NBO" eee... BUIEE TIN HORTICULTURAL S@CIETY OF STATEN ISLAND MARCH 1925 THE GROVE OF BLACK POPLARS AT TOTTENVILLE by Wm. T. Davis Staten Island, N. Y. About the year 1900 a poplar tree growing on the bluff at Tottenville near the old Billopp House became an object of con- siderable interest because it was decided that it was a Black Poplar, Populus nigra L., a species introduced from Europe in early colonial times and though often cultivated at the present day, rare on Staten Island. The botanist Michaux supposed it to be a native American tree and named it Populus hudsonica in 1810. The species has spread gradually and is most plentiful in the valley of the Hudson. Some authors regard the well known Lombardy Poplar, a native of Asia, but long ago introduced into Europe, as a variety of the Black Poplar, but more recent writers consider the two as distinct. The upland close to the old poplar overhanging the bluff, has not been cultivated for a number of years and shoots from the larger tree have grown to many feet in height, so that, at present there is a considerable grove of these trees that is well worth visiting. This grove is mentioned in the Proceedings of the Staten Island Association of Arts and Sciences, Feby. 1909. At that time the trees were much smaller and it was supposed that the parent tree would soon fall to the beach, as the bluff is gradually being wash- ed away by the sea. The tree, however, still leans from the bluff far out over the rocky shore, to which it seems at any time likely - to fall. Indeed some of the younger poplars, less securely rooted than the parent tree, have already fallen to the shore below. MEMA. FOR MARCH Planting of hardy seeds or roots may be done after St. Patrick’s Day if the ground is dry. We caution the inexperienced not to get impatient and begin to plant before the ground is dry (Henderson). Begin [digging] by selecting the warmest side of the garden, say against a fence with a Southern exposure (J. C. Thompson, 1871). HORTICULTURAL, SOCIETY OF STATEN” [ISEAND Fred S. Heal, President, 1252 Forest Ave., West New Brighton Anton W. Hoffmeyer, Mrs. A. A. Rottmann, Vice-Presidents Sheldon J. Pardee, John Rader, Mrs. Edna E. Snow, Trustees Miss Carla E. Hofimeyer, Secretary-Treasurer, 178 Hamilton Ave., New Brighton. This Society aims to unite all persons, without regard to sex, occupation or profession, who feel an interest in fiower culture, to arrange exhibits of flowers, and to work together in a spirit of cooperation, to the end that public taste may be stimulated, and our homes made more attractive and beautiful. _ To promote the aims of the Society, this Bulletin has been printed and may be followed by others. Any member of the Bulletin Committee will appreciate suggestions. 1925 FLOWER SHOWS June 12, 13, 14—Rosss: Mrs. A. A. Rottmann, Chairman. September 25, 26, 27—-DAHLIAS: Frank L. Doty, Chairman. October 30, 31; Nov. 1—CHRYSANTHEMUMS: F. D. Drake, Chairman. 1925 LECTURES April 8.—Dr. Thomas J. Headlee, State Entomologist of New Jersey, on ‘Practical Use of Insecticides in Suburban Gardens” with lantern slid? illustrations. May 13.—Mr. Kenneth Boynton, of the New York Botanical Garden, on “The Flowers that bloom in the Spring”, with lantern slide illustrations. GROWING DAHLIAS FROM SEED by Fred S. Heal Dahlia plants grown from seed planted in March or early April, if given proper attention during the growing season, will flower the same year and make tubers of sufficient size to winter PLANTING Place some good dry garden loam in a box or flat, smoothing even, then place the seeds on top of the soil, firm the seeds on the soil with a piece of board or other flat surface article, then cover seeds with sand to a thickness of a lead pencil or in other words not over 14-inch, firming the sand as above described. Wet thoroughly and place in a moderately warm place shaded from the sun for 48 hours, then place in the sun-keeping the soil moist, never letting the seed bed dry out. The plants should be transplanted into pots, where they should remain until planting time which is in this climate after May 15th. INSECTS AND DISEASES OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND ASTERS by T. A. Weston Editor, The Florists Exchange and Horticultural Trade World Outdoors, spraying with anv general insecticide like nicotine (Black Leaf 40) is usual for aphis on "Mums. As to Asters, the black stemrot is a plague everywhere. Plants must not be set on ground where the disease has been apparent. Soil for sowing should be treated with formaldehyde a week or two before use. One ounce of this chemical mixed with 2 gallons of water should be used to well soak the soil and then cover with bags for a week. Allow to stand another week, when it can be used. Much Aster disease starts from the soil the seed is sown in, and it may be so in your case. Lime the ground when plowing, and when planting out beware of setting the plants deep. Don’t sow too early; grow hard and stocky and allow plenty of room. GROWING ASTERS FROM SEED by W. H. Dildine Pres.-Treas. James Vick’s Sons, Rochester, N. Y. 1st. Seed grown from highly developed parentage to produce the longest stems and most perfectly shaped flowers and still re- _ tain the vigor and robust health of primitive types. 2nd. Perfect weather conditions: Frequent showers but no long rainy season; hot weather in the day and cool weather at night, as cool as 50° will be all right; plenty of sunshine,—cannot have too much. 3rd. A field where oats were grown the previous year and then fall plowed and frequently harrowed to prevent a crop of weeds. It should be in a high state of fertility with well balanced fertiliz- ing constituents. It should be sandy or gravelly loam without clay and well drained. It should not have had a crop of asters, toma- toes, potatoes, cabbage, or any vine crop in three years previous. A heavy coating of well rotted stable manure should be put on early in the spring. Then the field should be plowed and harrowed several times before planting. 