit convention. Gust Marshal, with Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s supply department, is enjoying a two weeks' vacation, part of which is being spent at Kenosha, "Wis. Louis Delinke is back from France, where he spent several months with the American troops. 'B, J. Delinke is en- joying a well-earned vacation. Paul Klingsporn, manager of the Chicago Flower GroAvers' Association, is visiting friends at Philadelphia, Pa., and other eastern cities. John AUes, son of Gust. Alles, with Wietor Bros., has airived safely from overseas, where he was with the Amer- ican troops in France. William VVienhoeber and wife will spend their vacation in Colorado this summer along the f.n,mous Gunnison trout stream. Martin Reukauf, with H. Bayers- dorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., called on the trade here this week. Josaph Hill, of Richmond. Ind., graced the city with his presence, June 20. Al. Lehman, with the E. C. Amling Co.. will leave on his vacation. June 28. A. E. Turner, of Mosinee, Wis., is call- ing on the trade here this week. 1154 The American Florist June 28, ^^s^yyv^^V*^s^s^*^iirfsrf*^*^s^s/is^s/V''^s/*^*^sy«i^*Js#*rf*rfs^*^*^^sjN<^<^urcha«pd 10 acres on Crandall road and will erect a modern range. ^ Knip, Okla.— The Oklahoma Floral Co. has been granted .a, charter and will erect a new buildinir .Tt once. I Our OfiFerings Include: | ROSES. I COLUMBIA I RUSSELL I I White Killamey | I Pinlc Killamey | I Milady Sunburst | I KUIamey Brilliant | I Ward Ophelia | MINIATURE ROSES | I Cecile Brunner i I CARNATIONS | MISCELLANEOUS. | I Callas I I Valley Cattleyas I I Calendulas | I White and Yellow Daisies | I Stocks Pansies I I SNAPDRAGONS | I Candytuft. I j PEONIES I I GLADIOLI I I GREENS. I I Plumosus Sprengeri | I Gala.\, bronze Galax, green \ I Perns | I Adiantum Smilax | I Mexican Ivy | I Bo.vwood Ijeucothoe | '•" ' I HiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiii uiiriiiiiiiuilllliliiinijjiniiiriiiir 1919. The American Florist. 1157 -WE OFFER- THE BEST QUALITY I^O»E» LEADING VARIETIES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Use our Double White Killarney — thry are always white, not afiected by the hot weather. Once USed, alwayS USCd. VALLEY— We have plenty for your June weddings. PEONIES— 50c, 60c, 75c and $1.00 per dozen. CARNATIONS — Are in good supply, with prices 'way down. K^ByrBmCt we have plenty of good hardy Ferns to offer. M Lrl%l^«9 $6 00 per lUOO; also New Ferns at market prices. LeuCOthOC 75c per 100; $6,0(l per lOOO Galax 26c per 100; 2.00 per 1000 Choice Stock of Lupines, Feverfew, Peonies, Stocks, Daisies, Calendulas. Valley. Gladioli, Calla Lilies, Harrlsil, Gypsophila, Snapdragons, Pansies and ail other Seasonable Stock. DON'T FORGET US ON GRIENS, AS WE HAVE Asparagus, Sprengeri, Ferns, idiaotam, Green and Bronze Lencothoe and Galax If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., "^^^L, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty SW'SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. WE ARK CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such beneflta. Boston. GOOD DEMAND AND SATISFACTORY PRICES. Business during' the week has been very good, augmented by several large ■weddings and considerable funeral work. Stock is quite plentiful and good prices prevail. Sweet peas are about over, but it has been a profitable season for the growers of this flower. Bachelor buttons are now in good demand and gladioli never sold better, although America, Halley and Mrs Francis King move rather slowly. Peonies are over and larkspur has about seen its end. Roses are plenti- ful and are low in price. NOTES. There was an excellent exhibition of roses and other flowers, strawberries and vegetables at Horticultural hall, June 21-22, under the auspices of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, among the principal prize winners be- ing A. J. Fish, Faulkner Farm, John B. Wills. David Tyndall, A. L,. Stephen, Robert Seaver, T. C. Thurlow's Sons. Miss Cornelia Warren, Oliver Ames, Hillcrest Farm and Wm. C. Winter. At the store of Penn, The Florist, there have been many good orders in- cluding weddings and funeral work. The window is tastefully arranged with moimtain laurel and pond lilies. The Houghton & Gorney Co., reports business better than last year. This firm has one of the most attractive stores in the city. The florists' association will hold its first field day the second week in July at Nantasket beach. An interesting programme of games and other events will be announced later. Edward Rogean, salesman at the flower market, is planning a two- weeks' motor boat trip to the Maine coast. B. A. Snyder & Co. report a contin- ually increasing demand. Business with this firm has been very good. Harry Quint, in addition to good store trade, has several large orders for landscape work. Henry R. Comley reports good bu«^i- ness, which he says will exceed that of last year. Miss Harriet Sykes will spend the summer months at her home in Ver- mont. Samuel Quint is conducting r flower shop at Nantasket beach this summer. Arthur Carr will spend his vacation with his family in Portland harbor. S. K. G. Cincinnati, O.— H. W. Sheppard. the well known florist at 532-.'>;'.-l Race street, has been seriously ill in a local hospital, but his many friends will be glad to hear that he is now improving. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The annual rose show of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held at the country club. Glen Cove, N. Y., June 11. there being an excellent exhi- bition of flowers, fruit and vegetables which brought keen competition in 3I> classes. The schedule wa.s divided into five sections containing divisions for roses, other outdoor flowers, vegeta- bles, fruit and table decorations, the last named being the feature of the show. Seven splendidly arranged tables were in competition, the awards being as follows : Robert Jones, gardener for Percy Chubb, first; Angus B. Mc- Gregoi-. gardener for .1. P. Morgan, second: Wm, Milstead, gardener for A. C. Bedford, third, and Thos. Hen- derson, gardener for T. S. Smithers, fourth. The judges were Alex. Mc- Kenzie, William C. Carter and Thomas J. Meech and the following were among the principal prize winners in the general classes : Mrs. Herbert L. Pratt (J. McCarthy, Gr.); Mrs. Harold I. Pratt (F. Johnson. Gr.) ; Mrs. Arthur Gibb (J. Sutherland, Gr,); Mrs. Arthur Rossi ter IJ. Waite. Gr. ) Mrs. J. C. Ayer (F. Watson, Gr.) ; F. S. Smithers (A. Sheriff. Gr.); Andrew Fletcher (E. Harris, Gr.); Morgan W. Daboll (A. Stango, Gr.); Irving Cox; Mrs. Spencer Eddy (L. Hubbard. Gr.); C. D. Smithers (T. Henderson. Gr. ). The monthly meeting of the society was held in Pembrooke hall, at 7 p. m.. 1158 The American Florist. June 28, fjtm:ii.^2m^m€!i^^ LARGE SUPPLY PEONIES Extra Fancy Stock That Will Please Your Trade. A, T. Pyfer & Company 164 N. Wabash Averue Formerly pt 30 E. Randolph Street L. D. Plione Central 3373 CHICAGO ERNE Sl company -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E, Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing E. F. Winterson Co 166 North Wabash Avenue, l. d. pnone central 6oo4. We carry the year round the b;st Wild Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Galax and Huckleberry. Try us on your regular orders. CHICAGO President Josaph Adler in the r-bair. Joseph JIuler. Geo. E. Baldwin. .Arthur Adams. Thos. Wade, Harry paldwin and Dennis Minog'ue were elected to active membership and two petitions were received. Ernest Westlake tendered his resig- nation, a.s secretary of this society. Mr. Westlalve has held the oflice for over six years and durins: that time has proven himself a faithful work- man and memlier of the craft. It was with e.\ceeding- regret that his resig- nation was accepted. It was decided to hold the dahlia, show at the Matinecock nieighborhood association rooms, tlie executive com- mittee to make the necessary arrange- ments. .It «as also decided to hold a basket picnic sometime during August, the final arrangements to be made at our July meeting. Harry Jones and P. AV. I'oi.p, visiting- members from Connecticut were present and each spoke briefly on various horticultural subjects connected with their locality. Mr. Popp generously donated .$5 to lie used as piizes at the dahlia show for the best 2.5 assorted, any type. The next meeting will be known as "sweet pea night" and will be hekl •Inly !) at 7 o'clock. Competition. "J." sprays of sweet peas, white, 2~> pink and 25 any other color. Haury GooDn.\ND, Corr. Sec'y. Pennsylvania Hort. Society's Garden. The Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety in making great strides in their plans for a flower garden on a large scale in Fairmount parli. Three prizes of $1,000, $400 and $200 wei-e offered for the best landscape designs of the tract in front of Horticultural hall, as the large park conservatory is called, which runs to the Belmont drive and is divided in the center by the sunken garden. This comprises some 14 acre.-; of the best planted and cultivated por- tion of the park. Six elaborate sketches were received of which three have been selected and each is being considered by the committee composed of Pi-esident James Bovd. C. H. Kuhn. S. W. Keith, C. P. C. Stout, Mendle- son Meehan and J. Otto Thilow. The commissioners of the park de- sire they make their garden here, which the society is willing to do provided it is given the entire charge of the hall, together with it.s .annual appropriation of .$25,0iX), whicli is tile present cost of its upkeep. If this is olitained it is proposed to hold all the society's exhibitions in this building. It now contains a num- ber of valuable palms and other trop- ical plants, some of v.hich are much overgrown and can be removed to ad- vant.agp. There is also a fine collec- tion (.f orchid plants. The society will Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by show- ing \our customers how easy it is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator TUey keep vour plants watered just riVlit. Whole- sale price. $20.00 per 100. If your supply house dees not carry them send I s their name with your order. Sample by mail, 35c. The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2544 N. Clark St., CHICAGO spend from its income $10.1)00 annually in the estalili.shment and care of this gai-den. If the hall and its appropria- tion is not granted them, the\' will take up another tract and gradually im- prove it year by year keeping inside their income. Features of this show garden will be iris, peonies, and roses, as well as hardy herbaceous plants. K. 1919. The American Florist. 1159 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS I,. II. riioiie Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing jECAMLINGCO. The Laigest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1077 and 1D78 Mention the American Florist when xcriting mm & MussER Wholesale Florists I7a-I81-183 NoHh Wabash Avenue. CHICIGO Mention the American Florist ichen xorilin.a k. L. RandaU Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing ¥%IIAND- FLOWER GROWERS 154N.WABASHAYE.U Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESAIiE FliORIST Z^ztra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond. Kil- Umey, White Eillamey and Killaraey Brilliant rosea. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Cards For All Occasions Labels, Stickers, Seals, Tags. Printing for Florists. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING. >nCH. Mention the American Florist when wi-iting Wire Hanging Basinets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch Jl.TS H.iDch -*S 00 12-iuch 2.25 I6-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value (or the money in the marliet. Michigan Cut Flower Exc\i3inge,''tir%TMl^l''-' Mention the American Florist when writing VloMe Hover MM'KeU Cbicago. CURRENT I'RILD LIST. Dozen Itosea, Beauty $ 1.50(a$ 5.00 100 Jlis. Chas. Russell ... S.OOCa 20.00 Columbia 5.00@ 15.00 Hcxisier Beauty 4.00C«! 10.00 Killariiev Brilliaut S.OOM lO.uO Killarne.r S MO iiJi 10-01) Wliitf Killulney \3.0JJr«i 10.00 RU-buioud S.UOft^ 10. 00 rriucf lip Bulearic. .. .S.ftJfti 10.00 " My iMaryMu.! 3.00(51 10.00 Mcs. Uio. .-^bawycr... 3.00® lo.OO .Milail.v 3.110^ 10.00 Suuliuist 3.00((} 10.00 .Mr.s. Aarou Wanl 3.00® 10.00 llj.lley 3.00® 10.00 iililiflia 3.00® 10.00 IKmiik. VV. Klllainey.. 3 OJ® 10.00 Mrs. .Mooilield Stoiey. 3.00® 10.00 Cbaiui" WeilauO 3.00® In.uo .Stanley 3.O0® 10.00 Ki-aucis Scott Key 3.W® 10.00 Uayard Thayei- 3.00® 10.00 " Cecile Bruuiier 3.00 " Ueovge Klgar 3.00 Baby Doll 3.00 Nesblt 3.00 " Our selection 4.00 Carnations 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas. per doz lo.oo® 12.00 Daisies 1.50® 2.00 Peonies 4.00® 0 00 Valley 12.00® 15 00 Calendulas 2.0<)® 4.00 Callas 15.00 Ferns per l.OOO 5.00® 6.00 New Ferns per l.oOU 3.00® 4.00 Galai per 1,00<5 1.50® 2.00 r.eucotboe 1.00® 1.25 .Mexican Ivy per 1.000 5.00® 6.00 Plnmosus Strings each .60® .75 Sniilax per doz. 2.50@ 3.00 Sprengerl. Plumosns Sprays . . 3.00 Bo.xwood. 35c per lb., per c9se 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing THE CBRYSANTHEMIM -'*"'^ MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago r r^CHlCAGO^ FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 N. Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 The Foremost Wholesale House of ^CHICAGO^ Mention the Ainerican FJo7'ist when tijriting 1160 The American Florist. June 28, RUSS[LL ROSES OF THE FINEST QUALITY Specials $20.00 per 100 Fancy $16.00 per 100 Extra 12.00 per 100 Firsts .. 10.00 per 100 If you want the Best in pink Roses order a shipment of our Rmsell We have them in quantity, and they are of a quality that is sure to give satislaclion to you and your customers. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. SUPPLY BORDEH.S ON SCARCITY. Stock in nearly all lines shortened up the past week to such an extent as to scarcely provide enough for the normal demand. Anything at all choice, or that graded up, was quickly sold at good prices, the universal opin- ion being that business was very good for the season. Roses have improved since the hot period of two weeks ago. Maryland is coming into its own, as is Victoria. Scott Key is also good. Columbia is worthy of its name. Rus- sell suffered severely, but the next growth promises better. There are still some very fair carnations. Glad- ioli, indoor stock, is fine. Good cat- tleyas still bring .$1 each. Larkspur, gaillardias, Dorothy Perkins iwses. Iris Kaempferi, spira?as. candytuft and feverfew are the best of the outside Howers, for all good stock of which there is sale, particularly sprays of Dorothy Perkins roses, which a,re a favorite for wedding decorations. I'eo- nies are about done, the cold storage stock seeming not to have kept as well as usual. FERNS eOOD STOCK. There has been an unusual demand fur ferns of the Boston type, all the large growers having sold out in their various sizes as never before. Boston, Teddy, Jr., Scottii, Harrisii. Norwood, Macawiana, Verona, etc., are leaders and many houses, filled with young stock of these varieties, are being brought along for the fall trade. Prices are double those of two years ago, .-six-inch pot stock in fair condi- tion, readily bringing $1 each. NOTES. S. S. Pennock is a lover of roses. Not only does he like those grown by others, but takes great pride in those of his own production. At his home in Lansdowne. he has five acres of ground, about two of which i.« lawn bordered with trees, fancy evergreens. ornamental foliage and flowering shrubbery, and many beautiful pillar and rambler roses. Of these, he has 3.") varieties. Some of the crimson ramblers, Hiawatha and others of the Walsh seedlings, weie among the first planted in this section. There are also many beds filled with the hybrid teas, to which are added all the new- varie- ties as they appear. Colu'.nbia and Premier are the latest additions. The list numbers over 1.50 varieties. These beautiful grounds have been a bower of beauty for the past three weeks. Making good use of the pavement In front of the store, is the practice of the H. V. Michell Co. Philip Fruend. in charge of the bedding and vegetable plants, ran a display pavement sale of 4-inch pot geraniums out of pot^s. six to a basket, at 7.T cents and sold '.Xl'i baskets last week. A very good sal- vage .'--al'^. Three hundred Kxcelsa roses in r>-inch pots were also disposed of at the same time. Neither of these articles were delivered, all had to be carried away by the purchasers. Those articles were U'-l ndvertised. Wm. K. Harris, taking advantage of the opportunity. Isrought in their usual fall Importation of az.nleas early in .lune. The stock carried well, and under their careful methods will, no doubt, be Avell set with buds by fall. ■jtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiuiininiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriin'iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiriiiniiiiiK^ I Roses, Carnations, Peonies. Ali Seasonable Flowers. I i This is the exclusive Hbop, only one block from Express Depots. | I 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. i ^iiiMiiiiiitiniriiMiiMiiiiiii>niiiiiiiiiiirMtiiiHiiiiniiiiiiniiititiuniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiMiiMiitiitMitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHMiiMiiMiiiNitiiitiiirniiiiiiMitiiiriiitiiii^ YlioMe Hover M^rKeU Buffalo, June 25. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, Special 30.00® 40.00 FancT 20.00@ 30.00 Extra lO.tiO® 20.00 1st 8.00® lO.dO Killarney 3.00® 10.00 My Maryland 3.00® Kl.OO Sunburst S.dOrii) 10.00 Ward 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Russell 8.00® 15.00 Sbawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Silcne 3.l.X)@ 4.00 Lillies : 15.00® 20.00 Cattleyas 75.iiO@ 85.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.5n Sweft I'eas 50® 1.50 Asparagus Sprengert, .35@z.50 Mlnognette 3.00® 6.00 Ferns per 1.000 2.0:1 Cal.ndulas 2.00® 3.00 Callas 10.00® 20.00 Smilax 25.00 Iris 5.00® 6.00 Peonies 3.00® 5.00 Gladioli (indoor) 8.00® 10.00 Boston, June 25. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 12.00®25.00 Killarnev Queen 2.00® 6.00 White and Pinli Killarnev 2.00® 6.00 Double White Killarney. 6.00®12.0ii Killarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 6.00® 12.00 Mock 2.00® 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russeii 6.oo®12.00 Taft 2.00® 8. Oil MHady 2.00® 8.O0 Ward and HilUngdon 2.00® 8.00 .My Maryland 2.00® 8 00 Carnations 12.ii0®15.00 Easter Lilies 10.ddress the East Hampton Garden Club, Lon.g Island, Julv 7, and the Lawrence Gar- den Club, Bay Shore. L. I.. July HI. also a garden club at Cedarhurst, L. I. Carl Corts says the way to sell flow- ers is to carry or keep them in stock. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Carnations. PEONIES 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. AVIIOI.F.SAI.K FI.OHI.WTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Grower* of Qunllty Flower*. Prepared Cycas Leaves liest quality Prepared Cvca.'. pliable, pfr- fect color ami full lensth Neatly racked. 10 of a size to a package. lOO' assorted f'vcas. up to 4e-inc.h lenpllis, for M.BO. Also complete 1 st of oilier supplies tree. GEO. H. ANGERMUEILER CO.. Wtiolesiile Florists, 1320PineSt , ST. LOUIS.MO- Cattleyas. at one time, were only sold on order, a half dozen to a dozen be- in.g sent in from the place as reauired. Now. except at holiday time, they are cut when ready, and shipped in. Sales by having them on hand for immediate delivery, have increased wonderftdly. Samuel Dunlap, of the Pennock Bros.' force, is now a college professor, being engaged in teaching youngsters how to plant, seed and care for the youn.g plants at college .settlements. Fourtii and (Christian and Fourth and B.iin- bridge streets. He says his pupils. S to 10 \ears of age. are intensely interested In the work. Kniil Brusgatis is making .great im- provements to his store at :i02.'i Ken- sington avenie. having doubled the size by the addition of I he next door 1919. The American Florist. 1161 EVEBYTHIHG in the line of Cat Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAl]KEE,WIS. nOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens B. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa. property. All the furnishingrs ure up- to-date, which- gives him one of the best fitted up and largest ilower shops in this section of the city. Mark P. Mills and Georg-e Williams, accompanied by their wives, returned June 21 from a successful two weeks' fishing- trip in the Roconos, Pa., where there are vsell stocked trout streams. Both gentlemen are experts with the light rod and flies, and report somi- excellent catches. Samuel Sproul has closed his flower shop on (iOth street, and will devote his ■n-holo energies to his new store at .j7th and Springfield avenue. He has a well appointed store with a wide pavement on whicli to display plants, a nil is much pleased with his increasing busi- ness. An exciting sport feature will soon be on in ba.seball games to be playei! by teams of the Leo Xiessen Co. and the S. S. Pennock Co.. for the whole- sale florists' chann^ionship of thi.s city. These contests will be worth going miles to see. Robert Glass, of the Edward Reid force, cannot see why flowers, when scarce, should not increase for they cannot go down fast enough when the market is overstocked. Ophelia, Vic- tory, and Maryland roses are quantity stocks here. The Leo Niessen Co. is offering the first asters of the season, small as yel. but much better are promised soon. A very good demand for commenc - ments and weddings is reportcc'. Adolph Farenwald has had a fine crop of scientifically grown Doiothv Perkins roses. These were i-Ieal sprays in every way. They were han- dled by the Leo Niessen Co. The summer closing hours of the wholesale houses go into force this ^veek. Doors close at 4 :00 p. m.. ex- cept .Saturday, -when business is over at 1 ;0O p. m. John Prince has opened his summer home at High Point, near Barneg.nt. N, J., where he will spend the week ends throughout the summer with his family. Peonies ai'e still a feature -n-ith the Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Ex- change. Very good acliillea and choice Ward and Sunburst roses are leaders. W. K. Harris has moved his fam- ily to Ocean City, of which place he has been a summer resident fcr a num- ber of years. Berger Bros, are featuring gladioli, sweet peas, and very fair carnations. A good line of outdoor stock is seen. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 HllwankeeSt.. Milwaokee,illfis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN ORBEK WTTB US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS C. A. Kuehn, wholesale Florist AU Seasonable Cut Flowers M(r. and Dealer in "Florist's" (Brand) SnppUes 1312 rine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. ManufactDTcr of WIRE DESIGNS Write for Price List VlioMe HowcrM&rKete Philadelphia^ June 25. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20.0i)@ 40.00 fancy lO.OOifS 15.(1 i .Mrs. Cli.-is. Kussell C.OOf.* 2ll.<0 KUlarney 2.00® 8.00 IlHrtle.v 6 00® 15.0-1 " Sunburst 4.0i'^(i) 10. 0) Wards 3.00(3 GOO Opheli.l 4.00@ 12.00 " Columbia fl.OOiS) 20.IK) Cavnntions 2.00@ 4.00 Callas lO.Oua 15.110 Snapdragons 4.00® In. 00 Calendulas 2.00® S.nO Adlantum 1.00® \ T*) Smila:; S, Asparagus StrinKs 60@ .75 Asparagus bunches ..50 Dagger and Fancy I-'crns, per 1.000 s.onia 4 ~" .Sweet Peas 50@ 1.50 Gladioli 8.00@ 12.(HI St. Louis, June 25. Per 100 Roses. Hadley Z.WXfti 8.' n Killarnev 2.00@ 4.00 White Killarney 2.00® 8 • O Hoosier Beauty 2.oo®10.n KUlarney 3.n0®12.00 Sunhnrst 3.00®12.eO Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 01®12.00 Rnssell 6.0O-320.0O Colnmbia fi.nn^20.0O Ophelia 4 00®]5.0O Hilda 3.00®12.nO Cattleyas SO.OO Easter lilies 2.'5.0<» Carnations 2.00® 3.0O Ferns, per 1.000 2..=>:)® 3.0O Sweet Peas 1 '"»^ 2.0O reonfcn 3.00® 4.0O Candidnm LiUes 12.00 (ila.Iioli 8 00® 10.00 Phlo^ 3.00@ 4.0O 1162 \The American Florist. Jun-e 28, New York. ADVENT OF SUMMER FELT. Although it is rather early for old "midsummer dullness" to arrive, his spirit seemed to pervade the market during the past week, as business was dull. The retail stores have an occa- sional wedding or funeral order, but such fall far short of cleaning up the wholesale market. The hot weather of the first week of June seems to have taken many of the good customers of the retailers away from the city. A great amount of outdoor stock is on the market, such as coreopsis, gaillardias, feverfews, cut rambler roses, etc., and while much of it sells, it necessarily goes cheap and some of it is lost. Tlie peonies will be about finished by the time this goes to press. There are a few good roses on the market, but even some of the much praised "good sum- mer roses," are not popular with buy- ers. Francis Scott Key is not generally grown for this market, but a tew dealers have it. If price is an index to quality — and it is pretty sure to be— Scott Key is at the head of the pole as the special stock of it is selling up to $35, and at times, $40 per 100. If busi- ness was active, orchid prices would soar: as it is. good C. gigas are whole- saling at $12 per dozen. Lily of the valley has reached, what to many buy- era is prohibitive prices, .$!!."> to .^30 per 100, and we have heard of more being paid in an emergency. This disposi- tion of some dealers to charge an ex- orbitant price, simply because a cus- tomer needs an article, savors too much of certain phases of the clothing trade. Various agencies in the florist business are making great efforts to educate the people to the use of flowers; -but who will educate some of the florists in the principle of common honesty and fair dealing among men? A few lilies are arriving, and bring good prices. As a substitute for lily of the valley many white sjveet peas are being used. As may be expected, the carnations are a failing proposition and many go to the street men. June 23. — This being graduation week in the schools, business is active and prices have taken a sharp advance, as our price list will show. The new pink lose. Premier, is now arriving in sufficient quantity to attract attention and some experts pronounce it the best summer rose. The weather is cool and favorable to business and stocks. A. F. F. NOTES. E. J. Hession and wife celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their mar- riage June 20. Many congratulations were extended to the estimable couple. The genial E. J. is not old. but has the advantage of having grown up with the florist business of this city, and being an authority on the "old timers" and the old style methods of the business. One of the attractive floral establish- ments of Brooklyn is that of George I. Laird, 3010-3018 Fulton street. To be located practically in the heart of a large city, there is a considerable glass area, which annually turns out a great stock of bedding plants, while the retail department does a fine business in de- signs and decorations. In our notes of June 21, an error in- advertently appeared. It was stated that Mrs. J. G. Leikens would jirobably close her cummer store at Newport, R. I. It is now stated that the store will be continued with all its former attrac- tions. Fred Lfutz. formerly with D.-ivid Clarke's Sons, will be the leading de- signer and decorator. Charles Lawrence, who before he en- list ■^d in the Soaforlh Highlanders for the war, had .a store on Columbua nv- cnue, has been honorably discharged and returned here to again be a florist. FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. Kmil Schloss, the well known dealer in florists' ribbons, has been suffering from a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism, but is now believed to be improving. Frank G. Seymour, who has a neat retail store at 17 McDougal street, Brooklyn, reports good business. Frank is a real American as well as a good florist. M. Martin, a florist of Havana. Cuba, accompanied by his wife and little d.aughter. is in the city, and they plan to spend two months in this country. Edward Nedomansky, of Geo. H. Cooke's staff. Washington, T>. C, was a recent visitor. A. F. F. Kansas City. E.^CELLENT TE.\DE IN CENEBAL. As a rule, the spring bedding trade has been the best in many years, the stock being of fine quality, and prices advanced over former seasons. Out- door cut flowers have never been bet- ter than during the month now clos- ing, the stems being exceptionally long and the blooms large. They have sold especially well. Colorado carnations of ^pleasing quality are retailing at $1.50 per dozen. In roses, Ophelia. Russell and American Beauty are very good. NOTES. The Pinehurst Gardens, formerly the Geo. M. Kellogg Flower &. Plant Co.'s establishment, are sending large quantities of cut stock to this market. James Payne reports a complete cle.anup on bedding stock, and is much pleased with the volume of the sea- son's business. W. J. Barnes reports one of his most successful seasons in the bedding plant trade, and the business was easily h.-indled'. H. Kusik & Co. have been showing fine offerings in roses and carn.ations which moved freely. A. F. Barbe reports an excellent spring business. He is now cutting a fine crop of roses. A. Mohr says his only complaint is that he did not have suflicient stock to fill orders. S. Bryson Ayres, of Independence, is now cutting excellent stock of garden flowers. T. J. Noll & Co. slate that business has kept up well throughout the sea- son. Visitor: T. D. I^ng. representing Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. E. J. B. Nashville, Tenn. StTMMER BUSINESS UNtTgUAI.r.T GOOD. Trade has kept up wonderfuly well and the daily supply cleans up without effort. Weddings have been numer- ous. Lily of the valley for the most part has been of the home-grown va- riety and the oi-chids and roses also came from the local .grower.?. Funeral work is alw.Tys good and there have been the u-^ual numVier of calls along this line. Stock is none too plentiful. Carnations will soon be a thing of the past with the exceplion of small liold-grown varieties. Roses arc get- ting small and are none too plentiful. Gladioli is playing ,a wonderful role and helping in many lines. Pansles, ^.^^^ Mention the American Florist tchen writing Joseph A. Miilang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 FairagrDt. Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone 9760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 130 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty Consignments ol Cut Flowers Solicited. cornflowers. coreopsis, sweet peas, candytuft, feverfews and similar small stock are being made use of in prcttv combinations, also English iris. NOTES. C. H. Tritchler will give his range a complete overhauling this season. He has purchased a lot on West End ave- nue and will build a retail store, at which location he will handle seeds, shrubbery and pot plants. He expects to leave m a few days for an extendel trip to the northern and eastern mar- kets to purchase supplies. J. T. Corbitt, on Stainback avenue, who does a limited business, and has a small but very nice range of .glass, suffered damage to his establishment 1919. The American Florist. 1163 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864aJ5T5°7"?arragu.. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farragiit Waiter F. Slieridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '''^l''3°5"3lF«raeu. 133 W. 28th St., Newtork All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COOIISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses* Violets, Carnations. Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK GITY Telephones: Farxagut 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOCNfi SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists % 53 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4S86. Mention the American Florist vtJien writing WIUIAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West asth Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 FarraBUt. Mention the American Florist when tcriting Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 38th St., NEW YORK Tel. 60S and 609 Farrasnt CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when tcriting Telephone: CheUea 61)25. I. Goldstein WHOLESAIiE PI/)RIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and rareful attention to your Interests. Consignments solicited. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS -5 years* experience. Coueignments solicited, 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist ^ohen loriting VlioMe Hover M&rKete New York, June 25. Per 100 lio'JPS, Beauty, special 20.1X1® 40.00 extra and fancy. 10. OO'S) 15.00 Hadley 4.00ei 25.00 Francis Scott Key 6.nc. WHOIiESAIjERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONi] |3|5 [faRRAGOT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut J 3^11 EstabUshed 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commissiuii Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every morning. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., OtU At. and W. 2Cth. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Hi^est Standard of Quality. Largest stocl; in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greou aoil FloriiU' SapplKi. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. .1870-3871 rarrairut Tie Larjesi SMpptr ni RecBiver of cm riiwers A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 1164 The American Florist. June 28, VWWWWVW^FWVLWWV^' ■ LIBERTY WINDOW BOX SPECIAL 10,000 Extra Strong Wooden Window Boxes npHESE boxes are 24 inches long, 8 inches wide and 6 inches deep. They were made to hold shrapnel. We have camou- flaged them with cedar bark slabs into the most strongly built win- dow or porch box we have ever made. Placed end to end they will fill almost any desired space. We are making a special drive on these boxes and offer them net F. O. B. Philadelphia at $12.00 per dozen. In advertisement of June 7, we errone- ously quoted the price on tliese boxes as S6.00 per dozen. Read the Article on Peace and War Boxes In THE AMERICAN FLORIST of June 7, Pages 990-991. WE HAVE NEVER SENT OUT A BETTER WINDOW BOX. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., Nor" seed's,.. Philadelphia, Pa. in the recent liuil storm. Frat'l^ Cor- nell, another small grower, suffered some loss. There is little liuilding: going: on but g'rowers are refitting: and making- over their houses in many cases. The plant trade continues g^ood and the market house florists are doing' good business in bedding plajits. The Joy Floral Co. suffered from a very destructive hail storm this week, which caused damage of .$.\(>iMt to its range. This firm is building one new house, 24x150 feet. M. C. I). Pittsburgh. II.^RKET I.N GOOD C0ND1TI0>'. At present, the market is in better condition than at any time since Me- morial day. The arrivals are lighter and the demand greater. While prices are not high, they remain firm, and all good stock cleans up at the list flgui-es. There are not many American Beauties, and what there are, are small and off color. Russell is the best rose arriving in this market. The color is almost as good as it was during Janu- ary and February, and they command a good price for this season. Of the other roses, Hilda, Shawyer and Ophelia are the best and have the largest sales Carnations are small and of poor qual- ity in general, but are cleaning up daily, ow ing to the absence of any stock to take their place. Callas arc still on the market, but do not arrive in very good condition. Candidum lilies are now at their best and command a good price. Gladiolus is the fiivorite at present, because it seems to be the only thing that will stand up during the warm weather. Delphinium is more popular than ever this season. and there seems to be more on the market than ever before. Garden flow- REED & KELLER, 122 W. 23(h St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers In Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. ers. such as coreopsis, gaillardias. phlox and larkspur, have been arriving in large numbers. Smilax is scarce and not of very good quality. ?fOTES. Although the S A. F. convention is not for seme time yet. there seems to be a lot of enthusiasm among the florists and every indication points to a large delegation from here. Wm. Colligan, formerly of The Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co.. of this city, and Poehlmann Bros. Co.. of Chicago, is visiting friends here. He has just been mustered out of the service. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. is figuring on adding several stories to its building in the near future. M. North Shore Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting of the North Shore Horticulttu-al Society was held at Lake Forest. UK. June (I. with W. E. Fisher in the chair. The business of tho evening consisted iu considering the reports of the various committees working in connection with the flower show and picnic. It was decided to hold the summer show at the .-\rt In- stitute. Lake Forest, July L';^. The out- ing will bo held at Round Lake, III.. July V>. Members and friends .ire in- ^Ir"???" Florist Thread Comes 16 ounces actual thread to the pound. This is the longest and strong- est thread made. In case lots oi 100 pounds and up, the price is $l.fiO per pound; terms, net 30 days. Mann- factnred by the John C. Meyer Florist Works, 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. vited and conveyances will be .arranged for by the committee in charge. The exhibits for the evening were as usual very fine and the judges, R. Preston. W. E. Fisher and John Xewbore. made the following awards: T. W. Head. OS points for Cattleya gigas; J. Kiley, !17 points for vase of irises: R. Chalmers. !l."i points for cal- ceolarias,: W. Mitchie, ".l.'i points for vase of irises; O. Petterson, :X) points for vase of irises. Cultural certificates ^\ero gi\en to T. W. Head for a fine group of pelargoniums, R. Chalmers for group of calceolarias. J. Kilcy for gladioli and carnations and O. Petter- son for collection of irises. Several' members were proposed and elected. J. H. Fis.vxcis. Corr. Sec'y- 19J9. The American Florist. 1165 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading RetaUers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. Chicago. Established 1S57 'wEm:. noRisr 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Dest Facilities In the City LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ CUDE BKOS.Ca FLORISTS ill*r STNW Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. DRAKOS CO. FTX)RISTS 2953 Broadway, Opp. Columbia ColleOr Member of Florists' TeleBrapli Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 77-79 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get In toucb with SBEBOTCU WISCONSV Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, ]. E. MAHHEWSON, ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND THE BKLLKVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories. Diamond St. at Z2nd. Flowers and Service BRANCHES: RITZ-CARlION and VANOERBILT HOTELS New York. Louis C. Pajan FLORIST 2424 Eighth Ave.,near 130th St, UCIII VnRK Telephone 1994 Momlngstde. i"-" luniv A choice selection of cut flowers and plants always on hand. My specialty: Artistic Floral De- signs of all descriptions. Everything in Floweri. Oat.«f-trtwo ordera promptly filled. KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. DARDS FLORIST EstnlillNhed at N. E. cor. Madison Ave- nue and 44tU Street, NEW VORK. for 44 Years. Quality, Service, Fair Prices. Member of Florist*' Telegraph Delivary. Buy War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. •WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverv. Los Angeles, CaUf .««*«*^ O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount 215 W. FOURTH STREET Established 1849 New* York. David Clarke's Sons 2I3»-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Teleeraoh Promptly Filled Phones 16621663 Colombus Hfiit'on the American Florist when writino Chicago. RONS LEY 17 East Jackson Boalevard located in the heart of the Loop. Best equipped to handle telegraph orders in Chicago and vicinity r. MEMBER FJorJsfs' Delivery Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont I'elcgraiih orders receive our usual good care finrt prompt attention. Phones, 270. 271 Main. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlact. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Albany, N. Y. nOWSRS OR DESIGN WORK DtlireKd in AOua; aad ridait; m lekgnphic wia. 106 STATE STREET J. W. BODGERS EiiEs' BniidinK, Dnvfrtn O 4 Sonth Jefferson Street, ■'-'"J •■"*'» '-'• Telegraph orilers for Dayton will receive oar immertinfe and careful attention. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 1166 The American Florist. June 28, St. Paul, Minn. Holm S OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We flU orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We ue alive night und day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STUEET FresU Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throiiglioiit the state and to all steamsbip docks In lioboken, N. J., aud New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmlthCo. KEENAN BLDG. T..(ivsest Floral Establishment In America, Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELANl) EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Send Telegraph. Telephone or Mail Orden for florist service In this vicinity to The Dominion Flofal Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada EJvery order receives prompt and careful attention. Npw Ynrk Telephone i> eW 1 OrK, Lenox Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In tlie Ileiir* of most exclusive residential st'ction. TcIeplionpN. LOUIS MICHEL. 6r>82-ik— Max S.liliu:. New V,.rli— Thos. F (inUln. Inc. New Y'ork— G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha. Neb.— Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa.— Charles 11. Grakelow. Pbllodelphln. Pa.^I. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.- A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams. Roanoke, Va.— Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y.- J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Salt Lake City. Utah— Miller Floral Co, Sheboygan. Wis. — J. B. Mattbewson. Sprlnsfield, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter &• Son. St. I^uls. Mo. — Grimm & Gorly St. Louis, ^to.— F. n. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Roland. CO TCenrny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoechl. Seattle. Wash.- Hollywood Gardens. Terre Haute. Inrt.— .1. G. Helnl & Sons. Taconia, Wash.— California Florists. Toledo. O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto— Dunlop'a. 8. and 10 W. Adelaide St. D. C— Blackstnue. Inc. n. C— Geo. H. Cooke. n. C— r,oulse Flower Shop. D. C. — Gude Bros. D. C. — Geo. C. SliafTor. Mass.- LIttlefleld Fh>rlst. Worcester. Mass. — Rnndall's Flower Shop. Y'.inkera. N. Y.— New Y'ork Floral Co. Keenan BIdg. Washington. Washington. Washington, Washington, Washington. Wovcester. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Arlistic D. signs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda PHONES: 1501 andLlSSZ FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florlat. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Alenticn the American Florist when wj'iting Flowers DellYerefl Anywitre. Plone, 1952 Bedlori) HUGO H. JAHN Dunlop's -FLORIST- 710 IVostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, X. Y. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Member -f Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 niTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Tijlegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Fariiaiii St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Teletrranh Dolivery. 1919. The American Florist. 1167 THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue DUiJ 1 Ull 799 Boylston street Mention the American Flcrist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main QQA I awie Awo Telephone Store- "w^ LBWI5 ATdt No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyo and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cinciiuiati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. 1 I 150 East Fourth Street | I THE BEST THAT GROWS. i 1 EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. J %niiiiiiiiinniiniiuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiR^ Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Plione 508, Long Dlst. Bell ph. 2189 mmberi of Floriata' Telegraph Oelivety. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O, Both Phones, 527 Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Desigms and Freali Cut Floorers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Mention the American Florist when toritino Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Mention the American Florist when icrithig Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street And«3on service means fresh. sturdy stock and proraptdeliveriesmBulfalOjiOCkport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members ol Florists' Telegraph Delivry. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago-'.^bit All orders carefullv CtletJ tft^Jm^^Mldls"**- under the supervision of ^rcA«2^ GEORGE smi. Hff. Wire, Write or Phone Wert 822 Member of Florists' Te'eeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing !W. J. PALMER, ,>^ Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists rnones] II [uno. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus S46S Branch: 840 AVestchester Atc., Bronx Phone: Intervale 4990 Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., N. W. Miss Lonise '\V. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3S41. 3S42. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. D. J. PAPPAS, Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The right place to buy FLOWERS OF QUALITY Mention the American Florist when writing E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Neivburyport, Mass. Covers All New Engl.ind Points Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park B. E. GIIUS. PnsiiltiiL 1, lOX^Cll wLl* E. P. NEIHAN. Stodarr. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. ,-^ . I 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. HPorislI Members Florists' Telegraph ^"fc.^11"^ Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist p:stabli&hed in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ' ,1/enf ion the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 1168 The American Florist. June 28, New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Urolhers" on u box of flowers is ji Gu rantee of Quality. Orders Irora oiiier cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glafui. FlrstClass Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N, E. Cor. Taylor and Olive St». riowers delivered In City aod State on short notice. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 milea in «nv direction, nill HTH UIHII We »re the center of the great UULUIH, minili Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Mention the Ameiican Florist when writing Rockford, IH. H. W. BUCKBEE. CHICAGO jilzilioniJl THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. (Not be.) 849-851 Irving Park Blvd BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. fzOWtRS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing WholeialB and Ritiil Florist c. H. rR[Y 1133 0 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WUI flu orders (or tbe West on short notlc* Trade dlsoonnti. Flrit-claai itook. Mention the American Florist when writing 3S4S W. MA.DI90N ST. mUAM OAart«u> »*iia CHICAGO r.TD. il/en(io»t the American Florist lohen writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Caretnlly Exeeated Pikes Peak Floral Co. WboleNnle and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Me7ition the American Florist when xoritinp Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing Order, will be care- fully cured for bj Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Betall Flortita of QrftB< Haptdi. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverv. Mention the American Florist when writino Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orderi la Cbicaeo and vicinity. One of our stores is located in tbe heart o( the city and the other in the selec< north side residential district. Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARK, E X Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREE)T Hembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FL ORIS T Ektabllsbed over 20 jean, N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street. Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. N# Wders too large, none too small. Uember of Floriats* Teleffraph DeUTer]-' Me^ition the A^nerican Florist when writing I All ^^R( FRED Mention the Avierican Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA & SONS will flU yoor or- ders for PesiixUB and Cut Flowers lo Mlchl^n. Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 1169 "SAT IT WITH FLOWERS" Yonkers, N. Y. New York M Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway .-.VJ'LOWERS.V/. SZZSe. nCHKAM BLVD.. Aochorima Amo. CHICAGO San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND S'necessor to Slerera ft Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE S T R E d T Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Pittsbnrgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, CHARLES L SCHMIDT 813 Market St., Harrlsbnrg, Pa. Night and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. CHICAGO DETROIT l^#^n#rAl Flf^i«nl €* e\ i32n. state st., Chicago, ill. V»^llirai ■ lurai ^U* 35 Broadway, Detroit, mich. Best service in both cities and adjoining lerritory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whers in accordance with the provisions of the by-laws relating to amendments. If this were adop*ed. Article 5 would be changed to Article 6, and the new article, as above lie Inserted, as Article o. This would sim- ply be making the articles read in proper sequence. The aotu.Tl change is, that no appropriation of money shall take place without iirevious reference to the executive committee. The adop- tion of the amendment was moved, .and seconded by L. L. Olds. H. G-. Hastings asked whether the passage of the proposed anien.inient would interfere ■i^ith the ordinary pay- ment of current bills. Secretary Ken- del replied that the intention was not to have this apply to minor items of current expenditure, nor to such items as had been ordered and would naturally infer their being paid for when the service was rendered, but to check the voting away of money in- discriminately, without regard to the fact as to whether or not the conditions of the association was such financially as to permit the same. President Bolglano warned the mem- bers that they should give this matter careftil attention, because there might come a time when to meet some sudden emergency, it might be necessary for the president of the association, who- ever he might he, to call his advisers together hurriedly, and incur some ex- pense in so doing which there might not be time to consult the executive committee on, and which if this amend- ment were adopted, would hamper the executive officer of the association, and In a meastire tie his hands. Instances of this had been more or less frequent during the last two years. While not opposed to the amendment. President Bolgiano thought all should understand before taking action exactly what they iiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiriiiitiiiriiiiiiiriiiitiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiitiiitriiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiriiiiiiKiiitl.ttiiii ENGRAVINGS -FOR- Seed Catalogues) Visitors at the Seed Trade Con- \ ventlon this month are Invited I to visit our office and examine I 7 Books of Proofs | showing thousands of cuts avail- \ able for catalogue work at less \ than 25 per cent of present co&ts. i Vaugiian's Seed Store I 31-33 W. Randolph St , Chicago \ -jiMniriiiiiiiiiiniitiiiMiiiiiiiiiitiiitniiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiMiMiiiiiiiniuiiihiiMiiiiiiiNiiniiiiinniMuroiinMiiiiiiiuiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiMiMiniiuiiiMiiiiiiiiiriiiniiiiii? Qoality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (NearlrvlDgParkBlvd.) CHICAGO Seed Growers t. L. IVIUKdL u tU. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. 1172 The American Florist. June 28, Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md. Vice-President American Seed Trade Association. were voting: on and what it would mean. He called for a general discus- sion. Secretary Kendel said that he ad- mitted that at present money expendi- tures were i^retty well safeguarded, in- asmuch as it required that all bills befors being paid must be O. K.'d by the president or by committee chaii- men, but the point was that last year the association started in spending money, as he had put it to the presi- dent in conferring with him, "like drunken sailors," although in so char- acterizing it, he might have slightly overdrawn the picture. Our funds, however, at th'^ present time, are in pretty good shape. J. C. Robinson in- quired whether from the remarks that the president had made, he wished it inferred that a brake was necessary on expenditures? He judged not from the remarks that had been made. Presi- dent Bolgiano replied that he had noc. whenever h.j felt it necessary, hesitated to ask advice from the executive com- mittee, and this frequently called for expenditure of money. Any man who might be elected to the presidency would perhaps feel under a like neces- sity for quick action, and he thought it inadvisable that the president be placed, in such a position that he would be handicapped and his usefulness possibly be impaired. The passage of the pro- posed amendment would mean that the president -would probably have to ptu his hands in his own pocket or be siib- .lected to embarrassment. J. C. Robinson said he did not think it good policy to throw any obstacles in the way of efficient administration and the doing of those things which might be considered for the best good of the association. The organization had passed through a strenuous period, one that probably none of us will ever see the equal cf again, but he believed it best to leave the by-laws as they are now in respect to this question and trust to the good sense of the oificers. E. Li. Page said that it was the sense of the executive committee when they talked this over, not to curtail the pre- siding or other officers of the associa- tion in any way, but as Secretary Ken- del had stated the idea was to stop reckless expenditures of money, re- ga.rdless of whether the money was on hand and subject to call. The report of the secretary-treasurer showed that he had had to sell a bond to meet the extra expenses of the year. Kirby White said there were times, with all due respect to Mr. Kendel, when the "drunken sailor" was more admirable in his conduct that the "tight wad,'' but there are .also times when a little thought might entirely change the mood of a group of men. Suppose, for example, that some one in the convention proposed that the salary of the hard-working secretary be increased, how many would have the courage to get up in the open meeting and oppose it? On the other hand, such matters could be given attention that they should properly receive in the sessions of a small committee, and the members of the committee would no doubt freely express what they thought as to the wisdom or otherwise of a proposed expenditure of the money of the association. If we are careful in the selection of our presidents, al- though it must be admitted that some- David Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa. Second Vice-Pres. American Seed Trade Ass'u. times we have made mistakes — this amendment Avould create no trouble. Hi; could see no possible injurious effect from it. Further, the personnel of the committee had never heretofore been accusecf of being "tight wads." They could be consulted within a matter of five hours' time. Secretary Kendel explained that it the executive committee had been con- sulted many times in the past, and ex- penditures authorized, it would h.ave saved him from the mortification aris- ing from the fact that many times members of committees and others had made perfectly legitimate expendi- tures for the benefit of the association, for which they had never sent in any bills, but had paid themselves uncom- plainingly, and he felt that they ou.ght to have been reimbursed many times, and that the association was really getting something for which, in such cases, it was not paying as it should: it had at times made him feel uncomfortable. He explained that he had taken it upon himself last winter to send out a little questionnaire with the object of getting the opinions of the members who had Ijeen longest in the association as to whether some more equitable method of adjusting the dues of the association might not be arrived at, based upon the amount of gross yearly business done by the various members, and in this way raise more money with which to carry on work that could not be done \\ ith the funds as at present. He had had in mind a plan something like this : To establish dif- ferent classes of members. Class D. those doing a business of $100,0(X) to $150,(XK), the dues to be .$;!.j yearly; Class C, doing a business of .HI.'tIXOOO to $250.t)00, dues to be .$r)0; Class B, those doing a yearly business of $250.- 000 to .1!;.!50,(X)0. dues to be %~:y, apd Class A, all over $.3.jO.00O. dues to be $100. Out of 2o members consulted, replies were received from only 15 or 16. Such a plan would raise a yearly revenue of about $10,000, and had been found practicable in other associations with which the speaker was familiar and had membership in. President Bolgiano said he did not wish to be misunderstood, and admitted that the executive committee might be consulted by wire and get replies pos- sibly in four to eight hours relative to expenditures, but speaking personally, at times, rather than even be subject to such a necessary delay, he would prefer to pay the bills himself. He had experienced a similar feeling on the part of committeemen who frequently had paid necessary expenses them- selves, refusing absolutely to make any bill against the association. Watson Woodruff thought a pretty good place for the resolution was to lay it on the table, and he would not object if at any time it was desired to take it from the table, but in the meantime it would afford time for some of the members to talk the matter over a little further before acting. He moved it be laid on the table. The motion was sec- onded, and being put, was lost. A ris- ing vote was called for with the same result. The question was then taken on the original motion to adopt the proposed amendment and the motion was lost by rising vote. C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Secretary-Treasurer American Seed Trade .Ais'n 1919. The American Florist. 1173 VSUGHAN'S GIANT PANSIES VAUGHAN'S INTER- NATIONAL PANSIES Vaughan's International Pansy Mixture was nrsi off- ered by ua ill 1&89. We import from ftll the best European sources. Euoh year has added to the quality of its flowers and variety of the colors. We buy every year novelties of known merit to improve the mixture; it is always complele, alwiys the latest and alwiiys the best mixture. We add tOttU Pansy Mixtures which we now b y more than 50 per cent of the choictst named kinds obtaiu- abie, each in correct propor- tion. This is one of the Specialties that has establish- ed the reputation of Vawghans Flower seeds, and one which we maintain most carefuUv. Trade pkt.. 50c; Ho/-., $1,50; h oz., $5.00; oz . $10.00. Vanghan*s Giant Pansy Mixture. Embraces, besid s all the separate shades and colors, five special 8t aiiis Lot lisit-d else- where, and w. ich can only be had in this and our Interna- tional Mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds, cop- persand bronzes, Together with the most delicate ros and pink shadings. all the d is* in.001) or 20,000 representative firms that came to Washington to see about getting coal. It was in refer- ence to the "fuelless Mondays." We went to the department of agriculture and were given every courtesy and had comfortable seats when there were '2hO people at one time on the outside of the fuel administration building waiting to be heard on their official complaints. The department of agriculture helped us out, and did telephoning and ac- complished what we thought best for the interests of the country, even with- out taking into consideration the in- terests of the seed business. Mr. Oak- ley %vas one of those who pre-eminently assisted us in getting what we needed. Sometimes during the past year, you gentlemen have called up Washington, either b>- phone or wire, and asked your jjresident to do something for you. for Avhich hr rtceived the credit when he would go to the department of agricul ture en your behalf. I was always al- lowed to go right in without h.aving to go throu.gh any circumlocution office, or through lackeys. For that reason. I think that the department of agricul- ture should have due consideration from us. and from all American seeds- men, and wherein we erred in not liv- ing up to what Mr. Brown has thought we did not live up to, we are sorry. We want him to feel that it was not due to any willingness on the part of the American seedsmen to do that which was not square, but when we come to look around and see that a large gov- ernment department (not the depart- ment of agriculture), which has been going on for years so efficiently, the post-office department, failed and fell down so utterly at times, often taking as many a.s five days for a let- ter to reach Washington from Balti- more or return, we think that the de- partments should look with compassion upon the seedsmen, and I feel sure from the results that we received, af- ter sendiniT out a circular this year rela- 1919. The American Florist. 1175 Clipper Cleaners Successfully Handle All Kinds of Field and Garden Seeds, Grains, Beans, Peas, Etc. If you are in- terested in a machine for screening and grading any kind of seeds, grain, beans, peas or bulbs you might do well to in- vestigate our claims in regard to our ma- chines. The "Clipper" Cleaners are used by all large seedsmen in the United States, also in many foreign countries. The No. 147 Cleaner shown herewith is equPpped with our new Variable Air Regu- lator. A perfectly uniform air blast, abso lutely under control and entirely free from fluctuation is one of the most essential and important considerations in cleaning seeds and grains. Different kinds of seeds and grains, and, different conditions of the seeds or grains, call for varying strength of the air blast used in separating the dust, chaff, and light shrunken seeds or grain from the heavy, perfect seeds and grain. The Clipper Variable Air Regulator gives exact control of the air blast at every desired point. "From a Zephyr to a Hurricane" exactly describes the range of air blast that can be secured by this mechanical device. We can produce a blast strong enough to blow out the heaviest grain, or peas or beans, and by an adjustment requiring but an instant reduce the blast sufficient for handling the lightest seeds such as timothy, red top or blue grass. Write for full description. MANUFACTURED BY A. T. FERRELL & CO. SAGINAW, W. S., MICH. 1176 The American Florist. June 28, tive to the complaint made by Mr. Brown that all of the errors that were made in that respect were owing to lack of ability to get the proper worlviog force into condition like we had pre- vious to the war; and I want the de- partment of agriculture to feel that when a "gentleman's agreement" is made, we are going to try and do by them as they have tried to do by us, and it is with pleasure that I asked our secretary to read the paper by Mr. Oak- ley. Leonard H. Vaughan, for the local hosts, announced the entertainment fesitures as follows : Luncheon Wed- nesday noon for the men in at- tendance at the convention at Hotel Sherman; luncheon for the ladies at the Edgewater Beach hotel, Wed- nesday, with song recital, and follow- ing, automobiles to leave with the la- dies at one o'clock at Clark street en- trance to Hotel Sherman. Banquet for all at the Chicago Athletic club, Wednesdav night, for which every preparation h;is heen made to injure its being the most complete affair that the A. S. T. A. has ever enjoyed at any of its conventions, many surprises be- ing in store for the guests. There were to be no. longwinded speeches, but entertainment of the most pleas- ing character. It was also guaranteed that the desert will not be dry, but an agreeable oasis provided. At the suggestion of Past President Watson S. Woodruff, the closing of the morning session was marked by a pleasing feature, the rctary "plan" of each man rising in his place and an- nouncing his name, business and loca- tion, in order to facilitate general ac- quaintance. President Bolgiano and Secretary Kendal modestly brought up the rear in this matter. At 32:30 the convention adjourned until 2 :00 p. m. Tuesday Afternoon's Session. ^ The convention reassembled at two o'clock, President Bolgiano in the chair. He introduced as the first speaker of the afternoon Lester S. Ivins, who de- livered his paper on "The Garden Army and its Purposes." "Anything that comes from Washington is O. K.," .said President Bolgiano, evoking laughter and applause. L. L. Olds. Madison. Wis., submitted his report as chairman of the com- mittee on experiment stations, remark- ing by wa,y of prelude that this is the sixth year that he had the privilege of presenting as chairman the report of this committee, and he was im- pressed particula'-ly with the fact that the experiment stations were deeply in- terested in all that seedsmen are doing, and desire in every way to co-operate in our AAork. 1( is certainly up to us as seedsmen to pay close attention to what they are doing, and to any ad- vice that they may have to give us, and to show our appreciation of their efforts in helping to introduce the best seeds. President Bolgiano in,vitpd the Cana- dian seed commissioner, who has here- tofore appeared before the association with valuable contributions to its lit- erature, to make a few remarks un- less he wished to take up more time, which he would be welcome to do. Commissioner George H. Clark referred to the advisability of using northern grown seeds which are well known to be of superior quality, and are avail- able in Canada, particularly seed grain and seed potatoes. In Canada, they are working away from the type sample basis of merchandising and in- stead are establishing grades of def- inite quality. Canadian seed merchants are now able with grass and clover seeds and seed grain and potatoes, to make deliveries- witlj their bills of lad- ing with weight certificates and official inspection certificates covering the grades. Large supplies of seed po- tatoes are available in the northern areas of Canada which are grown un- der such climatic conditions as insure the greatest freedom from such potato diseases as leaf curl, mosaic, and black- leg. Mr. Simmers asked the commis- sioner whether it was the intention of the Canadian government to continue D. I. Bushnell, St. Louis, Mo. Elected Honorary 'Member of the Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers Association at the Chicago Meeting, .June 23. (Report ot the Meetin? Nest Week.) the merchandising of seed after the war, and Mr. Clark replied that he be- lie"vert that such merchandising by the government was not a proper function, except under stress of war conditions, a statement which brought forth in- stant and hearty response from the seedsmen present in a round of ap- plause, which Mr. Clark smilingly acknowledged. Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago., read a paper which Leonard H. Vaughan asked might take the place of the one he had intended to read on "Commissions." Announcement was made by Presi- dent Bolgiano, that Wednesday after- noon would be devoted strictly to busi- ness, and an executive session would 1 e held to which only members would be admitted. He then asked E. L. Page to announce the special entertainment for the members, guests and their ladies. Mr. Page stated that a number of moving picture reels would be dis- played sliovving first, "How ;)lants are born, live and die"; how blossums open; the culture cf bulbless flowers: plants which -^at; mushroom culture a.