4th. The seed bed should be scientifically sterilized; if a cold frame or hot bed all of the wood and sash should be sterilized. The seed should be sowed in tiny furrows made by pressing a sharp edge of a straight board into the soil. After the seed is thinly sprinkled along the furrow, it should be carefully covered with sterilized sand. Within a week after plants begin to appear the surface soil should be gently stirred and thereafter kept mellow and free from weeds. Water should be used freely but not so frequently as to keep the top soil soaked. Remember, water is needed under the surface, not on it. When plants are four to six inches high, according to varieties, transplant from seed bed to field. Set out the plants in the afternoon so that they will recover from shock of planting during the night. The second day should be cloudy but not rainy,—we would prefer sunshine to rain the second day. 5th. During the season beginning once in the plant bed and then about a week after transplanting, plants should be sprayed with bordeaux mixture of a weak solution at first and with the same analysis used for potatoes after plants are a month in the field. During the season the soil should be kept mellow and free from weeds. 6th. Don’t allow tarnish plant bug, aster beetle or other in- sects, aphis, bugs, flies or fungus growths within half a mile of the field. Finally, don’t allow lack of ideal conditions to discourage. Many of the finest fields we have ever seen have been produced under conditions very remote from the ideals we have mentioned above. Asters can be grown almost anywhere bv a careful, intel- ligent substitution of fair conditions where ideals are not attain- able. U. 8S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BULLETINS No. 1811—Chrysanthemums for the Home—Covering soil, fertilizing, disbudding, shelter, insect enemies, etc. No. 750—Roses for the Home—Covering similar information. No. 181—Pruning—Fruit trees, shrubs, ete. Copies of these and many more may be procured from vour congressman or, if out of print, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. at five cents per copy. GROWING CHRYSANTHEMUMS OUTDOORS by John Rader Staten Island, N. Y. The following varieties have been selected for their early blooming: Early Hardies White—Cranford White, Winnotka, Normandie; Yellow— Alice Howell, Carrie, Wolverine; Pink—Kitty Richies, La Somme, Cranford Pink; Bronze—A. Borham, Bronze Queen. Pompons, suitable for disbudding White—White Doty, Adelphia, Wanda; Red—Red Doty; Pink—Lillian Doty, Angelo. Small Pompons, suitable for pot plants White—White Midget, Mary Pickford, Dorothy Gish, Clare; Yellow—Zora, Baby Doll, Gilda, Cora, Peck Buhl; Red—Ethel Firebird; Pink—Captain Cook, Edner, Niza, Emilinda; Bronze— Adironoa, O. Ray. Large Flowering Earlies Blooming from October 1st to 25th. For large flowers pinch out top when about 10 inches high and allow two to four shoots only to grow. When buds appear select the best and pinch off the rest, allowing one bud to each stem, also all side shoots on stems should be removed; stake plants when about 10 inches high. Set plants one foot or more apart and in a sunny place with a shelter from the north west winds. In order to have fine flowers it is essential to protect from rain and high winds. This protection can be afforded by covering with canvas or any water proof material. Plants for early blooming should be set out from April 15th to May Ist. The varieties I use are: White—Aconto, Smith’s Advance, Smith’s Imperial; Yellow —Golden Glow, Sunglow, Golden Queen, Chrysolora, Tints of Gold; Pink—Early Rose, Pacific Supreme, Smith’s Sublime, Unaka; Bronze—Bronze Unaka. The Horticultural Society desires an enlarged members of amateur gardeners and of persons whose love of flowers may be shown by contributing the nominal annual fee towards the Society’s support. Miss Carla Hoffmeyer, Secretary and Treasurer, 178 Hamilton Avenue, Staten Island, N. Y. Dear Madam: I desire to become a member of the Horticultural Society of Staten Island and enclose herewith Cash for $1.00, same being the full amount of my dues for the year 1925. SOOO Oe ee HEHEHE HET EH OEE EES ERE HEHEHE HEHE ESTEE ESO E EH EEE EEE Eee EEEEEe PPO O Oem eee eee HEHEHE EEE EEE EE TEESE EEE EE EEE SEEN HEEE SESE EEE EEEEES KB A694 12 124s BUELETIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF STATEN ISLAND MARCH 1926 This Society aims to unite all persons, without regard to sex, occupation or profession, who feel an interest in flower culture, to arrange exhibits of flowers, and to work together in a spirit of cooperation, to the end that public taste may be stimulated, and our homes made more attractive and beautiful. FLOWER SHOWS JUNE 12, 13, 14—RoseEs: Mrs. A. A. Rottmann, Chairman, Mrs. F. C. Townsend, Mrs. Joseph B. Handy. AvuGusT 14, 15, 16—GLADIOLI and Summer Flowers: J. M. Vander- bilt, Chairman, Mrs. W. B. Birmingham, Charles H. Pohl. SEPTEMBER 25, 26, 27—DAHLIAS: John Rader, Chairman; Frank W. Colby, Anton J. Neumann. OCTOBER 30, 31, Nov. 1—CHRYSANTHEMUMs: F. D. Drake, Chair- man; Arthur Cavenagh, Morris A. Lunn. All flowers shows will be held in the public museum of the Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences, with which the Society is affiliated. The dates, being set long in advance, are subject to change if unusual weather should make it necessary. Competitors for prizes must be members of the Society in good standing for at least two months preceding the Show. The membership fee is one dollar and the Society will welcome the application of all Staten Island amateur gardeners. LECTURES March 10.—Mr. Charles W. Leng, “Spring Flowering Bulbs’. April 14.—Mr. Morris A. Lunn, “Tropical Fruits”’. May 12.—Dr. E. B. Southwick, ‘Rock Gardens”. Dr. Southwick’s appearance is subject to his health permitting. He is the Superintendent of the rock garden in the New York Botanical Garden and plans to illustrate his talk with specimens of the alpine plants in bloom during early May. The Society’s lectures are given in the public museum and are free to members, their friends, and to al! who are interested in horticulture. MEETINGS March 10.—Quarterly Meeting. June 9.— Quarterly Meeting preparatory to Rose Show. Sept. 8.—Quarterly Meeting preparatory to Dahlia Show. Nov. 10.—Annual Meeting for election of officers. Dec. 8.—Quarterly Meeting. Refreshments are provided at each meeting by the Hosnitable Committee, Mrs. A. A. Rottmann, chairman, assisted bv Mrs. R. C. Van Horn, Mrs. C. D. Penn, Mrs. W. B. Birmingham. Mrs. Fred A. Holder-Egger, Mrs. Fred 8. Heal, Mrs. A. Gullery, Mrs. Morris A. Lunn. Visitors are welcome at these meetings, which are social in character. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES FRED S. HEAL, President Anton W. Hoffmeyer, Mrs. A. A. Rottmann, Vice-Presidents Fred A. Holder-Egger, John Rader, Mrs. Morris A. Lunn, Trustees Mrs. CARLA E. NESSLINGER, Sec.-Treas. Nominating Committee: Morris A. Lunn, Chairman; F. D. Drake, James R. Macdonald. Committee on Prizes: F. D. Drake, Chairman; G. F. Weber, Karl Nesslinger, Fred A. Holder-Egger, John Rader, A. J. Neumann, J. Pfluger. Committee on By-Laws: W. T. Davis,.Chairman; R. D. H. Vroom, C. P. Benedict, Morris A. Lunn, C. G. Post, A. J. Neumann, C. W. Leng, F. D. Drake, Carol Stryker, Karl Nesslinger, Fred A. Holder-Egger. : Bulletin Committee: C. W. Leng. Chairman; F. D. Drake, Fred A. Holder-Egger, A. A. Rottmann, W. T. Davis, Morris A. Lunn, L. W. Hoffmeyer, Herbert Backofen, J. M. Vanderbilt, John Rader, Karl Nesstinger, A. W. Hoffmever, G. F. Weber. Membership Committee: Mrs. A. A. Rottmann, Chairman, with 43 members assisting. PRIZES The Society commenced to offer prizes in 1924 for superior examples of horticultural skill and care. In 1925 these took the form of tasteful medals in gold, silver, and bronze, which will be continued in 1926. Competition for prizes is restricted to mem- bers in good standing for two months preceding the Show. It is hoped that with a larger membership it may be possible this year to offer prizes for Roses and Gladioli as well as for Dahlias and Chrysanthemums. The cost of the prizes heretcfore given has been in part defrayed by private donors, R. D. H. Vroom, Sheldon J. Pardee, F. D. Drake, Joseph Pfluger, Anton J. Neumann. HINTS TO COMPETITORS Gladioli bulbs planted June Ist to 20th according to the variety should sive you good blooms for our Gladicli Show in August. Dahlia tubers planted June Ist to 15th and Dahlia plants, set out from June 10th to 20th shou'd give exhibition blooms at the time of our Dahlia Show in late September. Some of our memb2rs are very successful in growing the large so-called hot house Chrvsanthemums out of doors, protecting them on frosty nights, with glass, canvas and other coverings. Why not uurchase a few plants and exhibit vour blooms at our Chrysan- themum Show which will be held in late October. OTTO \WCOEHRLE PLUMBING, HEATING GAS AND ELECTRIC ACCESSORIES 2928 RICHMOND TERRACE MARINERS HARBOR STATEN ISLAND PHONE 243 PORT RICHMOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FLOWER LOVERS The vicinity of Staten Island is rich in opportunities for flower lovers. Apart from the gardens of our members, where visits from fellow members are always welcome, we have in Silver Lake Park, the greenhouses operated by the Park Department, Hon. John J. O’Rourke, Commissioner, to which visitors are cor- dially invited. The Third Avenue L carries one to the New York Botanical Garden, where glorious displays are on view outdoors, with orchids and other tropical plants in the greenhouses. The great hemlock forest, the waterlily ponds and the rock garden are special features. The Interborough Subway takes one to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden where similar flowers are to be seen, in- cluding also a Japanese garden. Of flower shows, besides our own, there are others in the: American Museum, the Grand Central Palace, and elsewhere. So that, the year around, there are ample opportunities for the flower lover. ARTHUR DREYER & SON LUMBER. TIMBER. CEMENT AND MASON’S MATERIAL 130 UNION AVENUE MARINERS HARBOR, STATEN ISLAND Ft Deeb RAKE CARPENTER AND BUILDER JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY FURNISHED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS CAREFULLY DRAWN 399 WASHINGTON AVENUE PORT RICHMOND, STATEN ISLAND ERNEST - MILLER COAL 100 DEHART AVENUE MARINERS HARBOR, STATEN ISLAND Yard Telephone 986 Port Richmond Compliments of VAUGHAN’S SEED STORE SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS CATALOG ON REQUEST AT OUR STORE MAILED FREE OF CHARGE ROHDE’S CENTRAL MARKET TOMPKINSVILLE SQUARE STATEN ISLAND PHONE ST. GEORGE 2800 FRED HELDER CHOICE CITY DRESSED MEATS POULTRY AND GAME FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 906 RICHMOND AVENUE PORT RICHMOND, PHONE P. R. 2427 STATEN ISLAND A HINT ON ROSES By JOHN RADER In conversation with Mr. Kenneth Boynton, head gardener, New York Botanical Garden, the following varieties were recom- mended as over-wintering well, viz.: Pink and Blend; Lady Alice Stanley, Ursula, Ashton, Mrs. Charles Bell, Radiance; Red: Gruss an Tiplitz, Red Radiance, Templar; White: Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. WM. VAN pbeR OSTEN & SON HAY, STRAW, GRAIN AND POULTRY SUPPLIES GRASS SEED, FERTILIZER, BONE MEAL WEEDLESS SHEEP MANURE, BABY CHICKS 1106 FOREST AVENUE WEST NEW BRIGHTON Bhone:ssit Pe RR: WEST NEW BRIGHTON WHAT IS A SEEDLING By GEORGE L. STILLMAN WESTERLY, R. I. There has been quite a little discussion as to what really should be termed a seedling dahlia. To my mind there is but one answer. It is this—a dahlia plant produced directly from the seed is a seed- ling, and nothing else should be termed a seedling unless the year in which it was produced from seed is specified at the same time. If it was grown in 1925 from seed it is a seedling until 1926; then it should be spoken of as a seedling of 1925 and if grown from seed in 1924 it should be termed a seedling of 1924 and so on. It matters not whether it has been given a name or not it should never be grown in the trial grounds as a ‘seedling’ when it was produced from seed the year previous. If it is grown there as a seedling the year should always be specified in which it was pro- duced. It thus becomes an established fact that a seedling cannot be grown in the trial grounds unless it is entered in the form of a plant and that is not advisable as the