< carried on Iri France; views cf the Morse seed farms in California, and finally pictures of seedsmen in milltar\- service during the recent great wiir. President Bolgiano called on J. L. Hunt to make a report for the war serv- ice committee, promising the audience that they were about 'to be entertained by a very eloquent speaker. Mr. Hunt responded by saying that the only re- port he had to make was that some- body had gone "over there" and stopped the war, and with the stopping of the war the work of the war service com- mittee ceased, and it was now out of business. The president said that after that report, nobody could gainsay Mr. Hunt's eloquence. Mr. Hunt re- plied that if the war had not stopped, he certainly would have had more to say! J. C. Vaughan was called on to report as chairman of the regular committee on customs and tariffs, and remarked that the committee had nothing to re- port at this time directly coming under its assignment; there has been no call for an.v hearings on matters affecting seedsmen. He understood the fertili- zer interests, especially the potash peo- ple were anticipating something com- ing up, and their interests involved something like .^.otl.OUCOOO. The gov- ernment has, in a recent appropriation, included money for potash to be used by it. So the potash producers are naturally interested in any hearing that may be called. Probably there will be general hearings before long, and our trade will be called as well as others. The last time a hearing was called affecting seed interests, we were for- tunate in having combined all organ- izations of seedsmen, florists, and nur- serymen. We secured a hearing and proper consideration that we could not otherwise have secured. The speaker was confident that favorable action might have been had on the recent em- bargo, if all interests had combined and put their whole aggregate weight of influence back of the protest; but there was a lack of uniformity of ac- tion among the nurserymen, seedsmen and florins as ?l whole. It is very im- portant that all of these great indus- tries be heard as national organizations working together as one unit when oc- casions like this arise and congress- men or government bureaus cannot and will not disregard their reasonable re- quests. J. C. Robinson, cliairman of the mem- bership committee, reported several ad- ditional applications for membership, which lilve the others reported previous- ly during the day, were posted for ac- tion under the rules. Wednesday. Mr. Robinson again requested that all mem- bers knowing anything about the qual- ifications or eligibility of applicants, mnke same known to the membership committee, whose desire it was to be fully informed before passing on any applications. The convention then adjourned until S :00 o'clock p. m.. at which time a large body of ladies and gentlemen as- sembled in the convention hall to wit- ness the moving pictures as promised by Mr. Page and which proved most entertaining, being in colors and show- ing actual plant life of weeks or months condensed into as many seconds on the screen. The experiments with the mi- mosa or sensitive plant were perhaps most interesting of all. showing how the plant instantly responds to a touch, and can be chloroformed like an ani- mal, and afterwards recover from the shock. 1919. Thf American Florist. 1177 Morse's Scleclcd Onion-Yellow Strasburg Before placing an order for 1919 crop Onion Seed, send for prices for Morse's Selected Stocks. We have the correct types at the right prices. We can also quote Selected Stocks of Beet, Carrot, Celery, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Parsley, Parsnip, Radish and Salsify. C. C. MORSE & GO. Quality Seed Growers San Francisco, California iiiriiiiiiiiitmuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirt:: RAFFIAJ The Finest Quality Only We offer c. i. f. New York | at 19c per lb. per bale | (2 cwts.) I Over two tons of same \ we quote 17c per lb., | same conditions. | Tprtnc* 1'^^*^ nioiiths' accepted dnift = 1 CI lllO. Qjj delivery of the bill of hid- | ing if it is send Kuropean references of a preference or irrevocable credit open = and confirmed to usat your bankers and = payable on delivery of bill of ladin^:. = i BERNARD FILS ILEi I I Established 1872 | I Bulbseeds-MarseUle ln3rS6lll6S, rrillCI | 5iniiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiirri iiiuiiitiiiiiniiliiiillllltllllllllilillllltinilllHiitiiiililiiii' TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. 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Peacock Co., Chicago, was extended during the evening, to take place Thursday afternoon. In introducing: the moving pictures relating- to the soldier boys Watson S. Woodruff said : "One year ago at the American Seed Trade Association convention, statistics were gathered after taking a census showing the number of members, sons of members and the total number of employes that had entered the service up to that time in the great war. There were 14 members, 40 sons of members and 621 grand total, this compiled up to June 1, 1918. The total number en- tering the service after that date we have no record of. Invitations were sent to all members and the families of members requesting photographs of those men who had been in the service, and we will now attempt to show you on the screen the faces of the men, to- gether with their ranks, time and branch of service. The .screen will show you and tell its own silent story in pictures." On motion, adjourned to 10:00 o'clock Wednesday morning. The Exhibits. American Machinery Co., Inc.. Phila- delphia. Pa., seed scale. Beeman Garden Tractor Co., Minne- apolis. Minn., garden tractors. Bemis Bros., Bag Co., St. Louis, Mo., mailing bags. The Benton Review Shop, Fowler, Ind.. horticultural printing. Brown Portable Conveying Machin- ery Co.. Chicago, portable conveyors. Danford Chemical Co., Leominster, Mass., insecticides and fungicides. DeLaMare Co., Inc., New York, hor- ticultural printing. Feeney Manufacturing Co.. Muncie, Ind., Feeney dust gun. J. E. Gilson Co., Port Washington. Wis., garden tools. Nathan R. Graves Co., Rochester. N. T., photographs. Hamilton Mfg. Co.. Two Rivers, Wis., seed cases and flower boxes. Heller ,^ Co., Montpelier, 6.. sectional seed eases. Lake Breeze Motor Co., Chicago, food drier. J. Horace McFarland Co.. Harris- burg, Pa., seed and nursery catalogues. A. B. Morse Co., St. Joseph, Mich., printing. The Nitrogen Co.. Waterloo. la.. '50il inoculator. Sutton. Steele & Steele Gravity Clean- ers, cleaners. Toledo Scale Co., Toledo. O.. auto- matic scales. The Visitors. .T.imps If. Adam. ChioaRo, E. F. .■Vilains, Milfoi-d, Conn. .T. N. Alln-ight. Des Moines. la. Wm. AlhriEht. DCs Molnos, la. W. p.. AlfriMl. Minneapolis. .Minn. rrank Vf. Annln. Toledo. O. W. IT. Annin, Toledo. O. I-. n. Arohlas. Jr.. Sedalia, Mo. Ram R. Arnett. Minneapolis. Minn. .Tohn E. Bacon, Chicago. It. W. Baker, Crawfordsvllle. Ind. .\. E. Barkemeyer, Groat Falls. Mont. Michael Barker. Chicaeo. August .T. Barnldge. St. Ixiuls. Mo. W. H. Ilnrrctt. Adrian. Mich. C. R. Barto. Painesville. Ohio. Herbert Bebb, Chicatro. 0. P. Becklev. Harrisburg. Pa. Donald Belt. Baltimore. Md. .T. B. Benedict. Jr.. Washington, n. C. E. ,T. Bernet, T-a Crosse. Wis. A. A. Berrv, CInrlnda. la. H. A. Bertholl. Chicago. T. A. Blxler. Baltimore. Md. 15. A. Blnkcslee, St. Joseph. Mich. W. It. Block. Kvansville, Inil. Ix)uls Bloom. Aurora. Ind. .7. C. Boln. Nehr, F. S. Rarlway, New York. D. L. Ramsey . Auburn, N. Y. J. H. Rankin, Evansville, Ind, L. R. Reed, Grand Rapids. Mich. William Keed. Chicago. E. R. Reithniiller, Jackson, Mich, Louis, B. Renter, New Orleans. La. A. E. Reynolds, Crawfordsville, Ind. W. A, Rice, Jersevville. III. Wm. \V. Rich, New York. F. G. Ricketts. Springfield. Mo. R. R. Ricketts, Springfield, Mo. Theo. Himpau. New York, Arnold Ringier. Chicago. H. S. liobllliard. Faribault. Minn. E. T. Robinson. Waterloo. Neb. J. A. Robinson. Rnckv Ford. Colo. J. C. Robinson. Waterloo. Neb. L. R. Robinson. Waterloo. Neb. Geo. L. Robv, Fowler. Ind. F. F. Rockwell. New York. E. F. Roe. Harrisburg. Pa. A. L. Rogers. Alpena. Mich. Waldo Rohnert. Gilrov, Calif. 0. R. Rohr, Rochester. N. Y. 1, Rosnosky. Chicago. Chas. D. Ross. Louisville. Ky. John Rass. Memphis, Tenn. J. W. Ross, Centialia. 111. E. F'red Rowe. Harrisl)urg, Pa. I). 1). Itowlniid. Shebovgan. Wis. Hanv Rowbv. Two Rivers. Wis. A. G. Ilmlolph. Chicago. ^'rank E*. Rue. Peoria, III. Keunetli E, Salz^r. La Crosse. Wis. A. T. Sass. Chicago. G. C. Sauter. Baltimore, Md. Raymond G. Scarlett. Baltimore. Md. W. <;. Scarlett. Baltimore. Md. Wni. G. Sc;irlett. Jr.. Baltimore. Md. Waltpr S. Schell. Harrisburg, Pa. A. W. Schisler. St. I^uiis. Mo. E. G. Schoff. ??t. Joseph. Mich. John A. Schrenker, Jr., Cincinnati. O.^ Rowell Scliupp. Chicago. D. G. S'l-ott. MarysviUe, O. Alex Setterbei-j Chiingo. R. S. Sheldon, Toledo. O. H. A. Shepard. Chicago. Dudley A. Sherwood. San Francisco, Calif, G. L." Slii.ieb-r. Cambridge, N. Y, M. U. Shnmway. Rockford, 111. JI. J. Simmer-i. Toronto. Can, J. F. Sinn. Clarinda. la. W. C. Slate. Sr., South Boston. Va. W. 11. Small, Evansville. Ind. A. H. Smith, Jackson. Mich. Albert H. Smith. Chicago. r'urtis Nvp Smith. Boston. Mass. ITerbert W. Smith. Ghicago. .John A. Smith. Toledo, O. L. M. Smith. Chicago. Morris S. Smith. Chicago. Ray L Smith. Chicaeo, W.' A. Smith. Rochester. N. Y. W. K. Smith. St. Loni';. Mo. J. H. Smvthc. Jr , Chicago. E. L. Sonderegger. Beatrice, Neb. C. A. Snerco, New York. Jos. H, Sleekier. New Orleans. I..a, R'. Steckler. New Orlenns. T a. W. A. Stewart. Ro<-hester. N. Y. Francis C. Stokes. Moorestown. N. J. Walte- E. Stone T^-ledo. O. J. A. Stricher. Toledo. O. J. Carver Strong. Chicago. CINERARIA HALF DWARF Finest mixed, reselected and improved strain. New crop now ready, orders will receive prompt attention. The increasing demand this spring for ASTERS AND ZINNIAS has compelled us to buy another farm at £1 Monte, California. We have planted this farm to these popular annuals, and hope to be able now to take care of all contract orders placed with us. Now is the Time to Place Orders for 1919 Delivery, both Flower and Vegetable Seeds. JOHN BODGER & SONS CO. Contract Seed Growers, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Seed Packets FLO^V^ER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. JAMES VICK'S SONS GroTvera of Flower and Vegetable Seeds GM the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City JAP LILY BULBS French Bulbs Dutch Bulbs Freesia, Calla Bulbs, Etc. Ferns in Flats Write for F. O. B. New York prices. McHUTCHISON & CO. The Import House 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Flortat when toritlng 1180 The American Florist. June 28, General Bulb Company (Wetterbeek A Klyn, re-organ.) 1 10 Water St., New York, N. Y. BUY QUALITY. IT PAYS. Ask for our quotations on Holland and French Bulbs W. p. Stubbs. Louisville. Ky. J. F. Summers, Chicago. W. B. Sutton. Dayton, O, E. S. Taylor. Montpelier, O. R. I. Templin. Clevelaml. O. Hugo Teweles. Milwaukee. Wis. Max Teweles. Milwaukee, Wis. W. F. Therkildson, Fbiladelphia. Pa. J. H. Thomas. Chicago. Geo. C. Thomson. Minneapolis. Minn. A, W. Tibbitts. Chicaeo. Thomas Tohin, Kansas City, Mo. A. A. Totman. Fitchbure. Mass. J. E. W. Tracy. Washington, D. C. J. C. Vaughan. Chicago. Ijeonard H. Vangban. Chicago. C. de Vries, Cliieago. L. V, Walter. Independence, la. F. W. Walton. Salt Lake City, Utah. A. R. Ward, St. Louis, Mo. F. O. Ward. Sacramento. Calif. W. A. Ward, Sacramento. Calif. J. H. Warren. EvansviUe. Ind. S. C. Watkins. Detroit, Mich. John R. Watts. Milwaukee. W'is. O. T. Watts. Louisville. Ky. F. S. Webb. Chicago. H. P. Webster. Independence. la. Howard Webster. Independence, la. W. D. Wecdey. La Crosse. Wis. H. Weezenaar, Chicago. H. Weezenaary. Jr., Chicago. Henry Weiler, Jr., Rochester. N. Y. J. H. Welcome. Chicago. Gustav H. Werner, New York. L. W. Wheeler. Gilroy. Calif. W. A. Wbeeler. Washington. D. C. Kirby B. White. Detroit. Micb. James A. Wiebeus, Rochester, N. Y. Richard WiUiams. Chicago. C. 0. Wilcox. Louisville. Ky. George F Will. Bismarck. N. D. Lyons H. Williams, Norfolk. Va. Carl Grant Wilson, Cleveland, O. S. A. Wilson, Madison. Wis. Henry G. Windbeim. Jr.. Omaha. Neb. H. G. Windheim, Omaha. Neb. J H. Withey. Minneapolis. Minn. M. H. Wolfe, Chicago. O. E. W'olter, Aberdeen, S. Dak. C. F. Woofl, Chicago. L. C. Wood. Chicago. AUing Woodruff. Seattle. Wash. Frank T. Woodruff. LeRoy, N. Y. Stiles D. Woodruff, Orange. Conn. S. D Woodruft' II. Orange. Conn. Watson S. Woodruff. Orange. Conn. W H. Woodruff, Milford. Conn. Rudolf Wriedt, Chicago. E. A. Wright, St. I.ouis, Mo. F. J. Wright, Des Moines, la. J. A, Young. Brandon, Man.. Can. J. C. Younghans. Cincinnati. 0. M. J. Yopp. Paducah. Ky. Allie Zech. Chicago. P. L. Zimmermann, St. Louis. Mo. The Ladles. Mrs. J. N. Albright, Des Moines, la. Miss Berry. Clarinda. la. Miss Clara Brice, Chicago. Mrs. T. H. Brown, Grand Rapids. Mich. Mrs. J, C. Caswell, Providence. K. I. Mrs. C. B. Chesmore. St. Joseph. Mo. Mrs. Lawrence Coy. Valley, Neb. Mrs. J. E. Davis, Delaware, O. Mrs, J. H. Dean, Chicago. Mrs. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia. Pa. Miss Fennessv. Chicago. Mrs. B. J. Flood. Philadelphia. Pa. Mrs. Nathan Graves, Rochester, N, Y. Mrs. Charles E. Heckle. Memphis. Tenn. Mrs. Chas. Hollenbach, Chicago. Mrs. Peter Hollenbach, Chicago. Mrs. M. W. Johnasen. El Monte. Calif. Miss Leckenby, Seattle, Wash. Mrs. A. W. Llefgreen. Phoenix. Ariz. Mrs. A. II. I^uck, Jackson. Mich. Mrs. W. C. Mallow. Wichita. Kans. Mrs. J. R. Michael. Slovix City, la. Mrs. L. L. Olds. Madist>n. Wis. Mrs. R. B. Peacock. Chicago Miss Mave Pencbic. Chicago. Mrs. W. T. Phillips. Toledo. O. Mrs. F. P. Quick, Lincoln. Neb. Mrs. F. S. Radwny. New York. Miss Rahm. Chicago. Mrs. IjouIs B. Renter, New Orleans. La. MIhs Grace Robinson, Waterloo, Neb. Mrs. J. C. Robinson, Waterloo, Nob. Mrs. A. L. Rogers. Alpena. Mich. Mrs. M. R. Rhuniway. Rockford. 111. Mrs. J. P. Sinn, Clarlndn. la. Mrs. W. A. Stewart, Rochester. N. Y. BRITISH SEEDS- KELWAY'S LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIA L PRICES, stating, il possible, quantities required. Dlistralcd Oiialogiie Free KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS Cablo Address: 'KELWAY, LANGPORT.' LANGPORT, Eng. I. N. SimoD & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Eltc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uiifnril nnnn Montana. Idaho, W ashington. InlllUlU, UUIIP. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. AVholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Bloomsdale Farm. J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19 1 9 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt 6 Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. Waldo Rohnert GILROV, CAt.. WHOIiESAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties! Beet, Carrot, Endive. T.ettnce, Onion and Rndlah. Correspondence Solicited. Miss Mnrlo Strniis. CliionKo. Mrs. n. Ij. ToinpllTi. Clcveliinil, O. Mrs. .T. ('. A'fiiiKlinn. Chtonpo. Mrs. I.eonnrrl II. Vauclian. ChicaRO. Mrs. ■«■. n. Wodlov. I-n Crosse. Wis. Mrs. L. W. Whpole'r, (;ilro.T. Cnllf. Mrs. c. o. Wilcox, rlilraco. Mrs. S. A. Wilson. MnriiBon. Wis. Mrs. S. V. Woo^InifT. OraiiRO. Conn. Mrs. W. S. Woodruff. Orange, Coiin. For SEEDS Fiower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - ■ ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of HIgh-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Meld Cora on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Gerdea Beana. Onion Sets. and Sweet Potatoea in variety. Also other Items of the short crop of thia past season, as well as n full line of Garden Seeda, will be qaotad you upon application to S. 0. WOODRUFF t SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW TOIIK and OEANOE, CONN. THE) J.G. ROBINSON SEED CO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloope, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Corns. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato. Okra, Asparaffos, Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower. Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beots. Mangoes, Carroti, Cat>- hages. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnip., Growing Crops Given Perwnal Attention. 1919. The American Florist. 1181 ^iniiiitiiiriiiriiiii)itiiiiriiitiiiiiittii)iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiii; MichelPs I Flower Seeds I cineraria ^vll: vv.. \ i Grandiflora Prize Dwarf 10.60 |i oo I I Grandiflora Prize Med. Tall 60 l.oo I Daisy, Double English Tr. pkt. Oz. I : Monstrosa Pinli ...k O2.,$l.50 10.50 : Monstrosa Whitest oz., i.so .50 Monstrosa Mi>ed..xoz., 1.25 .50 LongfeUow Pink.. 40 K.OO ; SnowbaU White .40 2.00 i [Mixed 30 150! Myosotis Alpestris Victoria 25 i.oo I Eliza Fanrobert .25 i.OO j Pansy Seed Midiell's Giant ExlUbition, Mixed, « giant ; ; stram. which for sut ot bluom. heavy texture \ \ and varied colors and shades cannot be sur- i ; passed. Half tr. pkt, 30c; 50c per tr. pkt.; [ I H oz . $1.25; 17.00 per oz. Giant Trlmardean, j \ Mixed. Large flowering and choice colors. I I Tr. pkt., 30c; $1.25 per oz. I Also Giant Prize and Regular sorts in j separate colors. I Primula Chinensis Alba Ma^nUica IO.6O $1.00 I ChiswicK Red .60 1.00 = Ductless .60 1 .00 = Holbom Blue .60 1.00 ! Kennesina Splendens 60 1.00 = Rosy Mom .60 1.00 ; , Prize Mixture .60 1.00 [ Primula Obconica Giganteal i Lilacina, l.ilac JO. 50 I : Kermesllia, Crimson .50 I i Rosea, I'lnk 50 ; : Alba. White .50 i ; Hybrida Mixed 50 j Also all other Seasonable Seeds. Bulbs and &}upplie8. Send for Wholesale Catalog. I Henry F. Michell Co.! I 518 Market St., Ptailadelphla, Pa. i fiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiriiii[iiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitutiiitiii]iiiiiuumuiiuniii^ Holland Bulbs Prices on application. R. A. VANDERSCBOOT, Z99 Broadway, NEW YORK CITT Phone: Worth 4677. Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize in Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Radish, Salsify, Spinacli, and Named and Mixed Nasturtiiuns, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas, write for Our Growing Contract Price List. SEEDS RUTABAGA Crop Season 1919 Ready for shipment about August 1st. Our stock is pure and true to name, and we grow seeds of specially strong germination. Upper Columbia Co. MARBLE, WASH. :;: -•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-^•-'-'-'-'-•-•-'-^^"^ > The J. Chas. McCuIlough Seed Co. | 228-230-232 E. Fourth St. ** CINCINNATI, O. Long Distance Teleplione, Private Exchauge, Canal 2603. SEEDS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Fifty Tears' Personal Experience in Seeds JOHN H. ALLAN SEED CO. Growers of Choice Varieties Peas and Beans Sheboygan, Wis. We have the following plants ready for shipment: Coleu3 in rooted cuttings. Heliotrope in 2ij^-inch and rooted cnttings. Moonvines in 2^'-inch and rooted cuttings. Salvia in 2^-inch and rooted cuttings. Saj-der and Marguerite Daisies. 2^-lnch aJid rooted cuttings. Rose and Ivy Geraniums, 2^ -inch and rooted cuttings. Sprengeri, 2i.^-inch, 3-Inch and 4-Inch. Begonias, Chatelaine. 2^-Inch, 3-inch and 4-ineh. Luminosa, 2^ -inch and 4-lnch. GEO. A. KUHL, Pttkin, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias* Mention the A.merican Florist when ioritinir 1182 The American Florist.. June 28, =^ Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers* fl ssoclation of America. H. W. Selby, Philmielphia. Pa.. President; C. W. Waid, Grand Riipids, Mi(rh., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Washikgton, D. C. — Charles J. Brand, chief of the bureau of markets. United States department of agricul- ture, since its inception in 1913, has resigned to become vice-president and general manager of a commercial firm in Pittsburgh, Pa. The New York agricultural experi- ment station, Geneva, ha'^ issued Bul- letin No. 450, entitled "Missing Hills in Potato Fields: Their Effect Upon the Yield," The experiments described are designed to show how much of the loss due to missing hills is made up V>y the increased yield of adjoin- ing plants. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Veffetables. Chicago. June 24. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen boxes, $1,50 to $2.25; celery, Michigan, crate, .50 to 75 cents; leaf let- tuce, per box, 15 cents; radishes, per doz. bunches, 12 to 18 cents; tomatoes, C baskets, $8.00 to $8,50, New York, June 23, — Celery, per crate, $1,75 to $8.00; cucumbers, $1.00 to $1.25 per dozen; mushrooms, 50 cents to $2.00 per three-pound basket; toma- toes, per pound, 12 to 25 cents; lettuce, per package, .50 cents to $1.75; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.00 to $2.00. Aphis and Nitrates. In THE Americax Florlst of June 21. page 1122. under the caption, "Spray- ing," we called attention to the vicious attack on all the vegetation in Ohio, by aphis, and gave some general rules for combating these insects. This time, however, we wish to view the subject entirely from the theoretical side. We wish to state right here that we have no proof -n liatever that what we will say is based on facts. The case is simply this, that for many years we have had an idea grow on us, that there is some relation between aphis attack and nitrate. The facts are that aphis do come and go in a mar- velous way, for which condition it is hard to find an explanation. Yet the careful observer will notice that aphis increase as conditions for growth be- come unfavorable; and we do now be- lieve that the absence or shortage of nitrates has a great deal to do with this trouble. We are all familiar with th? saying "outgrow insect attack." By outgrow, we mean rapid growth caused by favorable conditions. If this is true. then the opposite is true also — that unfavorable conditions tend to increase insect trouble. We also know that a cold wet spring retards nitrification in the so'l, and that excessive rains lie- plete the soil of available nitrogen. We can prove this by permitting ventila- tors in greenhouses to remain open during heavy rains. Very soon these over-.soaked spots can be noticed by their lack of productivity, caused main- ly by the lack of nitrates. To prove this wc h.ave m ide many oxperiments. A proper application of ammonia has al- ways recovered these s|)Ots. The ques- tion arises, can we control aphis attack by adding nitrates? We say, to some extent, yes. Maybe we could be more positive, but we wish to be conserva- tive, Jiecently, we nitrated a field of staked tomatoes that were covered with aphis, and now the fruit is prac- tically clean and the picture of health. We are now considering the applica- tion of nitrate of soda to our potato fields rather than spray with nicotine. At the present rate of prices for nico- tine, field spraying is too expensive. If we could accomplish our aim by nitrating the fields, it would be much better than spraying. Maybe the readers will think we have this season put too much emphasis on nitrates. We think not. We Ijelieve this subject is of the utmost import- ance to market gardening, more so than is generally understood. Right here is the point why many gardeners fail with commercial fertilizers — they iouy farm brands, which with their one or two per cent nitrogen, are not suited to our needs, and it is not only the amount of nitrogen but the form of nitrogen. We want at least four per cent, and often six per cent would be better and we want it immediately available to rush our crops. Therefore, we must demand either ammonia or nitrate 3f soda, and the ccoli r the season, the more important this sub- ject becomes. There is in this article food for thought for any market grower. M.\RKETMAN. Southern New Potato Losses. Very large losses of southern pota- toes result from injurious practices at digging time, when through careless- ness, lack of labor or other causes they are allowed to lie exposed to the hot sun for many hours after they are dug, re- sulting in potato scald, according to Farmers' Bulletin 10.50 of the United States department of agriculture. Al- though the damage may not be evi- dent at time of packing, the injured potatoes usually develop soft rot and become mushy and worthless during transit or soon after arrival at desti- nation. Potatoes should not be dug more rapidly than they can be picked and placed in the shade, If possible, it is even better to dig only during the cooler parts of the day, so that they can be placed in a shady spot without any exposure to severe heat. This is a general practice in some sections of the country. Whether potatoes are dvig with hoes, plows, or machines, caie should be taken to reduce the number of field cuts. These offer an entrance for disease, besides damag- ing the appearance and causing waste. The maiority of the fungous diseases that cause decay of potatoes and other vegetables can not develop when tho skin is free from cuts and bruises. Careful handling is fundamental, there- fore, for the prevention of deteriora- tion and waste. In this respect prob- ably no single factor is equal in im- portance to proper handling, and none is more generally ignored by the aver- .age grower, or by the labor which he employs. Bruising is a very common cause of loss in new potatoes. This ma> be caused either by poor handling meth- ods or by jioor containers. The double-headed ventilated barrel appears to be the most satisfactory Ii,ickage now in general use for pota- toes. If properly made, it is sulliciently strong to carry the weight of its .con- tents and fully protect the potatoes. Investigation shows that there is much less breakage in cars where the bar- rels are loaded on end than when load- ed on the bilge. The cloth-topped barrel carries best when loaded on end as described for double-headed barrels, but when the .second layer is placed on top there is, of course, a good deal of bruising of the top potato3s of the Icwer barrels. When the cloth-topped barrel is lead- ed on its bilge, the weight of the load is thrown upon the potatoes them- selves, resulting in considerable crush- ing and bruising. The top layer of barrels, however, may safely be loaded on bilge. When this is done^ the cloth top should face the inside of the car. particularly in the doorway. This lessens danger of injury b> the sun and loss by pilfering. The sack is not as suitable a con- tainer for tender new potatoes as the barrel. It offers less protection from bruising and makes a load that is diffi- cult to ventilate, but has the advan- tage of being lower in cost than bar- rels or crates. Hampers are not suitable packages for potatoes. They do not have the necessary strength for the weight of their contents and afford little ijrotec- tion. As long as hampers are used for potatoes and other heavy produce, se- vere losses from breakage in transit will ensue. If hampers for any reason must be used, they should be loaded on end with alternate baskets inverted. Great care should be taken to make the load tight, with no slack space either endwise or across the car. This precaution will lessen but not entirely prevent shifting. The practice of load- ing hampers on their sides can not be too severely condemned. Complete and careful inspections show that in cars loaded in this manner an average of fully 00 per cent of the hampers are more or less crushed and broken on arrival at market, with consequent se- vere damage to their contents. Vesretable Markets. Reports to the bureau of markets of the United States department or agri- culture for the period June 17-23. show a slightly downward price trend, with movements active. Old potatoes re- mained conspicuously weak, with stock offered for sale generally inferior and hard to move at any price. Several markets reported demoralized condi- tions. Chicago carlot sales declined 15 cents further to $1.25-$1.40. closing un- settled. No. 1 northern sacked white stock in northwestern markets covered a wide range of $l-$2. New York round whites were $1-.^1..50 in New York and Philadelphia. New potatoes were fairly steady, with average prices slightly lower than the previous week, but gen- eral market conditions were fairly steady. Eastern shore of Virginia stock closed unchanged at $5-$5.50 per barrel f. o. b. Consuming markets averaged $5-$7. North Carolin.a Cob- "Market Gardening'' An elementary text book coDtalnlDf; 102 pafcet, 5x7, with 36 lUustrationB, by F. L.Yeaw. m&najcer of the Oaal8 Kami ^ Orchard Co.. Roswell, N.M. Clath Bound. 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOAGO 1919. The American Florist. 1183 Daisies ^k^ VrMm^i^a'^^M^ 100 1000 Boston Yellow, 2«-in $ T.OO J60.00 Mrs. Sanders. 2 in 4 00 35.00 White Marguerites, 2!4ln 6.00 50.00 Giant White, 21- in 6.00 5000 White Marguerites, 5 in 36.00 Snapdragons Ramsburg's Silver Pink, 2H-in.. 6.00 50.00 Phelps' White, -'H-in 6.00 50.00 Phelps' Yellow, 2>4 i" BW 50.00 Giant YeUow, 3!4-in 6.00 sn.oo Nelrose, 3Vs-in 6.00 55.00 Keystone, 2ii-iu 6.00 55.00 Enchantress 6.00 60.00 CIT Tm^IT Office: 303 Bulletin Bldg., • " • IJlV* V»l 1 ) PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Avierican Florist ivhen ivritinp CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith 6c Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS R. C. LADDIE $75.00 per 1000. Orders booked dow for January 1920 delivery. F. DORNER €c SONS CO. LAFAYETTE, - - - INDIANA Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose what- ever, we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application. liAGER & HURREIiL, Summit, N. J. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST ChryBanthemnm NoTeltles My SpeclaltT biers followed a weaker range than the preceding: week at $4.50-$5.50 in north- ern markets. Oklahoma Bliss Tri- umphs declined 50 eeits at shipping points, ranging .$1.7.")-.f2 per IW) pounds. Onion markets continued firm. Texas Yellow Bermudas included some infe- rior stock and averaged slightly lower, going at .W-$-1.25 per crate in eastern consuming markets and .S.S-I!."..?.') in the northwest. California Yellow Bermu- das were weak in New York, but steady in most other markets. Calibage made fair recovery to a jobbing range of .$l..'")0-$2. with a wide range of quality and conditions. Mississippi Walcefields recovered fully oO cents, reaching .$2.7."- .S;".7."( per barrel crate in consuming sections. Tennessee "Waketields con- tinued steady at .f1.25 per 50 pound crate f. o. b. shipping points, and were firm in terminal points at $1.7D-$'2, and .$2-.S2.25 at Chicago. There was little change in tomatoes. ROSE PLANTS 2-INCH POTS Place your order here immediately to avoid disappointment. * * * * * * 3000 Sunburst per 1000, $60.00 * PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE FLORIST 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO * ****+************************************************* iHeiition the American Florist uhen u-riting GERANIUMS S. A. Nntt in almost any quantity for July a few for August and none for September or early October, so it is wise to make yourself safe by buying right now. Price $15.00 per 1000 witti postace added if by parcel post. Please state which, post or cypress. ALBERT M. HERR, LAHMSTEB.Pi. giiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUuiiiiiiiiiiiiuil I Robert Craig Co..; I I ^i^ PALMS I I and Novelties in OecoraUve Plants. | Market and 43ih Sfs., Philadelphia. Pa. g iimuiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiimuiiiinmiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillliniilllulllllllillllUB 1184 The American "^Fl orist. June 28, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie. Tex., Presi- dent; J. Ji^dward Moon, Morrisville, Pa.. Vice-President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Con- gress St., Boston, Mass., Counsel; J. \V. Hill, Des Moinefi, la., Treasurer; Chas. Sizeraore, Louisiana, Mo., Secretary. Forty-rourth annual convention will be" held at>Chicago, June 25-27, 1919. Thomas Smitu. the well known nur- seryman of Newry, Ireland, died May 23, age 79 years. Bloominoton, III.— Saddler Bros, have disposed of the niirssry business here, which they have conducted since ltX)3, to F. W. Glenn of Chicag-o. American Association of Nurserymen. THE OPENING .SE.SSION. As we g-o to pi-ess. the American As- sociation of Nurserymen is holding- its forty-fourth annual convention at the Hotel Sherman. Chicago, the meeting opening June 25 and continuing three .tK1l) would be paying just as much as these. J. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergli. Hydrangea Paniculata, Welgelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak liraiul Shrubs. Th. PONARD 5 Tne UJONES CO Robert P»le. Pres. 9 WEST GROVE PENN'A. Ant. WinliH.Vke Pies. Horace McFarland thought the pro- vision was a fair one, because the smaller men are closer to tlie 7,000,000 families who constitute the bulk of the consumers, and would profit more in proportion by the publicity gained through the association. P. E. Griesa, Lawrence, Kan., made a motion to strike the provision for maximum dues from the resolution. J. Edward Moon, Morrisville. Pa., said he hoped this mo- tion would not prevail, as the commit- tee had given the matter very careful thought, and had come to the con- clusion that the publicity wcrk so far done by the large corporations in their own behalf had helped the smaller dealers; also that the smaller men were in the majority, and in a position to vote on the disposition of funds which the larger men would be obliged to contribute, and It might result in some of these men withdrawing from the association. A motion by Alvin Nelson, Chicago, to make the maximum $750 a year was THE Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVIIiLE NURSERIES Catalogrues and Price Lists Free on Application. PAINESVILLE, OHIO VERBENAS Mammoth mixed, cool grown seedlings ready to pot. $l.fO per 100; J8.00 per 1000. Salvia Bonfire (seedlings). Sl.OO per 100, any quBiititv. Alyssum Double Giant, 2-inch. »2.00 per 100. Geraniums, ail booked ahead at this time. Tradescantla, Dark Var., from 2-in. pots, 92.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, n. y. HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTDRT Smell, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. EKnieca SpediEsb Umsl Gnwen b Aaoia Box 404. DUNDEE, nX. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS AddreiM PEACOCIf DAHLIA FARMS, P. 0. Berlin. N. J. Willianutown Juno., H. T. Plant Propagation, Greentiouse and Nursery Practice. Ilr M. G. Kalns. "42 pnges. Illustrated. Price $1.75. American Florist Co. 440 5. Drarbom St., Chlcaffo IBOLIUM TlienewJJ^pDY PRIVET, a. Hybrid Ibota X Ovalifoljii p. m. At the Friday morning session, be- ginning at !) :(X> o'clock the report of the subscribers' organization for mar- ket development will be the principal feature. The afternocjn meeting will open at 2 :00 o'clock with the reports of the state vice-presidents, followed by the election of oificers for the en- suing year and the selection of the place for the 1920 meeting. PRESIDENT M.WHEW'S ADDRESS. President Mayhew ably reviewed the activities of the association during the past year, showing that he had given careful thought to the numerous prob- lems that confront the trade today in the trying times of restriction and re- construction. He expressed his opinion that during the coming fall and the spring of 1920, nursery stock will com- mand prices never before known: in fact, it was no longer a matter of prices, but the question of procuring stock, and it was the duty of nursery- men to co-operate with each other to ■make the shortage serve the unprece- dented demand. He urged that the present schedule of dues be maintained, as it would not be long before the ad- vantages of a connection with the as- sociation, and the high standard of its membership, would be appreciated by every eligible nurseryman of the coun- try, regardless of cost. He called at- tention to the good work accomplished by the credit and collection bureau, at the same time regretting the fact that more members of the society did not avail themselves of this service, which is free. President Mayhew spoke at some length on legislation, especially Plant Quarantine No. .37, saying that while a number of small nurserymen through- out the country were not members of the national association, he felt that the organization has a right to speak for the trade in general, as its member- ship represents probably 90 per cent of the money invested in the industry in America. He said, in the light of this reasoning, a number of unfortunate statements had appeared in the press, and unfair criticisms had been made. He called to mind the fact that in 1917 a resolution was unanimously adopted that the association does not approve of the exclusion of foreign grown nur- sery stock; the executive committee and the legislative committee were given power to act accordingly, and it was understood that until such author- ity was otherwise delegated, no indi- vidual or corporation had authority to speak for the organization. He added, in dealing with the questions of legisla- tion in general, that he believed some improvements could be made, one in particular, as regards the feeling among some that our law-making bodies are antagonistic to the industry, which is as untrue as it is unfair. If what is wanted is right, and is gone after in the right way, there are not many times it is not granted. Some things that have been asked for, should have been, and were, denied. The rea- J. W. Hill, Des Moines, U. Treasurer American Association of Nurserymen. son that legislation such as the Arkan- sas fraud act has to be fought, is be- cause of fraudulent practices on the part of a large number of dealers in nursery products. With the member- ship of tlie association representing lOJ per cent efficiency, character and serv- ice, a committee sent to Washington, or into the legislative halls of any state, would always be heard, not so much for its speaking, but for its honesty of purpose. In speaking of the labor situation, he said it was probably the greatest prob- lem confronting the world today, and none were more vitally interested in it than the nurserymen. While for a number of years there has been grow- ing up throughout the land, an un- fortunate antipathy between capital and labor, there was no industry where the rights of the employe were as well regarded as in the nursery trade, and he urged that time might be found at this convention for a full discussion of this important question. He mentioned the progress made dur- ing the past two years in the matter of market development, and added that while at present the stock on hand was limited in quantity, within three years the surplus list will exceed the want list, and that the work so auspiciously begun should be continued. Determine as nearly as possible the normal needs in all items, together with the supply, present and contemplated, and en- deavor through educational campaigns to keep the supply well within the de- mand, arfd if iT ig*IioSsT&fe to - acfeom- plish this, in even a measure, the trade will be greatly benefited. In his clos- ing remarks. President Mayhew urged his hearers to be conservative, but to prepare today to make the prosperity of the present permanent by stabiliz- ing the business. EARLY ARRIV.\LS. The following were among the early ar- rivals at headquarters: N. E. Averill. Dundee, 111. O. V. Beaklev. Harrisburg, Pa. W. H. Bell, Huntsville, Ala. E. Hoston Bowden. Geneva, N. Y. C. R. Burr, Manchester. Conn. C. D. Campbell, Paw Paw, Mich. Thos. J. Carron, Geneva, N. Y. M. R. Cashmau, Owatonna, Minn. W. E. Chandler, Rosedale, Kans. Henry B. Chase. Chase, .\la. .John C. Chase, Derry. N. H. Robt. C. Chase. Chase. Ala. W. B. Cole, Painesville, O W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. \V. B. Collins. Fennvllle, Mich. Carl Cropp. Chicago. S. W. Crowell, Roseacres, Miss. \. J. Cultra, Onarga, 111. .Toe Davis, Baltimore. Md. B. W. Dorey, New York. Earl Dreedbam, Des Moines, la. R. A. Farber. Chicago. C. (;. Ferguson, Shenandoah, la. T, .1 Ferguson, Wauwatosa. Wis, Frank Field. Shenandoah. la. P. v. Fortmiller, Newark. N. Y. \Vm. H. Gibbs. Normal, 111. V. E. Griesa. Lawrence, Kans. George A. Harrison, Berlin, Md. G. Hale Harrison. Berlin, Md. yienr.v C. Harrison, Berlin. Md. Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md. W. H. Harrison. York, Neb. E. G. Hill. Richmond, Ind. H. H. Hill. Dundee. III. J. W. Hill. Des Moines. la. George W. Holsinger. Rosedale, Kans. W. r. Hood, Richmond. Va. Wilmer W. Hoopes. West Chester, Pa. O. ,Toe Howard, Pomona, N. C. L. B. ligenfritz, Monroe. Wis. Ernest .Tohnson. Shenandoah, Pa. F. B. Kelley. Princeton. N. .T. \i. L. Knniberlin. Dundee, 111. A. F* Lake, Shenandoah. la. Ralph S. Lake. Shenandoah, la. C. L. Leesley. Chicago. Paul C. Tyindley. Pomona, N. C. .T. Horace McFarland. Harrisburg, Pa. W. G. McKay. Madison. Wis. G. A. Marshall. Arlington, Neb. E. E. May, Shenandoah, la. r. C. Mayhew. Sherman. Tex. .7. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie. Tex. S. Mendeison Meehan, Philadelphia, Pa. W. H. Moon, Morrisville, Pa. A. B. Morse, St. Joseph, Mich. Milton Moss, Huntsville, Ala. Alvin Nelson. Chicago. L. E. Nelson, Rosedale, Kans. S. G. Nelson. Chicago. ,Tohn Nordine, Lake City, Mo. George Parker. Fayettevllle. Ark. C. H. Perkins. 2nd.. Newark, N. T. G. H. Perkins, 2nd, Newark, N. Y. Stuart Perkins, Newark, N. Y. Chas. M. Peters. Salisbury, Md. Wm. A. Peterson. Chicago. Wm Pitkin. Rochester. N. Y. Robert Pvle. West Grove, Pa. E. Reed, St. Paul, Minn. 11. L. Reed. Shenandoah. la. W. C. Reed. Vincenneg, Ind. .1. B. Rice, Geneva. N. Y. Wm. W Rich. New Y'ork. A. S. Riley. Pardeevllle. Wis. A. S. Ringler. Chicngo. F. F. Rockwell. New York. F. F. Roe, Harrisburg. Pa. .1. W. Root, Manhcim, Pa. .1. W. Boss. Centralla. 111. Walter Schwols. Dundee. III. C. H Shuman. Painesville, O. H. M. Simpson. Vincennes. Tnd. Chas. Si7,emore. Louisiana. Mo. E. H. Smith, York. Neb. n. Smith. Dundee. 111. Theo. .T. Smith. Geneva. N. \. P. C. Stark, louisiana. Mo. R'. C, Stoehr, Dayton, O. .T C. Vanehan. Chir-ago. F. A. Weber. Nursery, Mo. F. S. Welch. Shenandoah. la. Thos. F. Welch. Geneva, N. Y. F. B. West. Perry. O. George F. Will. Bismarck. N. D. A. E. Willis. Ottawa. Kans. C. V. Wilson. DCS Moines, la. .T S. Wilson, Des Moines, la. Otto Wittbold. Chicago C. C. Yaky. Roeliester. N. \. .T. A. Young, Aurora. 111. THK LADIES. Mrs. Raumhoefer. Cedar Rapids. la. Miss Florence Hill. Dundee. III. Mrs. W. H. Moon, Morrisville, Pa. Mrs. W. C. Reed. Vincennes. Ind. 1186 The American Florist. June 28, .<:fifififififiSfififiSfifi:£:fifiefififi&&efiSfifififi£fi: «<»gsg»g«»g««a{»«s»»a<«$»gig»gga$i»8$$»«$gig$s»$$g$»$ig^^ Dracaena Indivisa We Have a Very Large and Fine Supply 4-inch $1.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100 5-inch 3.75 per dozen; 30 00 per 100 e-inch $6.00 per dozen 7-inch 7.20 per dozen GEORGE WITTBOLD CO. 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO L. D. Phone: Graceland 1112. Mention the American Florist when writinfi iii :;: IVIES (English) 30 inches long, 3 to 4 branches, 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100; $180.(0 per 1000. J. EBB WEIR & CO. Ft. Hamilton Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing ^ursery Stock Improvement Bill. The sum of .^aO.tKM) is to be appro- priated under a bill just introduced into consrress by Representative Gould o) New York, to be expended by the secretary of agriculture in assembling, g-rowing and testing plant material deemed desirable or suitable for use in propagating fruit, nut and ornamental trees and other plants, for the purpose of determining stocks better adapted to the climatic soil and other condi- tions under which ihey are grown. The secretary is authorized by the meas- ure to establish and maintain motlier orchards or plantations for the pur- pose of providing domestic souices of seeds, cuttings or other progagating material, in order that the future of the American fruit, nut and orna- mental plant interests may be insured and placed under domestic control. B. F. T.. A FAVORABLE report wa.s ordered June 18 by the senate public lands cimmit- tee on a bill by Senator Smoot of Utah to establish Zion national park, com- prising TCi.OOO acres in the southern part of that state. The New York agricultural experi- ment station, Geneva, in Bulletin No. 451, entitled "Leaf-hoppers Injurious to Apple Trees" states that apple trees in the state are especially subject to the attack of three species of this pest and tells of methods of control. BAY TREES New Stock, Scarce Now Ready. F. O. B. Chicago Standards. Stem Crown Per Pair Stem 24 to 30 in. 30 to 32 in. $24.00 48 in. 36 in. 24 to 28 In. 22.00 48 in. 45 in. 20 in. 23.00 48 In. 45 In. 30 In. 25.00 4 8 in. Crown Per Pair 32 to 34 in. $32.50 36 tu 38 in. 45.00 40 to 42 in. 50.00 46 to 48 in. 60.00 Pyramids. Height Base Per Pair Ileigbt Hase 4>4to5ft. 22 to 24 in. $21.00 6Hto6Jt. 24 in. Crating (it ordered) extra at cost. BOXWOODS Pit Pair $25.00 PYRAMIDS Each 30 inches high $2.25 42 inches high 4.50 48 Inches high 6.00 GLOBE SHAPED Each I5x 151nches high $3.50 18 X IS inches high 6.00 Standard Bay Tree Packing at cost. Tubs 50 to 75 cents extra. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago Mention the American Florist when \critxng Alonz(» J Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Abundance of Plants Always on Hand. See oui" display luiv, in Juno 7th issue. ("orrosiiondeiii'O soll.-itcil, WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist when wi'lting Chrysanlhefflum Stock The three best standard varieties, Unaka, Bonnaffon, Polly Rose, alj-inch, $4.00 per 100; t■^^i>.00 per UXtO. EDWARD J. TAYLOR, Green Farms, Conn. .l/(ii(ii)>i (/ic .Imcncaji Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 1187 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AIjYSSUM. Alyssum, Double Giant, 2-iiicb, $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, AUesany, N, Y. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistra, green. 10-in. tubs. 20 to 24-in. biEh. *5 to .«1S: 12-in. tubs. 22 to 28-in. hlEh, J8 to $10 each. Vauahan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. ASTERS. Asters, Queen of the Marliet. Vlcli's Royal and Henderson's Invincible. In white, shell pink, rose pink, lavender and purple: strong plants, $6.00 per 1,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich. BAY TREES. Bay Trees. New stock, now ready. F. O. B. Chicago. For sizes and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BEDDING PLl\XTS Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in., good plants. 2oc each. Dracaena Indivisa, 5-in., good plants. 35c each. Dracaena Indivisa. 6-in., good plants. oOc each. Variegated Vincas. 4-in., good plants, $15.00 per 100. Variegated Vincas, 3-in.. good plants. $12.00 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in.. % 8.00 per 100. Sprengeri, 4-in.. $15.00 per 100. Sprengeri from flats. S 2.50 per lOii. $20.00 per 1000. CANNAS. Yellow King Humbert, 4-in.. S12.00 per 100. Florence Taughan. 4-in.. $10.00 per lOiX Express, 4-in., $10.00 per 100. English Ivy. 2V2-ln.. $4.00 per 100. Salvia Splendens. 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. ELI CROSS Grand Rapids, Mich. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Xmas Red and Prima Donna, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. 1". BOXWOOD. Boxwood. Pyramids and globe shaped. For sizes and prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. BULBS. Bulbs. Lll GIganteum. 7-9 and 9-10 In., for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs, Jan Lily. French. Dutch. Preesia, and Calla. Write for prices. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs. Holland and French. Ask for our quotations. General Bulb Co., 110 Water St., New York. BULBS. Holland Bulbs. Prices on application. R. A. Van Der School, 299 Broadway, New York. CANNAS. For the best up-to-date Cannas, get new price list. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS. Carnations, rooted cuttings. Laddie. $75 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHBMDMS White Golden Queen Chas. Razer Pink Smith's Ideal McNiece Yellow Chrysolora Dr. E^guehardt Marigold R. E. Loeben Mrs. Morgan 21/4-in. pots 4.50 per 100; 42.50 per 1000 POMPONS Mike Gabel Bronze Pink Md. LaPorte Queen Marie Mrs. Beu LIUian Dotty Red La Gravere 2H-In. pots 5.00 per 100; 48.00 per 1000 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, Illinois PO.MPONS. AX EARLY VARIETY OF DOUBLE WHITE FLOWERS READY ABOUT OCTOBER 15TH. This Pompon is the only early white on this market, and has the field to itself. Plants, a^s-Iu. pots. $.5.00 per 100. BASSETTT & WASHBURN, 178 N, Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Chrysanthemum stock. Unaka. Bonnaffon. Polly Rose. 21.4-in.. $4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1.000. Edward J. Taylor, Green Farm, Conn. Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. COLEUS. COLEUS. Twenty best bedding varieties. In- cluding Golden Bedder, Beckwith Gem, Fire- brand, and all the other good standard varieties; out of 2^4 -in. pots, $3.00 per 100. THE REBSER PLANT CO., Springfield, Ohio. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Wllliamstown Jet., N. J. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa. 4-in., $1.50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100: o-in., $3,75 per doz,; $30.00 per 100; e-in.. $6.00 per doz.; 7-in.. $7.20 per doz. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. PERNS. Ferns. A splendid lot for immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Piorson, Tarrytown. N. Y. Fancy Ferns, special picked. O. A, Eaehii« 1312 Pine St., St. Lools, Mo. ERICAS. Ericas — President Felix Faure. President Car- not. Persoluta rospa. Cupressoldes. Strong 2-ln. stock. $12 per 100. Persoluta alba, mediterra- nea. Condonodes Veltchl. $10 per 100. Kindly send cash with order. COOLIDGB RARE PLANT GARDBWS. Pasadena. Calif. PREESIAS. Freeslas, California, Purity (Improved), %-%• in,, $6.00; %-%-In., $8.50; %-%-in., $12.50 per 1000, ■ Purity (Improved), Vaughan's Special Strain, %-%-ln.. $6.00; 14-H-ln.. $10.00; %-%- In., $15.00 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Freesla Purity. %. to ^4-ln.. $6: % to %-In., $9..50: % to %-ln., $15: %-in.. $18 per l.OOO. .\merlcan Bulb Co.. 172 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi- cago. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Fine 2-ln. stock, ready for imme- diate shipment. Beauty Poltevinc, Alph. Rlcard. Abbie Schaffer. Miss F. Perkins, etc.. $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md, Geraniums. 75,000 at reduced price. Nutt. Castellane and others; extra strong plants, 4- In., 12i4c: 3%-ln., 9c: 3-ln., 7%c: 2H-ln.. 4^4c; 2i4-ln., 3Hc. L. J. ROWE, Tltusvllle, Pa. Geraniums. 5000 bu-shy plants. 4-in. pots. Nutt. Ricard. Dbi. White and ten other sorts. $1.5.00 per 100. Speak quick. BUTZ BROS., New Castle. Pa. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt. $15.00 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, for fall delivery. Pot grown, 4-ln., $30.00 per 100: 6-in., $60.00 per 100. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.. 50 Park Place. New York City. lATES. Hardy English Ivy. Good strong 2-In. stock. $2.50 per 100: $22.50 per 1,000, E. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co,, White Marsh. Md. KENTIAS. Kentla Belmoreana. Average in 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2>4-ln. pots at $15.00 per 100. Prices on larger quantities on application. J. H. FIESSBR, 711-741 Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N, J. MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size, $2.00 per carton; In 100-lb. cases, $22.00 per case. Ove Gnatt (3o., La Porte, Ind. If You Do Nof Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1188 The American Florist. June 28, ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Soutbgate, London, England, Cattleyas, Laelllo- Cattelyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. Orcblds of all kinds, established and seml- establlsbed. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PALMS. Palms. Phoenix Boebelenii. lOin. and 12-ln. tubs, 30 to 36in. bigb. 30 to 36-in. spread, Sl.'i.OO to $20.00 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms, high class, and novelties In decora- tire plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49tb Sta., Philadelphia, Pa. PRIMtlUAS. Primula Obconica. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buttalo, N. Y. RAFFIA. riafl5a. The finest quality only. Offered c. 1. f . in New York at 19c per lb., in bale lots of two cwts. Bernard Flls, 29 Blvd. Garibaldi, Marseilles, France, ROSES. ROSES. Owing to a change of our plans we offer the following, very fine stock: 125 Columbia. 3-ln ■,•■•„■;• '^JSon 250 White Killarney, Plerson stock, 3-in. 12.00 100 One-year-old White Killarney. 4-ln 12.00 2(10 Ricbmoml. 3-in goo 250 Ophelia. 3-ln 8.00 50 Ophelia, 4-in .-.. 12-00 250 Grafted bench plants. White Killarney 8.00 350 Grafted bench plants. Ophelia 8.00 C.Tsb. please. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Palls, la. ROSE STOCK. Good 2^-ln. plants. 100 1000 Sunburst »7-00 J60.0O Pink Killarney o-OO 00.00 White Killarney 6-00 oO-W) GEORGE REINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Roses. Own root. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this is- sue. C. U. Liggit, 303 Bulletin Bide.. Philadel- phia, Pa. Roses, own root, 3-ln. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. SEBDS. SEEDS. Seeds. High grade. We specialize in beans, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Atascadero Seed Company, Atascadero, Calif. Seeds. Flower for summer sowing. Ciner* aria. Calceolaria Hybrida. Gypsophlia, Dracaena, Primula, Pansy. For prices see display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaugban'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Cineraria, Halt Dwarf, finest mixed, re-selected and improved strain, trade packet $1.00: oz,, $50.00. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, Morse's selected oulon-ycUow Stras- burg. Also beet, carrot, celery, endive, lock, lettuce, parsley, parsnip, radish and salsify. Write for prices. C. C. Morse & Co.. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. K. C. McGlU & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seed. Mlchell new crop flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Henry P. Mlchell Co., 518 Mark- et St., Pbiladelphla, Pa. Seeds. Contract growers of encumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, aint and field com. J. O. Boblnaon Seed Co., Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field com on contract. Bdgar P. BurlT, Swedes- boro, N. J. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck A Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown. N. J. Seed. Best, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D, WoodruBf & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds, Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light. Pratt and Elllcott Sts., Baltimore. Md. SEEDS. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onions, sweet peaa, aster, cosmos, migonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Bamard Co., 231-23S W. Madison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata- logue. Everette B. Peacock Co., 4013 Ullwaokea Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangos, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, tnmlpt. R. & M. Godlneau, Angers, France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea. and Nasturtium a specialty. Rontzabn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc. C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasonabla varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Peas and Beans. Growers of choice varieties. John H, Allan Seed Co., Sheboygan. Wis. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Seed Growers* Co., San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Whole- sale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carplnteria, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. 1. N. Simon h Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred 7. Br«wn Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich, Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol, Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk, Ohio. SOIiANUM Cherries. Cleveland, 2V4-ln., $8.00 per 100; New Yellow, Orange Queen, 2V4-ln., 110.00 per 100. Wra. F. Kasting Co.. 568-570 Washington St.. BufTalo. N. Y. STOCK WANTED. Wanted — Small Kentla Forsteriana from flats or bench. The City and Keutia Nurseries. Santa Biirbarn, Calif, VEGETABIiB PliANTS. Celery plants. Easy Blanching, now grown- exclusively by OOCo of Kalamazoo growers In place of 'Goid'en Self-Blanching. Strong plants, ready for the lielil, $2.25 per 1,000; $6.00 per 3,1)00. Cash. „, . BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mien. If You Do No! Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Deparfment, Write Us About It: 1919. The American Florist. 1189 VEGETABLE PliANTS. CELERY PLANTS, $2 50 per 1000 here. Full grown trimmed celerv ready soon, 25c and np per dozen. Orders solicited. EAGLE CELERTf CO.. Kalamazoo. Micb, Sweet potato plants. Yellow Jersey, Big Stem Jersey. Red Jersey and Yams, $2 per 1000. Prompt shipment. H. AUSTIN. Felton, Del. VERBENAS. Verbenas. Mammoth mixed, cool grown Be«d- Ungs ready to pot, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. VINCAS. 50,000 Variegated VInca rooted cnttings. Fine summer rooted stock, many now making sboota from underground buds. Just right for potting, tZ.OO per 100. $18.00 per 1.000. Cash. I. N. KRAME&' & SON, Cedar Eaplds, Iowa. MISCEIiliANEOUS. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Zenke's New Plant Lite. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.00. The Excell Laboratories, 115 E. South Water St., Department A, Chicago. Window boxes. Extra strong wooden window boxes, 24-In. long, 8-in. wide and 6-in. deep. $12.00 per dozen, f. o. b. Philadelphia. Jos. G. Neidenger Co., 1309-1311 N. 2nd St.. Philadel- phia, Pa. Master Brand pulverized sheep manure; vine and plant manure. Quotations on any quantity upon applicatioD. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co., 4121 S. LaSalle St., Chicago. Best Qualitr prepared Cycas. pliable perfect color and full length. 100 assorted up to 40 inches in length. $6.50. Geo. H. Aneermueller Co.. 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere In this issue. The ^orrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, 0. Jmp Soap Spray. Sure insect killer. For full description and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. F. E. Atteaux & Co.. Inc., Props., 176 Purchase St., Boston, Mass. Hanging baskets, plain wire. 10-ln., $1.75; 12-ln., $2.25; 14-in., $3.00; 16-in., $4.50. Michi- gan Cut Flower Erxchange, 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Bach- binder Bros., Room 731, 11 S. La Salle St., Chicago. Cards for all occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. HiU Nur- sery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SOX. Stratford, London, England. MISCEIiLANEOTJS. -Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave.. U. S. Yards. Chicago. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storr» & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, Ohio. The perfect weeder. Stirs up the sell and cuts out the weeds at the same time. By mail 60c. Theo. Niemotb, Estberville, la. 1.000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $6,00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Dreer'a "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A, Dreer, 714-716 Cheetnnt St., Philadelphia, Pa. ^-^ (FLORISTS ■NCEADj, Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plym- outh Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000. 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblln & Co.. TJtica, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Mannre Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Uastica for greenhouse glazing. P. O. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway, New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10.000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers, Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-ln, and 6-in. chiffon. Joseph Ziska & 3ona, 16&-75- N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florlsta' sappllea*. ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph. Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. We are the largest florist supply hoase In the- east. Send for price list, BOSTON PLOKAI*. SUPPLY CO., 16 Otla St.. Boston, Uass. Everything the beat In florists' snppHes. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The- McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Pa, Florists* e«ppllea of all kinds. Reed & Keller^ 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all klnda of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and" sltetches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches. submitted on request. John C. Monlnger Co.,, OOS Blackhawk St., Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-Fit greenhouses. Made of se- lected Louisiana Red Guif Cyoress. best to- withstand heat and moisture. Write for book- let. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co., 3921 Fourth St.. Dayton. O. Greenhouses. Superior In construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The- Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an. estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. lekes-Braon Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla. Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc.. everything in luumber.. Adam SchlUo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.,. Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lumber- Co., Lockland. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will- pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St.. Buffalo. N. Y. sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write- for catalogue. Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind. POTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots in the followingr sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2i4-in.. $5.53; 2%4n., ?6.50; 3-in., $8.45: 3^-In., $10.40; 4-in., $13.00 per 1.000; less 25 per cent. No charge for packing, THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About Itr 1190 The American Florist. June 28, POTS AND PANS NEPONSET PAPER POTS. Llaiht, unbreak- able. At small cost make safety sure for ship- ping plants. I.eailinff sizes 2M>-lnch. 1.000 $4.30; .3-inch, 1,000, $6.2.5; 4-inch, 1,000, $9.85; ."i-incb. 1,000, $1T,50; f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write (or prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, Jardi- nieres and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co.. South ZanesvlUe, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices, George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and elzeg on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.60 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madleon, N. J. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far; 35c for 1,000; 3,000 for $1,00. postage paid, MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER ETSCHANGB. 264 Randolph Street. Detroit, Mich, Carnation staples. 35c per 1,000. 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Plllsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; S.OOO for $1. I. L, Plllsbury, Galesbnrg, 111. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Zlska & Sons, Chicago. WIRE STAKES. WIRE STAKES, galvanized. Mfg. of wire and wire goods of all descriptions. THOMAS HAMILTON, 127 N. Gross St,, Phlla,, Pa. WHOIiESAIiE CUT PliOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C. Chicago. Angermueller Co,, Geo, H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros,, Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H, G,, St. Louis, Mo. Budlong Co., J. \., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York, Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York, Froment, H, E,, New York, Futterman Bros,, New York. Goldstein, I,, New York. Hart, George B., Rocliester. N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc.. New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc. Chicago, Kasting Co.. W. P. BuEfHlo. N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kuhl, Geo. A.. Pekin, 111. Kusik & Co.. Kansas City, Mo. Mackle, William. New York, McCallum Co,, Pittsburgh. Pa. MeconI, Paul, New York, MUlflng, Joseph A,, New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Excliauge, New York, '-*-*^**^^'*^^^^ ^^^^^^^'t^'-'^*^^^*****^^^'^^'^^'^^^^'^^^'^^^^'^^^ 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, $1.75. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.75. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago FOLEY GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME Our Construction is most modern. Our prices are very reasonable. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE NFG. CO. Main Office and Factory: 3 100 So. Spaulding Ave. Desidners—Builders- Heating Engineers Chicago, 111. Downtown Office. State-Lake Building A PERFECT DUST GUN FOR ONLY $2.50 Applies, in perfect smoke-like form, Calcium Arsenate, Arsenate of Lead, Paris Green and all other dusting materials. Write today. THE FEENEY MFG, CO., Dept. T., MUNCIE, INDIANA. Mention the American Florist when tcriting WHOLESAIiE CUT FliOWERS. Miller & Musser, Cblcago. Neldlnger Co., Jos, G., Philadelphia, Pa, Niessen Co.. The Leo, Philadelphia. Pa, Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson, A. N., Inc,, Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, WIb. Polykranas, Geo. J,, New York. Pjter & Co., A. T., Chicago, K'andall Co., A. L,, Chicago. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa, Reinberg, George, Chicago, Reinberg. Peter, Chicago, Rice Bros., MinneaiwHs, Minn. Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Rusch & Co., Gust.. Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W, F,, New York, Siebrecht, Geo. C. New York. The Long Island Floral Co,. Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner. O, A. & L. A,. Chicago, Totty Co,, Chas, H., Madison, N, J. Traendly & Schenck, New York, Traveling Wholesale Florist. Inc. New York, tjnited Cut Flower Co., New York, Vnughan, A. L, & Co., Chicago. Welland & Rlsch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo, Co., Chicago. Young & Co,, A. L,, New Y'ork. Young & Co., John. New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. The Becognized Standard Inseotldd* A spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thrips and soft scale. Quart, Jl.OO Gallon, $2.50 FUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.0Q Gallon. $3,B0 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart. $1,011 Gallon, JS.OO Sold by Dealera. APfllNE MANUFACTURING COMPANY HASISOK, K. J. Mention the American Florist when writing TUT FLOWER BOXES FDWAROS FOLDING BOX CO VANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention the American Florist vlicn writing If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 1191 n DBDaDBDaaa THE CUSTOMERS' INTEREST FIRST This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business D D D D D D D A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. naDBDBDaaa THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. NOT CAST IRON n n Kroeschell Bros. Co.n^ercrGr □ BLiaDaDaaaD d Mention the American Flo)-ist when icriting Sure Insect Killer IMP Soap Spray is a scientifically pre- pared compound that is destrjctive to insects wiibout injuring plants orroots. Does not spot leaves, fruit, glass or deiace paint work. It is clean and cclorless. May be used on fruit trees; shade trees: flowering shrubs; vines; garden truck; and on all sorts of plants, both under glass and out of doors. It is most effective against rose bug; mill bug; white, bliick, green and rhododen- dron fly; red spider; thrips; aphis; fruit pests; elm leaf beetle and moths. Used in country s biggest orchards and estates. A'try economical, one gallon is mixed with 26 to 40 gallons of water. Full directions on each can. Genuine can has Ivy Leaf trade mark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray does not do as claimed. Order direct if your denier cannot supply. Pint can. $ .50 Quart" 75 Gallon can 2.25 5 ■ ' 10.00 10 " " 18.00 Sent by express at purchaser's ex pense. F. E. ATTEAUX fi CO., Inc., Props. Eastern Chemical Co., 1 76 Purchase St.. BOSTON, MASS. Dealers Wanted. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing WE ARE SPECIAUSTS IN GREENIIODSE GLASS Free From Babbles — Uoifonn m TliickiKss. PAINTS and PUTTY