specimen may be entirely worthless when it blooms. But bulbs or plants from seed in 1925 can be entered in 1926 as seedlings of 1925. Otherwise trouble arises at the Fall Shows when an exhibitor shows a bunch of flowers as seedlings simply because they have not been named and which were produced from seed two or three years before. By this time the exhibitor should have a number of plants to select blooms from while another exhibitor shows one or two flow- ers of a true ‘seedling’ competing for the same prize. Here is where unfair competition arises. It would thus appear that the only fair and honorable way to proceed with the exhibition of seed- lings during 1926 is to call for best seedling of one flower with long stems; and best vase of unnamed seedlings of 1925, six flowers, one kind, with long stems. I see no need of offering a prize for a dahlia as a seedling over two years old. If by that time it is worthy of a name it should have one, or at the end of three years at the longest. NOTES FROM THE AMERICAN FLORIST PEONIES. As soon as the frost is out of the ground the peony bed should be forked or spaded in. If the plants were not mulched with manure in the fall it is well to spread some old manure, not fresh, on the beds before spading. The fall is the best time to transplant peonies. FREESIAS. In order to have them in bloom at Christmas the bulbs should be planted by July 1. Eight to ten large bulbs in a 6 inch pot, the soil enriched with well-rotted manure, will give the best results. The pots should be well watered and set in a dark, cool place until the shoots appear above the ground. GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA. There are few summer flowers of more use than the Gypsophila for it lightens up and greatly aids in softening the appearance of the summer flowers, many of which have a coarse look. Seeds can be sown in May and as soon as large enough transplanted in rows outside, where they can remain until another spring. To have plants that will bloom this year it will be necessary to procure older stock. FRED G. HAWKINS FLORIST CORNER FABER AND LARKIN STREETS PORT RICHMOND, STATEN ISLAND Phone 742 Port Richmond FROM A FLOWER LOVER C._P. BENEDICE To See the World’s Finest Productions of Tested Dahlias Growing on Staten Island VISIT THE SQUARE DEAL DAHLIA GARDENS AT 4117 AMBOY ROAD, GREAT KILLS ANTON J. NEUMANN PROPRIETOR TUBERS AND CUT FLOWERS FOR SALE IN SEASON — Visitors Always Welcome — STUMPP & WALTER CO. HIGH QUALITY SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS GARDEN SUNDRIES CATALOG ISSUES SAMUAT Ys ance wows sate eit ase eies pacete aaa re Garden Annual INL aS Rees cette cake NCO Oh aa gd Advance Bulb Jaly st)... VA. RAW AD 2a Midsummer Sentemiber ist run..se) crac een ay eau oa ane Fall Bulb If you are not on our mailing list, please write for a copy STUMPP & WALTER CoO.., 30-32 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK WILLIAM McADAM RELIABLE HARDWARE, TOOLS, ALL KINDS GARDEN TOOLS, VARNISHES, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, ETC. 224 BAY ST.. TOMPKINSVILLE Phone, St. George 1702 THE EMBARGO UPON NARCISSUS BULBS An embargo upon Narcissus bulbs was imposed by the Federal Horticultural Board to take effect December 31, 1925. This Board was created by the Plant Quarantine Law of 1912 for the purpose of protecting this country from the importation of insect pests and plant diseases; it operates in an advisory capacity through the Secretary of Agriculture. The enormous losses from the depreda- tions of the gypsy moth, the cotton boll weevil and other pests justify the necessity of the Plant Quarantine Law; but when its application, as in the present instance, affects importation of 100,000,000 bulbs and the interests of countless florists and gardeners, one may well inquire whether it was absolutely neces- sary. It was claimed by James McHutchinson at a meeting of the New York Florists’ Club, May 11, 1925, that “the Narcissus flies and nematodes or eelworms which affect Narcissus bulbs, wherever they are grown, are not new to this country and that “the United States growers do not have the hundreds of years of accumulated knowledge and experience in combating these pests that the Europe- ans have.” The sincerity of the Federal Horticultural Board is not questioned, but the necessity of the embargo, considering that the fly is already here, in this particular instance may be. MURPHY DAHLIA COLLEGE 15° PROCTOR STREET PEABODY, MASS. DISCOVER OF DISEASE SPOTS KING OF WHITES AND ORIGINATOR OF WORLD'S BEST DAHLIAS Boston White Queen of Whites World’s Best White City of Peabody Eva Cole George S. Harvey Amethyst Supreme Winter Time Mahogany Harry Sheldon, Jr. Lillian A. Little Jim George M. F. Heapy Mary Curtain and many others too numerous to mention Also releasing for 1926 WHITE COURT, VIOLA RAY, MANATAUG Send for Catalogue-—Don’t Miss the College VOD-VIL CATALOGUE | kourr's | HIGH GRADE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS SHORE ACRES FORT WADSWORTH EMERSON HILL CONCORD LONGVIEW GRYMES HILL WOODS OF ARDEN CORNELIUS G, KOLFF. Ine. ST. GEORGE PHONE, ST. GEORGE 2500 STATEN ISLAND LUMBER Co. MAYER ROSENHOLZ, PRES. BUILDING MATERIAL TO SUIT EVERY POCKET GREENHOUSE AND COLD FRAME SASH PHONE, ST. GEORGE 2652 Would it not be a good idea to look over the advertisements published in this Bulletin before placing order for bulbs, plants, fertilizers, insecticides, etc. These dealers have helped make this Bulletin possible. Why not reciprocate? BULLETIN BORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF STATEN ISLAND This Society aims to unite all persons, without regard to sex, occupation or profession, who feel an interest in flower culture,,to arrange exhibits of flowers, and to work together in a spirit of cooperation, to the end that public taste may be s:imulaced, and our homes made move attractive and beautiful. FLOWER SHOWS ROSES: June 18, 19, 20 Mrs. A. A. Rottmann, Chairman Mrs. J. A. Franklin Mrs. F. C. Townsend Mrs. C. A. Ingalls Mrs. Joseph B. Handy GLADIOLI AND OTHER FLOWERS: August 20, 21 and 22 N. F. Macdonald, Chairman Albert C. Fach Mrs. W. E. Birmingham Mrs. C. D. Potte> J. M. Vanderbilt DAHLIA: September 24, 25, 26 John Rader, Chairman George F. Rookey Frank W. Colby Joel A. Cooley A. J. Neumann CHRYSANTHEMUM: October 29, 30, 31 F. D. Drake, Chairman John Rader Arthur Cavenagh Herbert Backofen Morris A. Lunn All flowers shows will be held in the public museum of the Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences, with which the Society is affiliated. The dates, being set long in advance, are subject to change if unusual weather should make it necessary. PRIZES The Society commenced to offer prizes in 1924 for superior examples of horticultural skill and care. Prizes were also awarded in 1925 and 1926, and will be continued in 1927, under the committee of which Mr. F. D. Drake is chairman. There will be a special prize at the Gladiolus show for mempers who are growing these flowers for the first time this year. There will be more information about this later. : Competitors for prizes must be members of the Society in good standing for at least two months preceding the Show. The membership fee is one doilar and the Society will welcome the application of all Staten Island amateur gardeners. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF STATEN ISLAND OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES FRED S. HEAL, President Anton W. Hoffmeyer, Mrs. A. A. Rottmann, Vice-Presidents Fred A. Holder-Egger, John Rader, Mrs. Morris A. Lunn, Trustees Mrs. Carla E. Nesslinger, Sec.-Treas. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Morris A. Lunn, Chairman F. D. Drake COMMITTEE ON PRIZES: F. D. Drake, Chairman G. F. Weber Karl Nesslinger Fred A. Holder-Egger COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS: W. T. Davis, Chairman R. D. H. Vroom C. P. Benedict Morris A. Lunn C. G. Post Anton J. Neumann BULLETIN COMMITTEE: C. W. Leng, Chairman F. D. Drake Fred A. Holder-Egger A. A. Rottmann W. T. Davis Morris A. Lunn Herbert Backofen MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Mrs. A. A. Rottmann, Chairman C. G. Post C. A. Ingalls Mrs. Oscar Loeffler Mrs. H. M. Trench James E. Monroe ueorge Ferguson Joseph Pfluger Frank W. Colby A. J. Neumann Dr. V. DeSio Mrs. George Horneff Mrs. Morris A. Lunn James R. Macdonald John Rader A. J. Neumann J. Pfluger A. Cavenagh C. W. Leng F. D. Drake Carol Stryker Karl Nesslinger Fred A. Holder-Egger John Rader Karl Nesslinger A. W. Hoffmeyer G. F. Weber N. F. Macdonald H. E. Kibbe H. H. Kibbe H. H. Tickel Miss A. M. King F. H. Senn C. P. Benedict George F. Rookey Joel A. Cooley Mrs. Ralph Pritchard Mrs. E. Bahr Mrs. Alfred Decker Mrs. C. D. Penn Frank S. Cooke F. D. DRAKE’S SUNSHINE FLOWER GARDEN BEMENT HEIGHTS Gladiolias, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums in Season FOR SALE Two six-room’s dwellings, steam heat, all improvements, hard wood floor, at Bement Heights. See F. D. DRAKE OWNER Phone Port Richmond 3661 DELIVERY SERVICE ALLENS FLOWER SHOPPE Wedding Bouquets Cut Flowers Floral Designs, Potted Plants Bulbs, Bird Cages, Bird Seed, Ete. 238 Richmond Avenue Port Richmond, N. Y. Phone Port Richmond 1108 STEPHENS MUSIC SHOP Victrolas, Pianos, Victor Records Radios (any make) Sold on Terms 208 Richmond Avenue Port Richmond, N. Y. MY NEIGHBOR’S ROSES The roses red upon my neighbor’s vine Are owned by him, but they are also mine, His was the cost, and his the labor, too, But mine as well as his the joy their loveliness to view. They bloom for me, and are for me as fair As for the man who gives them all his care. Thus I am rich, because a good man grew A rose-clad vine for all his neighbors’ view. I know from this that others plant for me, And what they own, my joy may also be; So why be selfish, when so much that’s fine Is grown for you, upon your neighbor’s vine? ABRAHAM GRUBER. BERGEN GARDENS PEONIES IRIS HARDY PERENNIALS 6523 AMBOY ROAD PLEASANT PLAINS Splendid 6-Room Dwelling for Sale.—Bement Heights, See BOWERS & HOEPPEL, Builders or OLDHAM & OLDHAM Phone P. R. 2720 234 RICHMOND AVE. PORT RICHMOND LECTURES There will be a lecture on April 13 and another on May 11, the subjects to be announced later. These lectures as heretofore will be given in the Public Museum and are free to members, their friends, and all who are interested in horticulture. MEETINGS March 9.—Quarterly Meeting. June 8.—Quarterly Meeting preparatory to Rose Show. Sept. 14.—Quarterly Meeting preparatory to Dahlia Show. Nov. 9.—Annual Meeting for election of officers. Dec. 14.—Quarterly Meeting. Refreshments are provided at each meeting by the Hospitality Commit- tee, Mrs. A. A. Rottmann, chairman, assisted by Mrs. R. C. Van Horn, Mrs. C. D. Penn, Mrs. W. E. Birmingham, Mrs. Fred A. Holder-Egger, Mrs. Fred S. Heal, Mrs. A. Gullery, Mrs. Morris A. Lunn. Visitors are welcome at these meetings, which are social in character. ANTON J. NEUMANN PROPRIETOR FLORAL ACRE GARDENS 4117 AMBOY ROAD, GREAT KILLS HOME OF STATEN ISLAND FINEST PRIZE WINNING DAHLIAS AND OTHER CHOICE FLOWERS VISITORS WELCOME Telephone: Dongan Hills 1426 — Write for Catalog — Phone 4260 Port Richmond ANDREW M. KNAPP PAINTER AND PAPER HANGER ESTIMATES FURNISHED 57 Simonson Place Port Richmond, 8. I., N.Y. Near Castleton Avenue Tel. Port Richmond 2833 Jobbing Promptly Attended To HENRY JOHNSON PLASTERER MASON AND BUILDER 84 Grafton Avenue Port Richmond; S..f., Wve OTTO WOEKHRLE the Plumber of Mariners Harbor is preparing to open at No. 9 Union Avenue, one of the finest Showrooms for Plumbing and Heating to be found on the Island. In it will be found all of the modern fixtures of the day. Showroom is open from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. and evenings from 7 to9 P. M. Closed every Wednesday at noon. Tel. 49 Port Richmond CHAS. LINQUIST’S SONS STAIR BUILDERS AND CABINET MAKERS 193 Catherine Street Port Richmond, S. I. HINTS TO COMPETITORS Gladioli bulbs planted June 1st to 20th according to the variety should give you good blooms for our Gladioli Show in August. Dahlia tubers planted June 1st to 15th and Dahlia plants, set out from June 10th to 20th should give exhibition blooms at the time of our Dahlia Show in late September. Some of our members are very successful in growing the large so-called hot house Chrysanthemums out of doors, protecting them on frosty nights, with glass, canvas and other coverings. Why not purchase a few plants and exhibit your blooms at our Chrysanthemum Show which will be held in late October. ROSES The following varieties are recommended as over-wintering well, viz.: Pink and Blend; Lady Alice Stanley, Ursula, Ashton, Mrs. Charles Bell, Radiance; Red: Gruss an Tiplitz, Red Radiance, Templar; White: Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. As ever blossoming roses hardy in this climate the follow- ing are recommended: Killarney, white; Killarney, pink; Frau Karl Druschki; Ophelia, copper yellow; Columbia, pink; American Legion, red; Hoosier Beauty, red. To promote the aims of the Society, this Bulletin has been printed and will be followed by others. Any member of the Bulletin Committee will appreciate suggestions. THOMAS J. MURPHY DAHLIA SPECIALIST Discoverer of Disease Spots, King of Whites Winner of the big prize at the Boston Show, 1926, the $100.00 Silver Cup. You don’t win this cup unless you have something with class written all over it, and it was won with all new creations from the Murphy Dahlia College. I am offering 6 new silver cup crea- tions for 1927. Your garden won’t be complete unless you have one or more Silver Cup Winners. 926—(All Red) 985—Reflection. 973—Top Notch 1017—Flame Lick 997—Mrs. H. E. Foley 987—Shirley Eileen Shattuck Catalog ready in January. Send in your address. New informa- tion and facts you should know. Don’t miss it. 5A PROCTOR St. PEABODY, MASS. Compliments of VAUGHAN’S SEED STORE LARGEST GROWER OF GLADIOLI IN AMERICA DAHLIAS OUR SPECIALTY Seeds, Bulbs, Plants CATALOG ON REQUEST AT OUR STORE MAILED FREE OF CHARGE Phone Port Richmond 2559 ARTHUR DREYER & SON LUMBER MERCHANTS Mariner’s Harbor, Staten Island; Now “EVERYTHING TO BUILD ANYTHING” A. STONIER 87 South Avenue, Mariners Harbor, S. I. BUILDER-DEVELOPER OF BEMENT HEIGHTS — New Houses For Sale — BEST WISHES SENATOR THOS. J. WALSH Phone 1011 St. George HOTEL ST. GEORGE Near the Ferry ST. GEORGE STATEN ISLAND THE WAY TO GROW GOOD GLADIOLUS Method approved by the American Gladiolus Society CARE OF NEW BULBS.—When bulbs arrive, open package at once to admit air. If not wanted to plant soon, store in cool, dry place. A canned fruit cellar is just right. WHEN TO PLANT.—When the trees native to your vicinity are unfolding their leaves. Then all dangers of damaging frosts are past. From then until last of June. WHERE TO PLANT.—In beds, rows, borders, etc., and among other light- rooted plants. Plant in open sunny places not too near buildings nor close to foundations. Buildings shade and retard development or reflect strong sun- light and burn. Lack of free drainage, sunshine and aeration as well as ingredients in mortar make unfertile and sour soils. Keep away from trees and heavy rooted shrubs especially. KIND OF SOIL.—A sandy-loam is best. Works freely, retains moisture and is productive. Any good garden soil will do but some require more work to keep loose, to keep weeds down, etc. (Continued on page 11) STUMPP & WALTER CO. HIGH QUALITY SEEDS — BULBS — PLANTS — INSECTICIDES — FERTILIZERS GARDEN SUNDRIES CATALOG ISSUES ATAU YES Glee eae tere eee ene Garden Annual MASSES ys, ct ecutetocaeoatet ods oe) os vxensentin wecauenatn eeeeneceeys Advance Bulb eM Pad SUS sai cxaccaade teas ccencidustcsaeercuavassterstecd facoesuvonensaes Midsummer Septembergelisties:-seercoc cteresvsotsoecce tec saeteee ances Fall Bulb If you are a garden enthusiast and are not on our mailing list, write for a copy STUMPP & WALTER CO. 30-32 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK CITY Tel. Port Richmond 38417, 2552 JAMES E. PRICE Manufacturer of Concrete Building and Multiplex Chimney Blocks ALSO WATERPROOF BLOCKS 60 Heusden Street Mariners Harbor, S. I. Opposite R. R. Station ’ “Foot of the Rainbow’ Oregon’s Latest Gladiolus Home of Sac-A-Ja-We-A ARABIA— | By DR. GEO. B. PRATT A Dusky Beauty of the Orient DAINTY LADY— Originator of Bengal Tiger A Dainty Dresden Doll NEW UNUSUAL BEAUTIFUL ILLUMINA TOR— _ Produces long willowy spikes of Amaryllis r like blooms that hold their color tenaciously Bearer of a Torch of Rich to the top bud. .The base color of velvety tan Red Indian red is over-cast with a glow of bronzy and Radiant Rec yellow, which radiates from the throat. The general impression is a beautiful rich golden ELIZABETH TABOR— | brown. Pronounced by all, who have seen it, as a color richness almost indescribable. A Rose and White and Crimson Butterfly In order to serve the greatest number we have limited the quantity to three bulbs to each order. And other Glads to grace your garden $5.00 each—3 for $12.50 Price list other favorites on request. Would you like my next Catalogue? BETTENDORF’S Ca R. HINKLE 476 Everett Street ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN PORTLAND, OREGON THE WAY TO GROW GOOD GLADIOLUS (continued) HOW TO PLANT.—Manure well in the fall. In spring at planting time, use only well rotted manures or commercial fertilizers. If manures are not available, use leaves sprinkled with sheep fertilizers and some lime. Cow or hog better than chicken or horse manures. Will not burn if used heavy, and better chemical element content for flowers. Spade not less than 8 or 10 inches deep. Pulverize manures and soil thoroughly. Open rows or trenches 6 inches deep, 18 or 20 inches apart. Set large bulbs in trenches the width of the bulbs apart. Farther apart if you care to but no closer. Smaller bulbs not set so deep, 6 inches is deep planting. Slows appearance of sprout through ground but protects from late frosts, will stand heavy wind, and extreme hot or rainy weather better. Cover bulbs with an inch of soil then sprinkle liber- ally with sheep fertilizer, bone meal, or complete slaughter house tankage. Fill in rest of trench with soil and firm down by walking on rows or with lawn roller to eliminate air pockets around bulbs. If soil is dry when planted, water thoroughouly after planting. If planted in beds set bulbs about 6 inches apart. HOW TO MARK.—Put in stakes and label each variety as planted. Stakes in deep to avoid being pulled out in cultivating. Unless water-proof ink, use lead pencil for marking labels. Common ink will fade from rains and watering. CULTIVATING.—Keep soil loose and free from weeds always. Never permit caking or crusting of soil after rains or watering. Keep cultivating. The more you do, the better your plants and flowers for many reasons. FERTILIZING.—Use plenty of sheep fertilizer, tankage or bone meal. All or each. Each has some content the others lack. Bone meal good but slow. If nitrates and ammonias are used, be careful. Use them only between rows and never permit on plants. They are strong and stimulants more than foods. WATERING.—Water when necessary, then soak them. Sprinkling has tendency to draw roots wp for moisture. Send the water down to the roots. Unless very dry, once a week is usually enough. BLOOMS.—Cut flower spike when first bud is open. Keep spikes in water. Change water and cut end of spike off slanting, daily. Use a knife for all cutting. Shears crush and close channels in stem so water cannot pass through to buds. In cutting spike, leave 4 to 6 leaves on plant to mature bulbs. DIGGING.—Dig when foliage turns brown but always before freezing weather. Cut off foliage close to bulb. Dry in open air a few days but keep from frost. Store for a few weeks, then divide new bulbs and bulblets from mother bulb and old roots. Always keep label and name with each variety. Clean up and store for winter. STORAGE.—Store in cigar or other shallow wooden boxes. Paste label on box and mark variety plainly. Do not crowd because of danger of mixing varieties. Store in a cool, dry place. A temperature of about 40 degrees F. A. canned fruit cellar is exactly right if not too damp. REMEMBER.—Good bulbs, plenty of sun, food, water and cultivating is all you need to raise Prize Winning Glads. KOLFF’S High Grade Residential Developments SHORE ACRES EMERSON HILL LONGVIEW GRYMES HILL WOODS OF ARDEN ST. GEORGE Telephone, St. George 2500 EAT OK EAT Mi MULL, Will save years of waiting. It is a moisture retaining me- dium, different from any domestic material. Free from weed seed and fungi. Used as a mulch or in the soil, insures success. The Superintendent of a Botanical Gar- den says: “It saves years in growth.” He referes to complete garden planting— Shade Trees, Evergreens, Shrubs, Peren- nial Beds and Lawns. Our Booklet, sent on request, outlines many endorsed uses. Atkins & Durbrow, Inc. L-29 Burling Slip New York WE ARE OFFERING THIS SEASON AN EXCEPTIONAL FINE LIST OF DAHLIAS Charles Stratton General A. D. McRae Mrs. A. Harry Moore Richard Sherman Robert Scott Plants Gov. Trumbull Gov. A. A. Moore Mrs. Geo. C. Meachen Pride of Stratford Rober H. Sherman Senator Wheeler Senator Wolcott Uncle Sam The General William Bedford W. J. Erwin Plants Mrs. Happie Bedford Zante Miss M. E. Dingee Elsie Daniels Mrs. Edward Taylor Giadys Bedford Charlotte Fargo MEACHEN & SHERMAN DAHLIA GROWERS 73 Adams Street Bridgeport, Conn. 1661 Elm Street Stratford, Conn. — Write for Catalogue — ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF STATEN ISLAND It is a real live organization com- posed of growers from all over Staten Island. Membership year. fees only $1.00 per Send in your application at once to Secretary, Mrs. Carla E. Nesslinger 960 FINGERBOARD ROAD Stapleton, S. I., N. Y. GROWING CHRYSANTHEMUMS OUTDOORS By JOHN RADER Staten Island, N. Y. The following varieties have been selected for their early blooming: EARLY HARDIES White—Cranford White, Winnotka, Normandie; Yellow—Alice Howell, Carrie, Wolverine; Pink—Kitty Richies, La Somme, Cranford Pink; Bronze— A. Borham, Bronze Queen. POMPONS, SUITABLE FOR DISBUDDING White—White Doty, Adelphia, Wanda; Red—Red Doty; Pink—Lillian Doty, Angelo. SMALL POMPONS, SUITABLE FOR POT PLANTS White—White Midget, Mary Pickford, Dorothy Gish, Clare; Yellow— Zora, Baby Doll, Gilda, Cora, Peck Buhl; Red—Ethel Firebird; Pink—Captain Cook, Edner, Niza, Emilinda; Bronze—Adironoa, O. Ray. LARGE FLOWERING EARLIES Blooming from October 1st to 25th. For large flowers pinch out top when about 10 inches high and allow two to four shoots only to grow. When buds appear select the best and pinch off the rest, allowing one bud to each stem, also all side shoots on stems should be removed; stake plants when about 10 inches high. Set plants one foot or more apart and in a sunny place with a shelter from the north west winds. In order to have flowers it is essential to protect from rain and high winds. This protection can be afforded by cover- ing with canvas or any water proof material. Plants for early blooming should be set out from April 15th to May Ist. The varieties I use are: White—Betty Ross, Aconto; Yellow—Sunglow, Golden Queen, Chrysolora, Tints of Gold; Pink—Early Rose, Pacific Supreme, McNiece, Unaka; Bronze —Unaka. Phone: St. George 738 Phone: St. George 3092 Marketing of the Better Kind AD. W. MOOZ APOTHECARY SEYMANS MARKETS 61 VICTORY BOULEVARD Victory Blvd. & Central Avenue Cor. Montgomery Ave. Tompkinsville, S. I. Tompkinsville, Staten Island The 14th International Flower Show will be held under the auspices of the New York Florists Club and Horticultural Society of New York at the Grand Central Palace, New York, N. Y., on March 21 to 26. COMMERCIAL VARIETIES RECOMMENDED BY NEW PEONY AND IRIS ORGANIZATION PEONIES Phillippe Rivoire Karl Rosenfield (dark crimson) Tokyo (rose pink) Fuyajo President Wilson (rose pink) E. C. Shaw (clear rose) Mary Brand (deep red) Mrs. Shaylor-Force (ivory white) Richard Carvel (red) Longfellow (cherry red) Adolphe Rousseau (deep garnet) Lora Dexheimer (bright crimson) William F. Turner (garnet) White Kelway’s Glory Ball o’ Cotton Francis Willard Mme. Mille de Lemoine Baroness Schroeder La Fee Marie Jacquin Couronne d’Or Marie Lemoine Pink Grandiflora Terry Sarah Bernhardt Edulis superba Lillian Gumm Albert Crousse Lady Alexander Duff Phyllis Kelway Solange Souv. de Louis Bigot Walter Faxon Reine Hortense IRISES Ambassadeur Morning Splendor Georgia Asia Sherwin- Wright Virginia Moore Gold Imperial Sunset Lent A. Williamson Dream Sweet Lavender Seminole Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau White Knight White Queen B. Y. Morrison Anna Farr Midwest Opera Cluny Pallida dalmatica Valkyrie Lord of June Mildred Presby Mother of Peal Queen Caterina Aleazar Quaker Lady Archeveque Aurora Tsoline Jacquesiana Lohengrin Magnifica Rhein Nixe Medrano Mlle. Schwartz Fairy Mrs. Allan Gray Bluet Dominion Kochi Aphrodite Rose Unique Valencia Princess Beatrice Leonato Mount Royal Autumn Queen Autumn King Marion Cran —The Florists’ Exchange. GET A NEW MEMBER HAVE A HOBBY — GROW SOME GLADIOLUS RESOLUTIONS RESOLVED: That if I have not already paid my dues for 1927 I will do so at once and thus save the Secretary sending me the second notice. That I will purchase my bulbs from the advertisers in the BULLETIN and thereby be assured of a “Square Deal.” That as an amateur I will grow my flowers to the best of my ability and take them to the Show so as to win some of the prizes. That I will support the 1927 membership drives and do my best to secure at least one new member. That I will help the editor of our BULLETIN by sending him some good idea for the improvement of our Society or an article for publication. That I will give my extra flowers to the sick, churches and hospitals, thereby making others happy. That I will criticize the officers and the BULLETIN for any action that appears wrong to me. (Bulletin Am. Glad. Soc.) GET A NEW MEMBER HAVE A HOBBY — GROW SOME GLADS. FIELD GROWN DAHLIA TUBERS grown especially for the trade in heavy soil and not heavy fed nor cut flowers taken, full of quality. DECORATIVE TYPE Alex Waldie—Cream flushed with pink .75 Amun Ra—Flower of orange and gold EGNES') dca.cheyeeye aise She wicoirehe spears Cathe on eRe ceiey ee 1.00 Azalea—Immense flower of creamy VEO Wi cere che rebeneac trol eat eked enc ears ie -50 Bashful Giant—Apricot and amber.... 1.00 Ben Wilson—Red tipped gold. Very IFNy gdotro sooo cond Won ke cog ouOG mos 1.50 Copper King—Copper and red ........ 3.50 Curfew (Slocombe)—Fine yellow. Very AEE OY atswerehercneie vole ilalenetensteRaenens uetekeN one yatatenel aie 1.00 *Champagne—Clear champagne color... 2.00 *Charm—Russet orange, fine stems.... 75 Don Wi _liams—Soft lilac, tipped white 2.00 Dakota—Fine shades of flames, very fine .50 *Dorothy Robbins—Carrot buff ....... -75 *EKarle Wiliiams—Very large. Red, BOUL) eR Ale MER Ean at AS crane ma eE nN ere ols cameee 1.00 *Kastern Star—Saffron, shaded’old gold 4.00 *EK1 Dorado (Boston)—Pure gold. Very ila Ve eon VER Dk chon ch Cone EROS. om Cae Oreacae 3.50 Eleanor Martin—Mulberry. Giant flower 3.25 *Emperor—Deep rose maroon, very Irg. 1.00 E. T. Bedford—Silvery purple E!linor Vanderveer—Lavender pink.... 4.00 Etite Glory—Monster flower, splendid TH EX0 Laka SS CUOIeNCE e OLOOGRIGS o0.0 Gea U CLom OG 7.00 Emma DeGroot—Deep mauve, large and LUGS f PERE MEIER ERG Ome EEE: COILS Dioroord’s liancnGo 1.75 Gypsyanna—Burnt orange, erect, long StOTNS he sid iene d dae erect we eeeral es Ae Gee ae here Z Grace Sherman—Soft pink. One of best 3 Grace Sperling—Golden and purple.... 2.00 if 1 Glory of New Haven—Pinkish mauve.. 00 *Jersey’s Beauty—Pink ..............-- 00 Judge Marean—Orange, yellow, red, Fevolt(o Maremma? Cece Caco ican ene kee. ate certs Comer 1.00 Jersey’s Beacon~—Chinese scarlet ...... 3.50 Jersey’s Jewell—Mallow pink, giant FLO WETAG ic iho ste eee oot Seette tot oge a oh oein veel sve bers its 2.25 *Jersey’s King—Carmine, good substance .75 *Jersey’s Pride—Buff yellow and pink 1.00 *Jessie Day—Deep golden buff, fine for CONG “So daddo GUO DUO EE ES Bs oO slo oS FOO aon atin *John Merrit—The best creamy white. .75 *Robert Treat—American beauty shade 2 Robert Secott—Golden buff. .Fine flower 5.00 Radio—Red and gold. Giant flower. Wein «soy SeisaacGonnpcod Saconadoo.A06 3.50 Rookwood—Light rosy lavender ...... 1.75 Rose Fal'ton—Old gold ............... 8.00 Trentonian—Brown coppery bronze. Fine 3.25 Wizard of Oz—Amber pink .......... 2.50 Wm. Slocombe—Very lge canary yellow 1.00 Wor'd’s Best White—One of best whites 2 *Special—12 lost name fine lot try them, Dozen b 2 CACTUS AND HYBRID TYPE Amber Glow—Very large, pure amber 1.00 *Attraction—Lavender pink .......... ib Babylonian—Wine crimson. Very large 3.50 Ballet Girl—Buff orange-tipped white. 1.00 *Bianea—Rosy lavender. Very free... 50 Billie Burke—Straw yellow, very large .75 Bob Pluese—Deep crimson, tipped white Bonnie G.—Real pink, large flowers... 1.00 *Bride’s Bouquet—pure glistening wte. .50 Cinderella (Boston)—Large buff, orange BALL OR SHOW TYPE *A. D. Livoni—Shell pink-Old favorite *Acquisition—Deep lavender *Arabella—Pink and buff, old favorite *August Megar—Pansy purple *Cuban Giant—Deep crimson; large ... King of Show—Butter cup-yellow North Carolina—A Pomegranate purple a 4 on i= or i=) 109 0 00 09 09 CIN NTT with pansy purple center, fine addi- CiGN. EOF EGS) (ELAR Se Sete lecusien e slate) nae a) oer 1.50 POMPON DAHLIAS These little miniature Dahlias measure from one to one and a half inch in diameter. Have fine stems and are very free flowering. OBERT'S 443 NORTH MAPLE AVENUE DAHLIA Try them and see the difference. Achilles—Lavender pink .............. +25 Alewine—Wete ground, flushed lavender’ .25 Amber Queen—Amber and orange .... 725 Ariel—Buff tinted orange Belle of Springfield—Red very small.. -b0 12 All, different. fine Voth.) orlrneeeeenone 2.50 12| “All different; fine! Wot, Wane einen 5.00 DAHLIA GREEN PLANTS Not just ordinary rooted cuttings, but good strong plants, grown cool, well rooted, ready to grow right on, produce exhibition flowers and tubers free from disease. We have many repeat orders and our orders for them are increasing each year. Try them and be convinced. 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Ao proteases Sade = los de Rene terenetere 1.75 * Polar, SNOW? «eis oie ste tee ioc ae eee 1.75 Pop ‘Stewart: oii cf. ec tokio ermine ist) MP apiLiOM os poche oie egavee a iiedsveneVehel ston oe chorevtenete de 1.00 FPenataquit i ose tees 6. eeiapeic ocleeawee eae 1.25 *Pride of San Francisco .............. 1-2 Queen of the Garden Geautitul 3.25 12 Different Green Plants to introduce our plants. Will send 12 different for $5.00 our selection. Send for our list, we have 100 of other varieties. GARDEN RIDGEWOOD, N. J. Telephone 2002-W